HF tracks energy-saving tire trends

London - Automotive sector demand for energy-saving tires is likely to have a significant impact on the tire machinery sector over next few years, according to Dr Joern Seevers, director of HF Curing Press.

The trend, said Seevers, is linked to current developments among the car manufacturers, for whom energy-saving technologies are now a major focus.

“The weight of the tire needs to be as low as possible, which means the pre-materials are getting thinner with tighter tolerances. This has an impact on the accuracy of the manufacturing process and makes tire handling more and more sensitive,” Seevers explained.

This will increase reliance on hydraulic curing presses, which said the HF expert, are “the optimal solutions to ensure a repeatable accuracy over the life time of the press combined with a high output to keep the process cost under control ...”

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