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What Does Retreading Involve?

Retreading renews worn tyres with a new tread, extending life and reducing material use without compromising safety.

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Retreading involves giving a lease of new life to a worn tyre in order to minimise the use of raw materials without compromising safety. Once truck and aircraft tyres come to the end of their life cycle, their casing structure is retained and their tread – the part of the tyre in contact with the ground – is replaced. A truck tyre designed for retreading can be retreaded at least twice which means it can be used to cover many more kilometres during its life cycle!

The process itself is straightforward and can be broken down into eight key stages:

1. Initial Inspection
Non-destructive tests are conducted on each casing. By running an electric current through the tyre, even the smallest imperfections can be detected.

2. Buffing
The tyre casing is inflated to its normal shape. The old tread is removed, and the surface is prepared for retreading by ensuring it is round and smooth.

3. Repair
Any damage found during the inspection that can be repaired is carefully addressed. The goal is to restore the casing, extending its useful life.

4. Applying Cushion
A layer of uncured bonding material is applied to the casing’s surface, filling any skives and preparing it for the new tread.

5. Building
A new tread is applied with precision, making sure it is straight and correctly aligned on the casing.

6. Enveloping
The tyre is encased in an elastic envelope to prepare it for the curing process.

7. Curing
In the curing chamber, the bonding layer is permanently set, attaching the new tread to the tyre.

8. Final Inspection
The retreaded tyre undergoes a final thorough inspection to confirm it meets all quality standards.

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