Kiswok Industries Standardizes on Delair for Reliable Air-Drying Solutions

Overview

Tyre manufacturing is a high-precision, high-volume industrial process where production reliability depends on the consistent performance of machines, utilities, and pneumatic-operated systems. From tyre-building machines and curing presses to material handling systems, pneumatic devices, inspection equipment, and plant utilities, compressed air plays a critical role in keeping operations smooth and dependable.

Leading four-wheeler and off-highway tyre manufacturers, including BKT, MRF, Apollo, and Yokohama, have trusted Delair compressed air drying systems for their tyre plant manufacturing operations. The requirement was clear: maintain high compressed air quality standards and support pneumatic-operated systems with dry, reliable air.

For such demanding manufacturing environments, untreated or moisture-laden compressed air can affect pneumatic performance, increase maintenance frequency, and create avoidable production interruptions. Delair’s compressed air drying systems help address these challenges by supporting consistent dry air supply for plant operations.

Industry Challenge

In tyre manufacturing plants, pneumatic systems and devices are used across multiple operational areas. These systems must perform consistently across shifts, machine cycles, and production loads. However, compressed air naturally carries moisture, and if not treated properly, this moisture can enter pipelines, pneumatic valves, cylinders, tools, and precision machines.

Moisture in compressed air may lead to:

• Corrosion in pipelines and pneumatic components
• Slower response from valves and cylinders
• Air leakage and pressure instability
• Frequent maintenance of pneumatic-operated systems
• Reduced reliability of precision machines
• Higher risk of process disturbance and production interruptions

For tyre plants producing at scale, even small disruptions can affect productivity. In applications where pneumatic devices and precision machines are involved, air quality becomes a direct contributor to plant reliability.

Customer Requirement

BKT, MRF, APOLLO and Yokohama required compressed air drying systems that could support high air quality standards for their tyre manufacturing operations. The key requirement was to maintain 100% dry compressed air for pneumatic-operated systems and devices used across the plant.

The objective was to ensure that no moisture particles reach pneumatic-operated systems and highly precise machines. This was important to help protect equipment, maintain reliable system response, reduce moisture-related interruptions, and support consistent manufacturing performance.

The solution had to be robust and reliable for continuous tyre plant operations, where compressed air is used across utilities, pneumatic devices, and precision equipment.

Conclusion

Tyre manufacturing demands precision, reliability, and uninterrupted plant performance. In such environments, compressed air quality plays an important role in protecting pneumatic-operated systems, devices, and highly precise machines.

By installing Delair Refrigeration Dryers, leading tyre manufacturers such as BKT, MRF, APOLLO and Yokohama have strengthened their compressed air treatment systems for tyre plant operations. Delair’s drying solutions help maintain dry compressed air, reduce moisture-related risks, and support dependable manufacturing performance.