Rover Research Showcases Automated Water-Jet Technology for TBR and OTR Retreading
Rover Research has highlighted its innovative automated water-jet technology as a next-generation solution for the retreading and recycling of Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) and Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres, aiming to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the tyre lifecycle.
Technology Highlights
- Automated water-jet process: The system uses high-pressure water jets to precisely remove worn rubber from tyre casings, enabling consistent and controlled retreading preparation.
- Improved retread quality: Automation reduces human error and casing damage, helping extend the service life of TBR and OTR tyres.
- Energy-efficient solution: Compared with traditional mechanical buffing, the water-jet process consumes less energy and generates minimal dust.
- Material recovery: The technology produces high-quality rubber material that can be reused in new tyre compounds or other rubber products.
- Applications across heavy-duty segments: Designed for both TBR and large OTR tyres used in logistics, construction, mining, and industrial operations.
Industry Impact
The adoption of automated water-jet retreading technology supports the tyre industry’s move toward circular economy practices by reducing waste, lowering operational costs for fleets, and improving sustainability performance for retreaders and manufacturers.