Tire Protection Solutions
Underground Mining & Tunneling
pewag tire protection chains keep underground operations moving, from shallow tunneling to the deepest mining levels. Engineered for LHD loaders, shuttle cars and scoops, they shield high-value tires from cuts and abrasion while delivering dependable traction in wet, muddy and confined conditions.
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Underground Mining & Tunneling
Underground mining and tunneling place extreme demands on tires. Sharp rock, abrasive muck, standing water and tight working areas all accelerate wear and raise the risk of costly downtime. pewag tire protection chains protect the tire flank and tread with a dense, hard-wearing mesh, extending service life and keeping loaders, shuttle cars and scoops productive shift after shift.
With proven chain families such as granite, ringstar and tycoon, available in square, hexa, quad cross and compact cross mesh designs, pewag matches the right level of protection and traction to your ground conditions, machine and application.
Shop Underground Mining & Tunneling Chains
The pewag shop range for underground mining and tunneling includes the multifunctional granite, the dense-mesh ringstar for wet and highly abrasive ground, and the heavy-duty tycoon for the hardest rock. Each is available with square or hexa mesh to balance tire protection and traction.
FAQ for Underground Mining & Tunneling
The underground mining and tunneling range includes granite, ringstar and tycoon. granite is a versatile, multifunctional chain for mixed rock, ringstar offers an extremely dense mesh for wet and highly abrasive conditions, and tycoon is built for the hardest, most abrasive rock. Each is available in square and hexa mesh designs.
pewag tire protection chains are built for the wet, abrasive and confined conditions found underground, from low surface tunneling to the deepest mining levels. They protect tires against cuts, punctures and sidewall damage while maintaining traction on muddy, uneven ground.
Square mesh provides the finest, densest coverage for maximum tire protection. Hexa mesh adds grip alongside protection. Quad cross uses an 8-link construction for tough applications, and compact cross uses a 10-link construction for grip and self-cleaning. pewag can advise the best mesh for your rock type and machine.
They are typically fitted to LHD loaders, shuttle cars, scoops and other underground loaders and haulers, protecting the tires that keep extraction and tunneling operations running.
If you have any further questions, we are happy to help you.
Industry Sectors
pewag sets the benchmark in tire protection equipment. With decades of expertise,
the pewag name is trusted worldwide for safe, fully compliant tire protection solutions
that minimize downtime across every industry sector.
Oil & Gas
Waste Water
Wind Energy
Aquaculture,
Fisheries & Marine
Construction
Transport & Logistics
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To match the correct chain to your machine and conditions, have your tire size, machine type, mesh preference, rock type and ground conditions ready. pewag experts can recommend the right tire protection chain and mesh design for your underground or tunneling application.
Send us your machine and site details and we will help you find the right chain.