AS:272:69:JUL:2005

ASRTU SPECIFICATION FOR PRECURED TREAD RUBBER

0.0 SPECIFICATION NO. : AS:272:69:JUL:2005

1.0 SCOPE :

1.1 This standard prescribes requirements & methods of testing for Precured Tread
Rubber.

1.2 This is a purchase specification and does not include manufacturing details. The
parts/material supplied against this specification shall be compatible with the original
equipment.

1.3 The supplier shall provide detailed specifications to the purchasing/inspecting

authority whenever such information is specifically called for.

1.4 The material offered against this specification shall conform to this specification in
full. The tests shall be carried out on the part directly or on the specimen prepared
from the components'. If any of the samples fail in any one or more tests specified,
the sample shall be considered as not having met the requirements of this
specification.

1.5 It is the manufacturer's prime responsibility to satisfy the inspection authority that
the commodity conforms to this standard. This may be accomplished by performing
the tests specified in this standard.

1.6 Sample selection shall be the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Officer.
Required quality for complete testing as per this specification shall be supplied.

1.7 This specification has been formulated as per the decision of 189th meeting of
Standing Committee (S&C) held in October, 1998. In preparation of this standard,
considerable assistance has been derived from MSRTC Specification No.
MS/300/151/1/Oct. 1996.

1.8 This specification supersedes our earlier specifications including

AS:272:63:FEB:2002

2.0 APPLICATION AND REFERENCE:

2.1 This specification covers the requirements of Precured Tread Rubber suitable for
cold retreading process as per recommendations of the manufacturer w.r.t. Time
and Temperature to be maintained during retreading process.

2.2 The following Indian Standards are necessary adjuncts to this standard..

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Specification No. Year Title

1 IS:3400 (Part 1) 1987 Methods of test for vulcanised rubber.

(Second revision) Tensile stress/strain properties
Reaffirmed 1998
nd
2 IS:3400 (Part 2) 1995 Hardness (2 Revision)
(First revision),
Reaffirmed 1991

3 IS:3400 (Part 3) 1987 Abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical

drum device (Clause 8.2, Method B and Clause
4.5 & 7.3 Formulation No. B-2 for Standard
Rubber)
nd
4 IS:3400 (Part 4) 1987 Accelerated ageing (2 Revision)
(Second revision) Reaffirmed 1998

5 IS:3400 (Part 9) 1978 Relative density and density (1st Revision)

(First revision). Amend 1, Reaffirmed 1994
Reaffirmed 1987

6 IS:3400 (Part 17) 1974 Tear strength angular test piece

Reaffirmed 1998

7 IS:3400 (Part 22) 1984 Method of tests for vulcanized rubber, Chemical
Analysis. Reaffirmed 1998

3.0 TERMINOLOGY :

3.1 Precured Tread Rubber :

Tread Rubber (Precured) is an extruded duly cured rubber compound of specific
profile, tread pattern and dimensions to suit the retreading of tyre casings on which
the tread portion is worn out. This is generally made in long lengths and can be
compounded from blends of Natural Rubber, SBR or BR re-enforced with suitable
fillers to give the specified properties. The under surface of the precured tread
rubber shall be free from visible defects. The undersurface of the tread is buffed to
RMA 3 standard.

DIMENSIONAL DETAILS
a) Length : 3125 ± 5 mm or multiple thereof

b) Width i) 180 or 185 ± 2mm for 9x20 & 10x20 PTR size

ii) 195 + 0/-2 mm

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iii) 205 ±2mm(Radial Tyre)& 215 ± 2mm(Bias ply Tyre)

for 11x20 PTR size

c) Pattern 5 Rib with Groove width 10 + 0/-1mm

d) i) Standard Non Skid 13.5 + 0.5/-0.0 mm for 9x20 & 10x20 PTR size
Depth (NSD) 15.0 + 0.5/--0.0mm for 11x20 PTR size

ii) Low Non Skid Depth 10.0 ± 1.0 mm

e) Base Rubber Thickness 2.5 ± 0.2 mm for 9x20 & 10x20 PTR size
3.5± 0.2 mm (for 11x20 PTR size)

(Thickness between buffling and tread design)

f) Tread wear indicators & tie bars shall be provided on sides and within the grooves
respectively.

g) Expected life : Equal to new tyres obtained in the area (Excluding performance of
tyres scrapped). However the manufacturer shall indicate the
performance guarantee either in kms. or percentage life to that of
new tyres.

Note : In case STU's intend to use precured tread rubber of different dimensions
or tread pattern, the above stated details shall be amended accordingly in
their tender. The supplier shall obtain the approval of the user of his
material before the supplies are made.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS :

4.1 The material shall be a homogeneous compound free from foreign matter moulding
defects and porosity. No portion of the precured tread rubber shall have distortion or
blooming. The under surface of the tread shall be buffed to RMA 3 Standard,
uniformly.

4.2 Sampling of the material :

About 1 metre length min. of Precured Tread Rubber shall be sampled and sent for
testing

4.3 Physical Properties :

The physical properties of precured tread rubber shall conform to the specification
laid down in Table 1.

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5.0 STORAGE :

5.1 Material shall not be stored near boilers, heaters and other source of heat.
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5.2 Maximum ambient temperature of area of storage shall preferably be 35 C.

5.3 Area of storage shall preferably be cool and dry.

6.0 PACKING & TRANSPORT :

6.1A) Precured Tread Rubber :

Depending upon the size, Precured tread rubber shall be packed in standard weight
rolls or as agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser. The rolls shall be
inserted in low density polyethylene bags of appropriate size and then finally packed
in a cardboard carton. The cardboard carton shall be bound with carry straps or self
clining film or HDPE bags & stiched across.

Material shall be so packed that it is fully protected from any physical damage
during handling and transit.

6.1B) Material supplied shall have the name or trade mark of the manufacturer
printed/moulded after every meter in length.

The packed containers/cartons shall be labelled with the following.

a) Trade Mark b) Gauge

c) Net weight d) Date of Manufacturing & batch No.
e) Expiry date f) Name of the manufacturer.

Each consignment shall accompany test certificate as per given format. The slip
shall also contain the recommended external and internal curing media details.

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FORMAT FOR THE TEST CERTIFICATE TO BE FURNISHED WITH

THE CONSIGNMENT OF PRECURED TREAD RUBBER

NAME OF THE SUPPLIER :

PURCHASE ORDER NO. :

QUANTITY :

CHALLAN NUMBER : CERTIFICATE NO. :

DATE :

Sr. Nature of test Specified Value Actual Value

No.
1. Specific Gravity 1.14 Max.
2. Hardness IRHD, Shore 'A' 60 - 70
3. Stress-Strain Properties before
Heat Ageing

300% Modulus 100 Kg/cm2, Min.

Tensile Strength 200 Kg/cm2, Min.
Elongation at Break 400% Min.

4. Stress-Strain Properties after Heat

Ageing at 70 ± 2°°C for 120±2 Hrs.

Change in Hardness ± 5 Units

Change in tensile Strength, Max. - 10 %
Change in Elongation at Break, Max. - 15 %
5. Abrasion Resistance Index 160 Min.
6. Ash Content 4 % Max.
7. Total Rubber Hydro-carbon content, 50 % Min.
w/w

It is certified that the material supplied under mentioned Challan Number conforms to the
ASRTU Specification No. AS:272:69:JUL:2005

Signature of the Authorised

Stamp of the firm signatory of the firm with date

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TABLE - 1
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR PRECURED TREAD RUBBER

Sr. Test Parameter Requirements Method of Test ref. to

No. IS:3400
1 Visual Examination
a) Appearance The material shall have smooth finish
without any blemishes like starvation
dirty moulding blisters, free from foreign
material, porosity. Bottom surface shall
be buffed to RMA 3 Standard.
b) Trade Mark Marking on top the tread shall include
name of manufacturer/ trade mark and
size.
c) Tread Wear Indicators Each tread shall have tread wear
indicators at least 6 Nos. spaced
equally around the circumference as
per IS:10914.
d) Width, Thickness & Tread As agreed upon between the
Base manufacturer and purchaser.
2 Specific Gravity, Max. 1.14 (Part 9) Reaffirmed 1994
nd
3 Hardness IRHD/ 60 – 70 (Part 2) 2 Revision
Durometer, Shore A 1995
4 Stress-Strain Properties (Part 1) Reaffirmed 1998
a) 300% Modulus (Kg/cm2), 100
Min.
b) Tensile Strength (Kg/cm2), 200
Min.
c) Elongation at Break (%), 400
Min.
5 Air Ageing (Part 4)
Change in Physical Reaffirmed 1998
properties after 120±2 Hrs.
at 70 ±2°C
nd
a) Hardness IRHD/Shore A ± 5 Units (Part 2) 2 Revision
1995
b) Tensile Strength, percent, - 10 (Part 1) Reaffirmed 1998
Max.
c) Elongation at Break (%), - 15
Max.
6 Abrasion Resistance 160 (Part 3) : 1987
Index, Min. Method B Formulation B-
2
7 Ash Content, %, Max. 4 (Part 22)
Reaffirmed 1998
8 Total Rubber Hydro- 50 (Part 22) - 1984
carbon content w/w
percent (Min.)
9 Angle Tear, Kgf/mm, Min. 7 I(Part 17) -1974
Note: Test at Sr.No.9 shall be carried out by the testing laboratory, if test slab is supplied with the sample.
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WEIGHTAGE MARKS FOR PRECURED TREAD RUBBER

AS:272:69:JUL:2005

Sr. Test Parameter Clause No. Marks P/T

No. Allotted

1 Visual Examination 4.3 Table 1

a) Appearance 1 T
- -
b) Trade Mark

c) Tread Wear Indicator 3 T

2 Specific Gravity 4.3 Table 1 (2) 10 T
3 Hardness 4.3 Table 1(3) 4 P

4 Stress-Strain Properties 4.3 Table 1(4)

a) 300% Modulus 5 P

b) Tensile Strength 5 P

c) Elongation at Break 5 P

5 Air Ageing 4.3 Table 1(5)

a) Hardness 5 P

b) Tensile Strength, 5 P

c) Elongation 5 P
6 Abrasion Resistance Index 4.3 Table (6) 30 P
7 Ash Content 4.3 Table 1(7) 10 T
8 Total Rubber Hydro-carbon 4.3 Table 1(8) 10 P
content
9 Angle Tear* 4.3 Table 1 (9) 2 P
--------
100
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* In case test is not carried out it's marks shall be added to Abrasion Resistance
Index test parameter.

P = Proportionate marks shall be considered.

T = Total marks shall be considered.

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