At the recently concluded CIM 2017 Convention held at the Palais de Congr?s in Montreal, Canada, BKT displayed the Earthmax SR 55 as well as presented the SM 55 Arashield technology specially designed for underground mining operations. Both tyres are in extra-deep and smooth tread pattern of the TRA class L-5S. In particular, SM 55 Arashield, BKT?s unique tyre for Underground Mining Service (UMS), has a cross-ply construction with aramid, steel and nylon cords which deliver maximum productivity due to reduced machinery downtime.

In the limelight at the convention was also the Satellite Performance Optimization Technology (SPOTech), the mining productivity system specially developed by BKT for the mining world. SPOTech is a cutting-edge solution that collects data on haul truck activities by means of GPS technology, GoPro cameras and accelerometers for improving productivity, efficiency, and operating conditions within a mining site