The Initial Bandag Process. Starts out the same as our retreading process, inspection, buffing, skiving, repairs & filling.
Application One of our highly trained Technicians then starts the Tread Application Process. First your casing is cleaned of any excess dirt then sprayed with a coat of rubber cement. After rubber cement application your tire is left to dry for a while...
A Layer of cushion gum is then applied on top of the cap. Once applied the cushion gum is pressed on with a roller under about 25lbs of pressure....
Cushion Gum :: Applying cushion gum to your tire to give a secure bond between tread and cap.

The Continuum (Bandag Tread)

is prepared by stripping of the layer of protection cloth on the underside of the tread. Any rough places that are found are smoothed out with an air tool. The underside, top and bottom edges of the tread are painted with another layer of rubber cement which insures complete adhesion of tread.

Measuring for precision

Your casing is measured and marked off, according to size and type of tire. Next we apply the tread to your casing. Once application of your tread is complete your tire is rolled once more, under around 50lbs of pressure which insures complete adhesion of tread to casing....

Filling and Sealing

The next part of the process is to fill in the seams and edges of your tire with the Extruder Gun. And finally your tire is sealed of with a layer of cushion gum around the sidewall then moved to our state of the art Envelope system in preparation for the curing process. Envelope System...
 

Bandag System

Application<br>
The Tread is placed on the cap.

Application
Extruder<br>
Hot Rubber is injected into the seams via the extruder gun.

Extruder
Extruder Gun<br>
Fill in and sealing the tire with the Extruder gun.

Extruder Gun
Tire Tread<br>
Finished tread on Tire before enveloping system.

Tire Tread
Tire Build<br>
Placing the tread on the tire.

Tire Build
Measuring<br>
The tire is measured precisely so the tread will fit perfectly.

Measuring
More Info

Reliability

An environmentally-friendly solution, your tire casings are re-used and less rubber is used to create a new tire.

Savings

For most companies, tires represent the second largest item in their operating budget, right after fuel costs.

Enviromently Healthy

Retreads are also environmentally friendly. Tires are basically petrochemical products.

Tire Management

The greatest possible usage is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads.