Tire Tread Analysis

The TireScan VersaTek™ systems are a family of products used to capture tire footprint pressure patterns. Tire footprints can be captured statically or dynamically and are displayed as high resolution, multi-colored images of the tire contact pressure pattern. Modular ruggedized electronics and base plates can be configured with sensor models to measure various tire sizes. The system's intuitive, application-specific graphing and image analysis software enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tire footprint.

Key Features:

Dynamic recording and playback
Graphing and data analysis capabilities
Quick and easy generation of custom reports
Durable & reusable sensors
Thin & incompressible - dimensional stability is key for repeatable measurements
Fast testing procedure. No ink, paper, or scanning

Map footprint in static or dynamic applications

Static Load

Static Load

Dynamic Rolling

Dynamic Rolling (portable for track testing)

Key Applications Include:
Tire footprint pressure pattern evaluation Analyze various tire compounds and tread designs Assess suspension and camber Sipe and tread block design and testing Road surface predictive wear studies	Tire mold adjustment Race vehicle "set-up" Manufacturing quality assurance Competitive benchmarking

There have been a number of research projects conducted where Tekscan's pressure measurement technology has played a crucial role. To view the list of these research studies:

Download the bibliography for Pressure Mapping Applications.

General Sensor Specifications:

Sensor Technology	Resistive
Accuracy	± 5%
Pressure Range	0-4,100 kPa (0-600psi)
Thickness	0.2mm (0.008 in.) Not compressible

TireScan VersaTek System Configurations

The TireScan™ VersaTek™ system offers configuration options for passenger, bus, small trucks, aircraft, and agricultural vehicles. See the 2 configurations below:

Aircraft, Agricultural, Truck, and Bus

The Ruggedized TireScan system includes:

VersaTek Rugged Enclosures
VersaTek 8-Port Hub
Equilibration Device

Passenger, Bus, & Small Truck

The Ruggedized TireScan system includes:

VersaTek ruggedized data acquisition electronic enclosures
VersaTek 8-Port Hub
Leading and trailing drive plates that provide a smooth ride across the sensor
Equilibration Device

Components depend on system configuration. Additional items may be included with your system purchase.

View computer requirements

Choose From a Variety of Sensors

Tekscan offers a variety of tactile pressure sensors for capturing tire footprints of passenger, truck, agricultural, mining, and OTR tires. The most common selections are displayed below. Custom tactile pressure sensors and pressure ranges can also be created to meet your specific application requirements.

Passenger, Bus, and Small Truck

System Name	TVR8404	TVR8406	TVR8408
Sensor Model #	8404	8406	8408
Sensing Area	268.2 mm x 317 mm (10.56 in. x 12.48 in.)	268.2 mm x 317 mm (10.56 in. x 12.48 in.)	402.3 mm x 433.2 mm (15.84 in. x 433.2 in.)
# of Sensing Elements	36,608	82,368	133,408
Spatial Resolution (X,Y)	1.5 mm x 1.5 mm (0.060 in. x 0.060 in.)	1.0 mm x 1.0 mm (0.040 in. x 0.040 in.)	1.1 mm x 1.1 mm (0.045 in. x 0.045 in.)
Standard Pressure Range	300 psi	300 psi	300 psi
Scanning Rate (Hz)	106	71	29
# of Handles	4	6	8
System Weight	35.58 lbs.	39.55 lbs.	43.52 lbs.
Visual Output

Aircraft, Agricultural, Truck, and Bus

System Name	TVR7202Q	TVR7105Q	TVR7202	TVR7105	TVR8001
Sensor Model #	7202Q	7105Q	7202	7105	8001
Sensing Area	1,415 mm x 1,259 mm (55.72 in. x 49.56 in.)	899.2 mm x 1,061.7 mm (35.40 in. x 41.80 in.)	704.1 mm x 625.9 mm (27.72 in. x 24.6 in.)	447 mm x 528.3 mm (17.6 in. x 20.8 in.)	292.6 mm x 268.2 mm (11.52 in. x 10.56 in.)
# of Sensing Elements	34, 848	36,996	8,712	9,152	8,448
Spatial Resolution (X,Y)	7.1 mm x 7.1 mm (0.28 in. x 0.28 in.)	5.0 mm x 5.0 mm (0.2 in. x 0.2 in.)	7.1 mm x 7.1 mm (0.28 in. x 0.28 in.)	5.0 mm x 5.0 mm (0.2 in. x 0.2 in.)	3.0 mm x 3.0 mm (0.120 in. x 0.120 in.)
Standard Pressure Range	300 & 600 psi	300 psi	300 & 600 psi	300 psi	300 psi
Scanning Rate (Hz)	191	160	191	160	173
# of Handles	8	8	2	2	2
System Weight	20.31 lbs.	20.32 lbs.	6.91 lbs.	6.91 lbs.	6.66 lbs.
Visual Output

Analyze Tire Footprint Pressure Profiles

TireScan provides the tools for a comprehensive and high quality analysis. The software displays the pressure distribution data in multiple formats. The user has the option to create and customize reports from the corresponding tire data and export as a CSV or Microsoft Word file format.