Objective
The aims of the proposed research are better assessment of tyre casing integrity, the development of water-based tyre cements to replace solvent-based ones and the better prediction of the wear resistance of retreaded tyres At present instruments available for casing integrity inspection are expensive and are limited in use; water-based tyre cements are needed for a healthier factory environment; and there is no satisfactory abrasion tester that predicts actual tread wear resistance in service. There is a need for improved understanding and new quality control test methods. The principal research tasks are: (i) development of new test methods for assessing tyre casing integrity, both before and after retreading. (ii) adoption of water-based tyre cements. (iii) development of laboratory/factory abrasion testers for the prediction of tread wear. A successful outcome should benefit manufacturers of retreaded tyres and other industrial sectors concerned with transport safety recycling and the environment. Cost savings of 10% may be possible in a European market approaching retread sales of I bECU per annum, with further savings accruing to other related sectors.
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PL21 9LN IVYBRIDGE
United Kingdom
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52074 AACHEN
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334 21 Anderkstorp
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8550 Zwevegem
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2333 CM Leiden
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LL12 9PJ Llay
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52159 Rötgen-Rott
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3101 901 POMBAL
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LL11 4RZ Wrexham
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5132 Geretsberg
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51469 Bergisch-Gladbach
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BD21 3NF Keighley
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ST6 3PD Middleport - Stoke-on-Trent
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02006 Albacete
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59348 Ludwigshausen
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04928 Schraden
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SG13 8NL HERTFORD
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99819 Großenlupnitz
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BS23 3UU Weston-Super-Mare
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41000 Larissa
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