{"id":12856,"date":"2025-03-14T12:20:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T12:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/?p=12856"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:55:45","slug":"best-practice-in-otr-tyre-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/best-practice-in-otr-tyre-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Melhores pr\u00e1ticas em repara\u00e7\u00e3o de pneus OTR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12856\" class=\"elementor elementor-12856\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf2dfee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf2dfee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49a48bf\" data-id=\"49a48bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-314f36c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"314f36c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Obtendo as melhores repara\u00e7\u00f5es de pneus OTR<\/h2><p>What is the magic formula for achieving the best OTR tyre repairs? Over the decades we&#8217;ve been in the tyre repair industry we have seen every type of site and repair operation&#8230;good repairs, great repairs and unfortunately all sorts of bad practice as well.<\/p><p>Optimising your operation by following best practice makes a huge difference to repair success and ultimately tyre longevity therefore maximising value over time.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12859 size-medium alignright\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Monaflex systems cater for the largest tyres in the world\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>So what will make your OTR tyre repairs stronger and better than the rest?<\/p><p>Our expert team share their thoughts&#8230;<\/p><h4>Team training is everything<\/h4><p>Repair technicians need broad knowledge about tyres and the workshop environment, as well as comprehensive training in the repair process itself. Do all team members understand the following?<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/tyre-repair-safety-considerations-disclaimer\/\">Safe working procedures and risk assessment<\/a> &#8211; this is critically important considering the weight and size of OTR tyres<\/li><li>Assessing tyre repair viability<\/li><li>The function and nature of different tyres<\/li><li>Relevant naming conventions and terminology<\/li><li>Tyre construction<\/li><li>Correct tool and equipment use and maintenance<\/li><li>Correct repair procedures<\/li><li>The importance of a clean working environment and how to achieve it<\/li><li>Record keeping, trend tracking and reporting<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>Comprehensive injury inspections matter<\/h4><p>It is vitally important that the inspection process assessing the injury\u2019s size and its location is comprehensive:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Is repairing the injury legal and safe? Knowledge of, and consultation with, relevant manufacturer, company and legislative guidelines must inform these decisions.<\/li><li>Is there an economic case for making the repair i.e. what is the general tyre condition? How much tread is remaining?<\/li><li>Is there more than one injury and\/ or less obvious damage to consider?<\/li><li>How far below the surface does the injury extend?<\/li><li>Carefully record all relevant details.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>Carefully assess the repair itself<\/h4><p>When assessing the repair itself, consider the following:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>What tools are required?<\/li><li>What are the HAZMAT requirements and safety considerations?<\/li><li>How can you remove the structural damage?<\/li><li>What is the correct skive angle and buff texture?<\/li><li>What is the maximum recommended injury size and the right patch? Always consult patch manufacturer application charts and guidelines.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>Create a clean, ordered environment<\/h4><p>A safe, ordered environment free of contamination is required for good quality repairs:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Ideally the workshop will be dedicated to repairs so that you have full control over the conditions.<\/li><li>Create and use different physical zones for initial injury preparation and the fill and cure stage.<\/li><li>Ventilate adequately.<\/li><li>Keep the workshop clean via diligent housekeeping.<\/li><li>Tyres awaiting repair should be kept covered to reduce dust and water contamination.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t barrel stack tyres awaiting repair &#8211; the beads may collapse and cause problems with accessing the liners.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>Quality counts<\/h4><p>Only use quality products \u2013 from tools to rubber, patches and vulcanizing equipment. Quality matters!<\/p><h4>Understand your tyre repair vulcanising system<\/h4><p>Get to know your Monaflex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/otr-tyre-repair-system\/\">OTR tyre <\/a>vulcanising system.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7930 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2ae61518-3387-d274-7b84-d730d333661d-300x257.png\" alt=\"Achieve the best OTR tyre repairs with the Monaflex system\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2ae61518-3387-d274-7b84-d730d333661d-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2ae61518-3387-d274-7b84-d730d333661d.png 488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Get the right training &#8211; Monaflex can provide bespoke OTR tyre repairs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/training-and-support\/training-academy\/\">training for your team<\/a> and also offers a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Monaflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video tutorials<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/contato\/\">best practice usage guides<\/a>.<\/li><li>Consult application charts to ensure you have the correct components for the job.<\/li><li>Care for your system. Correct and timely maintenance will ensure you get the best results every time and that your Monaflex components maximum life span is achieved.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4>Conduct a thorough final inspection<\/h4><p>This stage is as important as the initial inspection.<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Did the technician find and repair all damage?<\/li><li>What does the repair look like? Are there signs of under cure, bubbles or separation?<\/li><li>Record the shore hardness.<\/li><li>Is the crown profile faithful to the original tread design?<\/li><li>Should the repaired tyre be down-graded usage wise?\u00a0<\/li><li>Record and report all relevant data.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>We&#8217;re on hand to help you optimise your operations and achieve the best OTR tyre repairs, please <a href=\"mailto:info@monaflex.com\">Entre em contato<\/a> to chat with our team of tyre industry experts.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Just some of the resources available for Monaflex customers:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>The Monaflex Best Practice Guide: Getting the most out of your Monaflex system. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/contato\/\">Entre em contato<\/a> for a copy.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>O <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/training-and-support\/training-academy\/\">Monaflex Training Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ongoing and unlimited one to one guidance and support from the Monaflex technical team. Choose <a href=\"mailto:info@monaflex.com\">email<\/a>, phone, WhatsApp or whatever is convenient for you.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1ce3a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1ce3a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-3.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12863\" alt=\"Keep tyres off the scrap heap with Monaflex Tyre Repair Systems\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-3.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mvsltd.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-3-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Keep tyres off the scrap heap with Monaflex Tyre Repair Systems<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f52b17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f52b17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2dd0070\" data-id=\"2dd0070\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6465d68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6465d68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Any advice given by MVS Ltd. (Monaflex) does not replace instructions supplied by the manufacturer of repair materials, tyres, tools and any other component parts or items in use. It does not replace guidelines, recommendations, usage regulations or any type of requirement stipulated at a company, legislative or any level.<\/p><p>MVS Ltd. accepts no liability for any consequential losses or damage of any kind arising directly or indirectly from the use of its products or services. End users are advised to carry adequate insurance cover in this respect.<\/p><p>Please consult all available tyre safety guidelines including these non-exhaustive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/tyre-repair-safety-considerations-disclaimer\/\">highlights<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaflex.com\/pt\/contato\/\">Entre em contato<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions about tyre repair safety or require necessary equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving the best OTR tyre repairs What is the magic formula for achieving the best OTR tyre repairs? Over the decades we&#8217;ve been in the tyre repair industry we have seen every type of site and repair operation&#8230;good repairs, great repairs and unfortunately all sorts of bad practice as well. 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