Off-highway tire manufacturer BKT aims to have a must-visit booth at MINExpo 2024

With its substantial EARTHMAX tire lineup, as well as a new software for tire management on display, BKT, aims to have a must-visit booth at MINExpo 2024. MINExpo is one of the world's top events for the mining industry, and is scheduled for September 24 to 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. BKT will be in the Central Hall at booth 8813, presenting a range of solutions for the mining sector. 

New tire management software

At the BKT booth, visitors will have access to a sneak preview session demonstrating the new tire management system called BKT Tire Track Pro. This software has been developed by BKT to optimize fleet management in the earthmoving and mining sectors, and is designed to enable timely tire performance monitoring throughout all stages, from inventory to disposal, to facilitate optimum utilization and significant savings in operating costs. 

The software is designed to suit any organization, breaking down geographic barriers and providing secure and efficient fleet management. By integrating predictive analytics, the system is able to anticipate potential issues, increasing both safety and productivity. Intuitive and easy-to-use dashboards will make data-based decision making quick and easy, says the company. 

Kenna Lentz, BKT's manager of technical solutions, will be there to run live software demonstrations, showing attendees how to integrate this technology into daily operations. "BKT Tire Track Pro is a cutting-edge solution for the mining industry, designed for maximum efficiency and safety. Because of its ability to monitor and predict tire behavior, we are confident that this platform will very quickly become an essential tool for improving fleet performance and company profitability," Lentz says.

Tough tires that are designed for the challenges of the mining industry

In addition to the new platform, BKT will be presenting MINExpo 2024 visitors a selection of its EARTHMAX tire lineup, which is specifically designed to meet the challenges of the mining industry. Among the patterns on display, there will be EARTHMAX SR 32 (40.5/75 R 39), a wide-base radial tire that is ideal for scrapers. It features a special compound providing extraordinary resistance to cuts and punctures while ensuring a long service life. EARTHMAX SR 41 (35/65 R 33) is distinguished by its ability to provide excellent traction on difficult terrain along with durability over time, ensuring many operating hours without downtime. EARTHMAX SR 468 (50/80 R 57), designed for rigid transport trucks, has an innovative tread pattern made of special compounds that are perfect for digging operations on hard, rocky, and challenging terrains — also thanks to a strong, squared shoulder that helps to eject single stones to protect the tire from damage. EARTHMAX SR 51 (29.5 R 29) has a strong construction and a special sidewall protection making it ideal for extreme operating conditions, while EARTHMAX SR 53 (60/80 R 57), which features a deep L-5 tread and a particularly cut-resistant compound, provides an extended service life along with excellent traction and stability. Rounding out the offering is MINE STAR (38 X 16 - 15), a cross-ply tire that is perfect for the most demanding mining operations because of its high resistance to cuts and punctures, optimizing the equipment's operating efficiency. 

Visitors attending BKT's booth 8813 won't miss the chance to take home several promotional giveaways, such as baseball caps, EARTHMAX key chains, foam footballs, handbags, pens, and pocket diaries.  By participating in the event, BKT reaffirms its commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability in mining operations, says the company.