Robotic, dial-index, portable, and custom green tire spraying
equipment for controlled mold-release application, mixed tire
processing, and inside, outside, or combined spray requirements.
Built Around the Tire, Recipe, and Required Production Rate
Green tire spray systems apply controlled coatings to uncured tires before molding and curing. Depending on the application, the process may include inside tire lubricant, outside anti-blemish or mold-release coating, or a combined inside-and-outside spray process.
Systems can identify or measure each arriving tire, adjust spray parameters to the selected recipe, position the tire for application, and contain overspray while applying the required amount of material. Configurations are available for random-arrival production, high-volume indexed processing, low-volume or backup operation, and custom tire sizes.
Proven Across U.S. Tire Manufacturing
Systems based on these green tire spraying technologies have been used by major U.S. tire manufacturers for over 35 years.
Tire Spray Experience
Green Tire Spray Equipment
Green Tire Spray Systems for Random Arrival,
High-Volume, and Manual Production
Tire mix, production rate, loading method, and level of automation determine which spray platform makes sense. RTS supports randomly arriving mixed tires, DTS is designed for higher-volume indexed production, and HTS provides a portable option for trials, backup, and lower-volume needs.
RTS Platform Single-Station Robotic Green Tire Spraying
The RTS platform measures or identifies each randomly arriving tire, adjusts to its dimensions and recipe, and applies the required amount of green tire spray or mold release. Robotic handling supports flexible production where tire sizes and recipes can change from tire to tire.
RTS1000 Passenger & light truck tires FANUC R-1000 Series Up to 6 TPM*
RTS2000 Medium radial truck tires FANUC R-2000 Series Up to 4 TPM*
Multiple indexed stations operate in parallel to increase throughput and reduce cycle time. Precision fluid control applies the required amount of mold release while supporting repeatable spray coverage with reduced overspray and material waste.
DTS1000 Passenger & light truck tires Dial-index multi-station Up to 12 TPM*
DTS2000 Medium radial truck tires Heavy-duty dial-index Up to 6 TPM*
The HTS platform provides a self-contained option for manual loading and unloading. It can support new-tire trials, lower-volume production, maintenance coverage, and applications that do not require fully automated tire handling.
HTS100 Passenger & light truck tires Manual load / unload Up to 3 TPM*
HTS1000 Agricultural bias-ply tires Manual load / unload Up to 3 TPM*
Vertical VTS configurations are also available for utility,
ATV, and specialty tires.
Single-station robotic; random arrival and automated handling
Inside, outside, or combined
FANUC R-1000 Series
6 TPM
RTS2000
Medium radial truck tires
Heavy-duty single-station robotic handling
Inside, outside, or combined
FANUC R-2000 Series
4 TPM
RTS900
Agricultural and off-road
Heavy-duty single-station robotic handling
Inside, outside, or combined
Application-specific FANUC robots
12 TPH
DTS1000
Passenger & light truck
Dial-index multi-station; parallel load, spray, and unload
Inside, outside, or combined
No robot; dial-index equipment
12 TPM
DTS2000
Medium radial truck tires
Heavy-duty dial-index multi-station
Inside, outside, or combined
No robot; dial-index equipment
6 TPM
HTS100
Passenger & light truck; new-tire trials
Portable horizontal equipment; manual load/unload
Inside and outside
No robot
3 TPM
HTS1000
Agricultural bias-ply tires
Horizontal equipment; manual load/unload
Inside
No robot
3 TPM
VTS1000
Utility, ATV, and specialty bias-ply
Vertical equipment; application-specific loading
Inside and outside
No robot
3 TPM
*Rates may vary based on spray configuration and tire size. TPM = tires per minute; TPH = tires per hour.
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Expert Insight
Green tire spraying is not a one-size-fits-all process. Tire size, spray area, recipe, loading method, and production rate all affect how the equipment should measure, handle, and apply material. The goal is consistent coverage with the least practical overspray and a system the plant can operate and support long term.
Tire dimensions, plant layout, material flow, spray chemistry, containment requirements, and production goals can require a custom approach. MCRI can engineer green tire spray equipment around the application rather than forcing the process into a standard footprint.
Bladder Spray System
An automated bladder spray system applies a controlled lubricant coating to new tire curing bladders before they enter production. The system can measure bladder dimensions, automatically adjust spray pattern and fluid volume, and apply a uniform coating using precision fluid delivery. Integrated conveyor handling moves bladders through measurement, spraying, and unload stations for a repeatable process designed to support bladder life and tire uniformity.
Large & Heavy Tire Applications
For large and agricultural tire applications, heavy-duty FANUC M-900 or M-410 robot handles the tires while a FANUC M-10 robot manages the spray process. The system can be configured around tire size, weight, orientation, and required spray coverage to provide controlled handling and repeatable material application. Custom layouts are integrated to match the plant process and available space.
AGVs and AMRs for Efficient Transport
AGVs or AMRs can be integrated with tire processing equipment to automatically move tires into the system, between process steps, or on to the next operation. The transport system can coordinate with conveyors, robots, identification systems, and production controls to keep tires moving in the correct sequence. This reduces manual handling while giving manufacturers more flexibility in how tires are routed through the plant.
Have a tire or layout that does not fit a standard platform?
Share the tire range, spray requirement, and production rate with our engineering team.
Whether the need is production support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, replacement components, or planning the next system, MCRI supports green tire spraying equipment with engineering and service resources.
24/7/365
Service & Technical Support
Support for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, controls, mechanical, electrical, and process-related system needs.
Parts
Spare & Replacement Parts
Help identifying system-specific replacement components, wear items, and spare-part needs for established green tire spray equipment.
Need service, parts, or help planning a green tire spray application?
Contact MCRI and tell us what system or process you are working with.
