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Originally Posted by SparePart
Shadowchaser,
Thank you - that is one of the best thought out replies I've heard. Also an educated reply, so it's obvious you know the business. They key point you mentioned is "no signs of separation or fatigue". That has always been the downfall of retread technology. Identifying separations and casing (what we call a worn original for others reading) damage internally was always difficult without destroying the casing. Destruction of the casings was obviously not an option if you want to retread it.
So, here is what we came up with: http://www.berlinbandag.com/Products.../pop_7400.html In the last four years we've developed technology to effectively "x-ray" a worn original casing.
Also, keep in mind that whether gvw is 80,000 or 105,500 tires are designed to run a certain speed, at a certain load, with a certain pressure. The reason for this is not only to carry the load, but also to reach a thermal balance. The tire will reach operating temperature (only slightly impacted by ambient or surface temps) and bleed off as much heat as it generates. Overloading and underinflation in hotter climates have an absolute effect on failure in these situations.
In any event, I really appreciate your thoughtful response and respect your personal experiences. There is no debate that can counter your experience or knowledge of your profession.
Thanks!
Spare |
Thanks SP for your very eloquent, and informative response. [thumbsup]
Your link looks very promising as far as a quality control measure. I have no doubt that as the technology matures and becomes wider spread in application, that it will eliminate most of the veteran OTR drivers, as well as my own concerns with re-cap failures.
Good Folks such as yourself are truly a blessing to the industry that is riddled with those who seem adamant to rape it buy cutting corners with no regards to anyone's safety, or anything else, other than lining their own pockets. [clap] [clap] [clap]
I do hope that in the near future that Re-tread technology and quality control can reach a reliability rate that is at least equal to their virgin counterparts. After all there is no fix for the human equation other than excessive engineering. [thumbsup]
Lord knows that trucking has more than their fare share of the uneducated and ignorant. :P
Anything that can be done to buffer the abuse that these individuals impart, whether it be by better technology or by more stringent laws governing their usage, will in effect make the product essentially "Idiot Proof". [laugh]
IMHO this is what it is going to take to get the failure ratio down to an acceptable level, as well as creating a safer environment for ALL the motorists sharing our nations roadways. [thumbsup]
Thanx again for you valuable contribution to this thread, and to this potentially life threatening issue. [thumbsup] [clap]
I'll look forward to seeing the results of you and your associates hard work and foresight on this very important issue of PUBLIC safety.
Ride safe my friend, SHADOWCHASER
