AkroMARK™ DUO LTA & Hot Stamp Marker

The AkroMARK^TM DUO is the industry’s first marker to offer LTA (Label Transfer Application) and Hot Stamp marking capability within a single marking head. Marks produced by the AkroMARK^TM DUO serve various purposes, including tire grade identification, pinpointing high or low points of radial force variation, and other specific measurements.

The AkroMARK^TM DUO is engineered to function effectively across the spectrum of tire sizes measured by the Micro-Poise ASTEC® Uniformity, AkroDYNE® Dynamic Balance, and AkroDYNE® Truck Dynamic Balance, and Integrated Tire Measurement System (ITMS). For simplified installation and maintenance, an exit station only requires one marking head.

• Integrating the AkroMARK^TM DUO marker into your assembly line guarantees that cycle time remains unaffected.
• An upgraded clamp collar streamlines the process of pin changing.
• The independent cassette system seamlessly transitions between a 4-color LTA marker and a 4-color Hot Stamp marker with a simple cassette change.
• Reduction in the misidentification of tires.

1. Does the marking system include a vision camera for marker detection?

    Yes, but it is optional. Micro-Poise marking systems can be equipped with an optional vision camera that enhances marker detection capabilities. When installed, the camera can detect the fill colour of the applied mark, helping ensure accuracy and consistency in the marking process. This feature is particularly useful for quality control and automated verification.
For more details on configuration options or to request a system with vision capability, please contact our sales team.

2. What is the difference between hot stamps and LTA foils? Can they be interchanged?

    Our latest marker, AkroMARK DUO, supports both hot foil marking as well as LTA tire dot marking.  AkroMARK and AkroMARK Plus are compatible only with hot foil.  Hot foil markings use a brass pin with a preformed shape to transfer pigment from foil to the tire.  LTA tire dots are pre-formed marks (shape, size, and color) that are transferred from a carrier film to the tire surface using a heated pin.

3. What types of marking foils and tapes are available?

    Micro-Poise offers a wide range of foils and tire dots in various shapes and colors. For more details click here.