Airless tires for skid steers
Galileo Wheel introduces CupWheel technology, the first airless, yet not solid tire with a profile design that offers superior traction and shock absorption, sources report.
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| Galileo Wheel introduces CupWheel technology, the first airless, yet not solid tire with a profile design that offers superior traction and shock absorption, sources report. |
Galileo Wheel has launched SkidCup that is the first major structural change in industrial tire design since the adoption of run-flat tires in the 1970s.
Unlike conventional products that force operators to choose between solid tires' durability or pneumatic tires' shock absorption, SkidCup's patented air cavity design maintains full operational capabilities without inflation. The technology eliminates puncture-related downtime while demonstrating superior impact absorption and traction compared both to solid and pneumatic tires, with reduced shock and vibration transmission to both machinery components and operators. This unprecedented combination eliminates the traditional trade-off between puncture resistance and equipment preservation.
"Fleet downtime costs can exceed $400 per vehicle daily, and with the tire industry remaining largely unchanged for decades, tire-related issues significantly compound these costs through punctures and machinery damage," says Armin Schon, CEO of Galileo Wheel. "With SkidCup, we're not just introducing a new tire—we're reimagining what a tire can be. Our patented CupWheel technology represents a fundamental shift in tire design, marking a new era in industrial mobility solutions."
Galileo's CupWheel technology features a proprietary sidewall concave design. This innovative approach creates a non-pressurized air cavity that delivers superior shock absorption and traction without vulnerability to punctures.
"Traditional tire development has focused on incremental improvements in materials and tread patterns, resulting in slight performance gains," says Avishay Novoplanski, CTO and co-founder of Galileo Wheel. "We took a fundamentally different approach. By completely rethinking tire architecture, we've created a solution that transforms performance. The fact that we're achieving a 30 percent improvement in traction, compared to the industry standard 7 to 8 percent difference between basic and premium tires, demonstrates the revolutionary nature of our technology."
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