When profitability requires quick turnarounds, ports need the right equipment to keep cargo moving as efficiently as possible. Many ports use cranes or forklifts to load containers onto truck trailers for transporting. However, with a straddle carrier, operators can load and transport containers short distances, requiring less equipment and more flexibility.
A straddle carrier consists of four vertical frames on wheels that carries freight by “straddling” the container rather than loading it on top like a conventional truck. These machines can shift and organize containers within a port, load and unload trailer-bed trucks, and stack containers three and sometimes four units high. With load capacities up to 60 tons, they can lift two full containers. Plus, straddle carriers can easily fit in tight locations, providing an extra benefit for ports with space restrictions.
Because straddle carriers continuously transport heavy loads, they need industrial tires that are highly durable and reliable but can also handle larger load capacities. The straddle carrier’s tires need to be extra resistant to different impacts to prevent cuts and ruptures. Though they perform at lower speeds, they still need to maneuver turns effectively, so stability and irregular wear resistance are also important.
Bridgestone straddle carrier tires come with heavy-duty radial construction for container handling applications. Each straddle carrier tire is designed with strong wear resistance and features exceptionally long tread life. Combat irregular wear and enhance overall operating efficiency with these specialty port tires. Bridgestone offers intelligent products, integrated technologies and best-in-class service to make sure your new straddle carrier tires last so you can focus on running an efficient port.
Mining - Underground, Port
[L-3] The V-Steel Container Handler (VCH) Radial Tire is specially designed for reach stackers, top picks, straddle carriers and other container handling equipment. Made of newly developed tread compounds, this tire optimizes contact pressure for smooth wear and extra-long life.
Mining - Underground, Quarry, Mining - Surface, Port
The V-Steel R-Lug S radial tire is designed in a variety of sizes for quarry, coal and mining services and features a deep rock nondirectional tread pattern. Certain sizes are low profile/low inflation pressure for cut resistance and extended tread life.
Port
The V-Steel Container Handler Rib (VCHR) Radial Tire is designed for reach stackers, top picks, straddle carriers and other container handling equipment. This specialty port tire combats irregular wear and has an exceptionally long tread life.
Mining - Surface, Construction, Quarry, Mining - Underground, Port
[E-3, L-3] The Super Rock Grip (SRG) Bias Tire offers a wide base for added stability and non-directional rock tread for traction and flotation. Made with rubber compounds designed for wear and cut resistance, this tire holds up to work on surfaces in dock and railyard environments.
Mining - Underground, Quarry, Port
The Bridgestone Smooth Tread-MS (STMS) Bias Tire features extra deep tread and specially compounded rubber to stand up to the demands of reach stackers, top picks, straddle carriers, and other container handling equipment in port and quarry applications.
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