Page 33 - RB96
P. 33
RECIRCLE AWARDS 2021
Insa Turbo / Grupo Soledad – IDNR System
Spanish retreader Insa Turbo has combined with EDS Robotics to introduce a new system, which allows three extruder builders to be integrated with a single robot, which allows a significant increase in production capacity with the need for only one operator.
Kal Tire – Carbon Calculator/Maple Programme
Kal Tire’s carbon calculator is able to determine
fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading
earthmover tyres compared to buying new. The
system has been launched alongside Kal Tire’s
Maple Program, which quantifies a customer’s environmental impact as they grow their fleet with retreads.
Neroforce – Densolit Carbide Tools
Neroforce, the Leipheim, Germany based start-up, has introduced a number of new products this year. The company’s new range of Densolit Carbide tools has been manufactured using an innovative process in which a bionic sealing layer is applied to the abrasives, which brings a number of key benefits including increased sharpness, lower heat generation and longer service life.
Rigdon – Robotic Cell Black Constrictor Twin
Germany retreader Rigdon has installed The Robotic Cell Black Constrictor Twin, developed under the company’s agreement with TRM. The unit combines the Black Swan, a vertical extruder with strip winding technology, and Twin, a double hydraulic chuck on a rotary turret, both TRM's exclusive technology, which has made it possible to divide the activities into multiple stations with a high level of quality and efficiency. The production cell is assisted by an anthropomorphic robot that carries out all the carcass handling activities between the automatic monorail and the building machine.
Vipal – Eye Control Technology
Vipal’s Eye Control Technology is a suggestive tread
wear indicator, which incorporates different colour
rubbers into the tread surface enabling users to
easily see the wear condition of the tread, and therefore enabling them to make quick decisions on when to remove the tyre for retreading.
Best Retreading Industry Innovation
In recognition of the best new technological innovation for the retreading sector.
