STEELASTIC® Truck / Bus Radial (TBR) Manufacturing Equipment
Commercial truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing plants are evolving, as the market shifts to lighter, more fuel-efficient tires. Steetlastic’s TBR tire equipment provides many efficient tire manufacturing benefits and the flexibility to produce tire reinforcement components that meet your cord and gauge requirements.
Our extrusion-based, calenderless systems for truck and bus radial tire equipment produce steel belt, body ply and cap strip with very thin, consistent gauges. Unlike the traditional calendering process, our precise cord placement prevents gaps and overlaps in your steel belt.
Our TBR material systems offer an efficient tire manufacturing process that is highly automated, reducing operator dependence and labor costs at your manufacturing facility. Our standalone and combination systems require less material handling and production downtime, allowing you to run multiple product codes with faster changeovers. Contact us to request a quote for your TBR tire manufacturing equipment.
TBR Tire System Benefits
Longer Tire Span
TBR tires last longer because of their radial ply construction, designed for more heavy duty applications.
Fuel Efficiency
The reduced rolling resistance against these tires results in less energy needed from the vehicle.
Cost Savings
Due to the system being highly automated, it results in less labor costs. The longer lasting tires result in less maintenance repairs and costs.
TBR Tire Component Manufacturing Equipment:
Extruded Radial Steel Belt Systems
Steelastic Extruded Radial Steel Belt Systems maintain precision cord spacing, gauge control and superior overall dimensional stability of steel reinforced rubber belt – a critical requirement for truck / bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing.
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Extruded Steel Body Ply System
Using innovative extrusion and splicing technology, the Steelastic Extruded Body Ply System makes it possible to produce steel body ply material for your truck / bus radial (TBR) application without a traditional calender.
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Extruded Cap Strip Systems
The Steelastic Cap Strip System reduces your scrap material costs by providing full cord encapsulation. This highly controlled process ensures precise, consistent steel cord spacing, without frayed or cut cords for your truck / bus radial (TBR) tire production.
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