Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC announces major cycle time improvements with its newest tire uniformity testing machinery, ASTEC PLUS™.

February 9, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 9, 2010

Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC announces major cycle time improvements with its newest tire uniformity testing machinery, ASTEC PLUS™.

ASTEC PLUS™ is the newest generation of tire uniformity testing products provided by Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC. ASTEC PLUS™ is built on patented technology that made ASTEC^®, the Akron Standard™ Tire Evaluation Center, the first choice of tire manufacturers for their final finish operations.

For the first time, since the introduction of the Akron Standard D-70 uniformity machine, the dual directional testing cycle time has been significantly improved. This machine now specifies a dual direction cycle time of 19.6 seconds.

“The impact of this cycle time improvement is significant for customers striving for throughput improvements and manufacturing flexibility”, says Dr. Shaun Immel, Micro-Poise’s Chief Technology Officer. “This improvement has been accomplished while maintaining the industry’s tightest specifications for measurement repeatability, system reliability and high point mark accuracy.”

Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC is the leading global provider of measurement and inspection systems and aftermarket services for the tire and automotive industry. With more than 90 years in business, Micro-Poise continues to provide a complete line of uniformity machines, dynamic balancers and geometry measurement systems.

Contact:
Mark S. Muroski
Marketing Manager
Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC
Tel: 1-330-798-7005
Fax: 1-330-798-7022