LIFTWISE HANGING TIRE HANDLER

The new HTH-1400 Hanging Tire Handler from LiftWise is a high-capacity machine for handling, controlling, and maneuvering tires for reliable installation, remov al, or maintenance. With a capacity to lift tires weighing up to 1,400 pounds, the HTH-1400 is fully adjustable to handle tires between 30 and 53 inches and diameter and up to 19 inches in width.

The unique design of the HTH-1400 allows a tire to be easily and precisely positioned by a single operator, maximizing pro ductivity and efficiency for any application. The unit securely clamps to the tire and can rotate it 90 degrees from a horizontal position to a vertical position and back again, allowing tire assemblies to be delivered to the machine flat on a pallet. Also, a 25-degree bi-directional tire rotation ability makes for easier alignment of studs with the tire bolt pattern. Adjustable pins further ensure correct tire orientation.

Battery powered and operated by a tethered controller, the unit is factory set for deliberate, controlled operational speeds. Given the unique equipment design, installation and removal times are expedited compared with alternative methods, but movement speeds can be adjusted to meet more demanding application requirements.

To help ensure safe operation and stability, the HTH-1400 includes a tilt feature that naturally adjusts to any shifts in the load’s centre of gravity. Lights illuminate on the machine when sufficient clamping pressure has been applied to the tire.

Other standard features include a 24V maintenance-free

EXPANDED BKT PLANT WILL PRODUCE 600,000 METRIC TONS OF OFF-HIGHWAY TIRES PER YEAR BY 2026

KT’s latest plant expansion in Bhuj, India, is targeting a turnover of $2 billion and total annual production of 600,000 metric tons of off-highway tires by the end of 2026.

The Bhuj plant first produced tires in 2012. At that time, the plant was on a 123-acre property. By the end of 2023 it is expected to have a total area of 323 hectares. That additional space allows BKT to add new machines, accommodate more test areas, increase volumes, and continue growth, the company states.

The Bhuj facility also has its own Carbon Black plant.

Sustainability has been incorporated into the facility, including an internal power plant, solar panels, and a cogeneration plant to self-produce energy. In addition, BKT’s Zero Liquid Discharge principle means no liquid waste is released outside the plant – all water is treated, purified, and reused.

The carbon black production process has also become more sustainable; for example, BKT says it has substituted bulk bags with mobile silos, and the whole transportation system has been redesigned to reduce energy usage, consumption, and quality.

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