Tread extrusions are no more precise than the dies used to make them. When a new die is cut it should be well-centered, so the operator can optimize the extruder set-up. After some time, uneven die…
OLP monitors extrusion dimensions and alarms when key dimensions exceed the allowable tolerances. Dimension changes often indicate changes in rubber visco-elastic properties, changes in the equipment…
The Belt, Ply, and Extrusion Width Monitor is a general-purpose width measurement system configured for tire manufacturing components such as fabric plies, steel cord breakers, and rubber extrusions. The system...
The Green Tire Uniformity System is a sensor and software package used to scan green tires at any stage of assembly to measure key geometric features that affect cured tire uniformity and balance….
Tire designers are tasked with developing tires with long-lasting tread patterns. While rubber chemists develop compounds with better wear characteristics, it's up to the designer to…