The TAP RAP Systemtire repair system is an advanced OTR tire repair technology, we are able to put OTR tires back into operation efficiently and safely.

We have the technology and the materials to ensure a quick and reliable repair of an assortment of tire problems.

The system offers solutions to the problem of tire casing shortage.  This is an high-quality repair system available to you from us.

This advanced technology utilised by RDH tire offers the following features to our customers:
  • Rapid solution to OTR tyre shortage 
  • Up to 65% of reject OTR tyres can be recovered Economical
  • A healthier solution for the environment
  • Short payback time for capital investment
At RDH Tire we have the difficult task of deciding if the tire, after its life cycle, has to be " rejected ", "retreaded" and/or "repaired". 
We have to verify that when we "retread or repair " a tire that the tire guarantees the performance of a new one. 

TAP RAP repairs provide a good solution for the repaired area of the tire to perform under all operational conditions, thanks to it's structure.

The structure of the tire is constituted essentially by: 

Tire Diagram ::  Inside workings of Tire
  • Two flexible and elastic sidewalls; 
  • The belt (crown) semirigid formed by layers superimposed of metallic ropes; 
  • Two inclusive edges between the side and the belt (crown); 

Our TAP RAP  repairs are different from a conventional repair in that we incorporate modified bias angles between plies to  provide greater flexibility and elasticity. 

 

Tap Rap System

TAP RAP Patch<br>
Outside view of TAP RAP patch.

TAP RAP Patch
Bad Place<br>
Working around the bad area to get a good view

Bad Place
TAP RAP Patch<br>
Inside view of finished TAP RAP patch.

TAP RAP Patch
TAP RAP Patch<br>
Inside view of a TAP RAP patch.

TAP RAP Patch
Skiving<br>
Skiving out the bad spot to Prepare for the TAP RAP.

Skiving
Grinding<br>
Making sure all the bad steel is removed.

Grinding
Prepared Area<br>
Inside of the tire after skiving

Prepared Area
Outside of Tire<br>
Out side of tire is prepared and ready for the TAP RAP

Outside of Tire
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Added Strength.

 The strength from the steel enhances the casing flexibility and reduces heat build-up in the repaired area.  

Quality

Customers can expect to see continuous improvement in quality, durability and reliability

Large TAP RAP

The larger TAP RAP repair units are reinforced with steel cord  material.