Q:  Where may I buy B&J products?

 

A: Through your local tire and retread supplies distributor. If they are out of stock,  call B&J direct at 888.577.9528.                      Q: How long should rasp blades last?

A: There is no set number of tires you can buff with one change of blades. The most consistent part of your buffing operation is the quality and life of the B&J blades you are using. The most inconsistent part of your operation is the tire you’re buffing. Different rubber compounds, how well the tire is cleaned of foreign materials (rocks, nails, etc.), the condition and amount of rubber remaining on the tire and various operator techniques. All or any one of these will affect your total tires buffed per rasp. Over time and many tires, you’ll be able to ascertain and an average number of tires per rasp for your particular operation. Return top   Q:  What is the correct finished texture for retreading?

A: The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends a texture of 3-4, as shown on their texture mat. Return top   Q:  How do I get a finer texture?

A: Changing to finer tooth blades and/or narrower spacers between blades may attain a finer texture.   Return top

Q:  How do I get a courser texture?   A: Changing to a larger tooth blade with fewer teeth and/or increasing the spacer size betweens blades may attain a courser texture. Return top

Q:  How can I make rubber mulch from my scrap tires?   A:  B&J has designed a special rasp blade, the Patriot M I Mulching Blade, for use on a R-115 circumferential style buffer. This blade, when used at lower speeds and with greatly increased spacing between blades, will generate large, mulch size rubber chips from your scrap tires. Call B&J for a free sample. Return top

Q:  How many blade sets in box?   A:  50, in most cases.   Return top

Q:  How many blades are in a set?   A: This will vary depending on blade size and model number. Most blades have between 25-30 blades/set. Return top

Q: When should I change my spacers?   A:  If you are experiencing rough texture or tooth/blade breaking, please first be sure the rasp is properly tightened.  If your used blades show an outline of the spacer, this can be an indication of worn spacers and/or pins.  Check the dimension of each end of the spacers.  Always replace all spacers at the same time.   Return top

Q:  When should I replace pins?   A:  Pins should be inspected each time you replace the rasp blades. If you find pins with cut marks on the backside, the pins should be replaced. If the pins are loose, the hub should be returned to B&J for possible rebuilding or replaced altogether for safety reasons. Never operate a rasp with loose pins.   Return top

Q:  Can I replace pins myself on a convex, curved pin rasp?   A:  No, all convex type rasps, such as Matteuzzi, must be returned to B&J to have the pins properly aligned during installation.   Return top

Q:  Is it safe to use other brand blades in my B&J rasp?   A:  No, it is not safe!  All B&J parts are made to the highest quality standards to assure maximum usage and safety.  Use of non-B&J component parts in a B&J rasp assembly may cause breakage and serious injury from flying parts. Non- B&J blade usage will void any and all B&J warranties.   Return top

Q:  May I buy my rasp blades direct from B&J?   A:  No, B&J maintains a large network of distributors for sale of our rasp blades. See a list of distributors. If your distributor does not have the item in stock, you may call B&J Direct at 888.577.9528.  B&J will ship your items direct and arrange billing through your distributor.   Return top

Q:  May I buy other products direct from B&J?   A:  Yes!  All carbide, rubber mulching, roll grinding, and tire products are available direct from B&J.  An account must be set up for carbide and tire products by calling B&J at 888.577.9528.  Rubber mulching and roll grinding products may be purchased online with a credit card or by contacting B&J to establish an account.   Q:  How do I return the product?   A:  In the unlikely case you need to return a B&J product for refund or credit, please call B&J toll-free at 888.577.9528.  B&J will issue a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number and form with instructions on shipping. Return top

Q:  If I am using a competitive blade, how will I know what model B&J blade to order?   A:  Contact your distributor or B&J and the product will be cross-referenced on a blade chart.   Return top

Q:  What is a detreader blade?   A:  A detreader blade has the entire teeth bend on an angle.  It is primarily, but not exclusively, used on Bandag buffers on the outside rows, 4 blades on each side.  Detreaders are used when very fast, aggressive buffing is desired in a high production shop. Return top