In the dynamic and demanding world of quarrying and mining, the reliability and safety of equipment are paramount. This is especially true for off-road vehicles and plant machinery, which are often working in the harshest of environments. 

Among the various maintenance aspects, tyre pressure monitoring and wheel security stand out as critical factors that significantly impact performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Running off-road vehicles and equipment with tyres operating at the recommended pressures is crucial, offering a number of key benefits:

1. Enhanced safety: Monitoring and optimising tyre pressure is crucial for maintaining the stability and control of construction equipment. Under-inflated tyres can lead to poor handling, increased stopping distances and instability, which can cause accidents and injuries on site, not to mention costly downtime and unplanned maintenance.
2. Improved fuel efficiency: Tyres with the correct pressure reduce rolling resistance, leading to better fuel efficiency. This is particularly important for companies looking to minimise operational costs and reduce their environmental footprint.
3. Extended tyre life: Maintaining the correct tyre pressure helps in evenly distributing the load across the tyre’s surface, reducing uneven wear and tear. This extends the lifespan of the tyres, resulting in cost savings on replacements and maintenance.
4. Optimal performance: For off-road and on/off-road conditions, the right tyre pressure ensures that the equipment can handle rough terrains effectively. It provides better traction and reduces the likelihood of getting stuck or experiencing tyre damage.

Wheel security is, of course, equally important for any responsible operator. It’s vital to follow a robust and thorough wheel maintenance routine, which will help to:

1. Prevent wheel detachment: A detached wheel can cause severe accidents, damage to the equipment, and project delays.
2. Maintain equipment integrity: Secure wheels ensure that the equipment operates smoothly without unnecessary vibrations or misalignments. This helps in maintaining the structural integrity of the machinery and reduces wear on other components.
3. Compliance with regulations: In the UK, and globally, construction equipment must comply with stringent safety regulations. Ensuring proper wheel security is in place can help to avoid any legal issues and potential fines.
4. Reduce downtime: Secure wheels mean fewer unexpected breakdowns and maintenance issues. This translates to reduced downtime and increased productivity, which is crucial for meeting project deadlines and maintaining profitability.

Thankfully, our Wheely-Safe systems are designed specifically to ensure that all of the above can be handled simply and efficiently.

Our suite of intelligent tyre pressure, loose wheel and wheel/tyre temperature monitoring systems are ‘DVSA Recognised’ – an accolade only awarded to technologies that are ‘well designed and delivered with genuine potential to improve road safety’.

Wheely-Safe is already successfully operating on hundreds of rigid dump trucks, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and bulk tippers operating in quarries all across the UK. The products are designed to be simple to use, low maintenance, robust, long life and relatively low cost. Installation is quick and easy without needing to remove tyres.

Our second generation of products builds on the successful “Driver Only” alert solution and now includes a Cloud-Connected system. The system monitors tyre pressures and temperatures in real time. When an issue is detected, the driver is notified on an in-cab display, and an email is sent to the appropriate person in the fleet management team. A fleet overview and additional reporting data is available through the Wheely-Safe Connect Portal.

The technology offers a one-stop solution to keep your tyres and wheels in the best health possible.