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21 Service Bay Continental fl eet custom- ers purchase new tires with retreading in mind. Adds Weller: "It's interest- ing; fl eets are starting to view casings as an asset rather than an expense." Brodsky notes that's an important aspect for custom- ers to maximize the fi nancial benefi ts of retreading. Tires must be maintained. "You have to take care of the tires you have" so you can use them again, he says. Chmiel agrees, noting a properly maintained casing can be retreaded "numerous times before it reaches the end of its service life." Together all of these aspects make retreading an excellent business strategy for today's fl eets and owner operators. "Downtime is money. Fleets make money by work- ing, not waiting," says Boarts. "The retread process is suc- cessful because it allows fl eet's to manage their tires econom- ically and effi ciently." Walenga says those are ad- vantages tire dealers and dis- tributors should actively pass on to retreading holdouts. "I think skeptics would really be amazed at how good these tires are," he says. W W W . T R U C K P A R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E Visual Inspection – A retreading expert checks a casing for obvious wear or damage. Badly damaged casings are discarded. Advanced Inspections – Multiple machines are used to perform further evaluation of the casing. Internal, invisible damaged is identifi ed. Buffi ng – The casing is buffed to remove older tread and debris. The computer-controlled process creates a receptive surface for new treads. Repairs – Casings still eligible for retreading are repaired. Patches are used to fi ll punctures and are cured and bonded together to create a new surface. Tread building – Initial bond rubber is placed then the new tread is added to the casing. Tread design can vary depending on the casing. Enveloping – The tire is placed in an airtight container and pressure is applied to bond the case and tread together. Curing – The envelope enters a time- and temperature-controlled container where the rubber is vulcanized together to create a new retread tire. Post inspection – The new tire is once again inspected to ensure the retreading process was a success. The tire is then cleaned, painted and labeled. The Retreading Process Most commercial tire retreaders follow a standard retreading process. The multi-step procedure is designed to ensure only the best casings are used in retreading. 2013 NORTH AMERICAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CHEMICAL AFTERMARKET NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD Prestone also offers Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) for your Heavy Duty Vehicles. 222-"./+*"+))*! +)6 Email: OrdersPrestoneCommand@Prestone.com With patented anticorrosion formulas, Prestone Command ® offers improved engine protection for any heavy duty engine and is compatible with any heavy duty coolant. Frost & Sullivan has recognized Prestone Command ® as a true innovator, with its advanced technologies that offer increased value and ROI through decreased truck maintenance costs. PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION, 1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045 ©2014 Prestone Products Corporation *Frost & Sullivan provides market research and analysis to global industry leaders from key industries, including Automotive and Transportation. "Prestone Command ® line of heavy-duty antifreeze offers an innovative solution to fl eet owner-operators looking to improve their ROI for maintenance expenses by providing several advanced formulations to meet a variety of needs." — Frost & Sullivan* Taking Command of Maintenance Costs Requires Prestone Command ® Premium Antifreeze/Coolant ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. ANY ENGINE.™ Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info