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lower-technology, cheaper brands with poor ability to be retreaded. 60 per cent of these casings would not be
Kaymile may create the best available retreads in the mar- ket, he said, other than Michelin, Bridgestone and Kayel. This brand has been created to supplement Kayel and is focused on second life retreads.
To improve the longevity and performance of Kaymile, he pointed out the company has further reduced the acceptance levels for casings. That means only 40 per cent of casings will qualify for Kaymile, but one can be confident and assured in the quality of the product.
“We are left with 50 per cent of casings that do not qualify for Tier A (Kayel) and B (Kaymile). But we recognise that there is still a lot of life left in this 50 per cent and the cas- ings can still be used for many applications. So, we cre- ated Kaytech,” he added.
Even for a ‘good grade’ cheaper casing, he explained, be- cause of the original casing technology, after its ‘new’ life there may still be bubbles or separation in the casing structure.
“That is why we implemented new processes for this tier to create safer, better retreads. We now put the tyre through a Shearography scan and clean out any internal injuries through skiving. We have tested these tyres in overseas the quality and safety of this product. ”
KLCT now has developed a clearer segmentation poli- cy based on the condition of the original casing sent to them, as well as the longevity of the tread they are using to match. So, he said, their customers know where they stand with a SIGMA range tyre.
According to him, this new three tier structure is support- ed by PneuPro Shearography, PneuTread, Recapro and Ecosteel depending on channel (Fleet or Dealer), again, standards of safety.
- erators are starting to look more at retread tyres as part of their overall strategy. Kayel can help them work out we would retread their casings and recycle their tyres at the end of usable life. “
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