Retreading
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Our retreading process is made up of many steps. First, a tire is checked for injuries. If the tire requires repairs, they are made. If the tire cannot be repaired then it is unusable. |
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Next, the tire is placed in a buffer which completely removes all of its previous tread so that a new tread can be added. The machine uses precision optics and cutting tools to ensure a clean exact finish which will make for a better, safer final product.
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The Marangoni buffer |
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After the tire has been buffed a layer of pre-vulcanized rubber is added as an adhesive to the buffed area. When the tire is heated this rubber will meld the casing and the tread, creating one solid unit. |
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The Marangoni builder |
The tire is then placed in a builder which automatically and evenly adds the tread to the tire casing, ensuring a perfect fit every time. The Marangoni builder adds a complete tread in the shape of a ring to the casing, making the new tread as solid a fit on the tire as possible.
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Once the new tread has been added to the casing it needs to be placed in a chamber where it is 'cooked' to ensure that the two bond to each other. |
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