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-ENTECH'
Radial Repairs
CENTECH is the most advanced
radial tire repair system ever
developed.

Crown, shoulder or sidewall injuries

in passenger, truck, agricultural and
earthmover tires can now be
repaired with Centech center over
injury radial repairs. A special
compounding and design allow the Inspect the tire inside and outside to determine thl
repair unit to flex and resist heat, 1 repairability ofthe casing.
The tire should not be repaired if any of the followin[
assuring a permanent repair. condifions or injuries are present:
• Tire shows signs of run flat or under-inflation
CENTECH repair units last the life • Casing separations
of the tire, saving thousands of • Bead wires visible, deformed or broken
dollars per year in new tire • Sidewall ortread cracking to the cord
purchases. • Weather checking which exposes the cord
• Severe sidewall SCUffing exposing the cord
The inspection area should have good lighting inside and outsidl
of the tire.

TRUCK
CENTECH' REPAIR
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No.
170
ODKrlption
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10
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DlmenalOlUl
(mm)
75x 125
OF A RADIAL TRUCK
CT·'"
172 CT·" 10 3)(61/2 75x165 SIDEWALL
17' GT-24 10 3x8112 75)(215
no CT·" 10 3)( 10 75x250
177 10 100)(125
The following is a single cable
118
CT·"
CT-35 '0
'",,6 125)(150 damage sidewall section repair in a
118 CT·37 05 5)(6314 125x170
steel belted radial truck tire. This
180 CT-4ll 10 100)(200

18' CT~' '0

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5)( 10 125)(250 curing procedure is what is
184 CT-44 05 5)( 13 125)(325 recommended if the curing system
being used is a spotter. With this type
of curing system the repair is applied
chemically after the skive fill has been
cured.

CENTECH low temperature centering

radial repair units can be used
chemically or in a heat cure system
such as a section mold or retread
process.
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Locate and mark all injuries on the inside and the outside To determine the extent of damage and check for
of the tire. If present, remove any injuring objects. possible p'ly separation, probe the injury using a blunt
point awl.

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Measure the distance between the toe of the bead and Refer to the CENTECH Limitations Chart to determine
the end of the injury closestto the bead. The injury must the non-repairable area ofthe tire you are repairing.
not extend into the A-B non-repairable area ofthe tire.

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Measure the injury's length and width, then refer to the When determined repairable, pre-clean the innerliner by
CENTECH Limitations Chart to determine If the injury is appiying Tech Rub-O-Matic Aerosol (#704-A) to the
repairable. For aone ortwo cable injury, the number of repair area.
cables removed is the width of the injury.
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While the area is still moist, use the Tech Scraper (#933)
to remove contaminating substances.
Clean any contaminating substances from the outside
of the tire.

Using aTech low r.p.m. buffer (max. 5,000 r.p.m.) such

as the Tech #5-1032 or #5-1 036 air buffer, and using a
#5-2045 or #5-2046 rotary gouge, remove the outer
rubber around the perimeter ofthe injury.•
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With the same r.p.m. buffer and an encapsulated brusl
(#5-890 or #5-897), buff away the remaining rubbe
and expose only the cables believed to be damaged tho
full length of the injury. An encapsulated brusl
prevents any further damage to the body cables or frE
wire.

Notice that fret wire damage in the injury is clearly visible. Using aTech Skiving Knife (#940 or #941). separate th
If there is any damage to the cable or if the fret wire has damaged cable or cables, culling as close to th
been damaged, then that cable must be removed. If the damaged cable as possible.
cable is rusted or not encased in solid rubber, then the
cable should also be removed.
·(Another meltlod 01 QtJick/y removing surface rubber is to use a
RUBBERHOG coarse grtt rasp (#390 SSG) on a low r.p.m. air but1er.)
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With ahigh r.p.m. (min. 20,000 r.p.m.) air tool such as Using a low r.p.m. air buffer and a RUBBERHOG rasp
the Tech 18-1034 or #5-1039, and the Tech Mini (#230 SSG), lightly buff a45 degree angle to the
Carbide Burr (#280), precisely cut off each end 01 the exterior 01 the skive achieving an R.M.A. #2 or #3
cable or cables to be removed back to good solid rubber texture. Do nDt let the buffing wheel CDme in
ata 90 degree angle.• contact with the steel body cables.
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Using the same rasp on the low r.p.m. air buffer, buff a With alow r.p.m. air buffer (#5-1032 or18-1036) and a
perimeter approximately 1" to 11/2" (25mm to 40mm) texture brush, lightly texturize the edges olthe injury by
around the exterior olthe skive on the outside olthe tire. pressing on each side 01 the injury lrom the outside 01
the tire while running the brush along the cut edges
from the inside olthe tire.

Mechanically buff the innerliner 1 1/2" to 2" (40mm to Determine the correct CENTECH Repair required lor the
50mm) around the injury using a RUBBERHOG injury by measuring the length and width of the injury.
inneriiner wheel (#RH-106) on a Tech low r.p.m. air The width forthis injury is one cable.
buller to receive aplatform of fiiler rubber.
oF« multiple ca!Jl! relTUlVal. use the Tech Mirt Carbille Rcuter (#283) and
Alumlllllm 0Yirt1l Slnllll11S-372110 reftllM' the steel cables.
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length and width of asidewall injury in aradialtire.
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Next, refer to the sidewall of the tire and find the
cross section width. Also note whether the tire is
tube type or tubeless for easy reference.

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Then refer to the CENTECH Radial Limitations chart and When using a spotter or section mold, you will need t
determine the correct size repair unit for the size of know the thickness of the rubber to be cured. Measur
injury in the size of tire you have. Then make note of the the section depth at the thickest part of the skive. Writ
size of repair unit. the measurement on the outside of the tire for futur
reference.

Vacuum the complete buffed area to remove all buffing Clean the buffed area on the inside and outside of the tir
debris from the inside and outside of the tire. using Tech Rub-O-Matic (#704) and a clean, lint-fre
cloth and allow to completely dry, normally 3 to
minutes. Another cleaning method is to use asoft wir
brush on alow r.p.m. buffer and then vacuum.
Draw crayon index lines at right angles from the skive on Apply an even coat of cement to the entire skive area,
the inside of the tire to aid in centering the spotter and inside and out with either Tech Temvulc (#1082) or
repair unit. Tech Chemical VUlcanizing Fluid (#760) and allow to
dry thoroughly.'

Using Tech Vul-Gum, cut enough strips to fill the skive Using Tech Vul-Gum 1/8" (3mm) thickness, cut a
and preheat to approximately 120' to 130' F (49' to platform of Vul-Gum 1" (25mm) larger than the skive
55' C). opening forthe innerlinerofthe tire.

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Center the platform overthe skive opening and press the Stitch the platform into place.
platform into place.
-A. Tech Temvulc (11082) - When applylng Tech Temvulc black retread cement, allow ·8. Tech Chemical Vulcanizing Fluid (fl60) - AJlowTech ChemIcal Vulcanizing- Allid 10
approxlmately 15 to 20 minutes drylna lime (I00ger In twmid dimates). Double the dry applOximate!y310 5 mInutes (lonoer lor humid c~matesl. Apply two coats and
drying till'll! If the vulcanizing nulll Is bting applied to exposed coni body. Allow double the drying time when used In lube type tillS. Allow additlonal drying time in
additilmal drying tine In twrnld climates.. hurrid dJmates.
 Using a clean, blunt object such as the Tech Packing Once filled to a point that a stitcher can be used,
Tool (#985), press the Vul-Gum strips into the skive as finish filling the skive using aTech stitcher.
compactlyas possible.
Note: Nevervent aradial tire as it can allow moisture into the casing
that will ruststeel cables.

The skive should be filled to a height that is 1/8" to 1/4" Remove the white polyethylene protective covering.
(3mm to 6mm) above the tire's surface. The highest
point should be in the middle of the skive fill and tapered
to the tire.

EXAMPLE
Platform 1/8" or 3mm
Depth 1/2" or 13mm
Overbuild 1/4" or 6mm
TOTAL 7/8" or 22mm
7 x 10 = 70 minutes
Vul-Gum Cure Rate
Every 1/8" (3mm) = 10 minutes
at 300 0 F(149 0 C)

When using a spotter, it will be necessary to calculate a Place the spotter on the tire, making sure the heatir
cure time so as not to under cure or over cure the rubber. elements are directly over the center of the skive. U~
When using Tech Vul-Gum the cure rate is 10 minutes for the previously placed index lines to aid in centering tl
every 1/8" or 3mm at 3000 F(149 0 C). To calculate the cure spotter.
time you need to add the total thickness olthe platform, the Note: If using a manual type spotter, It will be necessary to retighten the spoiler alter 5to
section depth and the over build as we did in the example minutes.
Nole: Follol'lthe spotter manufacturer's recommendations for spotlerwarm-up lime
shown here.
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Connect the air line. The pressure should be no higher Set the timer for the allotted cure time.
than 35 p.s.i.

After the allotted cure time, remove the spotter and Center the predetermined CENTECH repair over the
allow the tire to cool down. Then cut away any excess skive and mark a perimeter approximately 1" (25mm)
flash from the interior and exterior of the tire using a from the edge of the repair completely around the repair
Tech Flex Knife (#942). unit. This serves as agUide for mechanical buffing.

Pre-clean within the marked area by applying Tech Rub- While the area is still moist, remove contaminating
O-Matic Aerosol (#704-A). substances using aTech Scraper (#933).
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Buff within the marked area with a Tech low r.p.m. air Vacuum the complete buffed area to remove all
buffer and an innerJiner buffing wheel (#RH-106) to buffing debris from the tire.
achieve an even velvet texture. Remove any vent ribs
andlorembossed surfaces for proper adhesion.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN BUFFING

Clean the buffed area of the innerliner using Tech Rub- Apply a thin, even coat of Tech Chemical Vulcanizi
a-Matic (#704) and aclean, lint-free cloth and allow to Fluid (#760) to the prepared area of the innerlin
dry; normal drying time is 3 to 4 minutes. Another starting in the center and cemenJing outward. AlloVl
cleaning method is to use a soft wire brush on a low to 5minutes drying time.
r.p.m. buffer and vacuum.

Break the perforation of the blue backing and peel half Center the repair over the injury, making sure the bE
way back. Caution: Avoid touching the gray cushion of arrow is aligned with one bead of the tire. Press do'
the repair as this could lead to contamination of the the center ofthe repair.
repair. Note: Make sure that the beads of the tire are ir
relaxed position before applying the repair.
 Stitch the repair unit into place from the center outward. Remove the blue poly backing and finish stitching into
Exertfirm pressure on the stitcher during this process to place.
promote increased adhesion.

:E Remove the clear poly protective cover. " atire is of tubeless construction, apply Tech Security
Coat (#738) to the outer edge of the repair and over-
buffed area for good air retention. Security Coat dries to
ablack color. (lithe tire is tube type, apply Tech Tire Talc
(#706) to the gray cushion gum.)

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Dress the skive back to the original contour of the tire The tire is now ready to be returned to service. If all of
using a low r.p.m. Tech Air BUffer and a fine gritted the repair procedures have been followed properly, the
buffing wheel for cosmetic appearance. For best
results, be sure that the buffing wheel is turning out repair will last the lifetime of the tire, even if the tire
away from the center ofthe skive. receives several retreads.
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