Mining contractor reaps rewards with Topy Hitachi wheels

A prominent Queensland mining services contractor is reaping the rewards of selecting high-performance Topy Hitachi wheels. Running in the Bowen Basin, the specifically engineered wheels are currently achieving 15,000-hour life before section replacement – 5,000 hours longer than a competitor’s offer with lower upfront cost.

“Historical data from multiple customers shows an average 10,000-hour life before scrap or section failure on standard demountable EH3500/4000 rim assemblies” says Jonathan Huntley, Senior Specialist Wheels of Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia. (BMSA).

“By choosing the Topy Hitachi EH3500/4000 rim assemblies, and getting them repaired within the prescribed interval, our customer is achieving 30,000 hours out of the same rim base with just one double section replacement. This solution is not only providing cost savings but time savings onsite with the only specifically designed EH3500/4000 rim to avoid bead seat hang up, Hitachi’s OE choice. High-performance repairable rims are an astute, value-for-money choice over ‘disposable’ ones that are scrapped to avoid BTPor repair.

Topy is the world’s leading OEM wheel manufacturer, producing a complete range of rims designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s mining industry. Topy Wheels combined with Bridgestone’s superior management and repair system deliver the ultimate value proposition to customers.

Bridgestone maintains a state-of-the-art wheel engineering facility in Mackay providing the highest quality repair and maintenance services to the Queensland region.