What are the differences in materials and processes for manufacturing industrial solid tires?

Industrial solid tires refer to tires with integrated solid structures, which have some differences in materials and processes compared to traditional pneumatic tires. Below, we will provide a detailed introduction to the materials and processes used in the production of industrial solid tires.

Firstly, the production materials for industrial solid tires. Industrial solid tires are mainly made of rubber materials, with two commonly used rubber materials: natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Natural rubber is extracted from lotion of rubber tree, which has good tensile strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Synthetic rubber is obtained through chemical synthesis methods, and its properties can be adjusted as needed.

Next is the manufacturing process of industrial solid tires. The production process of industrial solid tires mainly includes mixing, rolling, vulcanization and other processes.

Mixing is the process of mixing rubber materials with fillers, processing aids, etc. to form a rubber mixture. Fillers can enhance the hardness and wear resistance of rubber, and commonly used fillers include carbon black, silicon dioxide, etc. Processing aids can improve the processability of rubber, such as heating stability and aging resistance. During the mixing process, it is necessary to control the temperature, time, and mixing speed of the rubber material to ensure the quality of the rubber mixture.

After mixing, the rubber mixture will go through a rolling process. Rolling is the process of processing a rubber mixture into the desired shape and size through hot pressing. During the rolling process, a heater is needed to heat the rubber mixture to soften it and make it easy to form. Then, use a rolling machine to roll the rubber mixture into thin sheets, and then shape the thin sheets of rubber into the shape of the tire through a mold.

Then comes the vulcanization process. Vulcanization is the process of placing pre formed rubber products into a vulcanization machine for heating treatment, forming cross-linked structures between rubber molecules, thereby enhancing the strength and wear resistance of rubber. During the vulcanization process, it is necessary to control the vulcanization temperature, time, and pressure to ensure the degree and quality of rubber vulcanization.

In addition to the above manufacturing processes, industrial solid tires also require surface treatment and testing. Surface treatment can increase the wear resistance and anti-aging performance of tires. Common surface treatment methods include coating, vulcanization, etc. Testing is the quality inspection of pre made tires to ensure they meet relevant standards and requirements.

In summary, the main material used in the production of industrial solid tires is rubber, and the production process mainly includes mixing, rolling, vulcanization, and other processes. Compared to pneumatic tires, industrial solid tires have simpler manufacturing processes and lighter structures, making them widely used in the industrial field.