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RETREADING
New Designs from Kraiburg
marking and legislation and the stages of the retread process through to rubber technology. Tim Hercock, Vacu-Lug’s
determination to succeed, but also to discover as much as possible about what retreading involves and why it is a crucial
Kraiburg Austria has announced the launch of a new city bus de- sign, the K702 plus. Available now, the new drive profile boasts excellent traction and
Christoph Priewasser, Product Manager at Kraiburg Austria. "Because of its high quality and great value for money it is very attractive for regional use." The pattern will initially be available in 240 millimetre width, followed in the autumn by 230 and 260 millimetres.
Kraiburg has also announced an extension to the best-selling K801 design. Currently available in widths of 295, 305 and 320 millimetres, the pattern is also available in 335 millimetres. Not only does the K801 look good, but its wings also provide resistance against lateral shearing forces. They also have roughened surfaces and therefore prevent the tread and casing from separating. The low movement of the K801 design and the very cool running
properties of the compound are
Jason Humphries, Elaine Dable and Dave Alsop
K702
braking properties on account of its
design. This is particularly
noticeable in extreme
weather conditions, such as on
snow- covered and wet road surfaces. The use of the
high-quality K_plus compound
also ensures maximum
mileage and optimum
results, including
also kind on the casing. The
longitudinal design is opti-
mised for trailers, semi- trailers and tag axles, and this shows in its per-
formance in local and long
distance traffic.
Managing Director, expressed his delight at the results, commenting; “The investment and hard work put into their studies showed not only a
part of the tyre industry. We look forward to our team now using this knowledge within their day-to-day activities.”
even wear and consistently cool running. Kraiburg has also given the K702 plus an irregular tread geometry which guarantees low noise emission levels.
"Our new tread
achieves the targets
pursued in its
development in every respect, which were to combine lower running costs with increased safety and improved mileage," said
K801
City & Guilds Success for Vacu-Lug Team Members
Vacu-Lug has been entering candidates for the City & Guilds examinations for Part 1 Retread Workshop Practice for many years. The latest successful entrants for the qualification included ten candidates from the company. There was success throughout the team, in particular for Jason Humphries, who not only achieved a Distinction pass, but was awarded the highest mark nationwide. There were also two Credit passes awarded to Dave
Alsop and Elaine Dable.
The City and Guilds Part 1 Retread Workshop Practice qualification consists of two mock examinations prior to the final examination. The undertaking of the qualification, allows employees within the industr y to further increase their knowledge of retreading and gain added skills, which can be utilised within their day-to-day practices. The programme of study is made up of twelve sections including construction,
CommercialTyre
Management
and Fleet Business