Michelin Earthmover has introduced MEMS Evolution3, updating the popular management system that provides mining operations managers with advanced, real-time data about tyre temperature and pressure conditions. Originally launched in 2006, Michelin says “MEMS is the most widely used tyre-monitoring system in the world. It can be found today in more than 1,400 rigid dump trucks in nine countries and in 35 mines around the world, increasing the effective running time of surface-mine trucks.

Using the latest-generation tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and new, improved system software, MEMS Evolution3 enables mine operators to increase safety, extend tyre life, increase utilisation time, reduce costs and increase mine productivity while working under the most difficult and demanding industrial conditions. MEMS Evolution3 sends critical tyre-related data and alerts to operators via various communication channel options.

With MEMS Evoloution3, downtime can be anticipated and avoided through detection of slow pressure losses. An inflation monitor compensates tyre-pressure limits for ambient temperature; so when tyre temperatures change, operators can know immediately if there is an alert and change routes. Maintenance operations can be anticipated.

“Equipment worth millions of dollars that carries hundreds of tonnes of material on steep slopes and rugged terrain needs to ride on safe and reliable tyres,” said Jamey Fish, Director of Earthmover Marketing for Michelin North America. “MEMS Evolution3 provides immediate operational gains and anticipates tyre issues for surface mine operators.”

The MEMS Evolution3 provides the following benefits:

• Improved, liquid-proof sensors report data throughout entire tyre life to improve mine performance
• Two patented sensor models available: conventional sensors and sensors for liquid-filled tyres, isolated in a capsule filled with inert liquid
• Real-time data recording, allowing reactive monitoring of alarms
• Connection and data transfer via Ethernet or 3G with information stored in the cloud
• Sending of multichannel real-time alerts online, via email or SMS
• Easy-to-use, advanced reporting capabilities monitor tyre metrics.
• MEMS Evolution3 is available for rigid dump trucks using tyres with diameters 49” and greater, up to 12 tyres per vehicle. Michelin XDR2 and XDR250 tyres are pre-equipped for MEMS Evolution3 with a factory integrated patch allowing the rapid installation of MEMS sensors in tyres without liquid.