TREADS & RETREADS

Retread Photo
Retread Photo

CUSTOM TREADS AND CORES

Our customers work with Aubin Industries because, in addition to offering state-of-the-art urethane products, we provide an array of services that help them solve complex manufacturing challenges. Thanks to our in-house Machine Shop for custom molds and cores, we can produce in quantities of 1 or 10,000 plus, and in a variety of casting options.

Whether Aubin our customers need polyurethane wheels, rollers, dunnage, covered bearings, are retreading old parts or just need treads on their custom castings– from pre-production engineering and prototyping all the way to final quality control – ensure that they will receive exceptional service and the highest-quality, best-value parts in the urethane industry.

We take the time to understand our clients’ business objectives, production processes, and performance requirements, which allows us to make informed recommendations on how to improve their production time, reduce waste and enhance part performance.

 

  • Surface Preparation: We remove the damaged or worn rubber or polyurethane layer creating a clean surface for the new polyurethane
  • Urethane Selection and Bonding: Our technicians’ bond new polyurethane to the wheel core
  • Finishing and Quality Control: The recovered wheel undergoes a final clean-up process to achieve the desired surface finish and dimensional tolerances
Retread Wheels Photo

WHEELS – RETREAD VS. REPLACE

While polyurethane wheel resurfacing is a great way to extend the life of a wheel, there are instances where replacement is necessary. Often, recovering is a better option than replacement for your wheels if:

  • The core of your wheel is still in good condition (no cracks, bends, significant rust, no keyway damage or spline damage)
  • The wheel surface shows wear and tear, including nicks, grooves, flat spots, delamination etc.
  • The wheel core is still within its dimensional tolerances

Recovering may not be an option if the wheel core is damaged or compromised. If you’re unsure whether your wheels need replacement, Aubin can help. Our technicians meticulously assess your wheels to determine if retreading is possible. We only recommend recovery when it delivers a like-new roller at significant savings compared to replacement. If you do need a replacement Aubin can quote a complete replacement.

Retread Wheels Photo
Four rows of stacked wheels
Four rows of stacked wheels

RETREADING OR TREADING YOUR CURRENT WHEELS WITH AUBIN

BENEFITS:

  • Quality and precision
  • US Manufacturing
  • High quality urethane treads for your custom cores
  • New polyurethane tread at a fraction of cost of replacing the entire unit
  • Environmentally friendly; extends the life of perfectly good wheel cores and hubs
  • All work completed by master craftsmen in our Polyurethane casting department
  • Cores, hubs, and repairs handled in-house at our machine shop