Retread Facility
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Retread Facility
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Processes
Receiving & Batching
Tyres are received and tagged with RFID chips, allowing seamless real-time tracking through the ATT Tracking App. Customers can monitor their tyres throughout the retread process, receiving updates, images, & detailed information on any rejections, ensuring full transparency.
Initial Inspection & Preparation
Each tyre undergoes a rigorous inspection for casing defects before entering the retreading process. Peeling & buffing remove old rubber, & a pressure test checks for casing integrity. Any necessary skiving & repairs are conducted to restore the tyre, followed by a cementing process to prepare it for the new tread application.
Building & Extrusion
Tyres are built using either premium ring treads or flats, depending on customer requirements. The extrusion process ensures a strong bonding layer is applied to secure the new tread, guaranteeing durability and performance.
Enveloping & Vulcanisation
The tyres are enveloped & placed in one of our 11 advanced chambers for vulcanisation, where heat and pressure bond the new tread to the casing over 4.5 hours. This process ensures a robust & reliable retread suitable for heavy-duty use.
Final Inspection & Dispatch
Purpose and Objectives
The Retread Facility is more than just a tyre retreading service; it’s a leader in providing cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions for commercial fleets & individual customers. By retreading tyres, we extend their life cycle, helping customers reduce operating costs while promoting sustainability. Our facility also manages stock for tyre shops, ensuring a consistent supply of high-performance retreaded tyres. Continuous innovation & a focus on green technologies position our Retread Facility at the forefront of the industry.
- Provide you with a product that will perform just as well as a new tyre
- Get up to 3 times the life out of one retreaded tyre
- Reduce the cost per/km over the life of your tyre
- Save money on your bottom line
- Reduce the number of waste tyres on landfills = a green process
- Uses less oil – new tyre = 83 litres to produces vs 26 litres to produce a retread, & we further reducing this with our eco-friendly factory.
- Retreading is available on special request for areas outside of Gauteng
Key Personnel and Roles
- Staff Composition: The Retread Facility operates with a team of 172 dedicated professionals, including 153 skilled workers, 12 receiving staff, & 7 office personnel. Led by a structured management hierarchy with team leaders & floor supervisors, the facility maintains seamless day-to-day operations & ensures top-tier quality management at every stage of production.
- Quality Management Team: Our quality management team oversees every tyre that passes through the facility, ensuring that all tyres meet the highest international standards
Sustainability Initiatives
Retreading tyres results in saving up to 71 litres of oil per tyre compared to the manufacturing of new tyres, significantly reducing our carbon footprint. We take pride in our zero-waste policy, where all rubber materials, including dust & scraps, are collected in accordance with regulations from the Government Waste Bureau. These materials are sent to recycling plants where they are transformed into innovative products, such as door mats, decking, & other sustainable initiatives.
Future Plans and Projects
- Spray Booth Implementation: Our upcoming spray booth project is anticipated to generate significant cost savings, estimated at approximately R2.2 million annually. This initiative will minimize wastage and streamline labor requirements, further enhancing our operational efficiency.
- Envelope Management: We are excited to introduce a revised envelope management system aimed at reducing annual costs by R2 million. This optimized distribution process will ensure more effective use of resources, contributing to our overall cost-efficiency goals.
- Technological Advancements: The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including three Black Swan extruders and the proprietary CAB system. These innovations provide unparalleled tracking and data management capabilities, streamlining our operations and enhancing customer service. Our advanced systems have garnered admiration from international visitors, setting our facility apart in the global retreading industry and reinforcing our reputation as a leader in tyre retreading solutions.
The Retread Facility at Auto & Truck Tyres is dedicated to delivering superior products & services while championing sustainability and innovation. With a focus on efficiency, customer satisfaction, & environmental responsibility, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients & the demands of the market. Our commitment to quality & excellence, bolstered by our ISO certification & Waste Bureau certification ensures that we continue to set the standard in the tyre retreading industry.