Patented Robotic Tire Mounter

Robotic mounting permits each tire and rim combination to have there own specific mounting routine covering tool position (height & width), tool tip angle, starting position, tool rotation pattern and tire holddown locations all fully programmable via the touch screen display.

Industrial PC with Touch Screen operator panel provides clear and simple graphics to guide user through set-ups, operation and diagnostics. Both tire beads can be simultaneously mounted with one full 360° tool rotation or each individual bead with two 360° tool rotations standard and high performance tires intermixed. Rim sizing error proofing confirmed prior to the first mounter. Tire holddown and positioners - 2 axis control, independently programmable for each tire and rim combination. Robot pendent used for initial setup, repairs/maintenance.

Additional features include:

   “Hard Tooled” Tire Mounter

The Model 8102 Self compensating rotary arm tire mounter is designed to assemble both tire beads simultaneously with one 360° tool rotation (dual bead mounting) or each individual bead with two 360° tool rotations (single bead mounting). A Variable Frequency Drive controller operates the mounter tool rotation and head height. Tool rotation is controlled through a programmable encoder (providing 360° of programmable points vs. hard mounted limit or proximity switches) driven off of the main tool ring gear. Heads swing off line 180° for improved maintenance access.

To achieve an average cycle time of 8.5 seconds, dual mounters must be selected and on-line (high performance/low profile tires) each mounter handling a pre-determined process.

Unlike robotic applications, such functions as tool tip angle and elliptical path (required for high performance / stiff sidewall tires) are fixed. Tooling may workm for various tire and rim assembly applications, but does not thave the flexibility of a robotic mounter. Tooling can only be st to cover a specific function, which could compromise the optimum assembly process. Some clients prefer the hardtooled approach to tire mounting. BEP is the only manufacturer to offer three main mounting head types with variations for each.

Rim Contact:
Mounting both tire beads in one tool rotation. 14” - 19” - 3 consecutive sizes.

Robotic Non Rim Contact:
Dual and Single bead mounting. !3” to 24” range in 6 consecutive sizes.

Additional features include:

    Model 8104 Robotic
    Model 8106 Hard-Tooled Stand Alone Mounters

Robotic mounting station permits each tire and rim combination to have their own specific routine covering tool position (height & width), tool tip angle, starting position, tool rotation pattern and tire holddown locations. These are all selectable via a touch screen (or “F” key) display along with troubleshooting.

Tire beads can be simultaneously mounted with one 360° tool rotation (dual bead mounting) or each individual bead with two 360° tool rotations (single bead mounting) dependent upon our review of your product. Both standard product type and high performance tires may be intermixed. There is no contact to the upper rim face or flange during the assembly process. Various robot manufacturers can be used such as Kuka, Funuc, Nachi or ABB.

    OPTONAL HARD TOOLED MOUNTER ALSO AVAILABLE

The operator load / unload point is at one location. Platten transfer is accomplished with a pneumatic cylinder. An optional “Transfer / Exit” configuration is also offered. Available in single/dual bead mounters or dual bead only.

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