Recent developments in extrusion of tire components

In recent years there were no revolutionary inventions in the field of rubb er compound plastification and profile shaping (such as multi component hea ds, roller head and single roll roller die units or pin extruders), however , there are many most interesting developments and improvements of almost a ll line components, resulting in a better handling and use of the line and first of all better tire component quality. In the article the most importa nt subjects will be demonstrated and summarized.