In tire manufacturing plants, conveyor systems are at the heart of production flows. Their efficient operation relies not only on industrial performance, but also on operator safety and system reliability.
IESA was involved in an industrial automation project at a tire manufacturing plant in the United States, with an approach focused on global Safety applied to all conveyor systems, both existing and new.
Secure all conveyor systems
The industrial site was operating several conveyor systems integrated into the tire manufacturing process.
The project objectives were to:
- Implement a global Safety strategy covering all conveyor equipment
- Secure operator interactions along the production lines
- Support the start-up of a new conveyor system dedicated to feeding palletizing robots
This project required a cross-functional approach combining industrial automation, Safety, and industrial simulation.
Our mission in industrial automation
IESA delivered a comprehensive industrial automation project, with Safety positioned as a core element of the overall system.
▪️ Global Safety Studies
- Safety studies for all conveyor systems
- Management of operator access doors
- Implementation of emergency stop systems
- Interfaces and communication with external site systems
▪️ Safety PLC Development
- Development of the Safety PLC program applicable to the entire conveyor scope
- Validation of operational and safety scenarios
▪️ Simulation, Testing and MES
- Industrial simulation studies
- Simulator-based testing to secure Safety scenarios and overall system behavior
- MES integration on site for a conveyor system dedicated to tire manufacturing and robot palletizing
Key Project Highlights
✔️ Global Safety approach across all conveyor systems
✔️ Enhanced process and operator safety
✔️ Simulator testing ensuring a controlled start-up
✔️ Improved industrial reliability and performance
🚀 Cross-Functional Expertise Serving the Tire Industry
This Case Study demonstrates IESA’s ability to deploy industrial automation solutions integrating global Safety, supported by industrial simulation, to secure system start-ups in complex industrial environments such as tire manufacturing.