How do they match: Tire Builders

  • Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.
  • Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
  • Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
  • Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
  • Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.
  • Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.
  • Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.

  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.