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The drum is used in the manufacture of heavy radial-ply tyres. It has simplified design, improved reliability and is stable in radial and axial direction. The drum consists of individual sectors forming cylindrical working surfaces. At both ends of every sector (8) there are fixing plates (13) positioned ina checkered manner fitted by plates (11) and screws (12).\!