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Tire Builder

DOT Code: 750.684-022

Industry: automotive ser.
Alternate Titles: retreader; tire rebuilder

Builds (molds) semi-raw rubber tread onto buffed tire casing to prepare tire for vulcanization in recapping or retreading process: Applies rubber cement to casing, using brush or spray gun preparatory to application of camelback (new rubber treads). Selects camelback according to whether tire is to be retreaded or recapped, tire width, and tread thickness specified. Rolls camelback onto casing by hand, and cuts it with knife. Rolls hand roller over rebuilt casing, exerting pressure, to ensure adhesion between camelback and casing. May place rebuilt casing in mold for vulcanization process.

GOE: 05.12.12 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77