A YouTuber visited the Michelin factory in Troyes to show how agricultural tires are made from start to finish. The process begins with the storage of raw materials, including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and latex. These materials are then weighed and mixed according to specific recipes before being sent to the preheating and mixing department.
The mixture is then kneaded and heated to create a uniform compound, which is then cooled and stored. The tire is assembled by gluing different strips together, with the help of lasers to guide the operator. The tire is then inspected for any defects before being placed in a pressurized system where it is heated and molded into its final shape.
After being cooked for up to 90 minutes, the tire is removed and inspected again before being stored in a logistical area waiting to be delivered to dealers, manufacturers, or farmers. The YouTuber was impressed by the complexity of the process and the welcome they received from the operators at the Michelin factory.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Michelin factory in Troyes manufactures agricultural tires.
2. The factory stores over 250 raw materials for tire production.
3. Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and latex are some of the raw materials used.
4. The raw materials are stored in a workshop and weighed one by one for mixing.
5. The mixture is then preheated and mixed in a separate area.
6. The mixed materials are then kneaded and heated to high temperatures to melt and shape them.
7. The shape of the tire is determined by a metallic model that is changed or interchanged depending on the use.
8. The tire is then cooled and stored in roller shapes for later use.
9. The manufacturing process involves assembling all the parts of the tire, including the banks, tread, and sides.
10. Operators assemble the different strips of the tire, which are then glued together.
11. The tire is then inspected for defects and any necessary repairs are made.
12. The tire is then sent to a pressurized system where it is heated and inflated to shape it.
13. The tire is then cooked in a mold for up to 90 minutes to give it the final shape and material.
14. After cooking, the tire is inspected again for any defects and then sent to the logistical part of the factory.
15. The tires are stored in the logistical part of the factory, waiting to be delivered to dealers, manufacturers, or farmers.
16. The tires are loaded into trucks and sent to their destinations, where they are installed on rims and used in the fields.