Michelin Earthmover Tires has added several new components to its mining tire best practices seminar, conducted near the company’s headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. The course is aimed to equip attendees with a better understanding of how to implement practices to lower operating costs, improve productivity and extend tyre life.

“In addition to helping mine operators get the maximum life out of their tyres, we’re helping them become even better business people by sharing practices we have gathered from other mining companies,” said Terry Beach, Director of Earthmover Training. “Our facility visits also give attendees a first-hand look at how our tires are made and how they perform in different situations.”

The seminar is taught by instructors from Michelin and Klinge & Co. Along with tyre and rim maintenance best practices, the session includes management topics like market intelligence and supply chain; operational factors such as speed, haul road design, road maintenance and load management; and vehicle issues like strut maintenance, alignment and bed modifications.

During the three-day class, attendees will also visit Michelin’s earthmover tire manufacturing facility in Lexington, South Carolina, as well as its tyre testing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. Those interested in attending the seminar should contact their local Michelin mine account manager.