APPARATUS FOR CURING RETREAD TIRE ASSEMBLIES

摘要

An apparatus for curing retread tire assemblies includes an autoclave i n which retread assemblies are placed and a heated water system for heating th e autoclave. The heated water system provides heated water under pressure to the autoclave to achieve heat transfer at a rate and capacity sufficient for curing the retread assemblies. A control valve controls the flow of heated water according the heating demand of the autoclave. The system is adaptable for u se in curing presses for retread assemblies.