Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational Group and a leading global player in the off-highway tyre market will participate in the 10th edition of the International Mining Exhibition (IME) in Kolkata, organised by the MGMI and TAFCON. The event will be held between November 6-9, 2023 at Eco Park, Rajarhat in Kolkata. The trade fair will provide an excellent opportunity to connect and interact with the BKT team at booth no. MO 21.

BKT, known for its wide range of high-quality tyres, will be displaying a selection of products including the latest Giant 57” EARTHMAX SR 468 TL tyre, an all-steel radial tyre specially designed for 240-ton rigid dump trucks; and EARTHMAX SR 53 TL tyre, created for ultra-large loaders, operating in severe rocky conditions along with EARTHMAX SR 34.

With over 30 years of building a global presence in the off-highway tyres segment, BKT is an agile company with a strong focus on building cutting-edge technology tyres. As a global company, BKT pays great attention to developing products in response to each territory’s most specific needs.  Hence, the company participates in prestigious biennial international exhibitions like the IME, which gives significant visibility to India's mining, equipment, minerals, metals, and allied industries. As an important event for the OTR sector, BKT is not confined to being an exhibitor but is the ‘Gold Sponsor’ of the prominent IME exhibition.

40.00R 57 EARTHMAX SR 468 is an all-steel radial tyre specially designed for rigid haul trucks. Its unique tread design with special tread compounds makes it perfect for hard, rocky, and tough mining conditions. Its tread lug blocks with circumferential grooves and intertwined blocks ensure effective heat dissipation. Also, the sturdy square shoulder assists in ejecting loose stones to protect the tyre from injury. EARTHMAX SR 468 is developed using BKT's cutting-edge technology to carry heavy loads, deliver longer service life, and provide resistance to rock cuts and punctures.

50/65R51 EARTHMAX SR 53 is an All-Steel radial tyre specially designed for loaders, dozers, and low-profile dump trucks (LPDT) operating in severe rocky conditions, including underground operations and scrap yards. The deep L-5 tread and the cut-resistant compound provide an extended wear life in addition to excellent traction and stability.

16.00R25 EARTHMAX SR 34 is an all-steel radial tyre specially engineered and designed for rigid dump trucks working in several operations like mining, quarry, logging and haulage. The non-directional block tread pattern provides excellent traction and stability on any type of terrain. EARTHMAX SR 34 is ideal for handling heavy loads. The strong all-steel casing features excellent wear and resistance to any snags and punctures. Its reinforced bead and shoulder design contribute to an extended tyre life-cycle even under the most heavy-duty service conditions.