TGIS-SL®

The TGIS-SL® is a Micro-Poise geometry system that allows operators a complete sidewall inspection in one revolution.  This allows the operator to inspect for any anomalies in the tires and tire & wheel assemblies, such as bulges or depressions that would compromise the integrity of a tire.  With the scanning ability to view sidewalls with excessive lettering and designs more accurately and to send that information faster and further with the availability of Ethernet connection, the TGIS-SL® is a complete geometry inspection system that complements a multitude of Micro-Poise uniformity and dynamic balance machines.

The TGIS-SL® has the largest measurement area and field view, fastest scanning, and highest resolution of any similar sensor on the market, using AkroSCAN™ technology.  Only one revolution is required to accurately scan a tire for imperfections.  The TGIS-SL® maximizes throughput of inspected tires.

TGIS-SL® currently has the capability to fit these passenger and light truck testing machines:

• ASTEC® PLUS tire uniformity evaluation center
• ASTEC® FX
• AkroDYNE® Dynamic Balancer
• AkroDYNE® FX

• FD90 Truck/Bus Tire Uniformity Machine
• AkroDYNE® Truck Dynamic Balance Machine
• AkroDYNE® FXT

• Complete Sidewall Inspection in one revolution
• Proven reliable mechanical components
• Precise positioning and control of the high-resolution, laser-triangulation sensors
• Largest sensor standoff from the tire surface
• Repeatable, four axis positioning featuring integrated motor/controller packages
• Collision avoidance sensors
• Multi-axis breakaway sensor mounts
• Reduced amount of electronics and integrated cable management
• Air purged sensors to keep debris off lenses
• Most narrow profile for retrofitting to existing machinery
• Multi track measurement without adding cycle time
• Displays measurements in a powerful, color-mapped image and results table
• Rejected tires can be analyzed off-line
• Associates data with individual tire IDs
• Uses “exception region” technology to inspect through sidewall letter and ornamentation
• All axes are fully automatic and programmable by tire code
• Probes are mounted on safety two-axis breakaways