Initial
Inspection... First, your casings are thoroughly inspected
to ensure they meet our high retreading standards. Our inspectors
look for every cut, bruise, and puncture, as well as other
damage to the tire body. Repairs are made using strong, flexible
Bandag® repair materials.
Casing
Analyzer... A
pre-buff inspection that reduces costs as non-retreadable casing
are removed sooner. Provides a bead to bead scan with unmatched
accuracy.
Buffing... Buffing
removes the old, worn tread design. The Bandag®
buffer works like a lathe as the tire is buffed, truing your
inflated casing with utmost precision. That means a smoother
running retread to satisfy your drivers and reduce vehicle
maintenance.
Repairs... Bandag®
repair materials are designed specifically for today's new generation
tires. All repair procedures are an integral part of the total
Bandag® process. Nail
hole injuries, crown injuries, and sidewall injuries can be
repaired routinely. You save more valuable casings.
Building... Cushion
gum (the adhesive layer) is applied to the back of the exclusive
Bandag® tread. Tread
rubber and cushion are applied to the casing while the tire
is inflated to its normal running configuration. Cushion gum
bonds the tough Bandag®
tread rubber to your casing. This bond becomes one of the strongest
parts of the tire. It's what makes our Bandag®
retreads dependable.
Curing... Bandag®
bonds new tread rubber to your casing using a low curing temperature.
Your tire is encased in a flexible rubber envelope and placed
in a pressure chamber to prevent distortion. No excessive heat
or rigid metal molds means your casings avoid the stress associated
with other retreading processes.
Final
Inspection... Every
Bandag® retread we
produce is thoroughly inspected before it leaves our shop. The
last place we want to discover a tire problem is after the tire
is back in service. We're sure you would agree.!
