OTR WHEEL INSPECTION & CRACK TESTING
Enhance site safety with our professional
Non-Destructive Testing services for OTR wheels.
WHAT IS CRACK TESTING?
OTR wheels stand up to enormous use and abuse. Despite their integral role in safe, reliable equipment operation, wheels are often overlooked from a safety perspective.
As the hours wear on, OTR wheels can develop fractures in sensitive areas such as welds, ring grooves and bolt holes. Left unchecked, the severity of these cracks increases, leading to a wheel failure that severely endangers lives and equipment.
GMI Wheels’ crack testing program improves safety by helping prevent these incidents, saving lives and downtime.
Using a non-destructive testing (NDT) process, certified GMI Wheels technicians identify cracks, fractures, imperfections and wear on OTR wheels. Every wheel is given a PASS/FAIL rating, and a clear, easy to understand report is provided to the customer.
Each report contains images and repair details if required. Wheels that GMI Wheels has determined to be unsafe are recommended for disposal.
Improve Safety
Crack testing OTR wheels proactively reduces the instances of catastrophic wheel failures and loss of life.
Reduce Costs
Determines why wheel components or tires may be prematurely wearing, eating into budgets.
Reduce Downtime
Identifies cracked wheel components that may ultimately disable or damage equipment.
FOCUS POINTS
Every crack test focuses on a number of ‘critical failure zones,’ areas that typically express wear, stress and fractures. These zones include:
- Gutter Section (Lock Ring & O-Ring groove)
- Back Section
- Bolt Holes
- Disc Welds
- Butt Welds
A visual inspection is also carried out on components such as:
- Lock Rings
- Side Rings
- Bead Bands/Rings
- Flange Rings
PROGRAMS DEVELOPED FOR YOU
Whether it’s the occasional test or a regimented, yearly inspection program, GMI Wheels offers the efficiency and flexibility you need.
Our experienced staff have worked with a number of customers, tailoring inspections of their OTR wheels to minimize downtime and costs. Custom solutions, such as specialized engravings and paint colours are available.
If your company wants to enhance safety and is considering crack testing, contact GMI Wheels to learn how we can help!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How is the crack test report provided to me?
GMI Wheels provides digital PDF files that can be downloaded and/or shared with your end-user. Print copies can be provided upon request.
- What are the costs?
Pricing is dependent upon factors such as wheel size, freight costs and volume. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
