The invention relates to a method for producing a component (1), which preferably consists of polyurethane foam (PU foam) and which has an outer layer (13), using a tool form (5), which comprises two tool halves (3, 4) forming a cavity (2) with one another...

A segmented annular mold (2) for forming a tread belt (4) having a reinforcing belt structure (5), the belt structure having a radial thickness (t) is disclosed. The mold (2) has a plurality of radially movable and outwardly expandable inner segments (12A,...