Emerson will be showcasing automation technology from its Asco, Aventics, Rosemount and Branson portfolios.
Metravib is launching its new DMA+ concept, improving on its old dynamic mechanical analysers (DMA) for rubber compounds.
At Tire Technology Expo 2019, Teijin Aramid will show how its high-performance aramid Twaron can boost performance, reinforcement, protection, efficiency and durability.
Stop by FineLine’s stand for live demonstrations of the company’s ‘smart’ RFID tagging solutions.
Lasers can be used for numerous applications in modern tire plants, including the cleaning of moulds, tools and fixtures, paint and coating removal, and pre-treatment of surfaces prior to welding, gluing or coating.
Quality assurance systems provider BST Eltromat International will bring the latest version of its modular PROSolutions visualisation and operating platform to Tire Technology Expo.
Neadvance is introducing the next generation of its tire marking inspection solution. The NIPRO-351 tire marking inspection system can inspect up to 10,000 parts per shift.
XSensor’s high-speed tire sensor systems can capture accurate high-resolution tire footprint images in fully dynamic conditions. Advanced tire interface pressure measurements at speeds over 140km/h and various inclination angles and inflation pressures will provide a fuller understanding of tire performance.
Tire Technology Expo 2019 will host the launch of Uzer Makina’s new PCR cross-placed floating-column hydraulic press. Compared with its predecessor, the new curing press is considerably more compact yet still offers all the advantages of the patented floating-column technology.
A new vision system from Tekna Automazione e Controllo can be discovered at this year’s expo. The innovative three-dimensional vision system is designed to detect any defect in passenger tires.
To facilitate communication between all the individual systems in a modern tire plant – particularly between the master and the sensor/actuator – SMC has created an IO link-based, systematic approach.
At Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, SLM Solutions will demonstrate how metal-based additive manufacturing can be used in the manufacture of sample and serial mould segments, tire treads and sipes.
A highlight on Sick’s stand at Tire Technology Expo 2019 is the Tire Lector Array, which reliably identifies raw and finished tires regardless of their size, position and alignment of the barcode, as well as on different conveyor systems.
Visitors looking for upgraded coding and marking systems should stop by REA’s stand, where the company will present new generations of its large-character inkjet printer system and its Titan universal operating platform.
Pioneer Industrial Systems is expanding its portfolio of tire industry solutions with systems for conicity striping and high point marking for OEMs.
Momentive will be promoting its new factory in Leverkusen, which allows the firm to double its NXT silane capacity. New in this line of silanes is NXT Z 45, a mercaptan silane that is designed to dramatically improve the dynamic and physical properties of tires.
Milliken, a manufacturer of reinforcement fabrics and process aids, is presenting ready-to-use MilliCap cap ply strips, bias chafer and aqueous high-tack bead wrap. These products can go directly from the receiving dock to the tire building machine.
One solution to increase safety in the cleaning of tire moulds is to use robots. LKY has therefore developed a dry ice cleaning system where fully automated sidewall robot technology independently blasts the tire moulds with dry ice.
The ChimCheck system from KraussMaffei Berstorff allows the conductivity of chimney strips to be checked immediately after the extrusion process through touchless measurement. Off-spec batches can thus be detected during the production process to minimise scrap.
Tire Technology Expo is the place to find technology to upgrade the all-important conveyor systems in your plant. One company presenting its latest technology for new installations and retrofits is Intralox.
Inmess is adding optical tire mould measuring to its array of tire and wheel measuring systems, which already includes equipment for runout testing, bead compression, endurance tests and more.
German distributor CMV Hoven will introduce Tekscan’s latest pressure mapping application product for capturing tire behaviour and performance at high speeds. The High Speed TireScan system captures the impact of speed, motion and inertial forces on a tire at speeds of up to 265km/h.
A range of electromechanical and servohydraulic axes with a standardised electrical drive, engineering and control concept can be found on Bosch Rexroth’s stand. These axes are self-contained, with mechanical or hydraulic gearboxes.
Alnovol is a line of phenolic resins from Allnex for steel- and textile-cord bonding applications in the tire and rubber industry. The resins offer tire manufacturers an effective replacement for problematic adhesion systems, with improved environmental performance and odour advantages.
Motorcycle tire testing is getting easier thanks to Alfamation’s latest X-Raptor system, which has been optimised for MCR tires. The machine can automatically detect anomalies including incorrect belt alignment/centring/width, incorrect strip/cord angle or spacing, strip/cord waving and foreign bodies.
Automation giant Siemens will be present at Tire Technology Expo to demonstrate its Digital Enterprise portfolio. This range of solutions revolves around ‘digital twins’ of the tire, the production machines and plants – from the design stage to real-world operation.
In partnership with TME, Prozax has developed the SuperBlast 4.0 robotic dry ice cleaner for on-line cleaning of tire moulds. The system consists of a mobile unit with an integrated Cryonomic dry ice unit with a patented air lock on a self-propelled carriage.
The beating heart of a tire plant is the drive system, and Nord Drivesystems will be showing a complete portfolio of equipment to keep the tires moving. LogiDrive includes an energy-saving IE4 synchronous motor with a rated power of up to 5.5kW, a two-stage helical bevel gear unit and a Nordac Link frequency inverter mounted close to the motor.
GACZ recently launched a two-piece spring vent to cater for applications where vents get easily blocked. Compared with the firm’s one-piece vent, the two-piece version can be taken apart and the core can be replaced instead of replacing the whole vent.
AB Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS) is growing its production of high-performance technical yarns with an all-new factory in Mexico that is slated to start operations later this year. The new plant will help SKS to spread further globally, while better catering for local customers.
Visitors looking to upgrade their bead filler lines should stop by InterEuropean's stand to see the company's new 17.5-24.5in bead apexing installation for truck and bus tires.
To combat the problem of laboratory tests of rubber not accurately reflecting real-world conditions and use, PRL and Coesfeld are introducing a range of new instruments.
A number of products to improve the production of high-performance tires will feature on the Kuraray stand. The headline product is the bio-based Liquid Farnesene Rubber, which Kuraray says is the first liquid polydiene based on naturally sourced farnesene.
Biochemical company Orgkhim will showcase its Norman product line of extender oils for tires and synthetic rubber, in addition to emulsifiers for rubber and performance additives for tires.
Visitors to Tire Technology Expo looking for ways to improve safety at tire manufacturing plants without compromising efficiency should stop by Emerson Automation Solution’s stand, where the company will present a new single valve manifold that allows for the integration of multiple safety zones.
As an integral part of China’s rubber chemicals industry, Shandong Yanggu Huatai Chemical has developed seven varieties of green eco-friendly rubber chemicals.
At the Tire Technology Conference and at its booth at the Expo, Kraton will present recent research on a new
tread enhancement additive (TEA) and its effect on the performance of tire tread compounds.
Bekaert has accrued 70 years of experience in the industry, and will be sharing the benefits of its expertise with visitors to Tire Technology Expo 2019.
Behn Meyer Europe will present its latest development – a surface-modified silica that offers optimized processing and improved properties of tire compounds.
Cassioli will use Tire Technology Expo 2019 to launch a brace of new, fully automated handling solutions for tire manufacturing and distribution.
Tire Technology Expo 2019 will play host to the launch of Mondon’s new SLP-series slab slitter, which is designed for extruder feeding strips.
TS TestingService manufactures test machines for tires and can provide the whole range of tire test machines.
Conveyor company Berrmak is creating a separate division to cater specifically to the tire manufacturing industry.
Visitors in search of a better way to clean tire molds, both online and off-line, should visit Cold Jet’s stand, where the company will present an all-new dry ice cleaning solution.
Twisting solutions specialist Saurer will present a number of improvements to its Allma CableCorder product range of tire cord cabling machines.
Italian calendering expert Rodolfo Comerio has recently patented a new technology for textile fabric and steel cord rubberized materials used in the tire industry.
Visitors to Tire Technology Expo 2019 will be able to see HF Group’s latest R&D development – a new benchmark in truck tire production.
The splice checker from Afache ensures structural stability and uniformity of tires by detecting open splices, overlaps, dog ears and other imperfections on all tire components, including belt, tread, carcasses and preassemblies.
UTH has developed an evolution of its two-roll plasticizer with integrated gear pump to allow the machine to automatically and continuously homogenize treads, sidewalls, profiles and sheets at a low temperature – including fine mesh straining – all in a single step.
To enable tire manufacturing plants to effectively use floor space and reduce cycle time, MicroPoise is introducing its in-line Modular Tire Measurement System, MTMS FX.
MAE Industria Gomma (MIG) will showcase its bladder production expertise for the first time at Tire Technology Expo 2019 in Hannover.
Visitors looking to upgrade their plant’s slitting equipment will be interested in Calemard’s new fully automated solution to produce cap strips from a web of 1,600mm-width calendered textile.
Visit Schubert & Salzer’s stand to be convinced of the benefits of the company’s sliding gate valves.
CyXplus is expanding its range of tire inspection solutions with a new machine that has been designed specifically for radial two-wheeler tires.
The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS) has installed a new static fixture at its National Tire Research Center in Virginia.
Italian manufacturer of tire fabrication machinery, Matteuzzi, will have the latest on its new ‘Smart’ machine concept, which includes grinding, trimming and white sidewall buffing machines.
Following a successful 2018, Pelmar Engineering is cementing its position as a leading developer of new and reconditioned equipment solutions and machinery-handling services for the tire and rubber industries.
Look out for the latest bladder concept from Continental.
Electric and pneumatic automation specialist Festo will showcase its latest flexible pneumatic automation platform, the Festo Motion Terminal VTEM.
The innovative first-stage tire-building machinery that Marangoni has been developing will be the company’s focus at the 2019 Tire Technology Expo.
