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Tire Testing Machines Tending

Tyres are bulky and awkward to handle. All tyres go through a 100% inspection process before dispatch. Two wheeler tyres have to be tested for both imbalance and trueness (runout/phaseout). Typically an operator handles around 800 tyres per shift putting them through imbalance and trueness testing machines. Considering an average weight of 4 kg per tyre and 3 picks and places to process each tyre, the cumulative weight handled is around 10 tonnes/day. This repeated handling results is a lot of fatigue for the operators. There are severe productivity losses towards the end of each shift.

Robots are ideally suited for this application. The tyres are fed from the previous manual inspection stations on an infeed conveyor and the robots take care of the rest. The tyres are fed to the imbalance machines and then the trueness testing machines.The tyres that pass the tests are marked and sent to the next process on an outfeed conveyor. The rejected tyres are separated based on the type of rejection and a printer is used to print the reject data on the tyres. These tyres can then be reworked or scrapped based on the type of defects.

IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY BY 30%

Robotic installations typically boost productivity by 30%. As each tyre maybe weigh upto 6kg, the operators get fatigued after a few hours into the shift and productivity drops significantly.
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  • Tyre & Rubber

    Applications such as trueness, runout and balance testing, Green Tyre(GT) sheet handling, curing press loading, marking and labeling are some of the applications suitable for robotic automation

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Robotic tire testing machine tending uses industrial robots to automatically load and unload tires from imbalance and trueness testing machines, replacing manual handling of bulky, awkward tires. The robots take tires from an infeed conveyor after manual inspection and feed them through the testing process.
Tires are bulky and awkward to handle manually, with operators typically handling only around 800 tires per shift. Robotic automation increases throughput, ensures 100% inspection consistency, reduces labor costs, and operates 24/7 without breaks.
Synapse Robotics specializes in two-wheeler tyre automation requiring both imbalance and trueness (runout/phaseout) testing. Their robotic systems are designed for various tire sizes commonly produced in India’s automotive manufacturing sector.
Robotic machine tending typically delivers positive ROI by early year 2 through labor savings, faster cycle times, and improved production consistency. The system pays for itself over time through increased uptime, repeatability, and reduced defective products.
Yes, robotic automation improves workplace safety by removing workers from repetitive heavy lifting and awkward handling tasks that can cause injuries. Synapse Robotics has a strong mechanical and controls team that delivers “reliable, safe and optimal solutions”.
Synapse Robotics is an ABB Robotics integrator (as seen in project credits) and selects robot payload, reach, and axis configuration based on specific tire size and throughput requirements. They provide custom solutions rather than one-size-fits-all systems.
Tires are fed from manual inspection stations on an infeed conveyor, robots pick and place them into imbalance machines, then transfer to trueness testing machines. Tires passing tests are marked and sent to the next process on an outbound conveyor.
Yes, all tires go through 100% inspection before dispatch, and robotic automation ensures consistent testing of every tire without human fatigue or variability. Two-wheeler tyres specifically require both imbalance and trueness testing.
Tire manufacturing plants, automotive component suppliers, and two-wheeler tire producers benefit most from this automation. Synapse has delivered 120+ projects across India, Middle East, and South Asia serving these industries.
Synapse Robotics has 10+ years of experience delivering tailored sustainable automation solutions with 90+ successfully executed projects. As a turnkey systems integrator, they handle complete solution design, fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Robotic systems require occasional downtime for maintenance but are designed for high uptime and reliability. Synapse Robotics provides experienced technicians for fabrication, assembly, and ongoing support.
Robots provide superior repeatability and consistent accuracy, leading to improved product quality and fewer defective products. Automated handling ensures every tire undergoes proper testing without human error.