Tyre Update - Chem-Trend

Tyre Update
Feb. 2012 | ChemTrend.com
Specially Formulated Mould Coatings
Tackle Release Challenges of New
Winter Tyre Designs
THE USE OF WINTER TYRES IS ON THE RISE in many regions due to their
increased safety aspects, as well as their use becoming legally mandated
within certain areas. In order to produce more grip, modern winter tyres are
constructed with specialty tread compounds that are much stickier during
the moulding process than conventional tyres and they utilize special mould
geometries that make the tyres more difficult to release. Using custom-
modified laboratory equipment and specially created software, our chemists
simulated the curing process of these complex tyres and optimised the unique
properties required to facilitate better de-moulding. This allowed us to develop
a new line of tyre mould coatings to improve the release of these tyre types
that are notoriously difficult to de-mould.
New High-Performance Specialty Filled
Inside Paints Reduce Curing-Related Defects
and Increase Bladder Life
PARTICULARLY IN EUROPE, but in other regions as well, UHP tyres are
becoming a higher percentage of the total passenger car tyre mix. These tyres,
due to their low profile shape, construction and high appearance/quality demands,
tend to be more difficult to manufacture. Chem-Trend’s high-performance specialty
water-based filled inside paints are formulated to allow for lower coating weights
compared to conventional filled inside tyre paints, which improves finished tyre
appearance. Additionally, Chem-Trend’s products offer greatly reduced defect levels
related to tyre paints and a significantly enhanced bladder life when compared
with conventional filled inside paints. This family of products is particularly helpful
in meeting the specific manufacturing challenges and customer appearance
demands for high-quality, premium run-flat and UHP tyres.
Data shows that Chem-Trend’s high-performance water-based
filled inside paints resolve tyre curing issues better than
conventional products:
Bladder
leaks
Off-centre
tyres
Trapped air
defects
Foreign materials
defects
Conventional products Chem-Trend products

Room Temperature Curing
Bladder Coating Helps
Improve Bladder Life
ALL TYRE COMPANIES would like to improve
bladder life as it would provide for a significant cost
savings, not only in terms of bladder costs, but
also in available production time for the press. In
this era of tight credit, all companies are looking to
maximize the ROI on their assets and save costs.
Increasing bladder life can help in both regards.
Unlike most curing bladder coatings that need to
be baked on to the bladder, Chem-Trend offers a
bladder coating that cures at room temperature in
two hours. A highly durable, high abrasion-resistant
film provides protection to the bladder surface
against chemical and abrasive attack. Chem-Trend
customers are recording a bladder life increase
of up to 40% and fewer curing-related defects.
Treated bladders can be folded and packaged for
shipment to other plants. Coated bladders may
be stored for periods up to one year without any
effect on the performance of the film.
Around the World, Around the Clock -
Global Locations to Serve You Locally
THE TYRE BUSINESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GLOBAL, but in recent
years, tyre companies have been placing more and more focus on the
BRIC emerging countries in terms of investment. As tyre manufacturers
build plants in regions all over the world and strive to make sure that they
produce to the same high-quality standards no matter where they are
located, the need for strong global suppliers becomes tantamount.
Chem-Trend operates from offices and manufacturing facilities in all
industrialized regions of the world, ensuring that our sales and technical
service experts are available locally to our customers.
As part of our ongoing focus to meet the specific needs of our tyre
manufacturing customers around the globe, we are increasing production
capacity in our facilities in China and South America. New equipment and
new production vessels will increase the production capacity of our worldleading
tyre products at key regional manufacturing units. This means
shorter lead times and faster response for tyre manufacturers in these
regions. Production capacity will also increase at facilities in Europe to
provide added benefits to the supply chain.
Release Innovation for Performance,
Dependability and Value
THE TYRE INDUSTRY IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING.
New regulations, trends and technologies all affect your process.
Our technical and manufacturing experts visit plant floors around the
globe every day and understand these challenges.
As the only global supplier completely focused on mould processing
solutions, Chem-Trend has the insight to solve your tyre production
challenges, improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity.
Chem-Trend is the go-to solution for the tyre industry’s biggest
challenges, including scrap, downtime for maintenance, air bleed and
poor startup.
Chem-Trend is focused on release products that offer:
• Lower scrap and defect rates
• Longer curing bladder life
• Cleaner moulds
• Optimal finished tyre appearance
• Excellent slip and release properties
Chem-Trend offers a globally integrated network of experienced,
knowledgeable, and insightful production and technical experts in
all major manufacturing regions around the world.
Find out how Chem-Trend can solve your tyre production challenges,
improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity. Contact us today!
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