Body assembly
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The next major group of components is known as the body assembly, which is that section of the mixer below the hopper assembly and above and bedplate.
There are five principal parts:-
1. Chamber sides
2. End frame assembly
3. Rotors
4. Discharge door
5. Dust stops
1. Chamber sides:-
The portions of the mixture which enclose the mixing cavity are the sides. This side consists of heavy shells bored with lateral drilled holes for the circulation of steam and or water. The internal surfaces of the sides are treated as indicated on the specifications data sheet in the front of this manual.
2. End frame assembly:-
Supporting the chamber sides are the end frames. Each end frame assembly consists of the frame, the rotor bearings, bearing seals and the rotors and end plates. These are the two ends to the banbury mixer: the water end and driver end. The water end is the area through which the heating end/or cooling of the rotors is introduced. The opposite end is the connection point for the machine drive arrangement.
3. Rotors:-
The two rotors perform the mixing action by rotating in opposite directions and at slightly different speeds. Each edge of these wings is called a rotor tip. The rotors are set in the mixing chamber so that the long wing of one rotor is opposite the short wing of the other. A two wing rotor has one short wing and one long wing. A four-wing rotor has two of each. With the compact drive design, there are connecting gears on the rotor shafts. With the unidrive design each rotor is independently connected to the drive unit.
These are the two types of rotors:-
• Four wing rotors
• Two wing rotors.
The rotors are cooled by steam or water circulating through the center of each shaft. The rotors turn within the chamber toward each other and at unequal speeds. This is done so that the relative wing-to-wing positions are constantly changing.
The term mixing as we use it actually involves three separate phases of activity.
For each batch to be thoroughly mixer, the ingredients must be...
• Blended: - This means that every portion of the batch must contain the same proportion of the ingredients.
• Dispersed: - The ingredients must be dispersed homogeneously. This means that every particle of the mix has been distributed uniformly throughout the batch.
• Mixed: - In this sense mixing means a combining of the ingredients which been evenly blended and completely dispersed.
The rotors of the banbury mixer accomplish the complete mixing job by working the ingredients in three ways simultaneously. We should visualize the batch as a series of layers. As the material is moved within the chamber, these layers work against each other. This action is known as shear. Shearing is the material working itself, thereby effectively dispersing and blending the ingredients.
The rotors of the banbury, therefore, are intended to cause this shear. The rotors cause the layers of material to shear against each other in several ways.
One mixing action is that of the rotor wing tips shearing or wiping the material against the wall of the chamber. This is similar to what happens between the rolls of a mill. The material as it is being compressed between the two surfaces (the rotor tip and the chamber wall) forms a rolling bank just forward of the rotating wing. Within this rolling bank, the layers of material are shearing against each other further breaking down the batch.
Another area of mixing action is termed kneading. The rotor wings function, in a sense, as fingers in the kneading of dough. Since the rotors are running at unequal speeds, the relative positions of the rotor wings change with every revolution. This means, in turn, that the material is worked differently with each revolution of the rotors as the material between the rotors is constantly changing.
Because of the shape of the rotor wings, material is always the wall of the mixing chamber and then toward the other rotor. The curvature of the rotor wings causes the material being forced back and forth from one end of the mixing chamber to the other. Since the rotors are running at unequal speeds, the mix is also being pushed from side to side in the chamber. These two mixing actions working simultaneously result in a constant overlap and exchange of material within the chamber from end-to-end, side-to-side and rotor-to-rotor which further the blending and dispersion of ingredients.
Discharge door
The drop door is mounted on a support shaft which pivots parallel to the rotors. The offset hinge arrangement allows the door to swing down and away from the door opening permitting the finished batch to discharge. A hydraulic rotating device called a Rotac opens and closes the door. When the door is fully closed, a limit switch mounted at the end of the rotac actuates a solenoid valve which operates the door latch. This latch is actually a hydraulic cylinder which looks the door in place and creates a tight seal.
The door top has passages with inlet and discharges fittings for the circulation of cooling water or steam. The door top is normally cooled to prevent the sticking of stock at the time of discharge. Cooling or heating the door top is also effective in helping to control batch temperature. The door drop assembly is heavy, fast and positive in its movement.
Dust stops
There are four stops on each banbury mixer – one at each point where a rotor shaft passes through the body (end frame). They function to steal the mixing chamber around the rotor shafts. The dust stops selected for the machine are the FYH type.
The hydraulically levered yoke presses against the gland ring opposing the flow of material trying to seep through the seal area. Oil for lubrication is fed through drilled holes in the gland ring. Lubrication is most critical to satisfactory operation of dust stops.
Ram
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The mixer is equipped with a ram consisting of a rod and floating weight. It is held by an air operated piston in a cylinder. In the raised position the ram bottom (floating weight) is above the hopper door allowing for the introduction of material into mixing chamber.
The ram is raised by compressing lubricated air. It is lowered by floating (no air) or by regulated air pressure. Normal pressures used are 80 to 100 psi 5.6 to 7.0 kg/cm2 with a maximum design pressure of 200 psi 14.1 kg/cm2. The stroke of the ram is cushioned at both ends.
(a)--- Single type, (b)—double type, (c) single type ram in action
The tell-tail rod indicates position of the floating weight. During normal mixing the material inside the chamber moves the ram up or down. How much motion there is, is directly indicated by the tell-tail rod to the operator who can thereby gauge the status of the mixing process.
When the ram is in the raised position, a weight pin may be inserted under the bottom of the weight to hold it in place. Before attempting to do any work on the mixer, this pin must be inserted. It should be inspected regularly to ensure that it is in good condition. When the pin is in place, turn off the air supply to the cylinder and bleed both the raise and lower ram control valves.
There are four type of bottom:-
1. Single slope v bottom
2. Single slope flat bottom
3. Double gable v bottom
4. Double gable flat bottom.
CONSTRUCTION
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The machine is broken down into five assembly groups.
1. Hopper Assembly
• Ram
• Hopper
• The pneumatic system
2. Body Assembly
• Chamber sides
• End frame assembly
• Rotors
• Discharge door
• Dust stops
3. Hydraulic System
• Pumping assembly
• The controls valves
4. Drive
5. Controls
DEVELOPMENT OF BANBURY MIXER
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The Banbury internal mixer was introduced to the rubber industry in 1917; the first mixers were supplied to Goodyear for mixing tyre compounds. For many years these mixers bore numerical designations for different sizes. These numbers approximated the quantity of 22" X 60" in mills that a specific Banbury mixer could replace. Soon after the first internal mixers were introduced, increases in speed, power and ram pressure made this relationship no longer meaningful.
The earliest mixers had the same basic fundamentals of operation as those which are in service today. A ram is necessary to push raw materials into the mixing chamber, two counter rotating rotors perform the mixing action, and a door at the bottom discharges the completed batch to a secondary piece of machinery. Improvements continued to increase the value of the design for mixing applications, despite changes in materials and in expectations.
The F-series Banbury mixers were introduced during the early 1970s. Unlike the earlier mixers, these F-series machines carried designations for each model which defined chamber volume. The F-series Banbury mixers not only introduced many new mechanical improvements, but were designed with the user in mind. Loading and discharge features and maintenance features were designed to emphasise the mixing capabilities of the machine rather than loading, unloading and maintaining.
When the F-series mixer hoppers were enlarged to accept bales and slabs of rubber more readily, the hopper door angle was steepened to assist in more rapid introduction of material to the mixing chamber. The junction between the hopper and the mixing chamber was provided with replaceable throat wear plates. These permit maintenance in an area subject to significant wear because of the action of the ram, well ahead of wear to the chamber. In the latest models, replaceable wear plates have been extended further into the hopper to increase the stiffness of the assembly.
The end-frames have been significantly strengthened and the access to the dust seals has been enlarged to assist maintenance or replacement. Within the mixing chamber the rotor end-plates have been converted to a one-piece design, eliminating occasional contamination associated with older, two-piece designs. This design also prevents the end-plate being dislodged from its fitting, reducing the incidence of mechanical failure. Rotor journals are now tapered, eliminating the need for bearing sleeves. Overall manufacturing tolerances have been reduced, lowering vibration and yielding longer useful service life.
The wall thickness of the sides has been increased by nearly a factor of 2 over older models, in response to the higher loads experienced with modern mixing procedures. The dual-circuit cooling design and the size and location of the bored cooling channels provide highly improved heat transfer.
TREAD DEPTH
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• As per central Motor vehicle regulations (CMVR) car tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread in a continuous band throughout the centre of the tread width and over the whole circumference of the tyre.
• To help recognise when tyres are nearing the legal limit, tyres are manufactured with tread wear indicators in the grooves.
• However, despite the law, it is universally recognised in the tyre industry that the legal limit is wholly insufficient to protect drivers in adversedriving conditions.
• Drivers are therefore recommended to consider replacing their tyres when the tread depth reaches 3mm.
CORRECT AIR PRESSURES
Setting and maintaining the correct air pressures is the first step to obtain optimum performance and life from tyres.
INCORRECT INFLATION
1. Over inflation reduces the ability of the tyre to absorb road shocks resulting in a much harsher ride. Excessive over inflation may lead to impact fracture or other casing failures. Over inflation will also cause excessive wear of the centre of the tyre.
2. Under inflation allows excessive flexing of the tyre, causing excessive internal heat to build up, eventually weakening the casing and causing damage. Under inflation will also cause excessive wear on the shoulder of the tyre resulting in heavy steering and poor handling.
3. Excessive pressure on the shoulder area will increase wear and reduce stopping distance.
SOME IMPORTTANT TIPS
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TIPS
• Do not use tyres with a tread depth of less than 1.6mm. Apart from being illegal, tyres with low levels of tread will slide easily, suffer from extended braking distances and will be more susceptible to rupturing. In wet conditions the vehicle will aquaplane making braking and handling almost impossible.
• Make sure air pressures are correct. Low air pressure generates heat which can result in the rubber and cord separating, which in turn leads to the cord becoming cut and puncturing the tyre. Low pressure also results in excessive wear on the edge of the tyre, shortening the tyre's life. Excessive pressure, meanwhile, results in unpredictable handling in addition to which, if the tyre suffers an impact, it's easily ruptured and cut. If you brake hard, the tyre may skid, which reduces tyre life as the centre of the tread becomes worn. Check tyre inflation pressures at least twice a month. Always check pressures when tyres are cool and maintain the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Remove objects from damaged tyres. Driving with objects such as stone in the tread groove, or with a nail stuck in the tread can puncture or rupture the tyre. You should change or repair the tyre immediately on discovering any damage to avoid any further damage to the carcass.
• Treat abnormal tyre wear immediately. To assure normal wear you should check air pressures and alignment and rotate the tyres regularly. Advise customers to avoid bad driving habits such as sudden acceleration, braking and cornering.
• Check the spare tyre. Check the spare tyre's air pressure, existence/non existence of damage and the depth of remaining tread.
• Never mount radial tyres on the same axle as non-radial tyres or radial tyres on the front axle when non-radial tyres are mounted on the rear axle. These conditions are likely to cause vehicle instability resulting in a sudden loss of control and serious injury (see Mixing Tyres).
• Ensure wheel nuts are securely tightened.
• Never overload tyres. The maximum load and inflation pressure of the tyres are moulded into the sidewall. Also, remember; the tyre is capable of carrying the maximum load only if it is inflated to its maximum air pressure.
• Do not use detergents or chemicals containing petroleum products for cleaning or polishing tyres.
• Never fit used tyres unless their past history is known. Tyres age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasionally. Cracks in the tread or in the sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by deformation of the carcass, are a sure sign of aging.
• Punctured tyres must always be removed from the wheel to check for secondary damage.
• If it is necessary and feasible to repair a tyre, it must be carried out by a tyre specialist as soon as possible to avoid any structural deterioration. All tyre repairs must be entrusted
• to a tyre repair specialist.
CURING PROCESS
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The curing press is where tyres get their final shape and tread pattern. Hot molds like giant waffle irons shape and vulcanize the tyre. The molds are engraved with the tread pattern, the sidewall markings of the manufacturer and those required by law.
Tyres are cured at over 300 degrees for 12 to 25 minutes, depending on their size. As the press swings open, the tyres are popped from their molds onto a long conveyor that carries them to final finish and inspection.
If anything is wrong with the tyre – if anything even seems to be wrong with the tyre, even the slightest blemish – it is rejected. Some flaws are caught by an inspector's trained eyes and hands; others are found by specialized machines.
Inspection doesn't stop at the surface. Some tyres are pulled from the production line and X-rayed to ensure tyre integrity. In addition, quality control engineers regularly cut apart randomly chosen tyres and study every detail of their construction that affects performance, ride or safety.
This is how all of the parts come together: the tread and sidewall, supported by the body, and held to the wheel by the rubber-coated steel bead.
But whatever the details, the basics are fundamentally the same: steel, fabric, rubber, and lots of work and care, design and engineering.
TYRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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Tyre manufacturing starts with many kinds of raw materials: pigments, chemicals, some 30 different kinds of rubber, cord fabrics, bead wire, etc.
The process begins with the mixing of basic rubbers with process oils, carbon black, pigments, antioxidants, accelerators and other additives, each of which contributes certain properties to the compound.
These ingredients are mixed in giant blenders called Banbury machines operating under tremendous heat and pressure. They blend the many ingredients together into a hot, black gummy compound that will be milled again and again.
The cooled rubber takes several forms. Most often it is processed into carefully identified slabs that will be transported to breakdown mills. These mills feed the rubber between massive pairs of rollers, over and over, feeding, mixing and blending to prepare the different compounds for the feed mills, where they are slit into strips and then carried by conveyor belts to become sidewalls, treads or other parts of the tyre.
Still another kind of rubber coats the fabric that will be used to make up the tyre's body. The fabrics come in huge rolls, and they are as specialized and critical as the rubber blends. Many kinds of fabrics are used: polyester, rayon or nylon. Most of today’s passenger tyres have polyester cord bodies.
Another component, shaped like a hoop, is called a bead. It has high-tensile steel wire forming its backbone, which will fit against the vehicle's wheel rim. The strands are aligned into a ribbon coated with rubber for adhesion, then wound into loops that are then wrapped together to secure them until they are assembled with the rest of the tyre.
Radial tyres are built on one or two tyre machines. The tyre starts with a double layer of synthetic gum rubber called an innerliner that will seal in air and make the tyre tubeless.
Next come two layers of ply fabric, the cords. Two strips called apexes stiffen the area just above the bead. Next, a pair of chafer strips is added, so called because they resist chafing from the wheel rim when mounted on a car.
The tyre building machine pre-shapes radial tyres into a form very close to their final dimension to make sure the many components are in proper position before the tyre goes into the mold.
Now the tyre builder adds the steel belts that resist punctures and hold the tread firmly against the road. The tread is the last part to go on the tyre. After automatic rollers press all the parts firmly together, the radial tyre, now called a green tyre, is ready for inspection and curing.
Now the tyre builder adds the steel belts that resist punctures and hold the tread firmly against the road. The tread is the last part to go on the tyre. After automatic rollers press all the parts firmly together, the radial tyre, now called a green tyre, is ready for inspection and curing.
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JK Tyre is a leading exporter of tyres from India and roughly accounts for about 26% of the total tyre exports from India (along with its associate Vikrant Tyres Limited)
It is the first and only tyre manufacture in the world to receive the QS 9000 for multilocation operations : World's first tyre manufacture to receive the ISO 9000 for all its operations in one go. Also J.K Tyres is the first tyre company in India to receive ISO 14001 in recognisition of its environmental management systems.
Today, JK Tyre's products compete with the best international players in the premium international bias market in more than 55 countries in 6 continents . The exports operate through a strong and dedicated distribution network, and our distributors are fully supported by the company's technical team in terms of continued product development to meet specific market needs. JK Tyre had obtained international accreditation for its products in the US , Europe , South America and the Middle East.
J.K Tyre has been the recepient of various awards for exports for the last many years for its commitment to offer superior performance standards & path -breaking innovations. Recently , it was honored with ' The Special Export Award 2000-2001' from Capexil, making it its fourth consecutive award from India's premier industrial association . JK Tyre has also been recently recognised by Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) for being the largest tyre exporter to Latin America markets and is the proud recepient of first-ever FOCUS LAC Award for the year 1999-2000. J.K Tyres constant endeavor to deliver superior value to its customers and a sound marketing strategy forms the foundation of this spectacularly consistent performance on the international front.
While JK Tyre has maintained its consistency in its marketing and distribution strategies for the export markets, it has also actively pursued development of new superior products to adapt to specific requirements of the different markets . The credit goes to the India's biggest in-house R&D centre, HASETRI (Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute) . This Centre for Rubber and Allied Technology was eatablished at Jaykaygram, ISO/IEC Guide 25 & EN 45001. Equipped with advanced testing facilities, it pursues excellence by evolving technologies for superior product performance to reduce waste and pre-empt consumer needs.
JK Tyre has achieved lot of milestones. However, with plans to bring in several pioneering technologies and benchmarking customer service standards there's lot which will roll out in future in JK Tyre's unstinted path to winning.
J.K. Tyre has been at the forefront of the radial revolution in India. Since inception, we have been regularly releasing high quality, high technology products, which have withstood the test of time and are forerunners in the industry today. Our leadership position in the industry can be attributed to the mantra of offering high technology products and services to the customer. In J.K. Tyre, it is our philosophy to continuously anticipate and understand the customer requirements, convert them into performance standards for our products and services, and meet these standards everytime. This has resulted in development of many innovative products from the most modern, technologically advanced production facilities, some of which are listed below :
First manufacturer to launch "T" rated tyres in 1994-Ultima.
First manufacturer to launch "H" rated tyres in 1996-97-Ultima 210 H.
First manufacturer to launch Dual Contact High Traction Steel radials- Aquasonic
First manufacturer to introduce India's first range of eco-friendly coloured tyres.
First manufacturer to introduce V-rated uni-directional tyre in 2006
First manufacturer to produce special application Z-rated motorsports tyre in 2006
Maruti SX-4, Maruti Swift and Mahindra Renault Logan Rides exclusively on JKTyres.
QUALITY POLICY
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JK Tyre is an organization committed to quality in everything they do. Continuously anticipate and understand customer's requirements, convert these into performance standards for products and services and meet these standards every time. Full customer satisfaction - both internal and external is the motto.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
ISO 9001
JK Tyre world's first tyre company to receive 'ISO 9001' certification for its entire operations in 1995 in one go. Quality Management System is completely integrated into all aspects of operations.
QS 9000
JK Tyre the world's first tyre company to receive Quality Management System certification QS 9000', in 1998 for multi location operations. JK Tyre are using 'QS 9000' system as a tool for continuous incremental improvement.
Environment Management System (ISO 14001)
JK Tyre recognizes the impact that our business has on the environment and take our responsibilities for maintaining harmony with nature. JK Tyre is the first tyre company in India to receive 'ISO 14001' certification for multi location operations in 1999.
“E-mark"
JK Tyre is the only Tyre Company in India having the E-mark certification on their products, a mandatory requirement for exporting tyres to European Markets.
"DOT" (Department of Transport)
JK Tyre have the DOT certification on its products, a mandatory requirement for exporting tyres to US Market.
"INMETRO" (Instituto Nacional De Materiologia - Brazil)
JK Tyre also have the certification from INMETRO a mandatory requirement for exporting tyres to Brazil (South America). This is a product as well as a system certification. Also this is a proof of superior quality of JK Tyre and ability to meet stringent international standards.
Vision
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“To be amongst the e most admired companies in India committed to excellence”
Mission
• Be a customer obsessed company
• No.1 Tyre brand in India
• Deliver enhanced value at all stakeholders
• Most profitable tyre company in India
• Enhance global presence through acquisition
• Motivated and committed team development for high performance organization.
Ever since its inception it has been JK Tyre's belief in the value of technological superiority that has made it grow by leaps and bounds. This division produces and sells tyres and tubes under the brand name "JK Tyre" for Truck, Buses, Passenger Cars, Jeeps, Light Commercial Vehicles, Multi Utility Vehicles and Tractors.
The company pioneered Steel Radial Technology in India in 1977 and continues to be the industry leader in the Radial segment in India. JK Tyre is the only Tyre Manufacturer in the country to produce high performance 'T' & 'H' -rated steel radial tyres.
JK Tyre has consciously followed a policy of continuously modernizing and expanding its tyre manufacutring facilities to retain its edge in the market place.
Our customer base covers virtually the entire Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India together with Replacement Market for four wheeler vehicles, Defence and State Transport Units. Besides India, we have a worldwide customer base in over 45 countries across all 6 continents.
To keep pace with the market demand as well as technological leadership in Indian market, J.K. Industries acquired Vikrant Tyres Limited, Mysore in 1997. J.K. Industries and Vikrant Tyres Limited are the only tyre companies in India to have received all three ISO 9001, QS 9000 and ISO 14001 certificates. This indeed is a true reflection of our commitment to system oriented approach. The company has a technical collaboration with M/s Continental AG, Germany, which is among the top five tyre manufacturers in the world to keep pace with latest technological developments. To stay at the forefront of technological advancements a state of art Research & Development Centre, HASETRI, was set up, which remains the nerve centre for providing cutting edge technology. In a short span of time it has emerged as the 17th largest tyre manufacturer in the world an achievement in itself.
With three plants located in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, JK Tyre is the largest manufacturer of truck and bus tyres in India. The truck and bus tyres produced
Mission
• Be a customer obsessed company
• No.1 Tyre brand in India
• Deliver enhanced value at all stakeholders
• Most profitable tyre company in India
• Enhance global presence through acquisition
• Motivated and committed team development for high performance organization.
Ever since its inception it has been JK Tyre's belief in the value of technological superiority that has made it grow by leaps and bounds. This division produces and sells tyres and tubes under the brand name "JK Tyre" for Truck, Buses, Passenger Cars, Jeeps, Light Commercial Vehicles, Multi Utility Vehicles and Tractors.
The company pioneered Steel Radial Technology in India in 1977 and continues to be the industry leader in the Radial segment in India. JK Tyre is the only Tyre Manufacturer in the country to produce high performance 'T' & 'H' -rated steel radial tyres.
JK Tyre has consciously followed a policy of continuously modernizing and expanding its tyre manufacutring facilities to retain its edge in the market place.
Our customer base covers virtually the entire Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India together with Replacement Market for four wheeler vehicles, Defence and State Transport Units. Besides India, we have a worldwide customer base in over 45 countries across all 6 continents.
To keep pace with the market demand as well as technological leadership in Indian market, J.K. Industries acquired Vikrant Tyres Limited, Mysore in 1997. J.K. Industries and Vikrant Tyres Limited are the only tyre companies in India to have received all three ISO 9001, QS 9000 and ISO 14001 certificates. This indeed is a true reflection of our commitment to system oriented approach. The company has a technical collaboration with M/s Continental AG, Germany, which is among the top five tyre manufacturers in the world to keep pace with latest technological developments. To stay at the forefront of technological advancements a state of art Research & Development Centre, HASETRI, was set up, which remains the nerve centre for providing cutting edge technology. In a short span of time it has emerged as the 17th largest tyre manufacturer in the world an achievement in itself.
With three plants located in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, JK Tyre is the largest manufacturer of truck and bus tyres in India. The truck and bus tyres produced
J.K TYRE & INDUSTRIES LTD
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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. started manufacturing tyres in 1977 and today is a leading tyre manufacturer in India, retailing its products under the brand names 'JK Tyre' and 'Vikrant'. The Company manufactures Radial and Bias 4-wheeler tyres for trucks, buses passenger cars, LCVs, tractors etc. It has four modern plants in India, located in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. The combined capacity across plants is 7.2 million tyres per year.
JK Tyre pioneered Radial technology in India and was the first to manufacture Steel belted Radial Tyres in 1977. The Company has access to state-of-the-art rubber and allied technologies. It’s R&D Centre. HASETRI (Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute), a one-of-its kind institute in Asia, keeps the Company at the cutting edge of tyre technology. The Company also receives technological support from its technical collaborators, Continental AG of Germany, the fourth largest tyre manufacturer in the world.
With times, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has emerged as the largest 4-wheeler tyre manufacturer and the largest truck and bus tyre producer in India. It's also the sole manufacturer of radials for the entire 4-wheeler range and the first and only All Steel Truck/Bus Radial Tyre manufacturer in the country. Across India, JK Tyre is distributed through over 100 company owned offices/stocking points, which service 4,000 dealers.
JK Tyre is the world's 18th largest tyre manufacturer. With a wide product range, world-class technology and ever-increasing business alliances, JK Tyre is expanding its global presence.
JK Tyre is the largest exporter of tyres from India, exporting to 60 countries across 6 continents. JK Tyre enjoys premium brand status in highly competitive markets, including USA.
The Company has set up 110 "JK Tyre Steel Wheels" - a unique concept in car tyre retailing which provides value added service like, wheel balancing, alignment and tyre care. It has also established 17 "Tyre Care Centres" for after sales service of Truck Radials, along major national highways including the Golden Quadrilateral Route. which operates on a 365 days/24 hours basis.
In an effort to globalise its operations, JK Tyre has entered into a strategic alliance with a leading tyre company in China, whereby Commercial tyres are manufactured and outsourced under the brand name of "JK Tyre" for global markets as well as for sales in China.
JK Tyre is the first tyre company in the world to receive ISO/TS 16949:2000 Certificate for its entire range of products (Bias & Radials) and for all its plants in one go. All the units of the Company operate at high efficiency levels, some of which are benchmarks in the industry.
Over and above this, JK Tyre also patronises and promotes Motorsport in India, through a comprehensive programme. Indian racing drivers sponsored by JK Tyre are doing the country proud by winning various International Car Racing/Rallying Championships. The recent association with the Asean Car Rally has been one of the steps towards promoting young talent and India brand in Motorsports.
JK Tyre is committed to the environment protection and the health and safety of our associates, customers and the society. All the Plants of the company are ISO-14001 certified, and are deeply involved in Water Conservation, Afforestation and Zero Effluent Discharge efforts. JK Tyre was the first Indian company to launch environmental friendly "Green" tyre and is constantly upgrading the manufacturing technology to be well below the allowable limits of environmental standards. Following a strong belief - "People make the Organization", JK Tyre provides a challenging and healthy work environment for the growth and fulfillment of our people.
Jk Tyre and Industries is a mega corporate entity that is emblematic of excellence, diversification and pioneering new technologies. A part of JK Organization which ranks among the top private groups private groups in India, Jk Tyre and Industries is committed to self reliance and follows an ethic that views customer satisfaction as an index of achievement.
Over the years, the company has expanded and diversified its business portfolio. It has developed into a multi product, multi-location corporate entity comprising of following business divisions:
Summer Industrial Trainig Report
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This is my first summer industrial training project report to use full all future engineers student ,and i am industrial training on JK TYRE AND INSDUSTRIES LIMITED in banmore,gwalior,madhya pradesh(india),this industries three manufacturing product just like cement,paper and tyre. it is very large group of industries.there are following step wise in project report as follows:
J.K ORGANISATION
The name J.K. Organisation, which today is one of the leading Private Sector Groups in India, was founded over 100 years ago. For J.K. Organisation it's been a century of multi-business, multi-product and multi-location business operation. The companies in the Group have a diverse portfolio, including Automotive Tyres & Tubes, Paper & Pulp, Cement, V-Belts, Oil Seals, Power Transmission Systems, Hybrid Seeds, Woollen Textiles, Readymade Apparels, Sugar, Food & Dairy Products, Cosmetics, etc.
JK Organization has been a forerunner in the economic and social advancement of India. It always aimed at creating job opportunities for a multitude of countrymen and to provide high quality products. It has striven to make India self reliant by pioneering the production of a number of industrial and consumer products, by adopting the latest technology as well as developing its own know-how. It has also undertaken industrial ventures in several other countries.
JK Organisation is an association of industrial and commercial companies and charitable trusts. Its member companies, employing nearly 50,000 persons are engaged in the manufacture of a variety of products and in diverse fields of commerce.
Trusts are devoted to promoting industrial, technical and medical research, education, religious values and providing better living and recreational facilities. With the spirit of social consciousness uppermost in mind, J.K. Organisation is committed to the cause of human advancement.
There are different companies for different businesses. Most of these are public limited companies and are quoted on the stock exchanges with large number of public shareholders.
All products of the Group are not only strong brand names but also reputed market leaders in their respective segments.
With its operations spread in almost every state of India, the Group employs over 30,000 people along with a nationwide sales and service network of over 10,000 distributors and a large number of retailers and service centers.
J.K. Organisation is continuously striving to achieve excellence in its products and processes. Success of J.K. Organisation is based on the use of latest technology, continuous research & development and innovation. The Group has set up several R&D institutions for specific industries.
The Group's exports span over 60 countries across 6 continents comprising of products like tyres, paper, woollen textiles, readymade apparels, rubber products, engineering products etc. It has global presence with manufacturing operations and outsourcing arrangement in different parts of the world.
Most of the Group's plants have ISO 9001 certification and some also have earned QS 9000 and ISO 14001 certifications, which include caring for environment. it's no surprise that the Group has bagged various awards for betterment of the environment and exports.