SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A BLADDER RELEASE BETWEEN A GREEN TIRE AND A BLADDER IN A TIRE MOLDING MACHINE

摘要

Apparatus and methods for automatically spraying a mist of mold release intothe confined space (25) between a tire (12) and an inflatable bladder (16) ina tire molding machine (10) so that the mold release covers the outer surfaceof the inflatable bladder and/or the interior surface of the tire and does notget onto the walls of the mold (14). In addition, bladder release is pre-sprayed onto the interior surface of said green tire prior to positioning saidgreen tire within said tire mold.