60 years as the ultimate tyre repair experts!
Out journey to becoming tyre experts began more than 60 years ago when Stan Elderfield founded Monaflex and championed a new tyre repair solution. Innovation remains at the heart of the Monaflex ethos. The original tyre repair experts Whilst designing, and managing, the installation of mechanical plant equipment for the cement and steel industry, Stan […]
Optimising Haul Road Design and Construction
In part two of our haul road design series we look at the factors for consideration in the search to optimise overall haulage costs. Load Capacity As haul trucks get bigger (load capacity) their potential productivity increases, however, the standard, size and quality of the construction and maintenance of roads must also improve to cope […]
The Importance of Haul Road Construction
In this first in a series of articles on the principals of haul road construction and maintenance we ask, What are the benefits of an improved haul road infrastructure? In truck-based hauling systems, the mine haul road network is a critical and vital component of the production process. As such all the aspects of highway […]
Monaflex System Care: Following Service Interruptions – Expert Tips #14
Since the start of the pandemic we’ve been asked how best to care for Monaflex equipment in the event of an interruption to operations. General component care principals apply. Store Components Properly Ensure all components are clean and dry and stored in a cool, dry room out of direct sunlight Hang Heat Pads via their ‘finger […]
Maximise the Lifespan of your Monaflex System – Expert Tips #13
We are often asked how long a Monaflex system lasts or how many hours of service can be expected from each component. Length of service is determined by two factors – what we do to make a robust, effective and quality Monaflex product and how it is maintained and used in the field. The highest […]
Expert Tips #12 – Tractor Tyre Repairs
Tractor tyre repairs can be a complex topic. There are a huge number of agricultural tyre types and sizes and injuries vary greatly depending on season, region and application. Here in the UK, there is an increase in sidewall damage during ploughing, or in wet weather, as the tyres get bogged down in the softer ground, and more crown […]
OTR Tyre Maintenance – Tips to Reduce Costs & Maximise Tyre Lifespan
You can maximize tyre lifespan via a comprehensive OTR tyre maintenance schedule utilising a Monaflex custom OTR system. Through 40 years of tyre repair experience, we can add value to your business. Repairs that last longer Simultaneous heat and pressure, via components flexible enough to conform to any tyre profile, ensure the Monaflex vulcanizing […]
COVID-19 – Our Statement
We continue to monitor developments with COVID-19 and take all available guidance to ensure that our employees can work safely and our customers experience minimum disruption. What measures are we taking? Guidance We are consulting all available guidance from the World Health Organisation, British Government, States of Guernsey and the UK NHS. We continue to follow our business continuity plans so […]
Meet the world’s strongest Heat Pads & Airbags!
Monaflex R-Type components are more durable than anything else on the market yet lighter than ever before and 100% effective. Built to withstand the harshest environments, they will perform time and time (and time) again… Stronger Strength of 5000N/ 50mm in both warp and weft (equivalent to 500kg per 50mm) Lighter Savings of […]
Expert Tips #10: When can you repair bead damage?
Many costly earthmover tyres are scrapped due to minor damage in the Bead area. With Monaflex systems bead repairs are possible… Which part of the tyre is the bead? Whether you’re looking at Bias or Radial ply tyres, the Bead assemblies are composed of the same elements: Bead toe, Bead sole, Bead heal and a continuous steel wrap that makes up […]