Bead apex assembly available from VMI

VMI Epe Holland B.V. is offering a fully automated bead apex assembly system, capable of producing 10,000 beads per day in continuous operation. The system affixes the rubber apex to a prebuilt tire bead in one process. The bead apex assembly unit is a completely integrated, stand-alone system, including shrinkage conveyor with camera control system, cooling drums and festooner, and bead/apex assembly head. The machine is suitable to make tire beads within a 12- to 19-inch diameter range. For more information, call 330-929-6800; fax 330-929-7254; or e-mail [email protected]