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BKT launches EARTHMAX Crusher Haul and SR 34

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4 years ago

February 27, 2023

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Balkrishna Industries Ltd., (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the Off-Highway tire market launches two ‘Made for India’ tires under the sub-brand EARTHMAX – the EARTHMAX Crusher Haul and EARTHMAX SR 34. These are dedicated to the Indian construction and mining sector.
BKT continuously focuses on crafting unique mobility solutions for the OTR tire industry worldwide. The tires displayed at bauma CONEXPO India demonstrated the Indian multinational’s attention to users’ needs, trends and the market proposing suitable and specific solutions for all operating conditions.
The EARTHMAX Crusher Haul is designed for on and off-road – quarry and haulage applications. This all-steel radial tire has a block-type tread pattern that provides excellent traction. The special compound ensures cut, chip and wear resistance thus enhancing durability and mileage. The latest novelty by BKT, the EARTHMAX Crusher Haul is perfect for tippers in the industrial and construction segment and has been developed to suit longer haul with load due to the strong steel belt construction and casing.
Part of the same range, EARTHMAX SR 34 is an all-steel radial tire designed for mining applications. The ‘non-directional block’ tread pattern provides excellent traction and stability on any type of terrain. The strong all-steel casing features excellent wear and resistance to snags and punctures. The reinforced bead and shoulder design on EARTHMAX SR 34 contributes robust durability under heavy-duty service conditions. The latest novelty by BKT is ideal for wide-body mining trucks and can easily handle heavy loads.
Armed with a strong R&D, BKT exhibited some of its best products for the construction and
mining industry namely – the XL GRIP ULTRA, AIROMAX AM27, which is crafted especially for all terrain crane in the industrial and construction sector, EARTHMAX SR 31, an all-steel radial tire with non-directional block patterns treads, is specifically developed for wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.

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The additional capacity could generate annual savings of Rs. 62 bn to Rs. 67 bn, resulting in an estimated payback period of 1.8 to 2.2 years. Cement is an emission-intensive industry, and leading producers have established net-zero roadmaps covering the next 15 to 20 years.

The calcination process accounts for 57 to 60 per cent of the sector’s total emissions, while fuel combustion contributes 27 to 30 per cent and electricity consumption accounts for 10 to 13 per cent. ICRA said the figures highlighted the need for a broad decarbonisation strategy involving green power, blended cement, alternative fuels and improvements in clinker efficiency.

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Poor families allotted Indiramma houses to receive cement at Rs. 230 per bag

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