Capacity Planning for
Solid Tyre Manufacturing

Solid Tyres, also known as airless or non-pneumatic tyres, are becoming more and more acceptable in a variety of sectors due to their dependability and low maintenance requirements. Solid Tyres, compared to standard pneumatic tyres, are completely made of rubber, removing the possibility of punctures. They are an excellent option in situations where normal tyres could be quickly damaged by sharp objects or on uneven, rough terrains.

Solid Tyre manufacturing is a time-consuming, multi-step process which can be easily optimized through advanced production scheduling and capacity planning software. Multiple steps of the tyre manufacturing process can run in parallel based on the availability of machines, tyre moulds, raw materials and machine operators among other things.

Xeptagon IPS is an intelligent production scheduling system that uses an AI-based production planning algorithm to generate intelligent production plans that efficiently manage workflow and achieve on-time delivery with high transparency. Xeptagon IPS system is an ideal solution for tyre manufacturing companies, from collecting raw materials to the delivery of products to the customer.

At the core of this AI-based intelligent system are IoT devices, which are strategically embedded in manufacturing equipment to capture real-time data on machine operations. With the use of our Intelligent production and scheduling software along with real-time data, the manufacturer can meet client needs with shorter lead times and adapt quickly and intelligently to unforeseen changes in orders, raw materials, machine availability and operators among others.

In addition to capacity planning and scheduling, our IOT devices also capture machine vibration data as well as other factory floor parameters such as temperature. By utilizing this data coupled with our state-of-the-art AI algorithms, Xeptagon IPS does predictive maintenance on machines to predict machine failures. The system dashboard will immediately indicate abnormalities in machine performance as alarms where the maintenance engineers can quickly attend to the machines to avoid any critical breakdowns reducing the machine downtimes.

Xeptagon IPS was recently deployed at a solid tyre manufacturer based in Sri Lanka which caters to the export market. Through the integration of Xeptagon IPS into the manufacturing processes, the solid tyre manufacturer can enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and gain a competitive edge in the market.