VMI launches VMI UNIXX Belt Maker

VMI has launched its new VMI UNIXX Belt Maker, describing it as “a game-changer in steel belt making”. According to the company, the VMI UNIXX Belt Maker produces high quality endless steel belts via a special extrusion process that can handle a wide range of compounds.

VMI reports that the system is suited to “hands-off, eyes-off” production. And waste from angle and compound changes are reduced because of the limited width of the extruded strip. Next to this, the automated and accurately controlled process is designed to produce “a consistent high quality belt”.

From here, the “highly efficient” extrusion and cutting process is also designed to reduce waste, lower energy consumption and minimum operator involvement, resulting in a lower overall cost per produced square meter steel belt compared to the conventional belt making process.

Put all this together and the VMI UNIXX Belt Maker allows for the production of thinner belts to reduce tyre weight and rolling resistance without compromising tyre performance, contributing to a lower fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels.