HOW TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PROFESSIONALS WITH FOAM-FILLED TYRES

Imagine a professional is working at a height of 10 metres. He drives over a rock – or any other sharp object – and punctures a tyre. The situation is doomed to end poorly, even with the fall protection equipment. Make sure MEWPs and other aerial work platforms are always equipped with anti-puncture tyres. 

Foam-filled tyres are a type of tyre that is filled with foam material instead of air. The foam material is designed to provide similar shock absorption and cushioning as air-filled tyres but without the risk of punctures or leaks. Foam-filled tyres are commonly used in heavy-duty applications such as construction equipment, mining vehicles, and military vehicles. 

For mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), foam-filled tyres are puncture-proof, sturdy and reliable, to ensure absolute safety for the operator of the machine. In addition, the weight and density of the foam serves as an extra counterweight. This increases the stability and safety of machines that work at higher altitudes.