Abstract: A method for the vectorial assembly of green tires (2) in a curing unit (4), whereby a processing unit (12), after performing a first step consisting in determining the origin of a tire (2), i.e. the machine on which it was produced, and the curing unit (4) in which it is to be cured, extracts memorized data relative to the asymmetry of the curing unit (4) and the average tire (2) produced on the machine, and positions the tire (2) angularly in relation to the curing unit (4) so as to compensate for both asymmetries according to a given program.

Abstract: An extrusion device (1) the extrusion head (2) of which features a number of superimposed shaped plates (9, 10, 11, 12) clamped together by a clamping device (3) located and operating externally of the extrusion head (2) about which it defines a releasable ring device; the extrusion device (1) having an automatic release device (4) for separating the shaped plates (9, 10, 11, 12) when the ring device is released.

Abstract: A closing device (9) (52) for axially connecting two half casings (7, 8) of a tire curing mold (1), the closing device (9) (52) featuring a number of calibrated hydraulic cylinders (19), each rigidly connected to a peripheral outer flange (12) on one of the half casings (7, 8), and having a rod (37) extending through a respective opening (41) (54) formed axially through a flange element (18) (53) on the other of the half casings (7, 8); each rod (37) having a head (42) (56) movable in relation to the flange element (18) (53) to and from a position of axial engagement with the flange element (18) (53) itself.

Abstract: An extrusion head 1 for producing sheet material 2, particularly elastomeric material, reinforced internally with relatively close-packed metal or textile cords 3; on which a die adapter 8 houses a "mandrel" 23 aligned with an output die 16 for the extruded sheet material 2 and having an axial slot 31 for feeding the reinforcing cords 3 to the die 16; the aforementioned mandrel 23 having, on its front end facing the die 16, an insert 32 defining, together with the die adapter 8, an upper channel 34 and a lower channel 35 for supplying plastic material; which insert 32 consists of an upper element 40 and a lower element 41, the front ends of which are arranged contacting so as to define a cord output guide member 56, and the rear ends of which are gripped together with the interposition of an intermediate element 47, so as to define two superimposed cord input guide members 61, 62 converging inside the output guide member 56, having a cord density equal to half that of the output guide member 56, and offset by