Pewag is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tyre protection chains, which are used on mining vehicles, trucks, dumpers and wheel loaders. Highway Trading Company is sole distributor for PEWAG Chains in Pakistan. Pewag chains operate in demanding conditions, with harsh rock conditions on one side or in hot conditions in the steel industry on the other.
Our company’s manufacturing location in Kapfenberg, Austria, has been used for iron and steel production for over 270 years. A second facility located in Brückl, Austria, was first documented in records dating back to 1479.
Thanks to our continuous product development, we have been able to offer technically advanced tyre protection chains weighing up to 6-7 thousand kilograms even for the world’s largest mining machines, whose tyre sizes have grown even further. As an example of this, in the year 2007 Pewag became the first chain manufacture to fit the world’s largest wheel loader the LeTourneau 2350 with 70/70-57 tyre size with tire protection chains.
Pewag’s tyre protection chains are manufactured at our Kapfenberg factory from different components such as rings, links and construction pieces. Forged, welded and heat treated under strict ISO 9001 & 14001 conditions, we produce consistently high-quality chains that can be relied upon. Highway Trading Company is sole distributor for PEWAG Chains in Pakistan. Pewag can offer a wide variety of options, enabling an optimal end-result depending on the specific application.
Pewag’s customization service has been taken so far that we use our own laboratory to analyse the stone material of the mines where the machines are driven and based on that result, the correct metal alloy of the components is selected, which is durable and works best with that rock. Several Happy customers in Pakistan are taking maximum life of their tires with customize chains supplied by Highway Trading Company
With the expensive purchase price of tyres and often challenging availability means that Pewag tyre protection chains solve significant problems for companies that work with machines and with Pewag’s help lower direct hourly operating costs. The service life of the tyres is even multiplied, which means that tyre costs are significantly reduced.
The predictability of the service life of chains and tyres is accurate, so budgeting can be reliably calculated with lower costs and low financing costs. Using chains minimises the risk of machine downtime due to a damaged tyre, whilst also reducing tyre maintenance time, thus maximising the machine’s hourly output.
A machine equipped with chains has better stability, increased grip and better penetration for digging and breaking, which increase productivity per working hour. A machine equipped with chains also moves better even in the worst conditions thanks to better grip and is safer to use.
After-sales service, an elementary key point of Pewag’s long-term partnership with our customers, is offered by the Pewag worldwide network:
- Technical assistance and repair by chain experts
- Training in chain handling (mounting, correct tensioning, repair, adjustment, dismantling)
- Inspection calls including performance reporting
- Availability of spare parts
- Special tools and accessories facilitating chain handling and maintenance • Manuals and relevant risk assessments
An additional example of this service is Pewag’s ability to quickly customise tyre protection chains exactly to the customer’s needs.
2014 saw the introduction of the first pewag 100% hammer-free replacement parts. As safety is paramount to the pewag philosophy, the screwable pin-locks & connecting rings remove the risk of injury through flying metal and tools. The additional benefits of better fitting and more easily replaceable parts, improves the usability of pewag chains.
Pewag has convinced customers all over the world with its quality and customer service in these industries, and those who have tried the products have found them to represent the cutting edge of development.
Tyre protection and traction chains are available for machines of all sizes and tire sizes. Pewag always manufactures robust chains when ordered per machine, but thanks to the chains’ modular structure, own steel component manufacturing and efficient production, delivery times are fast. Even the most robust tyre protection chains for mining machines can be made to order in 3-4 weeks, completely tailored to the intended use.
The world’s biggest mining companies with operations in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia have chosen the reliability of pewag high quality Tire Protection Chains to increase the productivity of their Earth Moving Equipment Maximization of tire life and reduction of tire costs as well as maximum equipment availability and low maintenance are the main benefits of pewag Tire Protection Chains.
Please feel free to drop your inquiry for application working in
- Open pit mining
- Underground mining & tunneling
- Quarrying
- Slag & scrap handling
- Traction
- Iron ore works
Highway Trading Company will be more than happy to assist you by studying the working area and advice the tailor-made product to get the maximum benefit for the customer.
