The translational vulcanizing machine invented by Liu Fuwen and his engineering team from the Guilin Rubber Machinery Factory won the 13th China Patent Excellence Award. The technology originated from the model 5000 (200'') tire forming vulcanizers that were developed by the factory.
The vulcanizing machine 5000 holds patented technology that is the largest in the world and is listed as one of the Science and Technology Projects for the Central government. The vulcanizing machine 4800 has been selected as another National Science and Technology Support Projects. The launching of the machine can break technology blockage, and it has been purchased by well-known tire companies at home and abroad.