Tankers
In some European countries the penetration in this segment amounts to more than 80 %. The tanker segment is one of the most weight sensitive segments, in some cases the ROI (return on investment) can be achieved in less than 1 year. Thanks to the 'forging' process the Alcoa wheel has extremely high strength and impact resistance, which, in the world of dangerous goods transport, provides a valuable additional security benefit.

Solid Bulk
Transporting cereals or sugar beets in a truck on Alcoa wheels means an increase of payload of 250 to 300 kg. Consequently the number of journeys is reduced and this results in an increase of the business profitability. The wheel carries a 5-year warranty and a life of at least 15 years is not uncommon.

Construction
Let's consider that a truck does 4 to 5 journeys a day which results in up to 1,5 T additional material carried. The ROI in this segment is also very low and can be achieved in about 2 years. Here too, the 'forging' process adds another benefit to that of weight saving.

General Cargo
Considering the weight restrictions imposed by the authorities, saving 300 kg by using Alcoa wheels can result in an extra pallet on the truck. In sectors such as petrochemical, steel, construction, food industry where the technical specifications are very strict, choosing Alcoa wheels is straightforward.

Reefers
Both appearance and weight play a significant role in this segment. Fruit, vegetables, meat, dry products…, every additional pallet on a truck means more profit.

Container Chassis
Especially used for chemical transport, the container chassis segment is a typical weight sensitive segment, in some cases the ROI (return on investment) can be achieved in less than 1 year. Thanks to our 'forging' process the Alcoa wheel has extremely high strength and impact resistance, which, in the world of dangerous goods transport, provides a valuable additional security benefit.

Other
In the mining and forestery industry our wheels are used in the most severe conditions. As well as weight saving, strength and impact resistance are determining factors.