Many of the rubber mixers, tire curing
presses, and tire uniformity machines found in tire plants in Japan
are products made by Kobe Steel. Our tire machinery is also used all
over the world, including China where car production is skyrocketing.
The tires of your car may have very well been manufactured by our
tire machinery.
Outstanding technology is not the only strength we can boast of. Working
together with tire manufacturers, Kobe Steel has developed machinery
that make tires for high speed, comfortable and safe driving. This
is the reason why we enjoy such a high share of the world tire machinery
market.
Compact
and simple in design, Kobe Steel's tire curing press features high
productivity, energy savings, and low running cost.
Types of tire machinery
Kobe Steel manufactures three main types of tire
machinery: rubber mixers, tire curing presses, and tire uniformity
machines.
Rubber Mixers
Rubber mixers mix the rubber
compound, which typically contains rubber, carbon, oil, and sulfur.
Mixers are the first machinery used in the tire manufacturing process.
High-level performance is required for even and high dispersion of
the rubber and carbon.
Tire Curing Presses
Tire curing presses are
used in the final process of tire manufacturing. In the curing stage,
the compound is poured into metal molds, and heat and pressure are
applied to provide elasticity and strength. Machine accuracy - keeping
the upper and lower molds parallel and mold centering - are highly
important.
Tire Uniformity Machines
Tire uniformity machines
test the finished tires. They are used to measure various force variations
generated when tires are spun under load. When a tire is unbalanced,
the ride becomes uncomfortable and safety can be a problem. Sophisticated
technology is required for precise measurement when testing tires.
A shift to high-performance tires
The number of automobiles is multiplying in China,
and demand for tires is skyrocketing. Due to the increasing need for
high-performance tires, tire plants are shifting to high-performance
tires - in particular tires that offer improved control and stability
at high speed, as well as tires that grip dry and wet roads.
In Japan, production of run-flat tires is increasing. Run-flat tires
enable automobiles to be driven 100 kilometers on a flat tire at speeds
up to 60 kilometers an hour.
At the forefront of technology development
Reflecting these trends at home and abroad, tire
machinery production at Kobe Steel is at a high level. The development
team, mainly consisting of top-notch engineers, continues to develop
cutting-edge technologies, moving steps ahead in the tire industry.
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