Real-Time Quality Assurance

With the HC-MWS automatic meter weight scale, Wipotec offers the innovative solution that meets the highest requirements for accurate weight detection in continuous extrusion processes.

Introducing the HC-MWS Meter Weight Scale

Immediately after extrusion, the system measures the meter weight of treads and sidewalls with the highest accuracy. Under- or overweight segments can be detected and removed at an early stage, before they cause scrap in later production steps. This saves material and energy and significantly improves your overall production efficiency.

Unique Functional Advantages

The HC-MWS combines several proven features developed and refined over many years.

Our patented in process calibration functionality ensures the determination of the real meter weight of the produced tire tread or side wall. In this process, a crosscheck of dynamic and static weight is performed to ensure that both measurements produce identical results. Once set up the system does not require frequent readjustments.

AVC (Active Vibration Compensation) determines environmental vibrations, caused by surrounding equipment, to enable precise measurements even in the harsh tire manufacturing environment. This eliminates costly floor cutting isolation measures typically required by conventional systems.

The HC-MWS also delivers stable accuracy despite temperature or material tension fluctuations.

As a result, it sets a new benchmark for precise weighing in the extrusion process for tire treads and side walls.

HC-MWS at a Glance

• Highest precision to meet strict automotive quality standards
• Accurate error position tracking during production
• Patented in process calibration functionality
• Active Vibration Compensation, resistant against surrounding noise
• No decoupling, no floor cutting required
• Stable under temperature and material tension fluctuations
• Modular design for seamless retrofit projects

Tailored to Your Production

Flexibility is another strong advantage of the HC-MWS system: it can be configured as a single-lane version for treads, a dual-lane setup for sidewalls, or a combined solution to cover both applications. Complementary Wipotec products are also available for final tire inspection, allowing for a gapless quality management process across all stages of production.

Summarised, the HC-MWS gives tire manufacturers a powerful and efficient tool to enhance measurable quality, reduce scrap, and cut long-term costs.

Meet our technology at the Wipotec Booth 2020 during Tire Technology Expo and discover how advanced weighing technology can redefine precision and efficiency in your tire production.