Smithers Rapra Presents Webinar Showcasing Methods to Evaluate Fleet Tires for Fuel Efficiency

 
AKRON, Ohio - March 13, 2015 - PRLog -- Smithers Rapra, a world leader in rubber, plastics and composites testing expertise, announced today the first presentation in its annual webinar series, titled “Using On-Road and Laboratory Testing to Evaluate Fleet Tire Options for Maximum Fuel Efficiency.” (http://www.smithersrapra.com/expert-support/webinars/on-road-and-lab-testing-evaluate-fleet-tires)

The webinar, scheduled for March 18 at 11am EST, will cover two methods that can be used to evaluate multiple tire options for fleet fuel efficiency: road fuel tests and laboratory rolling resistance testing. Dustin Stricker, maintenance manager for R.E. West Transportation, will cover the first commonly used evaluation technique by reviewing a recent case study on road fuel tests. Smithers Rapra’s R&D Test Engineer, Madhura Rajapakshe, will then present an overview of laboratory rolling resistance testing and how it measures the values needed to develop conclusions from the data. Smithers Rapra evaluated the same tires used in the road test in order to compare and contrast the two methods.

“Fuel prices and a greater awareness about the role tires have in improving fuel economy have spurred interest in rolling resistance evaluations,” said Ron Arthur, general manager at the Smithers Rapra Tire and Wheel Test Laboratory. “A tire’s rolling resistance impacts fuel economy through a combination of heat loss, aerodynamic drag and the friction between the tires and road surfaces. Understanding the various methods to evaluate the many tire options that are available to fleets is critical to making fuel efficiency improvements.”

During the hour-long webinar, Stricker and Rajapakshe will cover several key topics:

·       Real-world, on-road fuel testing and how to ensure actionable data

·       Various influences that affect fleet fuel efficiency

·       Lab testing and rolling resistance studies

·       Different lab testing types and methods

·       Impacts testing might have on various industry segments

After the presentation, there will be a short Q&A period where attendees can pose questions to the speakers.

Rajapakshe joined Smithers in 2012 as a tire technology research associate. He now provides project management, test program/proposal development, and research expertise in the areas of tire rolling resistance, durability, tread wear, traction, and footprint mechanics for a multitude of clients in the government, raw materials, fleet, tire and vehicle manufacturing industry sectors. He also specializes in software development for testing, data processing and process improvement.

Click here to register (https://smithersinformation.webex.com/mw0401lsp12/mywebex...) for the webinar, or visit info.smithersrapra.com/webinars/ for information about additional webinars by experts from Smithers Rapra.

About Smithers Rapra:

Smithers Rapra has been a trusted partner of the plastics and rubber industries for over 90 years. Our business is built around delivering a complete portfolio of rubber and plastic testing services to support a wide range of industry sectors including tire, automotive, polymer products, oil and gas, medical device, pharmaceutical, transport, packaging, industrial, and consumer products.  By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products. Please visit www.smithersrapra.com.

About The Smithers Group:

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group includes Smithers Apex, Smithers Avanza, Smithers Pira, Smithers Quality Assessments, Smithers Rapra, and Smithers Visicient.  Each Smithers Group company provides technology-based services focused on a defined market.  As a group, the diversity of market sectors and technologies provides stability and a platform for long-term growth.  By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products, by utilizing testing, consulting, information, and compliance services.  All Smithers companies are known by their clients as Trusted Providers of Innovative Solutions. For more information, visit www.smithers.com.

You can reach the Smithers Rapra North America office at:
425 West Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44303
www.smithersrapra.com
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