Tire mold

摘要

A segmented mold (10) comprising a plurality of segments (12) is provided. The segments are arranged to form an annular cavity to mold a tire, the segments comprising an inner face (14) for molding the tread, and an outer radial surface. The mold further includes a plurality of slide blocks (60) located radially outwards of the segments (12). Each slide block may have flanged ends and an inner cavity for receiving a segment therein. One or more channels are provided between each segment outer surface and the adjacent slide block inner surface forming a fluid passageway, wherein each fluid passageway is joined together by a fluid connector (100) to form a fluid manifold for circulating a fluid medium. Steam may be circulated in the fluid manifold during curing of the mold.