The new Galaxy Giraffe ND Severe Duty Service (SDS) tire from Yokohama-ATG brings three-stage solid construction to telehandlers operating in a range of environments, from loose soil to heavy debris and indoor surfaces. The three layers of engineered compounds minimize heat build-up and vibration.
The puncture-proof solid construction of the Giraffe ND SDS also features a non-directional block pattern that supports balance on pavement with forward-and-reverse traction and self-cleaning on loose surfaces.
"The three-stage construction of the Galaxy Giraffe ND SDS solid combines our durable tread compound that extends up the sidewall for extra damage protection, a rugged base compound for tight grip on the rim, and between them, a cushion core that reduces heat build-up and provides operator comfort without apertures," said Bhavesh Sondagar, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc., product manager for Earthmoving, Construction and Industrial Tires.
"In many solid tires carrying heavy loads, cracking around the apertures is a common point of failure," said Sondagar. "The special cushion core in the Galaxy Giraffe ND SDS allows us to provide a comfortable and stable ride without the need for apertures.
Bhavesh notes that the new 360/85-28 Galaxy Giraffe ND provides a stable, long-lasting option for heavy-duty operations with high load-carrying capacity.
"The Galaxy Giraffe ND SDS is engineered and manufactured to minimize vibration, from its high rubber-to-void ratio and meticulously engineered large-block tread pattern to the cushion compound in the tire's core," said Sondagar. "The result is lower vibration than the leading competitive solid tire, as well as lower heat build-up."
The same dense tread pattern, wide footprint and solid construction that minimize vibration also make the Galaxy Giraffe ND SDS stable.
"The Galaxy Giraffe ND SDS also has 20% more wearable rubber above the 60J line and better wear and heat resistance than the top competitor," said Sondagar. "Those benefits combine to deliver significantly longer tire life."
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"With its big, wide, even footprint and non-directional tread, the Giraffe ND solid is an ultra-stable, top performing tire that extends the working possibilities of telehandlers through its durability, traction and extremely high load carrying capacity due to its 28-in. rim," said Sondagar . "This tire makes telehandlers an even more versatile tool for work outdoors and indoors, from rough construction and materials handling, scrapyards, waste/recycling facilities, and demolition sites to arenas, stadiums and commercial structures with sensitive flooring."
