Asset Registers – Big value or just big effort?
Asset Registers are a sometimes overlooked tool in tyre repair operations but can add significant value by assisting with purchasing and maintenance decisions and simply keeping track of valuable assets in large and/ or complicated tyre repair and maintenance operations. Demonstrating ROI in tyre repair operations Once a register is in place, and carefully maintained, […]
Section repair tips – filling the skive
Building up the skive – top tips and advice A key stage in any section repair is filling the skive. We take a look at the different materials and methodologies – what works best and how to create a strong repair. Stripping stock With this method lengths of rubber strip are cut and warmed […]
Getting the best from your Monaflex Heat Pads – Expert Tips #15
Monaflex Heat Pads: Best Practice in Care and Maintenance In line with Monaflex quality assurance policies, our Heat Pads are designed and manufactured to the highest standards. Due to their unique construction, they are both flexible and durable. Monaflex Heat Pads will conform with the most complex tyre profiles and are strong enough to withstand […]
Agricultural Machinery – Tracks vs. Tyres
It’s no secret we love big tyres but the trend for larger, more powerful farm machinery has driven many to examine whether tracks or tyres provide the best solution for primary agricultural equipment. We asked our agricultural expert what factors needed to be considered when deciding between the two. Firstly, why are there a […]
Why tyre repair drives huge value
The investment in tyres for a fleet is significant and a quality repair programme adds significant value.
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 […]
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 […]