Why Retreads
The Retread Process
Initial Inspection
A Carter's specialists perform a visual, hands-on inspection from bead to bead inside and out. This is done to find and mark all visible injuries.
Electrical Inspection
Actual damage can be closely evaluated by looking“through the-tire” in the crown and sidewall areas that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Shearography
This determines conditions within the casing, subjecting it to a vacuum while lasers easure surface anomalies. An animated visual of the anomalies etermines casing condition.
Buffing
At this stage, the casing is inflated to its operational shape. The process removes the worn tread surface, trues up the roundness and prepares the surface for a new tread.
Repair
Any damaged material identified during initial inspection is removed and repairs are made, essentially returning the casing to a useful life.
Applying Cushion
An uncured bonding layer is extruded onto the prepared casing surface and all skives are filled. The casing is ready for a new tread.
Building
A new tread is automatically applied with attention to precise detail. The tread must be straight and perfectly centered on the casing.
Curing
The curing chamber causes the bonding layer in the tire to cure and permanently adhere the new tread.
Final Inspection
A visual, hands-on inspection is repeated to ensure our quality specifications are met.
Initial Inspection
A Carter's specialists perform a visual, hands-on inspection from bead to bead inside and out. This is done to find and mark all visible injuries.
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