Linglong Specialty Tire has significantly improved the performance of its LP401 and LP402 tyres for reach stackers and gantry cranes. The tyres’ reinforced bead and sidewall area provide exceptional durability, while its special tread compound enables less heat generation and additional scrub resistance.
The LP 401 reach stacker tyres are available in the sizes 12.00-24 with a thread depth of 40 mm, 14.00-24 with a tread depth of 53 mm, as well as in 16.00-25 and 18.00-25, both with a tread depth of 65 mm. The LP402 RTG tyre is available in sizes 18.00L-25 and 21.00-25, with a tread depth of 44 mm.
‘With the ever–increasing number of containers aboard large vessels, operators rely heavily on their equipment for the timely loading and unloading once a ship docks at port,’ says Jean-Paul Spijker, Director Sales and Marketing Specialty Tire Europe. ‘What they don’t want is unexpected standstill due to worn or damaged tyres. Based on the feedback from operators in ports across the globe, we have further improved the design of our LP401 tyres for reach stackers and LP402 tyres for rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTG). Combined with the optimised the tread compound, this has resulted in a 30% increase in durability, while the rubber-to-void ratio for both tyres provides better stability. We have further added deeper tread depths to the LP401, for enhance traction on hard surfaces.’
The loading and unloading of container ships is a tightly controlled process with teams of stevedores, crane operators and other port personnel ensuring the shortest possible turn-around time. It requires special cargo handling equipment, including cranes, straddle carriers and reach trucks, and operational reliability is of the greatest importance. ‘With the improved performance and durability of the new LP401 and LP402 tyres, Linglong helps operators to reduce standstill due to tyre maintenance to the bare minimum and ensure they can use their equipment around the clock,’ concludes Jean-Paul Spijker.
