The senior specialist and consultant for textile technology discusses physical textile properties of tire cord such as tensile strength, EASL and twist uniformity, and how these can be guaranteed within tight tolerances
Browsing: Features
The first Tire Technology Expo to be held in Hannover, Germany, was a huge success. Now in its 15th year, the show was 20% bigger than in 2015
Cabot Corporation is currently undertaking research into the influence of tire tread debris on wet traction performance, with the ultimate aim of developing a new carbon black formulation. The company’s principal scientist gives an update on the project
The intelligent tire market – currently valued at zero, excluding pilot programs and prototypes – is forecast to grow to 414 million units worldwide by 2025, according to a recent report by Smithers Rapra
Mesnac has announced plans to raise around US$190m for the establishment of four smart manufacturing projects in China, which will be operational in the next 2-3 years
Nynas is broadening the scope of its investigations to look at the impact of individual components on a rubber compound’s properties, as the company’s senior technical advisor, Kamyar Alavi, explains
Michelin explains how tire choice was critical to mastering the 2016 Rallye Monte-Carlo
Experts at NGF Europe believe that carbon fiber and glass carbon fiber hybrid cords hold huge potential as reinforcement materials for tires. The company’s tech director explains more
TTI talks to Michelin North America COO Scott Clark about developments in the North American tire market and the company’s goals for the forthcoming year
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company recently launched two new offerings: a rugged off-road tire with improved traction and a passenger car tire that has an EU tire label A rating for wet grip
