EXPO PREVIEW INTELLIGENT AND FLEXIBLE ELECTROMECHANICAL BEAD LOCK SYSTEM Automation, precision and flexibility are the key requirements for all steps in the tire building process. To address the rising number of requests for integrated production lines, Marangoni Meccanica has patented a newly developed system to automate the loading and unloading operations of the carcass and green tire. This tooling offers complete and precise control over the diameters of the flanges, even during shaped carcass rotation, as the inboard and outboard flanges can move synchronously or independently according to user preference. Electronic control by drive also enables precise control of the bead lock force, which can be adjusted according to the recipe and adapted during the cycle. Fluid and continuous expansion and contraction movements allow delicate management of the carcass and green tire, preventing surface damages to the bead area. During the engineering of this system, Marangoni Meccanica focused on these main aspects: user friendliness (fast size change, flexibility of adaptation to different cycles), easy maintainability (bead lock cartridge individually interchangeable) and safety (holding brake engaged during all manual operation and maintenance). For more details, visit the company's booth. Marangoni Meccanica Booth 8040 GAME-CHANGING TIRE PAINT Release agent specialist Münch Chemie International will unveil its latest innovation for tire manufacturing at the expo. Inside Lube IP-2134 is a high-quality inside tire paint designed to set a new standard for quality, environmental friendliness and efficiency. Inside Lube IP-2134 is a water-based inside tire paint that is completely free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It contains no silicones, no per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and no D4, D5 or D6 siloxanes. This not only makes it environmentally friendly but also reduces hazards and risks to employee safety and health in production facilities. Inside Lube IP-2134 stands out for its semipermanent characteristic, made possible by carefully selected polymeric ingredients. This unique formulation enables multiple consecutive demoldings per application. This means a large increase in efficiency in tire manufacturing while reducing the need for post-treatment. The versatility of Inside Lube IP-2134 is another major advantage. This product can be universally used in tire manufacturing, for production of passenger car tires, truck tires and specialty tires. Münch Chemie International Booth 5016 www.tiretechnology-expo.com REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR YOUR FREE EXHIBITION PASS! UHF READ/WRITE HEAD How can economy and industry grow and at the same time require fewer resources? Optimizing processes is the key and automation can help to increase productivity. For the tire industry, these standards offer new advantages, including traceability of automated material flow, seamless tire identification along the entire product life cycle, and improving the circular economy of tires. Pepperl+Fuchs designs RFID solutions for tracing tires and semi-finished goods, ideally from cradle to cradle. The company will be showcasing at the expo its UHF F190-B40 read/write head (Sensorik 4.0) for the clear identification of green tires during vulcanization, reputedly the most powerful in its class. It is designed for reliable identification of green tires. Typically the UHF reader is integrated into the gripper of the curing press. This compact solution results in an especially space-saving installation. An onboard industrial ethernet interface enables easy PLC integration. The tag in the green tire is automatically detected via RFID with absolute reliability. This validates the green tire and verifies the tire, production order and production parameters (pressure, temperature, process time). A high-performance antenna enables identification even under harsh conditions. Automated documentation of the manufacturing process ensures the traceability of production parameters during the entire life of the tire. Reliable identification using RFID technology ensures a clear process sequence, high efficiency and machine availability. The rugged IP67 housing is ideal for harsh industrial conditions. The REST API allows simple connection to existing IT back end systems, such as MES and ERP. Additional IOs are available to make the reader extremely flexible. For example, read operations can be started or stopped as required via two trigger inputs. An internal output port can be used to indicate status of the identification process. Many use cases demonstrate how intelligent sensor technology can reduce scrap, increase uptime and improve the circular economy of tires. This reflects the long-term vision of tire manufacturers and is key for sustainability. Visit the company’s booth and conference presentation to discover conceptual and practical solutions for the tire industry. Pepperl+Fuchs Booth 4032 60 www.tiretechnologyinternational.com November 2023 #TireTechExpo @TiretechEXPO