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Promitheas Group has supplied heavy duty rims for the 200tn dumper trucks in the south Field of LKDM in Western Macedonia. We continue to work closely with RIMEX in order to supply our clients with the best possible rims for their applications.
RIMEX is a world leading custom manufacturer of all wheels and rims for mining,forestry, agricultural and industrial applications. In addition to wheels/rims, RIMEX has a range of complementary products to work with their wheel/rim counterparts to ensure each customer saves time and money and has a safer working environment.
Why RIMEX?
Built for StressThe MES series is built to handle the 75% increase in stress transferred to the wheel/rim base by radial tires as compared to conventional bias tires. The true roundness achieved by custom machining creates a stronger wheel/rim with a uniform tire bead seal as well as a better flange, bead seat band and lock ring fitment. These special features produce higher safety factors as well as longer life for both rims and tires.
Created for Custom Applications
RIMEX’s constant innovations are rapidly propelling wheel/rim technology into the future. The TSR Series is designed to provide even more advanced rim life by virtually eliminating flange movement. The TSR design offers extended tire life through a superior ability to stabilize the bead and sidewall of the tire. Similar to the MES Series, the machined surface of the TSR Series eliminates air leakage for more consistent tire performance, while retaining the strength and endurance that has made RIMEX a superior product.
Performance Proven the World Over
Similar to the revolution that occurred when radial tires became available in the automobile sector; the introduction of the radial tire for industrial use has provided tremendous design and performance benefits. Only RIMEX MES and TSR Series of rims and wheels offer a proper foundation designed specifically for creating top performance in industrial radial tires.
Reduced Down Time
With the development of the MES and TSR Series, the problems of early rim failure and accessory stress and flex are a thing of the past. RIMEX products have been tested and proven superior at major mining companies throughout the world, with the result that many now use the MES and TSR Series exclusively on their entire fleet of haul trucks. Reduced down time, lower maintenance costs and greater safety are just a few of the reasons why RIMEX products are currently employed in heavy industry worldwide.
Taper Secure Radial (TSR) Series
The unique design of the Taper Secure Radial (TSR) Series uses a taper concept to secure all components in place. Absolute stability of components and the tire is achieved as movement between parts is eliminated. When the tire is inflated, the rim parts lock into their tapered landing areas.
The key benefit of the TSR design is absolute tire support. The flanges of the wheel do not move on the base. The tire is anchored with complete stability and no air pressure is lost. As well as extending tire life, the life of rim components is increased as there is no wearing or fatiguing of the parts from component movement.
Available in wheel sizes 29" - 63"
Machined Extreme Service (MES) Series
All MES rim components are manufactured to be fully compatible with standard product. We offer fully machined bead seating areas and hot formed side rings for superior strength and tire support. Our machining process allows us to add material mass in critical areas where rim cracking is common.
Available in wheel sizes 25" - 63"
Double Gutter Service (DGS) Series
The revolutionary Double Gutter Service (DGS) Series is a RIMEX TSR wheel/rim assembly consisting of two bead bands and side rings, a unique two-piece lock ring and one standard lock ring. The DGS was developed as a position sensitive outer dual so the inside tire could be easily mounted/dismounted without removing the outer wheel/rim base. It is engineered with safety and time saving in mind, allowing for a tire change to be completed in a fraction of the time.
DGS is designed for use on the outside rear wheel position. Once installed, there is no need to remove nuts or clamps to rotate tires off and on. A service technician would simply slide the tire and any parts across the outside wheel as necessary.
Available in wheel sizes 49” – 63”
Integral Gutter Lock Ring (IGLR) Series
In the search to make tire fitting even easier, RIMEX has designed the Integral Gutter Lock Ring (IGLR,) Series complementing the DGS concept of outside tire removal. Like the DGS, the IGLR is engineered with an extra beadseat band and O-ring. The IGLR differs from the DGS in that its inner lock ring is machined into its profile and it is used on inner dual and steer positions only.
Available in wheel sizes 49” – 63”