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Tsubaki Power and Performance for the Tire Manufacturing Industry

Tsubaki Power and Performance for the Tire Manufacturing Industry
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Tsubaki Power and Performance for the Tire Manufacturing Industry

Product catalog summary

Tire Components and Functions

The tire is composed of key parts: tread (contacts road, water discharge, slip prevention), carcass (rubber-coated cords bearing load and pressure), bead (steel bundles securing tire to wheel), belts (steel cords enhancing tension and rigidity), and sidewall (absorbs shocks and protects carcass).

Manufacturing Processes and Equipment

Mixture (Smelting) Process

Rubber materials are blended and extruded into sheets using mixers and extruders, with releasing agents preventing adhesion. Helical Power Drives with precision gears enable compact, high-power rolling to achieve desired sheet thickness.

Component Processing

Rubber sheets are cooled and crimped onto cord layers via calender rolls. LINIPOWER® JACKs ensure stable positioning and load during rolling. Plastic Modular Chains with water-repellent and anti-rust features facilitate cooling conveyor operation and maintenance.

Forming Process

Cut sheet components are automatically fed to forming drums using component feeders and plastic modular chains, accumulating and assembling into raw tires. Electrically-driven cylinders with ball and trapezoidal screws provide high-speed, quiet, and stable operation.

Vulcanization Process

Raw tires are vulcanized under heat and pressure in molds to finalize strength and tread patterns. Cable protection systems (TKP, TKC, TKA) ensure reliable cable guidance in harsh environments. Ceiling monorail conveyors (CABLEVEYOR®) optimize space and transport speed.

Verification Process

High-performance jacks apply pressing force during uniformity testing. Balancing machines measure axle balance via centrifugal force, and uniformity machines detect defects by pressing drums against rotating tires. Only passing tires proceed to shipment.

Power Transmission and Conveyor Components

Chains

Plastic Modular Chains are lightweight, easy to maintain, and suitable for various load ranges. Large Size Conveyor Chains (Smart Conveyor Chain®) handle heavy loads. Lube-free chains with NSF H1 approved oil reduce maintenance and environmental impact. Corrosion-resistant NEPTUNE® series chains resist chemicals and comply with RoHS.

Power Drives and Motors

Helical Power Drives offer compact, efficient gear reduction with options for shaft orientation and motorization. Small gear motors include helical (efficient, low noise), hypoid (space-saving), and croise (shock-resistant, quiet) types, meeting global efficiency standards.

Electric Actuators and Power Cylinders

Electric Power Cylinders and LINIPOWER® JACKs integrate ball and trapezoidal screws with motors, providing energy savings, lower CO2 emissions, simple wiring, secure load holding, and precise speed/position control. Suitable for conveyors, trolleys, and hopper covers.

Environmental and Efficiency Considerations

LCA assessments show Power Cylinders emit significantly less CO2 annually compared to hydraulic (3.8x) and pneumatic (4.6x) cylinders. Use of corrosion-resistant materials and lube-free chains supports cleaner environments and longer equipment life.

Summary of Key Specifications and Features

  • Plastic Modular Chains: water-repellent, anti-rust, metal-detectable plugs, easy maintenance.
  • Helical Power Drives: multiple shaft options, motorized/non-motorized, hollow/solid shafts.
  • Power Cylinders: thrust range 0.5 kN to 100 kN, energy-efficient, precise control.
  • Vulcanizer Cable Protection: closed types recommended for harsh conditions.
  • Verification Equipment: high precision jacks for balancing and uniformity testing.

Best Practices and Recommendations

  • Use plastic modular chains in wet/corrosive environments for durability and maintenance ease.
  • Adopt electric power cylinders and LINIPOWER® JACKs to reduce energy use and environmental impact.
  • Employ corrosion-resistant surface-treated chains in chemical/alkaline atmospheres to extend lifespan.
  • Ensure proper cable protection in vulcanization areas with closed-type cable carriers.
  • Regularly perform tire balance and uniformity verification to maintain quality.

Overview of KE1803 Bulletin

This technical bulletin from Bakimoto Chain Co. provides detailed specifications, procedures, standards, and best practices for chain products used in industrial applications. It targets engineers and users responsible for chain selection, installation, and maintenance.

Main Sections

  • Specifications: Details on chain dimensions, materials, tensile strength, and load ratings aligned with industry standards.
  • Procedures: Installation, maintenance, inspection instructions including lubrication and tension adjustment.
  • Standards and Compliance: References to international and national standards ensuring product quality and safety.
  • Recommendations and Best Practices: Guidance on chain selection based on application, environment, load, inspection intervals, and replacement criteria.

Key Data and Tables

Technical tables summarize chain dimensions, permissible loads, and performance parameters, serving as quick references for engineers.

Critical Information

  • Select chains according to load ratings to prevent premature failure.
  • Follow maintenance schedules to preserve chain integrity.
  • Adhere to installation procedures to avoid misalignment and wear.
  • Use specified lubrication to reduce friction and corrosion.

Conclusion

The KE1803 bulletin is a comprehensive guide supporting correct chain selection, installation, and maintenance, promoting safety and operational efficiency in industrial settings.

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Catalog excerpts

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Tsubaki products that are popular in the tire indu Mixture (Smelting) Process Compone Tread Helical Power Drive Advanced Large Size Conveyor Chains Tire component Tread Belt Side wall Carcass LINIPOWER® JACK 1 Tread Contacts the road surface. The tread pattern is carved in order to discharge water and to prevent slipping. 2 Carcass Cord layer coated with rubber to form the body of the tire. Its role is to endure load, shock, and air pressure. 3 Bead Bundle of high-carbon steel. Its role is to fix both ends of the carcass and to fix the tire to the wheel. Steel cords are mainly used, and their...

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Forming Process Tread Plastic Modular Chain WT2706-K Plastic Modular Chain Raised rib type WT1907-K Vulcanization Process TKA Series Plastic CABLEVEYOR® Verification Process Small-Size Gear Motor LINIPOWER® JACK

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Mixture (Smelting) Process A releasing agent is applied in order to prevent adhesion between sheets when manufacturing rubber sheets by blending the raw materials (natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, and sulfur). Longer life Large Size Conveyor Chains Various line-ups are available to meet customer needs for longer life under harsh environments with water, chemical, and abrasive substances. Advanced models with improved wear resistance and allowable load have been newly added. (Applications) Wear resistance of roller improved over the DT Series ...AT Series, DTA Series, ATA Series,...

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Mixture (Smelting) Process Energy savings & simpler equipment Component feeders Power Cylinders Electric linear actuator with good power savings. Power Cylinders with no power consumption during stand-by have higher power savings compared to hydraulic types that use pumps, and pneumatic types that drive compressors full time. Just simple electric wiring enables their use for various applications. They are used in traversing conveyors and trolleys, as well as opening/closing hopper bottom covers. LCA assessment of Power Cylinders CO2 emissions Comparison evaluation result by Shinko Research Co.,...

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Component Process Rubber sheets manufactured in the mixture (smelting) process are processed into components that form the tire, such as the tread and carcass. (Tread) The component that is in contact with the road surface and is processed to the most suitable thickness and shape. (Carcass) The component that forms body of the tire, it is a sheet with a cord layer that is coated with rubber. (Bead) Bundles of piano wires, which are useful for fixing the carcass, or fixing it to the wheel. Tread cooler conveyors Clean & easy to maintenance Plastic Modular Chain WT2706-K All-plastic chain with...

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Forming Process Components such as tread, carcass, and bead that make up the tire are accumulated, wound, and affixed to the drum to be formed into the shape of the tire. The tire formed in this process is soft, and is called a raw tire (green tire). Component feeders Zero roll-in Plastic Modular Chain Raised rib type WT1907-K The gap at the junction is reduced to zero by combining with plates in a comb shape similar to that of escalators. This prevents roll-in of the end of rubber sheets. (WT1907-K overview) • Chain pitch: 19.05 mm Link height: 14.3 mm • Parts are all made of plastic for lighter...

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Vulcanization Process The tire is finished with excellent strength and elasticity by injecting, heating, and pressurizing (vulcanizing) the raw tire (green tire) manufactured in the forming process into the mold. This process applies grooves (tread pattern) on the tread portion that comes into contact with the ground. Reliable cable protection CABLEVEYOR® Electric cables are routed through the body to ensure the support and guidance of cables between moving devices and fixed ends. Various types of products are available, including compact and large sizes, open types (TKP), and closed types (TKC,...

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Verification Process Scratches, distortions, and more are checked in the verification process. Balance, uniformity, and more are verified by equipment, so only tires that pass are shipped out. Balancing machines Wide variety Small-Size Gear Motors Various series including Gear Motors, Hypoid Motors, and Croise Motors are available to offer selection to match with the installation space. They also comply with efficiency regulations for motors that are becoming drastically restrictive all over the world. These are new generation small-size gear motors with superior power savings and performance....

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Related products G8 Series Drive Chain Drive Chains & Sprockets Lube-Free Drive Chains Lambda Chain Corrosion resistant surface treated chain Surface Treated NEPTUNE® Chain Lube-free long life chain made possible by adopting special oil impregnated bushes. Environmentally-friendly by adopting NSF H1 approved oil for the impregnated oil. Using this chain reduces maintenance work and helps maintain a clean environment. Chain with corrosion resistance and chemical resistance against alkaline chemicals is made by applying special surface treatments. Switching from steel chains is easy because there...

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Power Cylinder & LINIPOWER® JACK Jack combining ball screws/trapezoidal screws with high precision worm gears. Comparison evaluation result by Shinko Research ■Annual CO2 emissions (kg-CO;/year) Electrically driven cylinder integrating ball screws/ trapezoidal screws with a motor. Comparison conditions> ■Thrust 3 kN BSpeed 200 mm/s BStroke 500 mm ■1 reaprocation/mnnute x 12 hours/day x 250 days/year ■Including each drive system (servo motor, hydraulic, pneumatic unit) LCA evaluation is omitted, assuming transportation, disposal and recycling are equivalent for comparison purposes. Reference:...

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TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. Japan Global Group Companies AMERICAS United States of America U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC Brazil Tsubaki Brasil Equipamentos Industrials Ltda. Canada Tsubaki of Canada Limited EUROPE Netherlands France Germany Italy Russia Spain United Kingdom Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. Kabelschlepp France S.A.R.L. Tsubaki Deutschland GmbH Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH Kabelschlepp Italia S.R.L. OOO Tsubaki Kabelschlepp Tsubaki Iberica Power Transmission S.L. Tsubakimoto U.K. Ltd. http://tsubaki.eu/ http://kabelschlepp.fr/ http://tsubaki.de/ http://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/ http://kabelschlepp.it/ http://kabelschlepp.ru/ http://tsubaki.es/ http://tsubaki.eu/...

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