S-TMCS

Stationary Tire Mold Cleaning

System
Specification Sheet

Cleaning Functions
 Offline Cleaning (Hot/Cold)
 Segmented Molds (Treads and
Sidewalls)
 Two-Piece Molds
 Puzzle Molds

Laser Specification
 Solid state infrared laser at 1030nm
wavelength
 Class 1 Laser System

Power
 400 V, 32 A, 50 Hz
(other on request)

Mold Dimensions
 Outer Diameter max.1300 mm
 Inner diameter min. 462mm
 Total Height max. 545 mm
(s. Fig. 2)

Controls
 Rockwell Allen-Bradley
 Teleservice optional

Color
 RAL 7035 maker-standard
(other on request)

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Cleaning Functions

The S-TMCS manufactured by 4JET Technologies GmbH is intended to remove deposits on

tire molds which are accumulated on the molds due to the tire manufacturing process
(vulcanization). The tire molds to be cleaned are made of aluminum alloys, gray cast iron or
steel. For cleaning, the tire molds in containers will be removed from the tire press and
positioned on the loading table of the tire mold cleaning system. After Cleaning the mold with
laser technologie, release agent has to be applied on the mold for the first tire.

The following list describes the sequence of the individual steps for cleaning.

 Positioning the tire mold on the table

 Feeding the tire mold on the table into the machine. The table will travel into the
machine and the lift gate will open and close automatically. (Acknowledge required)

 Selecting a suitable recipe for the tire mold. The recipe is a cleaning program
specifically targeted for the respective tire mold.

 Opening the service door and aligning the tire mold in reference to the processing
head. This can be done automatically after taking measurements using a sensor
attached to the processing head.

 Closing the service doors

 Starting automatic cleaning. The processing head will subsequently travel to the
programmed positions and direct the laser beam in a targeted manner to the tire mold
surface. The processing head performs swiveling movements so the tire mold is
cleaned strip by strip. The particles and gases created during laser cleaning are
processed by an aspirating nozzle and fed to the filter.

 The processing head will be moved back to its home position after cleaning is
completed.

 Feeding the tire mold on the table out of the machine. The table will travel out the
machine and the lift gate will open and close automatically. (Acknowledge required)

 Unloading the tire mold

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Create a new recipe or modify an existing one if no recipe exists yet for a specific tire mold.
The processing head can be moved slowly in all axes via pushbutton in manual mode for this
purpose. In this manner, the processing head can be directed to various positions and this
positions can be saved (so-called "teaching"). When executing a cleaning program, the
processing head will then travel to these saved positions in automatic mode.

Ambient Conditions

Operation 10°C – 40°C

Temperature
Storage 5°C – 40°C
Operation
Relative humidity Max. 100% humidity at 24°C
Storage

If warm and humid air reaches cold surfaces, condensation water is formed at certain
temperatures. This condensation water can lead to faults of the electrical and optical
components or even to their failure.

Therefore, for avoiding condensation water, it is required that the ambient conditions at the
STMCS are within certain limits.

Fig. 1 Dew point digram

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In order to determine the ambient conditions, the ambient temperature and the air humidity in
the environment of the STMCS must be measured. If the required ambient conditions are not
kept, a corresponding environment must be created for the STMCS artificially (cabin, air
conditioning).

Mechanical Specifications

The mechanical design of the machine is executed according to the CE regulations.

Electrical Specifications

The electrical design of the machine is executed according to the CE regulations.

 Wire and electrical equipment labelling:

L=Letter N=Number
= LL + NN - NLN
NN
NN
NN Page in wiring diagram
NN
Functional group
NM
NN Machine (MA) or Cabionet (CA)

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 Single Wire labelling

= LL + NN - NLN : NN
NN Number or letter of
NN devicecontact

NN Page in wiring diagram

NN
Functional group
NM
NN Machine (MA) or Cabinet (CA)

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 Color single conductors

Electric circuit Denomination Color Cross-section

Protective earth PE green/yellow According DIN VDE
conductor 0100 Part 430 Bbl.
1:1991-11
Main circuit L1, L2, L3 black and numbered (1-3) According DIN VDE
or brown/black/grey 0100 Part 430 Bbl.
1:1991-11
230V black According DIN VDE
0100 Part 430 Bbl.
1:1991-11
N blue According DIN VDE
0100 Part 430 Bbl.
1:1991-11
Control circuit 24V DC blue According DIN VDE
0298-4
0V DC blue/white According DIN VDE
0298-4
+15V red According DIN VDE
0298-4
-15V blue According DIN VDE
0298-4

Cycle time

Description Unit Comment

Set-up time 5 min The recipe for the tread pattern or sidewall must be existent
Cleaning time 40 min Valid for a summer-tire mold 205/55 R16 which has produced
for the thread 1500 tires
pattern
Cleaning time 8min Valid for a summer-tire mold 205/55 R16 which has produced
for the sidewall 1500 tires

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Tire Dimensions and Mold Dimensions

The machine is designed to clean tire-molds under 2.8 tons total weight which match with the following
dimensions.

Fig. 2 Allowable mold dimensions

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External Connections (to be supplied by costumer)

Description Unit Value Comment

Voltage supply V 400
Power supply

Frequency Hz 50
Conductors L1/L2/L3/N/ PE
Max. Power kVA 17
Fuse A 32
Pressure bar 5-7
Comp. Air

Quality Class 4 or better DIN ISO 8573-1:1995-04

Max. dewpoint: 3°C
Max. Oil: 5mg/m³
Max. Flowrate m³/h 1600
Exaust
air

Quality >99% clean

Pipe connection mm 315 Flange DIN 24154
Ø Flowrate m³/h 1
Max. Flowrate m³/h 1,5
Supply temperature °C 21
Pressure difference bar 2
Supply pressure bar <6
Cooling power kW >6
Water quality Cooling tower water according
to VDI 3803, appendix A, table
2.
In case of strongly soiled water
a prefilter ≤ 115 μm is
recommended (filter stage in
the device 250 μm).
Max. Oscilation in +/-0,3bar
water pressure
Water additives Operation with water additives
(e.g. frost protection, algae
protection ...) is possible if it is
ensured that the materials used
in the cooling unit are not
affected.
Water additives reduce the
cooling capacity.
Cooling water

Operation with water additives

on possible:
• at lower supply temperature
• at reduced laser power
• at increased flow

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Layout

Width Depth Height Weight

Entire machine 4600 mm 6000 mm 3510 mm 4741kg
Laser 730 mm 1460 mm 1452 mm 510 kg
Aspiration 983 mm 665 mm 2500 mm 296 kg
Control cabinet 600 mm 1200 mm 2200 mm 395 kg
Main frame 2000 mm 2000 mm 3510 mm 1900 kg
Moving table 1752 mm 3800 mm 564 mm 1640 kg

Top View

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Side View with extended mold table (Loading Position)

Purchased parts

Component Manufacturer
Motor controller Rockwell Automation
Power supply unit, fuses Siemens
Pneumatic components Festo
Linear guides SNR
IPC Beckhoff
Safety PLC Pilz
PLC Rockwell Automation
Servo motor Rockwell Automation / Wittenstein
Optical sensors Micro epsilon
Proximity Sensor Balluff, Festo
Safety sensors Schmersal, IFM
Drag chains Igus
Lasersource Trumpf
Aspiration TeKa

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