Testing phase before commissioning of a conveyor system in a tyre manufacturing plant in Italy
In industrial environments, the commissioning of a new automated system is a critical phase. Before the official start of operations, extensive testing is required to ensure that all equipment functions correctly and complies with the client’s standards.
As part of this process, an IESA automation expert recently travelled to Italy to support the testing phase prior to the commissioning of a conveyor system and ASRS automated storage systems in a tyre manufacturing plant.
The importance of pre-commissioning tests in industrial automation
In complex industrial environments, the integration of new automated systems requires thorough preparation. Testing phases are essential to verify interactions between different equipment and anticipate potential issues before production starts.
In tyre manufacturing plants, where production flows are continuous and highly optimized, these checks are particularly important to ensure:
- The reliability of the conveyor system,
- Smooth automated logistics flows,
- Compliance with client technical standards,
- And a secure commissioning phase.
This stage therefore plays a key role in ensuring a successful start-up of industrial installations.
Industrial automation expertise on site
As part of this project, an IESA industrial automation expert travelled on site to support the teams during the testing phase.
The mission includes:
- Ensuring the proper operation of the latest conveyor system,
- Verifying compliance with client standards,
- Supporting the preparation of the final commissioning tests.
This on-site presence helps secure the start-up phase and provides valuable expertise in industrial automation systems.
Industrial simulation with the SIMETRIC 3D simulator
To prepare the tests before commissioning, the teams rely on the SIMETRIC 3D simulator provided by IESA.
Industrial simulation allows engineers to reproduce the behaviour of the conveyor system in a virtual environment and anticipate potential operational scenarios before real tests are performed.
This approach offers several advantages:
- Safer testing procedures
- Reduced risks during commissioning
- Optimized system adjustments
- Improved coordination between automated equipment
Thanks to this preparation phase, on-site tests can be carried out under optimal conditions.
Implementation of OPC UA communication between the conveyor system and ASRS
Another important aspect of the project involves implementing OPC UA communication between the conveyor system and the ASRS automated storage systems.
In modern industrial environments, interoperability between equipment is essential. The OPC UA protocol enables reliable and secure data exchange between different systems.
This communication setup helps ensure:
- Proper coordination between conveyor systems and ASRS,
- Efficient management of automated logistics flows,
- Seamless integration of equipment before production starts.
A modernization project to improve production flow
This intervention is part of a broader modernization project for the pre-curing workshop of the tyre plant.
The objective is to improve:
- Production performance,
- Logistics flexibility,
- And the fluidity of internal material flows.
By integrating a new conveyor system and automated storage solutions, the plant will be able to optimize its internal logistics and support future production growth.
IESA expertise supporting international industrial projects
Through this project in Italy, IESA once again demonstrates its expertise in:
- Industrial automation,
- Conveyor and intralogistics systems,
- Industrial simulation,
- And industrial communication integration.
Supporting critical phases such as pre-commissioning tests helps industrial companies secure their projects and ensure a reliable start-up of their installations.