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5 - 15 years
The obvious
Tire and Rollersolution is to restore
Reconditioning the rolling surfaces to their original
- Grinding flat3 and
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cylindrical shape.
Tire and Roller Reconditioning - Grinding Page 3
For the rollers, the process is straightforward. Either the roller is replaced or,
since it is held by bearings at each end, it can be machined in place without too
much difficulty.
For the tire however, the matter is not so simple. Removing the tire, remachining it
in a vertical boring mill and replacing it, is an option seldom employed, even
though the results would be excellent.