Defects of the Tire Extruder

Amazing shapes for tires are given by squeezing rubber. It is called an extruder, which is very important for the tire manufacturing process. But even the best
machines can sometimes go haywire, meaning Defects occur. This means the problem could be in the compound, extruder, or extruded sidewall, tread. These
problems can make tires unsafe, so factories work hard to stop them. They use fancy controls, special molds, and lots of testing to keep those tires strong and
reliable.

The types of defects, their details and how they can be controlled are discussed in detail below.

Defect Explanation Image Causes Solutions

1. M/S Scraps of extruded compound Incorrect temperature settings, screw Recalibrate machine settings,
removed due to variations in speed/design, or worn/damaged check and replace worn parts.
(Machine Setup)
weight and shape, indicating components.
faulty machine setup.

2. Line Stop Production halt due to various Material shortage, malfunctioning Identify the specific cause and
reasons. equipment, quality issues, power implement appropriate
outages, safety concerns. corrective action.
3. Cushion Improper glue application, inadequate Inspect glue application,
bonding pressure/temperature, bonding parameters, ensure
Defects in the adhesion or Cushion layer contamination, incompatible cleanliness, optimize
texture of the glued cushion
materials. pressure/temperature.
layer on the tire tread.

4. Feed Jam Blockage in the extruder Overfeeding, Conveyor speed, Clear the hopper, adjust the
hopper preventing material wet/sticky material, foreign objects, conveyor speed, adjust feed
flow. worn/damaged screw parts. rate/material properties,
check/replace parts.

5. Lumpy Uncured lumps/bumps on the Insufficient mixing, low barrel Increase mixing time/barrel
extruded product surface. but temperature, incorrect screw speed. temperature, optimize screw
it is not cured. speed.

6. Scorch Premature curing of the Overheating due to high barrel Reduce barrel
compound during or before temperature, excessive screw speed, temperature/screw speed,
extrusion. prolonged residence time. optimize process parameters
for faster flow/cooling.
7. F/M Defects caused by Inadequate housekeeping, improper Improve cleanliness,
contamination with dust, material handling/storage, open implement proper handling
(Foreign
wood chips, or other foreign access points. practices, cover access points.
Matters)
materials.

8. Side Crack Cracks on the sidewalls or Insufficient curing, low material Optimize curing
tread of the finished tire. strength, improper bead seating, cycle/material formulation,
excessive stress during forming. ensure proper bead
seating/alignment, adjust
forming parameters.

9. Die Cut The presence of grooves or Trapped sand or wood chips in the Regularly clean/inspect the
marks in the extruded die. die, use screens/filters to
product. prevent contamination.

10. Porosity Air bubbles trapped within Excess moisture, Compound Pre-dry the material,
the extruded compound. problems, insufficient degassing, Preparation Mixed compound
rapid material flow. proper formulation, optimize
degassing techniques, reduce
screw speed.

11. Over Wt. and Finished product exceeding Inconsistent material feeding, Calibrate feeding
Under Wt. or falling below the inaccurate screw metering, system/screw metering,
prescribed weight tolerance. worn/damaged feed components. check/replace worn parts,
 implement process control
measures.

12. Joint The bond applied between the - -

13. Engg Deviations from design Requires investigation into specific Collaborate with engineering
specifications due to die engineering issues. teams to analyze deviations
design flaws, incorrect and implement corrective
process parameters, or actions.
inappropriate material
selection.

14. Feed Cut Abruptly truncated end of the Material shortage, hopper blockage, Address the specific cause of
extruded compound. sudden screw stoppage, power the material flow interruption.
outage, or end of the production.