Technical Data Sheet No.
23
REMA TIP TOP
Thermopress-MTR-Rubber
A B
Ref. No. 516 1009 A 5 kg roll 1.0 mm
Ref. No. 516 1170 B 6 kg rope rubber ø 8 mm
Ref. No. 516 1164 B 12 kg rope rubber ø 8 mm
Available Units Ref. No. 516 1243 B 0.5 kg small pack 0.8 mm
Ref. No. 516 1250 B 2.5 kg roll 1.2 mm
Ref. No. 516 1267 B 1 kg small pack 3.0 mm
Ref. No. 516 1274 B 5 kg roll 3.0 mm
Use REMA TIP TOP Thermopress-MTR-Rubber only in connection with a suitable
vulcanizing solution, such as REMA TIP TOP Thermopress-MTR-Solution* or HR-Solution*.
Observe the drying time of the coat (See manufacturer´s specifications).
A) Cushion gum which is used for laminating (cushion backing) REMA TIP TOP repair
patches prior to vulcanization in curing devices / retreading systems with operating
temperatures ranging from 100 to 160 °C (212-320 °F).
This type of cushion gum is applied:
- if the innerliner has been removed,
Fields of - if the cord is buffed slightly/ exposed,
Application - if the buffed surface areas are uneven,
- if the vulcanization is subsequently carried out in an open-steam autoclave,
- in any case whenever EM (OTR) tyres are repaired (If combinations of repair patches have
to be used for the repair of EM (OTR) cross-ply tyres according to the current PN repair chart,
apply Thermopress-MTR-Rubber to all of these repair patches).
B) Uncured rubber compound which is used for filling skives on passenger car, light truck,
truck, tractor, and EM (OTR) tyres as well as on tyres on industrial vehicles after coating with
Thermopress-MTR-Solution* and before vulcanization in curing devices/retreading systems
with operating temperatures ranging from 100 to 160°C (212-320°F).
A) Use as a cushion gum:
Always keep the bonding surfaces clean.
Evenly coat the REMA TIP TOP repair patch and the previously buffed tyre inside with REMA
TIP TOP Thermopress-MTR-Solution*.
Observe the drying time of the coat (See manufacturer´s specifications).
Apply Thermopress-MTR-Rubber to the bonding layer, avoiding air entrapment and folds,
then stitch the Thermopress-MTR-Rubber on over its whole surface, from the centre
Application Instructions outwards, using the wide stitcher.
Remove approx. 25% of the protective foil starting from the centre, apply the patch to the tyre
inside which has been coated with Thermopress-MTR-Solution* (or to the buffed and coated
surface of the patch, if using combinations of OTR-PN patches).
Then vigorously stitch the patch on over its whole surface from the centre outwards using the
thin stitcher. During this operation, avoid air entrapment, and gradually remove the rest of the
protective foil.
Finally, coat exposed buffed surface areas and the edges of the patch/Thermopress-MTR-
Rubber with REMA TIP TOP Innerliner Sealer*.
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B) Use as skive filling rubber:
Always keep the bonding surfaces clean
Coat the whole skive with REMA TIP TOP Thermopress-MTR-Solution*
Observe the relevant application instructions
Application Instructions Observe the drying time of the coat applied (See manufacturer´s specifications)
Fill up the skive with Thermopress-MTR-Rubber, avoiding air entrapment Vigorously stitch on
each layer with a thin stitcher. Press rope rubber into the skive with the use of an extruder.
Pre-heat rubber sheets up to 80°C (176 °F) using a rubber pre-heating plate, if necessary.
Ensure a sufficient excess of the skive filling, according to the REMA TIP TOP repair
instructions.
Do not use in curing systems in which the operating temperatures are below 100 °C [212 F].
Before laminating (cushion-backing) with Thermopress-MTR-Rubber, always apply a coat of
Safety Instructions suitable vulcanizing solution to the bonding layer of the REMA TIP TOP repair patch
concerned. If the operator of a (retreading) system uses system-specific materials, we
recommend him/her to carry out tests on his/her own.
Waiting time before
putting the tyre into Let the repaired area cool down completely before putting the tyre back into operation.
operation
Complete system adapted to REMA TIP TOP repair patches, Thermopress-MTR-Solution*
and REMA TIP TOP vulcanizing machines.
Excellent green tack.
Excellent ageing stability under thermal and dynamic stress.
Product Advantages Good flow properties during vulcanization.
Improved adhesion for repairs which are treated in the open steam autoclave, and for long
curing times (e.g. EM (OTR) tyre repair).
Suitable for applications with long waiting times between repair and curing (maximum 48 h).
Long “open time“ (up to 3 hours) after the application of the coat.
Curing temperature 100 – 160 °C [212 - 320 °F]
Shelf life 1 year
20 °C + 5 °C [68 °F + 9 °F] DIN
Storage conditions
7716 Store in a dry and dark place
Further Information Shore hardness 60 +/- 5 Shore A
If Thermopress-MTR-Rubber has been stored at temperatures below 0°C, it can be made
suitable for application again by pre-heating up to max. 50°C (122°F) for a short time.
If the operator of a (retreading) system uses system-specific materials, we recommend
him/her to carry out tests on his/her own.
*Either the trichloroethylene based or the CFC-and aromatic-free versions can be used in the respective cases
depending on local restrictions and regulations.
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Thermopress-MTR-Rubber
The above mentioned specifications are based on extensive tests and represent standard values. However, they
do not contain confirmed properties. REMA TIP TOP reserve the right to carry out improvements and technical
development, especially if these improvements do not change the product considerably. Guarantee claims are
excluded for any minor changes which are deemed to be insignificant.
REMA TIP TOP AG
Business Segment Automotive
Gruber Strasse 63 85586 Poing / Germany
Phone: +49 8121 707-10-270
Telefax: +49 8121 707-10-349
E-Mail:
[email protected] www.rema-tiptop.com
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