Tire Patch Assembly Prep System
A manufacturer of truck tire patches required a system for cutting up to 8” widths of unvulcanized rubber to manufacture their patches. The unvulcanized rubber was extremely “gummy” and presented an obstacle in establishing clean cuts. Creative Automation designed and manufactured an automated eight-channel “cut-to-length” system with independently settable channels. A specialized sheer assembly was used to cut the fed length of rubber and deposited them onto a conveyor belt.
The Challenge: Maintaining Quality and Consistency While Working with Difficult Rubber Materials
A manufacturer of truck tire patches required a system for cutting up to eight different widths of unvulcanized rubber to manufacture their patches. The unvulcanized rubber was extremely “gummy” and presented an obstacle in establishing clean cuts.
The Solution: A Fully Automated Custom “Cut-to-Length” System
Creative Automation designed and manufactured an automated eight-channel “cut-to-length” system. Each channel length of feed was independently settable. A specialized sheer assembly was used to cut the fed length of rubber and deposited them onto a conveyor belt. Subsequent to depositing the cut pieces onto the belt, an operator manually assembled the cut pieces into patches.
Automated Assembly and Processing Systems for the Transportation Industry
Creative provides special purpose machinery and turnkey automation solutions for the transportation industry and automotive sector. Our company provides turnkey automated systems that meet our clients’ highly diverse production requirements.