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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres 6.0.1
The world of mining tyres is rough. Uneven surfaces with sharp edges require tyres that offer extreme durability and
high load-bearing capacity. Particularly for mining tyres, we have developed the CCR (cut and crack resistant) rubber
compound that enhances demanding transportation and mining tasks. The sturdy and stable tyres for mine loaders,
drill rigs and various other mining equipment guarantee a long service life.
Nokian mining tyres
Mining tyres includes:
6.0
6.1
Product range
Testimonials
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
Nokian Mine King L-5S
Nokian Mine L-5S
Nokian Nordman Mine L-5S
Nokian Mine L-3S
Nokian Nordman Mine E-4
Nokian Mine E-3
6.8
6.9
Nokian Industrial Mine
Nokian Armor Gard Mine
6.10 Tubes and valves
6.11
6.12
Liquid and salt ballasting
Mine tyre maintenance
Notice!Manual may contain technicalinformation alsoon omitted products
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Mining tyres
Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres 6.0.2
Nokian Mine King L-5S Nokian Mine L-5S
Nokian Nordman Mine L-5S
Nokian Industrial MineNokian Mine E-3
Nokian Nordman Mine E-4
Nokian Armor Gard MineNokian Mine L-3S
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Zinc mine in Kazakhstan Ludmilla Fesyanova, Crisis Management Manager and head of the commercial representative office, AO Kazzinc
Nokian Mine L-5S improves productivity in AO Kazzinc’s mines
AO Kazzinc, a metallurgy company striving to be
one of the top five zinc producers in the world,
has been successfully using Nokian Mine L-5S
mining tyres for years.
– We have managed to make tyre
deliveries almost automatic, which is quite an
achievement, given the geographical distance
and language barrier, says Ludmilla Fesyanova,
Crisis Management Manager and head of
Kazzinc’s commercial representative office.
Reliable tyres which enhance
driving comfort
Working conditions in mines and quarries are
tough. One vehicle carries dozens of tonnes
during one shift. The rocky gravel roads place
particular demands on the tyres’ grip and wear
resistance.
High-quality mining tyres feature excellent
steering properties and stability, good mobility
and low rolling resistance. A tyre break-up
may cause the entire production to stop. That’s
why tyres must offer full reliability and high
performance.
Since Kazzinc and Nokian Heavy Tyres
launched their co-operation the productivity of
work has increased and no accidents caused by
tyre failures have been reported.
– Our machine operators have noted that
Nokian tyres give more driving comfort. This has
a significant health effect on those who spend
6–8 hours in the vehicle during a work day,
Fesyanova explains.
Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Testimonials / Zinc mine in Kazakhstan, Ludmilla Fesyanova, AO Kazzinc
6.1.1
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine King L-5S 6.2
Nokian Mine King L-5S
TyRE foR ExTREME uNdERGRouNd LoAdING AppLIcATIoNS
› More layers to enhance tyre safety in demanding applications
› New carcass and bead materials enables the increase of maximum
inflation pressure up to 8 bar (In 12.00-20 up to 10 bar)
› Higher load capacity gives possibility to use the tyre in more
efficient and heavier machines
› Tread depth indicator for easy checking of the remaining tread
NoKIAN MINE KING L-5S
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded static radius
Rolling circum-ference
Inflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Available Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
5 km/h 3 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
12.00-20 20 Mine King L-5S TT 8.5 9.0 320 12.6 349 13.7 1 166 45.9 1 203 47.4 574 22.6 3 569 140.5 850 123 10 300 22 705 7 300 16 095 6 440 14 200 Q4/2013 T445544
17.5-25 24 Mine King L-5S TL 14.00/1.5 13.00/1.4(DC) 445 17.5 494 19.4 1 399 55.1 1 460 57.5 661 26.0 4 291 168.9 675 98 14 400 31 745 10 300 22 705 9 000 19 840 Available T445540
18.00-25 32 Mine King L-5S TL 13.00/2.5 15.00/2.5 498 19.6 553 21.8 1 673 65.9 1 758 69.2 772 30.4 5 120 201.6 750 109 24 000 52 910 17 100 37 700 15 000 33 070 Available T445545
26.5-25 36 Mine King L-5S TL 22.00/3.0 673 26.5 747 29.4 1 798 70.8 1 891 74.4 829 32.6 5504 216.7 625 91 29 600 65 255 20 900 46 075 18 500 40 785 Available T445546
29.5-29 40 Mine King L-5S TL 25.00/3.5 750 29.5 833 32.8 2023 79.6 2 126 83.7 925 36.4 6145 241.9 625 91 37 800 83 335 26 900 59 305 23 600 52 030 Available T445547
Remaining tread depth
can be easily checked
from the tyre side wall
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
12.00-20 20 Mine L-5S 36 45
17.5-25 24 Mine L-5S 66 83
18.00-25 32 Mine L-5S 79 100
26.5-25 36 Mine L-5S 90 114
29.5-29 40 Mine L-5S 98 124
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Notice!Tread code L-5SL – loader and dozen5 – extra deep treadS – smooth tread pattern
Notice!Nokian Mine King L-5S tyres especially for underground loaders
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine King L-5S 6.2
ExcESS LoAdS foR LoAdER & doZER SERvIcE
Excess loads may result from factors such as actual empty vehicle weight exceeding the manufacturer’s specified
empty vehicle weight, varying density of materials, field modifications to the equipment, load transfer, etc. Only
under these conditions may the actual in service tyre load exceed the load ratings in the Nokian Mine King L-5S
table for the tyre by an amount not greater than shown in the following table:
*If excess loads are encountered, cold inflation pressure must be increased to compensate for higher loads. For each
1% increase in load, the inflation pressure must be increased by 2%.
The inflation pressure should not exceed 800kPa (116psi), except for 12.00-20 Nokian Mine King L-5S 1000kPa
(145psi).
The above maximum excess loads may result in reduced tyre performance and must be approved by Nokian
Heavy Tyres.
Nokian Mine King L-5S
Diagonal (Bias) Ply
Maximum Excess Loads
Load *Pressure
15% 30%
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine L-5S 6.3
Nokian Mine L-5S
powER ANd STAbILITy foR MINING LoAdERS
› Due to its special rubber compound, this durable tyre is an excellent
choice for underground mining loaders and other mining machinery
› Thick sidewalls with abrasion protection
› Stable working tyre with a long service life
NoKIAN MINE L-5S
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded static radius
Rolling circum-ference
Maximuminflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
5 km/h 3 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
12.00-20 20 Mine L-5S TT 8.5 9.0 320 12.6 349 13.7 1166 45.9 1203 47.4 543 21.4 3428 135.0 850 123 10300 22705 7300 16095 6440 14200 T487630
17.5-25* 20 Mine L-5S TL 14.00/1.5 13.00/1.4 (DC) 445 17.5 494 19.4 1399 55.1 1460 57.5 645 25.4 4130 162.6 575 83 13200 29100 9300 20505 8250 18190 T445326
18.00-25** 28 Mine L-5S TL 13.00/2.5 15.00/2.5 498 19.6 553 21.8 1673 65.9 1758 69.2 772 30.4 4935 194.3 650 94 21750 47950 15400 33950 13600 29985 T445325
26.5-25 36 Mine L-5S TL 22.00/3.0 - 673 26.5 747 29.4 1798 70.8 1891 74.4 829 32.6 5485 215.9 625 91 29600 65255 20900 46075 18500 40785 T445324
Notice!Tread code L-5SL – loader and dozen5 – extra deep treadS – smooth tread pattern
Notice!Nokian Mine L-5S tyres especially for underground loaders
* Replaced by Nokian Mine King L-5S (T445540)
** Replaced by Nokian Mine King L-5S (T445545)
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine L-5S 6.3
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
12.00-20 20 Mine L-5S 36 45
17.5-25 20 Mine L-5S 66 83
18.00-25 28 Mine L-5S 79 100
26.5-25 36 Mine L-5S 90 114
Point for thread depthmeasuring
point of tread depth
measuring
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Nordman Mine L-5S 6.4
Nokian Nordman Mine L-5S
foR EffIcIENT ANd coMfoRTAbLE MATERIAL LoAdING
› Durable Bias-Ply structure
› Cost effective mine tyre – EUR/produced ton
› Compliant with the EU's REACH regulations
› Nordman Mine by Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE L-5S
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded static radius
Rolling circum-ference
Maximuminflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
5 km/h 3 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
12.00-20 20 Mine L-5S TL 8.5 9.0 320 12.6 349 13.7 1166 45.9 1203 47.4 543 21.4 3 531 139.0 850 123 10200 22485 7300 16095 6400 14110 T845494
17.5-25 24 Mine L-5S TL 14.00/1.5 13.00/1.4(DC) 445 17.5 494 19.4 1399 55.1 1460 57.5 660 26.0 4 291 168.9 675 98 14400 31745 10300 22 705 9000 19840 T845493
18.00-25 32 Mine L-5S TL 13.00/2.5 15.00/2.5 498 19.6 553 21.8 1673 65.9 1758 69.2 773 30.4 5 083 200.1 750 109 24000 52910 17100 37700 15000 33070 T845492
Notice!Nokian Nordman Mine L-5S tyres especially for underground loaders
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
12.00-20 20 Mine L-5S 40 51
17.5-25 24 Mine L-5S 66 83
18.00-25 32 Mine L-5S 80 101
Remaining tread depth
can be easily checked
from the tyre side wall
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine L-3S 6.5
Nokian Mine L-3S
ESpEcIALLy dESIGNEd foR uSE wITh chAINS
› Excellent durability and stability
› Tyre diameter to allow easier chain mounting
› Nokian Mine L-3S with protection chains increases productivity and
maximizes tyre life
NoKIAN MINE L-3S
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded staticradius
Rolling circum-ference
Max inflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
5 km/h 3 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
26.5-25 36 Mine L-3S TL 22.00/3.0 - 650 25.6 722 28.4 1700 66.9 1785 70.3 772 30.4 824 32.4 625 91 29600 65255 20900 46075 18500 40785 T445522
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
26.5-25 36 Mine L-3S 42 53
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Nordman Mine E-4 6.6
Nokian Nordman Mine E-4
duRAbILITy foR ARTIcuLATEd duMp TRucKS
› Durable radial all-steel structure
› Excellent choice for rough conditions in quarries
› Compliant with the EU`s REACH regulation
› Cost effective mine tyre - EUR/h
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE E-4
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
26.5R25 ** Mine E-4 55 69
29.5R25 ** Mine E-4 60 76
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded static radius
Rolling circum-ference
Max inflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Max inflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
kPa/p.s.i. 10 km/h 5 mph
kPa/p.s.i. 50 km/h 30 mph
26.5R25 ** Mine E-4 TL 22.00/3.0 22.00/3.0 IF 673 26.5 747 29.4 1 798 70.7 1 891 74.4 769 30.3 5 353 210.7 575 83 18 500 40 785 450 65 11 500 25 355 T845483
29.5R25 ** Mine E-4 TL 25.00/3.5 25.00/3.5 IF 750 29.5 833 32.7 1 921 75.6 2 024 79.6 817 32.2 5 749 226.3 575 83 22 400 49 385 450 65 14 000 30 865 T845482
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Mine E-3 6.7
Nokian Mine E-3
STuRdINESS ANd RELIAbILITy foR dRILL RIGS
› Sturdy special tyre for drill rigs and other mining machines
› Durable tread ensures long lifespan
› Stable driving response
NoKIAN MINE E-3
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded staticradius
Rolling circum-ference
Inflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
25 km/h 15 mph
14.00-24 28 Mine E-3 TL 10.0VA, 10.00WA 10.0, 10.00W 375 14.8 405 15.9 1368 53.9 1414 55.7 634 25.0 4134 162.8 1000 145 14345 31625 12350 27225 9500 20945 T445456
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
14.00-24 28 Mine E-3 29 37
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Industrial Mine 6.8
Nokian Industrial Mine
duRAbILITy ANd AGILITy foR dRILL RIGS
› Light and agile special tyre for drill rigs and other mining machines
› Durable rubber compound tailored specifically for mining use
› Abrasion protection that minimises sidewall damage
NoKIAN INduSTRIAL MINE
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded staticradius
Rolling circum-ference
Maximuminflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
mm±2.5%/ in±2.5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
25 km/h 15 mph
14.00-24 28 IndustrialMine
TT 10.0 10.00VA, 10.00W 375 14.8 405 15.9 1368 53.9 1414 55.7 627 24.7 4121 162.2 1000 145 14345 31625 12350 27225 9500 20945 T445446
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
14.00-24 28 Industrial Mine 25 32Ph
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Armor Gard Mine 6.9
Nokian Armor Gard Mine
LoNG SERvIcE LIfE foR MINING MAchINES
› Top-class tyre for mining machinery, lift trucks and excavators
› Record-breaking mileage
› Tread design with excellent traction
› Durable construction
› Precise and stable driving response
› Groove depth indicator
NoKIAN ARMoR GARd MINE
Size PR Pattern TT/TL
Rim Permitted rims
Width Diameter Loaded staticradius
Rolling circum-ference
Maximuminflation pressure
Load capacitykg/lb
Product code
New mm/in
Max mm/in
New mm/in
Max mm/in
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
mm±2,5%/ in±2,5%
kPa/p.s.i. 0 km/h 0 mph
10 km/h 5 mph
25 km/h 15 mph
9.00-20 16 Armor GardMine
TT 7.0 7.5 269 10.6 291 11.5 1026 40.4 1057 41.6 497 19.6 3123 123.0 1000 145 7200 15875 6200 13670 4750 10470 T445562
12.00-20 20 Armor GardMine
TT 8.5 9.0 325 12.8 351 13.8 1125 44.3 1162 45.7 516 20.3 3393 133.6 1000 145 10420 22970 8970 19775 6900 15210 T445449
TREAd dEpTh
Size PR Pattern Tread depth
mm 32 nds in
9.00-20 16 Armor Gard Mine 20 25
12.00-20 20 Armor Gard Mine 25.5 32
NEW
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Nokian Armor Gard Mine / Groove depth
6.9
GRoovE dEpTh INdIcAToR NoKIAN ARMoR GARd MINE
Regular tyre maintenance is made easier by a groove depth indicator. This indicator helps you monitor tyre wear.
New2/31/30
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Tubes and valves 6.10
Tubes and valves
NoKIAN MINE KING L-5S
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
12.00-20 20 T445544 - T52810 V3.02.16 195-20 T229530
17.5-25 24 T445540 TR650 T55867 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
18.00-25 32 T445545 TR650 T55831 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
26.5-25 36 T445546 TR650 - - - -
29.5-29 40 T445547 TR650 - - - -
NoKIAN MINE L-5S
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
12.00-20 20 T487630 - T52810 V3.02.16 195-20 T229530
17.5-25 20 T445326 TR650 T55867 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
18.00-25 28 T445325 TR650 T55831 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
26.5-25 36 T445324 TR650 - - - -
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE L-5S
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
12.00-20 20 T845494 TR650 T52810 V3.02.16 195-20 T229530
17.5-25 24 T845493 TR650 T55867 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
18.00-25 32 T845492 TR650 T55831 TRJ1175 350-25 T299551
NoKIAN MINE L-3S
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
26.5-25 36 T445522 TR650 - -
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE E-4
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
26.5R25 ** T845483 TR650 - -
29.5R25 ** T845482 TR650 - -
Notice!Tube-type mounting, choose right tube, flap, rim combination for best operational hours.
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Tubes and valves 6.10
NoKIAN MINE E-3
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
14.00-24 28 T445456 TR650 T55767 TR1175A 260-24/25 T299531
NoKIAN ARMoR GARd MINE
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
9.00-20 16 T445562 - T52520 TR175 170-20 T299520
12.00-20 20 T445449 - T52810 V3.02.16 195-20 T299530
NoKIAN INduSTRIAL MINE
Size PR Productcode
Valvetubeless
Tubeproduct
code
Valvetube-type
Flap Flap product
code
14.00-24 28 T445446 - T55767 TR1175A 260-24/25 T299531
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Liquid and salt ballasting 6.11
Liquid and salt ballasting
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
12.00-20 20 135 35 100 25 83 22 42 95 125 275
17.5-25 24 260 70 195 50 160 42 82 180 242 535
18.00-25 32 505 135 380 100 311 82 158 350 469 1035
26.5-25 36 745 195 560 150 458 121 234 515 692 1525
29.5-29 40 991 260 745 195 610 161 311 685 921 2030
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
12.00-20 20 135 35 100 25 83 22 42 95 125 275
17.5-25 20 260 70 195 50 160 42 82 180 242 535
18.00-25 28 505 135 380 100 311 82 158 350 469 1035
26.5-25 36 745 195 560 150 458 121 234 515 692 1525
NoKIAN MINE KING L-5S
NoKIAN MINE L-5S
LIquId ANd SALT bALLASTING
› Liquid ballasting is used to increase machine stability.
› It is recommended to use professional tyre outlets to carry out the filling procedure.
› Special equipment and water permeable valves are required.
› In liquid and salt ballasting, use tubes to prevent rims from rusting.
Note! If a filler other than liquid is used (i.e. polyurethane), tyre warranty does not apply.
water ballasting
75 % of tyre volume is filled. Amounts listed in the table below.
water and salt ballasting
The addition of salt will prevent freezing. 75% of tyre volume is filled with the
proportions given in the table below. The salt / water solution is calculated at a
temperature of -30 ºC / -22 ºF. Normal commercial salt (CaCl2), 77% purity, is used.
Any additional salt will not necessarily dissolve in water.
The remaining tyre volume is inflated to the recommended inflation pressure.
Notice!Since tyre has air only 25% of the original volume, regular inflation pressure checks are highly recommended.
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NoKIAN MINE E-3
Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Liquid and salt ballasting 6.11
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
14.00-24 28 230 60 175 45 142 37 72 160 214 470
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
9.00-20 16 90 25 70 20 55 15 28 60 84 185
12.00-20 20 145 40 110 30 89 24 45 100 135 295
NoKIAN ARMoR GARd MINE
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
14.00-24 28 230 60 175 45 142 37 72 160 214 470
NoKIAN INduSTRIAL MINE
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
26.5-25 36 765 200 575 150 471 124 240 530 711 1565
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
26.5R25 ** 896 235 670 175 551 146 281 620 832 1835
29.5R25 ** 1196 315 895 235 736 194 375 825 1111 2450
Size PR Tyre volume 100% Water filling (75%) Water / salt filling (75% / -30°C / -22°F)
Water Salt (CaCl2) Total weight increase
l gal (US) l gal (US) l gal (US) kg lb kg lb
12.00-20 20 135 35 100 25 83 22 42 95 125 275
17.5-25 24 260 70 195 50 160 42 82 180 242 535
18.00-25 32 505 135 380 100 311 82 158 350 469 1035
NoKIAN MINE L-3S
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE E-4
NoKIAN NoRdMAN MINE L-5S
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Nokian Heavy Tyres Technical manual / Mining tyres / Mine tyre maintenance 6.12
Mine tyre maintenance
To utilise the full capacity of a mining tyre, it is recommended to
check the inflation pressure at least once a week. Keeping the
pressure at a sufficient level prevents tyre break-up caused by
high heat generation. Pressure maintenance reduces cuts and
cracks on tyre sidewalls by keeping the tyre contour in design
width.
It is also recommended to keep a tyre check diary. This
makes it easier to determine the interval and the need for
maintenance. A diary helps maintenance when machines are
operated in several shifts and by different operators. Regular
check-ups help in starting repair procedures early enough to save
in tyre costs.
When checking the inflation pressure, please observe also
the tyre temperature. A rise of 10 degrees centigrade / 50
Fahrenheit will increase the inflation pressure approximately 0,1
bar / 1,0 p.s.i. Use only reliable and calibrated pressure gauges. A
regular gauge re-calibration should also be performed.
A cut on a tyre sidewall, caused in example by sharp stones,
should always be repaired before it proceeds to let moisture
reach into the tyre reinforcing cords.
Narrow mine tunnels often wear tread more from the outer
side of a tyre. It is recommended to swap tyres from one side to
the other to gain more tyre hours.
The Nokian Mine L-5S features a tread wear indicator. Besides
this it is also recommended to mark the actual tread wear (mm /
in) into the tyre check diary.
In handling a TL (tubeless) tyre make sure that the rim is
not damaged. Even a small abrasion on a tyre by a damaged or a
faulty rim can lead to excessive air leak. A defective rim is always
a serious safety hazard. With a TL tyre always use a tubeless rim.
Notice!Regular inflation pressure maintenance ensures long service life.
Tread wear indicator