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Tire Manufacturing Automation

New Technologies Improve Tire Production in a Competitive Industry
New technologies improve tire production in a competitive industry
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The automotive and tire industry is in a period of significant change. With continuous changes in demand over this past year, the ability to scale operations is increasingly vital for tire manufacturers.

With better visibility and digitalized processes, you can improve efficiencies in your tire production while reducing unplanned downtime and quality issues.


Stay ahead of the Curve with Tire Manufacturing Automation

Stay competitive during significant change in the Tire industry

Whether you’re reallocating resources or shifting your tire operations to address these challenges, digital technologies should be central to your strategy.

They’re no longer a “nice-to-have” in a manufacturing environment, but a “must-have” in order to respond to changing consumer demands, a shifting workforce and fluctuating economy.​

Achieve smart, flexible, and low-cost tire production operations through digital solutions​.

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Gain Traction in Tire Production

This video demonstrates how tire manufacturers can bring together hardware, software, services, and solutions to help achieve their goals and remain globally competitive.


Get Smart About Tire Production and Rubber Optimization

Modernize Tire Design, Development and Production with Industry 4.0

The increasingly global tire industry is racing ahead as trends and technology evolve faster than ever before. SKU proliferation, smart tires, larger rim sizes, airless variations and increased mileage forecasts are just a few things you face. That’s why many tire producers are turning to smart manufacturing to help increase production efficiencies amidst all this change.

We can help you develop smarter solutions and scalable flexibility with our tire manufacturing automation and control systems. We make it easy to get the most out of every stage of tire production, from raw material processing and mixing, through final finish and inspection.

Our full spectrum, connected approach eases integration and standardization across plants and throughout the production lifecycle.

Move Toward More Agile Tire Production
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Move Toward More Agile Tire Production

See how digital technology can help you transform what’s possible in tire manufacturing.

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Digital Tire Production: A Better Way to Manage Cost and Complexity
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Digital Tire Production: A Better Way to Manage Cost and Complexity

Learn how to make better design, operations, and maintenance decisions when you implement digital technologies in your tire operations.

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Tire Building, Where Rubber Meets Road

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You can create productive, safe, flexible and easy-to-use tire building machines with our Integrated Architecture system. This high-performance system with integrated safety can help you:

  • Synchronize machine sections such as wind-up and let-off
  • Achieve tension and edge control
  • Optimize cut-to-length accuracy, independent of machine speed
  • Easily adjust to process changes such as tire dimensions
  • Tire Curing, and Ready to Roll

Further leveraging our Integrated Architecture system, you can improve equipment utilization and productivity in this critical, capital-intensive process. Get immediate access to process details like trends, alarms, recipe data and energy consumption so you can make more data-driven decisions. And you can pinpoint the cause of quality issues or production disruptions to help optimize curing processes.


Keep Tire Production Rolling with Digital Solutions

Learn how you can better compete on cost and manage greater complexity in tire production

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MES:

Better manage the demands of modern tire production

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Improve the performance of your machines and your plant

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Emulate3D Digital Twin Software:

A better way to design, test and optimize machines

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Expand What’s Possible in Your Tire Production

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Combat Corrosion in Your Tire Manufacturing

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Combat Corrosion-related Downtime

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Protect Against Harsh Environments

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Achieve Greater Productivity

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The Effects of Corrosion in Tire Manufacturing

Improve uptime in Tire and Rubber plants when you work with our proven corrosion resistant solutions to reduce industrial control system failures.

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Protect Tire Production from Corrosion Related Failures

Learn how to reduce corrosion-related failures and improve uptime using our research-backed guidance and control solutions for tire production.

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Embrace Agile, Digital Tire Production

Learn how tire producers are turning to smart manufacturing to help increase production efficiencies amidst unprecedented change.  Experience how we can help you develop smarter solutions and scalable flexibility with our tire manufacturing solutions, including utilization of the FactoryTalk InnovationSuite platform.


How Automation in the Tire Manufacturing Industry Works

As the tire manufacturing industry evolves, producers need to be able to keep up with the growing demands of the tire production process. Tire manufacturers face a wide range of challenges, from raw material costs and supply chain disruptions to meeting environmental regulations and maintaining quality control. By integrating tire manufacturing automation solutions into their daily workflows, tire producers can weather these challenges and stay competitive in a constantly evolving global market.

What is Tire Manufacturing Automation?

Tire manufacturing automation refers to the inclusion of advanced technologies like robotics, machine learning, and IoT systems to streamline the tire production process. These automated systems enhance various stages of the tire manufacturing process, from material mixing and tire building to curing and inspection, helping ensure greater efficiency and consistency.

Tire manufacturing automation limits human involvement strictly to where it’s necessary, helping to minimize errors, increase output, and maintain high quality standards. It also enables real-time monitoring and data analysis for improved decision-making with the end goals of enhancing productivity and reducing production costs.

Benefits of Automation in the Tire Industry

Implementing automated systems into the tire production process provides manufacturers with many benefits. These include:

  • Increased Efficiency – Automated systems streamline production processes, reduce cycle times, and increase output.
  • Improved Quality Control – Automation ensures consistency and precision in the tire production process, leading to higher product quality and fewer defects.
  • Lower Costs – Automated systems lower labor costs and reduce waste by optimizing material use and minimizing errors in the production process.
  • Real-Time Monitoring and Data Analysis – Automated data collection and analytics allow for continuous monitoring and quick adjustments, improving decision-making.
  • Enhanced Plant Safety – Automated systems reduce the need for manual handling of heavy machinery and hazardous materials, helping to enhance workplace safety.

Types of Automated Tire Manufacturing Systems

There are a range of advanced systems that can be incorporated into the tire manufacturing process. Some common automated systems in tire production include:

  • Automated Material Handling Systems
  • Robotic Tire Building Machines
  • Automated Curing Presses
  • Vision Inspection Systems
  • Predictive Maintenance Systems
Ready to talk to a Rockwell Automation consultant?

We offer industry expertise to help design, implement and support your automation investment.

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