Description
Technique used to repair tyres presenting minor tear such as nail perforation which consists in injecting a rubber solution in the tear to fill it and in subjecting the tyre to a heat treatment to enable the fusion of the new and the old rubber material.
Alternative labels
technique of tyre repair
vulcanization
tyre repair technique
tyre vulcanisation
hot vulcanization
tyre repair method
tyre vulcanization
method of tyre repair
vulcanisation
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Hot vulcanisation is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Hot vulcanisation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Tyre vulcaniser: Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines.
References
- Hot vulcanisation – ESCO