Abstract: An automatic splicing device (7) for splicing the opposed transverse edges (4, 5) of strip elements (2, 3) of uncured elastomeric sheet material, particularly used in the assembly of pneumatic tires, the splicing device (7) including a roller (51) designed to move, via an actuating device, along the splice (6) being formed, and in contact with the rear edges of a number of blades (62) grouped together into a pack (61) but axially displaceable in relation to one another; the blades (62) being arranged perpendicular to, and equally-spaced along, the splice (6), with their respective front edges (67) contacting the elastomeric sheet material for splicing, and being thrust successively thereagainst by the moveable roller (51).

Abstract: A method and device whereby an automatic device for feeding and setting beads onto a tire building drum provides for the loose hanging of two beads and, after centering them in relation to a first axis through expansion of a hanging and automatic centering device, provides for transferring them parallel with the aforementioned first axis and coupled with respective annular transfer and setting bodies, which bodies are spaced a given adjustable distance apart and are transversely mobile between a first position, coaxial with the first axis, and a second position coaxial with a second axis coincident with the drum axis; the feeding and setting device being designed to move along the second axis for positioning the beads on the drum.