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Bandag Process

This is the point where all casings are dropped off and taken in for the retreading process.

An electronic inspection designed to find all “through-the-tire” penetrations in the crown and sidewall areas.

An inspection to determine the conditions within the casing. The casing is subjected to a vacuum while lasers measure surface anomalies (ie: expanding pockets of air). An animated visual of the anomalies aids in determining the casing's condition. At the end of the initial inspection, information like casing condition, casing age and fleet specifications are considered to determine if the tire can be retreaded.

The casing is inflated to operational pressure. The process removes the worn tread surface, trues up the roundness and prepares the surface for a new tread.

The point where all penetrations found in the crown are cleaned out and prepared for proper repair.

Removing all injuries identified during Initial Inspection and replacing the material with structurally sound materials that will return the casing to a useful life.

In a one step process, an uncured bonding layer is extruded onto the prepared casing surface, all skives are filled, and the shoulders are stripped. The casing is now ready for its new tread.

Automatically applies a new tread so it is straight, centered on the casing, and the end splices match.

Encases the uncured, built tire in an elastic envelope in preparation for curing.

Helps support the casing while an air tight lock ring is placed to help seal the envelope for the curing process.

Vacuums all air out of the envelope for curing.

An autoclave-type device that applies heat and pressure, and over time, causes the bonding layer in the built tire to cure; permanently adhering the new tread to the prepared casing.

Paints the sidewalls on the finished tire.

Area where finished tires are stored waiting to be shipped.

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