04-20-2021

HTS100i Case Study

Manual Horizontal Tire Spray Machine, Passenger Light Truck Tires, Inside Spray

Customer, Challenge & Risks

Our customer was a global tire manufacturer who was facing the common challenge of tires sticking to the bladder during the curing process. What made this case unique was the fact they already had several of our automatic spray machines. He was looking for a portable piece of equipment that could be placed out next to the conveyors feeding the automated machines. This way, when the automatic sprayers were taken down for routine maintenance, the plant still had a short-term plan to process the tires coming down the conveyors. Another challenge was that this unit needed to be a portable machine that could be easily moved from line to line which required a self-contained exhaust and filtration system.

Solution

Thankfully, our customer was familiar with Pioneer Industrial Systems since they already had our high-speed automatic dial spray machines.  A sales engineer was on-site within a week to further understand the challenges, constraints, and requirements of the system. Due to the manual load and unload, this portable unit would only be used on passenger tires, which lead Pioneer to use the HTS100i design.

Our engineers have been working with the tire industry since the late 1980s, so we understood the importance of keeping the mold release inside the tire and what a mess the overspray could make. We also used our history of spray booth projects to provide a three-sided open face spray booth that included many other benefits. After providing the customer with a proposal that highlighted our prior experience with tire spraying technology and collection, along with low-cost and portability, the unit was approved and a purchase order was issued.

Pioneer started its defined Machine Building Process. After the customer runoff and training at our facility, the machine was shipped. Since the unit was self-contained and designed to be portable, installation was not needed. They simply put it in place, plugged it in power and hooked up to plant air. The customer was given support documents, a spare parts list, and was well taken care of after shipment.

Outcomes of Success

Overall, the project was very successful. The system was shipped and installed by the customer. The spray was contained with minimal to no overspray getting outside of the spray booth. The plant engineer was involved throughout the project, so he was always aware of status, any obstacles, and felt comfortable through the entire design and build process. Mold release consumption was controllable and containable, which was a substantial cost savings in both material consumption and labor involved.  The primary purpose of allowing production to continue was achieved.

The machine performed quite well as a manual loaded automatic spray booth that was portable, could be moved around as needed, and allowed the customer to maintain production while taking down any of the high-speed spray cells for routine maintenance.

Tire – Passenger

Paint, Dispense, & Spray
Low Cost Solutions
Modular Designs

Model: HTS100i

Horizontal Tire Spraying (Inside Spray)

HTS100i Advantages

COST

  • Manual setup
  • Low cost manual load/unload


QUALITY

  • Manual fluid regulator
  • Manual spray gun adjustment
  • Paint entire 360 degree inside
  • Spray based on timer


SERVICE

  • Easy access maintenance
  • Replaceable filters
  • Quick change spray gun
  • Ease of installation
  • Spare parts

HTS100i Feature Highlights

Adjustable timer to allow tire to get up to speed prior to painting. Potentiometer to adjust tire rotation speed.  Push button starts & keeps the tire rotating. Tire stops when the button is released.

Quick change spray gun & manually adjustable positioning of the spray gun.
Knurled rollers to provide grip.

5 gallon Stainless Pressure Pot.

Modular Design with Integrated Exhaust

Manually adjustable regulators for Fan and Atom air pressures.

Wet mist collector with Secondary HEPA filter.

HTS100i Specifications
Bead Diameter 12″ – 24″ 305– 610mm
Tire Width (bead bead) 6″ – 24” 152– 610mm
Tire OD Diameter 16″ – 36” 406– 915mm
Max Tire Weight 85lbs 38.5kg
Inside Tire Spray 360 degrees
Cycle Time (tph) Approximately 180
Cycle Time (tpd) Approximately 4,320
Tire Measurement N/A – manually adjusted by operator
Bar Code Reader Optional
Spray Gun Quick change manifold
Spray Gun Pattern Variable fan manually adjustable control
Fluid Delivery 5 gallon Pressure Pot
Atomizing Air Variable manually adjustable control
Tire lube Water based system
Water Purge Not Standard
Infeed conveyor N/A—Manual load/unload
Electrical Service Req’d 480v/3ph/30amp or 380V
Air Service Req’d 80psi @ 3/4″inlet
Water Service Req’d NONE
Machine footprint 5′ x 5′-4”
Overall Height 6′-2”
Exhaust Fan 1 hp 300 cfm
Dual Filters Secondary HEPA filter
Backdraft booth Powder Coated Steel

Pioneer’s HTS Green Tire Sprayer is ideal for Radial or Bias-Ply Passenger, Utility, Trailer, and AG Tires.

Our pressure pot spray system provides the low cost solution you need for spraying green tires.