Tire Industry
ASTEC Tire Uniformity machine
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 Tire Handler StationAccepts the incoming tire, centers it, applies a lubricant to the bead area, and transfers the tire to the test station. Test StationProvides all equipment required to check tires for force variation, including an automatic adjustable-width chuck having a rim width adjustment range of 127 mm (5 inch). Only one rim set is required for most bead diameters, so rim changing is minimized. The automatic rim width adjustment does not add to cycle time. Basic measurements made by the Test Station include:
All force variation and harmonic measurements are available in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Tires are positioned at the proper marking angle in the test station prior to transfer to the Exit Station. Exit/Mark StationAccepts the tire from the Test Station, positions it radially for marking, and applies the high point or grade mark. (Markers are purchased separately.) This station includes a manually operated drop gate that offers access to the test station for rim changes, tire setups, and periodic maintenance. Space is provided above and below station for mounting markers. Customers can add markers according to their requirements. The electrical cabinet on the exit/mark station includes spare I/O for controlling additional markers. Machine Control SystemA standard PLC control system with distributed I/O handles machine sequence control. A separate ladder logic file controls each modular section of the ASTEC machine. The main enclosure includes the main power disconnect that provides a safety lockout. A pendant-mounted touch screen with an easy-to-use icon-based display provides manual and automatic operation, setups and calibrations. Emergency stop buttons are located at several places on the machine. System status is monitored from the ASTEC's computer. |
AkroDYNE Tire Dynamic Balance Machine
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 Production Tire Dynamic Balance machine
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Truck Tire Uniformity Machine
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FD90 Truck Tire Uniformity MachineThe FD90 assures tire quality by measuring, grading, and marking large over-the-road and off-road vehicle tires according to force variation, runout, and sidewall appearance. The machine measures tires with 16 in. to 25.5 in. bead diameters and load capacities to 5,670kg (12,500 lb). It features highspeed warm up, and an optional device to check sidewall appearance. An automatic adjustable-width chuck (AAWC) with a rim width adjustment range of 216 mm (8.5 in) is provided. Machine measures the following tire properties:
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Effective Radius Variation Measurement
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On your Production Uniformity MachineEffective Radius Variation (ERV) is a major contributor to “Fore-aft Force Variation” and a cause of annoying vehicle vibrations. Measuring ERV provides the only realistic economic solution to controlling fore-aft variation in a production atmosphere. ERV measurement on a low speed uniformity machine is an economical way to measure contributing factors and provides information for process improvement. For a fraction of the cost of a High Speed Uniformity (HSU) machine, upgrade your existing low speed uniformity machines to measure Effective Radius Variation (ERV)… one of the last unmeasured root causes of fore-aft force variation in a tire. The Akron Standard ERV measurement provides the necessary information to improve the tire building process. HSU measurement in a production atmosphere only provides information to make “Go” or “ No-go” decisions. Tires exhibit different fore-aft force values at different vehicle speeds. The tire contribution to ride quality varies with speed and will feel different to the vehicle operator at different speeds… HSU measurement is a “Point in Time” measurement and is typically made at a single speed. |
Tire Geometry Inspection System
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 The ASTEC Tire Geometry Machine assures tire quality by measuring tire sidewall bulges and depressions as well as lateral and radial runout. Tire and Auto manufacturers set limits on the acceptable values of runout and sidewall appearance to assure good ride quality and customer satisfaction. The ASTEC Tire Geometry Machine provides for measurement as well as go/no-go grading and sorting of tires to meet these requirements. Runout is a measure of the "out-ofroundness" of a tire. Radial and lateral runouts cause ride disturbances during each tire rotation. Sidewall Appearance is the visual quality of a tire, which is influenced by several tire construction features, such as sidewall splice, body ply splice and component quality. When splices are excessively overlapped they can create a depression in the sidewall when the tire is inflated. When splices aren't placed together correctly, they can cause a bulge. These defects are not acceptable to the tire buyer. The ASTEC Tire Geometry Machine is designed for 100% tire checking in production. It comes equipped with the TGIS-SL™ sheet-of-light laser measurement system for complete sidewall and runout inspection. The machine will automatically adjust to different tire widths and test conditions for different tires within each bead diameter. Rim changes are made quickly and easily using the manual rim change assist system. In addition, optional Tire Bead Lubricator Inlet Conveyor and Tire Sorter Station are available. |
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TQC-PC® Controller Upgrade
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TGIS-SL Sheet-of-Light Laser
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Tire Geometry Inspection SystemGeometry Systems provides non-contact inspection that uses lasers to measure irregularities in the tire tread and sidewalls. The latest additions to our stable of measurement products. The TGIS/sl, measures anomalies such as bulges, depressions, and run-outs using laser-triangulation methods. The TGIS/SL produces a Sheet of Light that collects more data per pass than a traditional laser point. It is the most accurate, repeatable, precise, and fastest tire inspection system available today. It integrates with Akron Standard uniformity machines as well as third-party tire handling devices. The machine's PC controls filter out sidewall letterng, decoration, and pin vents, and adjusts for tire diameter and width. In addition to colecting data, TGIS offers advanced software tools for further analysis of tire-construction details.
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TGIS-FPL Single Point Laser
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 The Single Point SolutionThe TGIS-FPL is a reliable single point laser tire geometry measurement system. The system is designed for customers who only require a single track measurement or whose cycle times allow for multiple measurement cycles on different tracks.
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