Options for Repair “C” Clamps vs. Vulcanizers
Section Repairing is often the only way to keep millions of dollars’ worth of equipment running until such time as new tires are available. The goodwill earned from grateful customers whose equipment is kept running until replacement tires are on order is a valuable asset. Even with section repairs on the increase, there are still […]
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There are other methods of Section Repair used in the marketplace. These machines are commonly referred to as “C” Clamps. These units often use chemical patches after the plug has been cured, giving rise to possibly the following problems especially on Off-The-Road tires: The chemical patch is precured in a given shape, which may or […]
Autoclave repair of truck or earth mover OTR tires The problem, of course, with an autoclave is the high cost of the autoclave and particularly for the large diameter tires required, such as 40.00 x 57 and larger. Assuming that an uncured patch is used on a tire to be cured in an autoclave and […]