MilliCap® is a ready-to-use, precision-slit textile cap ply manufactured with high performance yarns. MilliCap® delivers substantial cost savings in the tire manufacturing process and improves tire performance. MilliCap® is introduced directly at the tire building machine, providing excellent green tack towards the belt and under-tread compounds during tire building, along with a high level of adhesion after curing. No calendering is required, so cost and weight are reduced. MilliCap® meets tire manufacturer requirements for strength, modulus, shrinkage force, adhesion and ease of use. MilliCap® products are available for different performance-rated tires. Benefits: - Applied directly from the package at the tire building machine
- Can utilize existing tire manufacturing process
- Rubber compound savings
- No calendering or slitting
- Waste reduction
- Reduced tire weight
- Improved tire uniformity
- Reduced rolling resistance
- Reduced working capital inventory
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