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Visit the Heart of Sri Lanka Water from Afar Contents 1-2014 NO. 1-2014 A magazine from Trelleborg Group. Solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications. From glass, rocks and scrap metal to acidic organic waste, Brawler tires handle any challenge. “ Select suppliers that can support new product initiatives” Tony Christian Shhh! Rubber at work High-tech bearings beat noise and TOUGH vibrations From powder to Á uid Scirocco II uses ON gravity to perform RUBBLE magic VISIT THE HEART OF SRI LANKA WATER FROM AFAR CONTENTS 1-2014 COLORFUL COLOMBO In Colombo, old Sri Lanka blends with the new, 06 creating a rich cocktail of experiences. IT’S THE INSIDE THAT MATTERS A lump of rubber or a high-tech innovation? The 10 Andre bearings hide a huge amount of expertise. FRICTIONLESS EXPERIENCE Looking for seals with as little friction as 10 14 possible? Arburg turned to Trelleborg. SAFE AT SEA Transferring LNG is not without hazard, but 16 Trelleborg technology helps to minimize the risks. IN EACH ISSUE Case page 18 People & Trends page 19 News/Update page 22 16 The essence of life CLEAN WATER is an essential resource for human life. Responsible under Swedish Press Law: Though, in recent decades access to water that is of Patrik Romberg drinking quality has improved just about everywhere in [email protected] Editor-in-chief: Karin Larsson the world, for many it still remains elusive. [email protected] On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, freshwater Co-editors: Rosman Jahja [email protected] resources are scarce. Over the past few years, Cyprus has Donna Guinivan begun turning to neighboring countries for assistance. [email protected] The Northern Cyprus Water Supply Project will see some Production: Appelberg Publishing Project manager: Hannah Kirsebom 90 million liters of water sent from Turkey to Cyprus each Editor: Petra Lodén year. The water will travel via a pipeline that will “float” Language coordinator: Maggie Hård af Segerstad about 250 meters below the surface of the sea. To achieve Art director: Johan Nohr this requires engineering skills of the very highest level. Printing: Trydells Tryckeri On page 12 of this issue you can read how Trelleborg is Cover photo: Sam Fairbrother Subscription: trelleborg.com/subscribe contributing its expertise to this project. I am proud of our Address: Trelleborg ab (publ) role in helping improve the daily lives of a large number Box 153, se-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)410-670 00 of people. Fax: +46 (0)410-427 63 www.facebook.com/trelleborggroup Enjoy your reading! www.twitter.com/trelleborggroup www.youtube.com/trelleborg www.trelleborg.com T-Time is published three times a year. The opinions expressed in this publica- tion are those of the author or people interviewed and do not necessarily reflect the views of Trelleborg. If you have any questions about Peter Nilsson Trelleborg or wish to send us your President and ceo comments about T-Time, please email: [email protected] 2 T·TIMET-TIME 1-20141·2014 EDGE [KAL TIRE] TOUGH WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH Dealing with the world’s mountain of domestic and industrial garbage can be a dirty and hazardous busi- ness. For waste processers, choosing the right tires for their waste-handling machines can make a huge difference to the machines’ operational lives and greatly reduce the cost of running a recycling facility. TEXT: ELAINE MCCLARENCE PHOTOS: SAM FAIRBROTHER T-TIME 1-2014 3 The elliptical hole pattern in the side- wall of the Brawler tires allows much greater deflection and improved ride quality over broken terrain. the UK alone, IN more than 177 million tons of waste, both domestic and industrial, is created each year, and the country’s waste and recycling sector generates more than 12 billion pounds in sales. Managing this mountain of garbage requires a veritable army of waste-handling machines, which are exposed to the abrasive grind of glass and metal and a chemical combination of decaying organic matter. In the face of such hard use, exacerbated by heavy loads and low speeds, tire life for these machines is short and cost of ownership is high. Working together, Trelleborg and Kal Tire, the UK’s largest earthmover tire and service company, are helping the UK waste industry obtain a better total cost of ownership for its tires. To that end, the two companies have collaborated on Trelleborg’s Brawler range of solid tires, which have been developed specifically for use in the scrap metal and waste industries Brawler tires in action, mounted on one of Kal Tire’s loaders as well as in underground mining. at a waste management facility in Derbyshire, England. Brawler tires are suited for machinery such as loaders, backhoes, skid steers, telehandlers and material handlers, and they come in wheel sizes ranging Jimmy McDonnell, Director deflection and ride quality over from 12 inches for skid steers to 35 OEM Sales within Trelleborg Wheel broken terrain – a vital quality for inches for wheel loaders. Systems in the U.S., who has worked applications where drivers are working “When we tested with Kal Tire since the Brawler’s UK on rough ground. Clipperton says the first set of Brawler introduction, notes, “This solid tire has customers appreciate the smooth ride tires at a customer site been developed to reduce downtime offered by the Brawler, in addition to in 2009, the tire life and has been designed for the most the long life and performance. For Kal Tire doubled compared arduous applications.” Solid tires are this reason Brawler has been Kal Tire’s The Kal Tire Mining with the previous able to handle significantly higher bestseller for the past two years. Group is a global brand,” says Steve weight loads than pneumatic tires leader in earthmover “CUSTOMERS WANT and mining tire ser- Clipperton, UK Waste without the threat of blowouts or a tire that lasts vice, with more than Industry Manager at rapid deflations, he says, which makes forever,” Clipperton says. While that 1,600 team members Kal Tire. A customer them suitable for slower-cycle-speed isn’t possible in practice, Kal Tire does operating in 19 coun- may own 30 or more industrial machine applications that offer a retread solution. An individual tries across five conti- sites and operate 100 require heavy lifting. Brawler tire can be retreaded up to nents. It has built a reputation for innova- machines, he says, so The Brawler Solidflex uses a four times, further maximizing the tion, reliability and tire replacement can be patented elliptical hole pattern in the value of the tire investment and outstanding service. a significant cost. sidewall, allowing for much greater increasing productivity. The Kal 4 T-TIME 1-2014 The Brawlers The Brawler range includes specialist tires for the most demanding environments of waste, recycling and underground mining. The range complements Trelleborg’s existing range of premium tires for materials handling applications. Tire “Smooth and Groove” manufacturing process is carried out at its retread factory in Alfreton, England. Kal Tire has a sophisticated computer- based tire management system, TireLogic, that monitors the wear and performance of its customers’ tires. Kal Tire has accumulated a mass of data that it shares with Trelleborg to support the further design and develop- ment of the Brawler range. Brawler is already a highly successful tire in the United States, contributing to Trelleborg’s market-leading status there. Having established that market, McDonnell says that the com- pany is now setting its sights on FOR MORE expanding the Brawler range to INFORMATION markets such as China, Africa jimmy.mcdonnell and South America. @trelleborg.com T-TIME 1-2014 5 GLOBAL LOCAL [COLOMBO] he city of Colombo is a mix of old period are still visible. The colonial many of Colombo’s shops, textile fac- and new, where modern skyscrapers era ended peacefully in 1948 when tories, commercial buildings and busi- sit alongside character-filled colonial Ceylon gained independence from ness organizations are located here. buildings and ancient ruins. With a Britain. The country was renamed Sri Liberty Plaza, not far from population of about 750,000, the city is Lanka in 1972. Colombo’s lush Viharamahadevi T the commercial, industrial and cultural Colombo’s geography is a mix Park, is another great spot, boasting an heart of Sri Lanka. It was also the of land and water. The city features impressive array of products and many country’s political capital until 1982 when the parliament numerous canals and, at its heart, potential bargains. This multi-storey was shifted to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, a location eight is the 65-hectare Beira Lake. building is fully air-conditioned and kilometers to the south east. Colombo’s pleasant climate changes has numerous outlets where you can The name Colombo was first used by Portuguese little throughout the year, with the find just about anything you desire. explorers and settlers at the beginning of the 16th century temperature rarely exceeding 31 Fashion-hungry visitors on the and one theory is that it derives from the Sinhalese name degrees Celsius. However, during the hunt for unique, eye-catching outfits Kolon thota, meaning “port on the river Kelani”. Another monsoon season from May to August, should go to Romafour, one of explanation is that the name derives from the Sinhalese heavy downpours are common. Colombo’s major shopping hubs. It’s expression Kola-amba-thota, meaning “harbor with leafy outside the main commercial centre, mango trees”. VISITORS PLANNING on a shopping but well worth the trek if you fancy Across its history, Colombo has fallen under Portuguese, spree should head to the Pettah exploring Colombo’s fashionable side. Dutch and British control, and much of the current city neighborhood, famous for its open For good reason, Galle Face stems back to the British years.
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