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No More Solid Shock with Carlisle TyrFil™

DON’T ENDURE ANOTHER ROUGH RIDE

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WHAT IS SOLID SHOCK?

“Solid Shock” refers to the harsh impact of g-force vibration emitted to heavy industrial vehicle operators and their equipment from solid aperture tires. Not only is Solid Shock a major source of wear and tear on machines, but it’s also a leading cause of Whole Body Vibration.

  • Whole Body Vibration (WBV) can be a result of Solid Shock. WBV has been linked to adverse health effects, including lower back pain, headaches, joint pain, and fatigue.
  • Operators who have experienced WBV cannot perform their jobs, are not meeting their optimal expectations, and are costing businesses millions of dollars in loss of productivity.

How Solid Shocks Affects Operators

Front End Loader Demonstrating Solid Shock

HOW SOLID SHOCK AFFECTS OPERATORS

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Check out these research articles by recognized authorities on the subject of Whole Body Vibration and the effects WBV can have on workers’ health.

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PREVENTING WHOLE BODY VIBRATION (WBV) WITH TYRFIL™

To understand Solid Shock, you have to get to the root of the problem. When heavy OTR equipment uses solid aperture tires, excessive g-force vibrations are transmitted from the road or surface through the tires, the vehicle suspension, and ultimately to the operator. This causes the operator to experience a rougher ride compared to polyurethane-filled pneumatics or pneumatic tires.

A significant indication of the cushioning ability of any tire lies in the durometer, or hardness, of the rubber compound and other components. A solid aperture tire with high durometer components is harder and absorbs less impact. A tire with lower durometer components, such as polyurethane tire fill, is softer and absorbs more impact.

Comparing Tires:
Solid Aperture Tires
SOLID APERTURE TIRES

Higher durometer components. Do not go flat, but contribute to the rough ride and WBV.

Pneumatic Tires
PNEUMATIC TIRES

Lower durometer components. Can provide a comfortable ride, but ultimately will go flat well before their time.

TyrFIl™ Poly Filled Tires
TYRFIL™ POLY FILLED TIRES

Lower durometer components. Provide a comfortable ride, reduce WBV exposure, and never go flat.

“Vibration transmitted to a vehicle is of great concern. Exposure to constant and severe vibrations will ultimately cause premature fatigue and damage the vehicle components. As vehicles are operated by a riding driver, the effects of vibration on the human component cannot be ignored.”

– Helmut Paschold, PhD., CSP, CIH
Assistant Professor, Department of Safety Sciences
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Whole Body Vibration, Field Testing Project Consultant

LEARN MORE ABOUT TYRFIL’S BENEFITS

Tyrfil™ polyurethane filled tires are designed for operator safety because they transfer the lowest g-force vibration of all flatproofing systems.

From the perspective of the driver’s seat: TyrFil™ polyurethane fill provides better rough terrain traction and tire deflection (i.e. optimal tire contact area), which can reduce worker attrition and job absence due to Whole Body Vibration. No other tire flatproofing technology absorbs a g-force solid shock as well as TyrFil™.

From the equipment owner’s perspective: TyrFil™ is two-fold. (1) The TyrFil™ tire provides a more comfortable ride, less vibration, reduced shock. (2) The TyrFil™ tire will never go flat – you will get the maximum comfort and the maximum performance from your tires!

Benefits of TyrFil™

Understanding Durometers

Vehicle Wear & Tear

WHY IS WBV POTENTIONALLY DANGEROUS Dummy Animation

Three key axes are used to measure shock and vibration. The Gx (front to back), Gy (lateral, side to side) and Gz (vertical top to bottom). These axes measurements help identify vibration patterns and intensity.

WHY IS WBV POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS?

Operators of OTR equipment with solid aperture tires may have increased exposure to WBV as a result of significant g-force transmission from the road to the vehicle.

  • Back injuries and issues are significant symptomatic effects of the WBV phenomenon
  • WBV is a major source of lost time in occupational environments
  • About 8 million U.S. workers have occupational vibration exposure

THE COST OF SOLID APERATURE TIRES

While the longevity of a solid aperture tire may be attractive to an equipment owner, the ill effects that stem from this rough ride may be more than bargained for. The benefits of a TyrFil™ poly filled tire offers both comfort and long life. No flats, no repairs, no lost time on the job. Everyone wins.

IT’S WHAT INSIDE THAT COUNTS

Since 1971, TyrFil™ has been committed to improving performance and safety in even the most hazardous conditions. Our line of technologically advanced tire flatproofing products delivers the ride of a pneumatic tire with the assurance and durability of a solid tire.

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