AirBoss Passes the “Ultimate Test”

AirBoss, the UK based segmented tyre manufacturer, is putting its tyres through what may well be the ultimate test.…they have been fitted to machinery used and most likely sometimes abused by over-energetic children at the Diggerland theme park in Kent! The company has been collaborating with the JCB-inspired theme park to replace its pneumatic tyres with AirBoss segmented tyres. The trial began in June and AirBoss report that the results to date have been extremely positive and have led to significant cost savings for the park.

Segmented tyres have been fitted to the ‘JCB Robot’ ride, a skid steer vehicle controlled via joysticks. The control system places the tyres under extreme pressure and provides a thorough test of performance and durability. Reports produced by Diggerland indicate that punctures and ‘down-time’ have been virtually eliminated since the AirBoss segmented tyres were fitted, with a 100 per cent reduction reported in the first two months of the trial. During the same period, standard pneumatic tyres reportedly experienced have numerous punctures, leading to downtime, replacement tyre costs and lost revenue.

Diggerland Kent’s general manager, Andy Garrott, comments, “I’ve been extremely impressed with the reliability of the AirBoss tyre system. Our machines create extreme strain on [tyres] and we’ve found that conventional tyres just aren’t up to the job, meaning we’re constantly taking rides out of action to replace tyres. AirBoss tyres mean that’s no longer a problem, plus if and when the segments need to be repaired it can be done in minutes. I look forward to a long and rewarding relationship between AirBoss and Diggerland.”

Regrettably the JCB Robot ride is for children only, but those who want to see the AirBoss segmented tyres put through their paces or enjoy getting behind the controls of a selected few adult-sized activities can do so at Diggerland in Kent. Diggerland operate three additional parks in the UK; these are located in Durham, Devon and West Yorkshire.