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    CASE STUDY

    PARALIGN® roll alignment system


    drives savings for global tire manufacturer
    value of keeping its machinery rolls aligned and therefore
    incorporates Prüftechnik ParAlign services into its mainte-
    nance strategy. ParAlign roll alignment is a unique device
    that uses inertial technology to measure the parallelism of
    rolls.

    A service team from the Prüftechnik division of Fluke Reli-


    ability visits the plant regularly to measure each roll in the
    calendaring process to ensure they are within tolerance.

    “I chose to utilize the PARALIGN service because I trust it,”


    said Clayton Everet, engineering manager for Yokohama
    Tire Manufacturing Mississippi. My past experiences with
    the technology showed me that the service would provide
    me with accurate data in a quick and simple fashion.”

    During a recent service visit, the Fluke Reliability team


    checked 104 rolls in less than 10 hours using the ParAlign
    roll alignment system. Within that same timeframe, in-
    house mechanics adjusted several rolls and remeasured
    with ParAlign. Adjustments were made with the help of
    precision shims.
    Misalignment of rolls on a tire line eventually leads to costly
    problems such as poor tracking, stretching, wrinkling,
    uneven coating, and ultimately, product defects. ParAlign gyroscopic technology

    Maintaining the parallelism of rolls is vital to overall ParAlign technology adapts to all industries where sheets
    production performance of the machinery. are produced with critical tolerances. Operating as an
    Precisely aligned rolls improve product quality and increase inertial measuring system, like those used with spaceships
    machine availability resulting in increased product volume. and satellites, it enlists three ring-laser gyroscopes
    Keeping rolls parallel is particularly critical when machines positioned in the x, y, and z axes to measure the angular
    run at high speeds or close to each other. velocity in each direction.

    Causes of misalignment

    • Foundation shifting
    • Regular wear and tear
    • Roll change-outs
    • Major overhauls

    For more than a century, Yokohama Tire Manufacturing


    Mississippi, LLC, a Tokyo-based Yokohama Rubber Co
    subsidiary, has driven global advancements in tire technol-
    ogy, design, and development. The company recognizes the
    No line-of-sight is needed. The gyroscopes measure the
    roll, pitch, and yaw of the ParAlign as the technician
    sweeps it across the circumference of each roll.

    • Requires twenty degrees of sweep or more to measure


    the center axis of the roll
    • Points are collected along the arc, and corresponding
    software equates an angle through geometrical
    equations
    • Establishes the horizontal and vertical offsets using the
    length from bearing to bearing of each roll

    A visual graphic report enables mechanics to instantly see


    and understand what adjustments are needed to make the
    proper corrections using precision shims and dial indica-
    tors. Because it only takes around 30 seconds to measure
    a roll, an entire machine can be regulated in less than a
    single day.

    Summary

    Aligning the rolls in calendering lines is vital to main-


    taining tire quality and extending mechanical component
    life. Routine inspections to identify possible issues ensure
    machines continue to operate and produce superior
    products. By regularly inspecting the parallelism of rolls,
    ParAlign customers increased throughput, uptime, and
    equipment reliability.

    Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi routinely


    schedules ParAlign visits to optimize machine performance
    and ensure finished products always meet customer
    expectations.

    Fluke Deutschland GmbH


    Oskar-Messter-Str. 19-21
    85737 Ismaning, Germany
    Phone: +49 89 99616 - 0
    www.pruftechnik.com

    ©2020 Fluke Corporation


    Specifications subject to change without notice.
    03/2020 6013892a-en

    Reproduction and modification of this document


    is not permitted without written permission from
    Fluke Corporation.

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