Schelkmann - Global Technology Leader in OTR Tyre Retreading

Today, Schelkmann is considered the worldwide technology leader in OTR tyre retreading. The patented Schelkmann Precured Retreading System (SPR-System) provides totally integrated solutions to the mining industry with regards to high performance tyres for extremely harsh off-road applications. Schelkmann's innovative tyre retreading technology, unlike other ways of recapping, guarantees similar hours / mileage performance and tyre-safety with Schelkmann tyres as with new, premium brand tyres.

Premium retreads

Schelkmann premium retreads have proven themselves worldwide in many mining environments, including extremely harsh surfaces such as copper and iron ore mines. Schelkmann’s integrated total tyre solutions provide logistically optimized nearby tyre supply, on-site tyre services and OTR-tyre-management where required.

Total tyre management

Schelkmann’s total tyre management includes a full range of services required by the international mining industry, such as cost efficiency programmes, tyre-tracking tools, a tyre analysis programme, staff tyre awareness training, on-site tyre improvement services, road and operational conditions improvement services, on-site vehicle verification, end-of-lifecycle management and, of course, Schelkmann's core competence of tyre retreading and repair. Where needed, most professional tyre filling techniques to flat-prove tyres are also available.

Offering a complete package to service OTR tyres, Schelkmann provides an optimised system to help the mining industry meet its targets of cost efficiency, application safety and reliability, as well as the fulfilment of environmental requirements.

High-performance OTR tyres

The SPR-System provides high performance OTR tyres for all mining and other off-road applications and types of vehicles. Tyre dimensions range from 25in sizes for wheel loaders and articulated and rigid dump trucks, up to giant tyres of 40.00R57 for the full range of rock and mining applications.

The choice of modern tread pattern designs and premium rubber compounds meets the high expectations of the global mining industry with regards to variety, performance, safety and reliability. Schelkmann is well-known in the industry for its tailor-made solutions to meet the special requirements of different environments and achieve premium results on-site, even in the most difficult applications.

Horizontal water curing system

The innovative Schelkmann R&D department works continuously to develop the latest, state-of-the-art technologies to optimise both tyre applications and the tyre building process. The SPR-System is globally known for its advanced horizontal water curing system at relatively low temperatures, which minimizes the stress on the casing. The curing system, combined with the specially developed OTR bonding gum and made-to-process envelopes, lead to practically no risk of tread separation, significantly reducing the risk of early tyre failure. Thus, the mine operator maximises the utilization of its equipment.

Optimal cost per hour and cost per ton tyres

Today, the highly innovative and effective SPR-System represents state-of-the-art technology and achieves similar on-site performance as new, top brand tyres, while offering attractive tyre costs. Compared to new tyres and other ways of recapping, Schelkmann tyres achieve the best cost per hour / cost per ton ratio.

With similar TKPH values and load indices as new tyres, Schelkmann premium retreads achieve the best cost saving potentials, and offer safety and supply independence for the mining industry. With no limitations on the payload compared to new tyres, significantly reduced tyre costs and similar running performance to new tyres, Schelkmann retreads are the mining industry's preferred choice. This is particularly true given today's shortage in OTR tyre supply, but the cost advantage will outlast the current shortage and continue to represent the optimum solution for professional tyre management into the future.

On-site total tyre management services

In order to optimize tyre management, the SPR-System is accompanied by all supporting services and is available logistically close to the mining sites, leading to high efficiency and best performance, safety, and service in tyre management.

Almost 50 years of experience in OTR tyre management guarantee tailor-made solutions that truly meet the expectations of the mining industry, including full OTR tyre turnkey projects, comprehensive training, staff development programmes and total management systems.

Investment amortization periods of 1.5 to 2.5 years for such turnkey projects help the mining industry create an independent in-house supply of OTR tyres. There are now six Schelkmann factories in Germany, Australia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and the latest project in Uzbekistan. Further facilities are due to be built in the near future.

All this makes Schelkmann a global technology innovator in the field of OTR tyre retreading and total tyre management. Benefit from Schelkmann’s leading role and implement the SPR-System in your own global tyre management.