EcoPoint3 arrives in Maxam solid tyre range
MS600 is available in smooth and traction versions, both also offered as a non-marking tyre (Image: Maxam Tire)
Maxam Tire has brought its EcoPoint3 technology to the material handling sector with the introduction of the MS600 press-on solid tyre. The Sailun Group specialty tyre business considers the use of this new rubber compounding technology a transformative step that provides an “unrivalled solution” for users of forklift tyres.
The MS600 is manufactured at Sailun Group’s 2020-opened factory in Vietnam using a fully automated strip winding process, thereby ensuring top quality and performance consistency. Boasting a five-degree sidewall taper, it features what Maxam Tire claims is “one of the widest tread widths in the industry,” which provides “maximum stability, grip, and tyre life.”
Possessing a full and unique tread profile for a larger footprint area, the MS600 delivers maximum load distribution and stability when starting and stopping. As mentioned, the tyre was developed with EcoPoint3 compounding, a technology that tackles three major challenges: rolling, skid and wear resistance. This complicated process allows for MS600 masterbatches to contain less filler, higher ratios of stress at elongation, and minimum proportions of impurities, resulting in a more consistent and leading-edge compound. The unparalleled skid, wear and rolling resistance provides a stronger, safer and more energy-efficient tyre that represents a breakthrough in performance and productivity.
“In continuation of establishing the brand-new solid factory with advanced automation and creating the evolutionary EcoPoint3 compound technology, the new MS600 series marks another milestone of Maxam Tire’s commitment of providing unmatched performance, value, and productivity to the material handling market,” comments Troy Kline, president of Maxam Tire North America. “We are confident that the new programme will raise industry standards and provide the valuable business solutions that our customers deserve.”
A new level of global competitiveness
Upon EcoPoint3 technology’s arrival within the Maxam solid tyre portfolio, Kline recently stated that the sustainable visco-elastomer composite, developed through several years of research and development of high-performance rubber materials, elevates the tyre maker “to a new level of global competitiveness.”
Compared to carbon black compounds and conventional dry-mixed silica compounds, the EcoPoint3 process provides superior distribution of ingredients during the mixing process. This process allows Maxam’s compounds to contain less inert filler, higher ratios of stress at elongation, and minimal proportions of impurities.
According to Maxam Tire, EcoPoint3 technology not only improves rolling resistance, but also enhances skid and wear resistance, producing a stronger, safer, more energy-efficient tyre that delivers a comfortable ride. EcoPoint3 also represents a breakthrough in green and low-carbon tyre development, from the selection of raw materials, manufacturing, and product life cycle, while significantly reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. “This leap in superior rubber compounding combined with world-class manufacturing technology will result in significant performance enhancements for Maxam customers,” states the tyre maker.
“Customer satisfaction is the foundation of Maxam, that is why we continue to innovate in all aspects of our business,” adds Jimmy McDonnell, vice-president of sales and marketing for Maxam Tire North America. “Building upon our strong relationship with dealers, this new factory was a critical addition to increase production efficiency and quality. The improvement on production efficiency and EcoPoint3 technological advancement is our commitment to be the trusted business solutions provider our customers deserve, proving that our factories are there for them.”
Maxam Tire has relocated its entire solid tyre production to the Vietnam plant and is considering increasing production capacity there in order to accommodate future growth within its portfolio. “Maxam customers will experience the benefits of technological and compound advancements found throughout the solid material handling line-up,” says the manufacturer. “With an anticipated increase in production capacity, this new plant will allow Maxam to have more products ready to meet the growing demand.“
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