Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Farmer - Kansas U.S.A.
Application Date: July 2005
Products:
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Problem: Tire was damaged but cords still in good condition. No replacement available.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damaged tire.
- All loose rubber removed from tire.
- Release agent was applied to a mold. Belzona® 2211 was applied to the tire and mold.
- The tire repaired.
Application Situation
Damaged obsolete U.S. Royal 5.50-16 implement tread tire from J.I. Case 140w hay baler.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona® Know-How System Leaflet MPT-10.
Belzona Facts
A wider tire would not fit the space between the baler and the tire. No manufacturer makes this size tire. A taller tire would cause an uneven hay pickup situation.
