Reduce Rim Taping Costs. Increase Production Efficiency.

TCS SPOKE

New for carbon wheel production

TCS spoke

Holland Mechanics designed and patented the TCS spoke. It carries a correctly oriented square section that our machine can grip, which is now correctly oriented. The TCS carbon spoke are made by Sapim and Alpina under licence, so you can specify it for your wheels today.

TCS gripper that grips the square of the carbon spoke, preventing torsion and spoke damage

WHAT THE TCS SQUARE DESIGN CHANGES

1

A surface built to be gripped

The TCS gripper closes on the square and on nothing else, so no torsion ever reaches the carbon spoke.

 
2

The nipple turns, the spoke does not

Tension goes in with zero wind-up, on round and bladed carbon spokes alike. No damage, no breakage.

 
3

Held means controlled

With the spoke fixed, the machine can tension, center, stabilize and correctly measure the wheel as one sequence.

 
4

Aligned square, accurate measurement

The square has to face the gripper in the right orientation, that is where the machine engages from, this goes hand in hand with bladed spokes.

The square has to be oriented correctly for the machines to grip and measure it.

AVAILABLE FROM SPOKE MANUFACTURERS

What your line gets

No handling breakage

The build stops putting stress into the spoke that the rider pays for later.

 

Round and bladed

One gripper handles both carbon spoke types, straight-pull included.

 

Tension you can repeat

Tensioned the way the machine intended, not the way the spoke twisted.

 

Automatic carbon Line

Carbon spokes stops being the job only your best operators can take on.

Available on our carbon machines

Robot-OT truing machine
Tensions, centers and stabilizes with the spoke held still.

InLine Lacer, carbon option
Laces carbon spoked wheels without stress on the spoke.

Reduce Rim Taping Costs to €0.13 per Wheel!

Rim taping is a small step in wheel production, but it can have a big impact on efficiency and cost.

Strong ROI for Wheel Manufacturers

• Only 1.96 m of tape per 28″ wheel
• Prices starting from €0.13 per wheel
• Reduced manpower and higher production efficiency

With QTape, developed and tested on Holland Mechanics machines, you get reliable processing, consistent quality, and precise tape positioning in every wheel.

Four Tape Solutions for Every Application

  • Standard
    Reliable protection for regular applications.
  • Premium
    Enhanced strength and adhesion for heavier loads.
  • Heavy Duty
    Extra-strong tape designed for intensive use and heavier bicycles.
  • Tubeless
    Airtight sealing with maximum strength and protection.

Built for High-Volume Production

✓ Consistent quality per batch
✓ Tested on our own machines
✓ Reliable adhesion and positioning
✓ Any width available on request
✓ Roll lengths from 66 up to 3,000 meters

Large rolls reduce interruptions and keep production running smoothly.

Combine QTape with our Tapers

Introducing! The Flexible Tubeless Rim Taper!

This new rim taping machine is designed for fast and flexible Tubeless rim tape application. It allows changeovers between specific profiles in just ~30 – 60 seconds, with a ​cycle time of 30 seconds per rim. It supports multiple tape spools, from 66m and 200m rolls up to 3000m, lowering change-over frequency and supports small and big batches. The Tubeles Taper also includes  a heated valve hole puncture nozzle, ensuring a clean finish for any tape type. Lastly, it  allows programmable tape overlay across the valve hole.

The stabilizer and in-Line Taper!

Holland Mechanics introduces an innovative machine that combines essential processes for quality wheelbuilding. Stabilizing, crucial for wheel integrity, seamlessly integrates with automated rim taping in the HT model. This versatile machine handles both traditional and tubeless tapes.

Developed by Holland Mechanics, stabilizing ensures even spoke tension, strengthens spoke necks, and optimizes nipple seating in the rim. The HT simplifies your workflow, enhancing wheel quality, reducing labor costs, and improving tire fitting precision.

Positioned between lacing machines and truing robots, the HT streamlines your process. It’s compatible with both normal and tubeless tapes, offering a comprehensive solution for wheelbuilders.

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