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Bead room solutions
Fully automatic bead-apex assembly system for passenger tires
VMI produces complementary executions of fully automatic bead apex assembly systems. The bead-apexing systems are all quickly and easily adjusted to accommodate your specific bead diameters in the range from 14 to 24 inches. The basic system is a single station system which applies the apex to the bead which is located on a former. In continuous production, these systems can apply apexes from 10 mm up to 70 mm in height, with a production of 7000 - 10.000 bead apex assemblies per 24 hours, with minimal operator involvements.
Our bead apex lines utilize VMI-AZ extrusion technology to produce the apex strip in-line. Dependent upon the characteristics of the to be extruded compound, a choice between a Pin-Barrel extruder, a Multicut Transfermix (MCTD) extruder, or a Planetruder® can be made. The extruder is fully integrated into the controls of the line, and includes the patented quick die change head, a significant saving in down time. Direct extrusion combined with automated apex application ensures a consistently high quality of apexed bead which is ideally suited for use in automated tire building systems for the manufacture of high quality tires.
The picture shows a semi-automatic bead-apex assembly system, for passenger tires.
The picture shows a fully automated bead-apex assembly system, for passenger tires.
Robotic handling solutions
VMI, in association with our product group, EBM Product Handling Systems, are able to offer bespoke solutions to improve the efficiency of the bead room. From simple loading and unloading systems to robotic storage and identification systems VMI is ideally suited to provide a total solution to your needs.
The picture shows a robotic handling solution.
For more information please see our brochures or contact us sales@vmi-group.com.