Safe Material Handling Solutions for Tires and Wheels

Material handling systems for tire distribution can handle weight and diameter variations, as well as high-throughput workflows, without compromising operational efficiency.

Solutions In Action’s tailored solutions are designed to support the movement, storage, and staging of tire and wheel products in distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and mixed SKU facilities. Each of our systems begins with a comprehensive needs assessment, followed by the design of equipment and integrations tailored to your operational needs.

Conveyors Built for Tire and Wheel Handling

Tires and wheels move differently from most products. Their size, weight, and rolling behavior necessitate equipment that maintains stability and control throughout the process.

We design and integrate conveyor systems suited explicitly for tire and wheel applications, including:

  • Transfers and merges for sorting, routing, and multi-line layouts.
  • Tire handling conveyors for unpackaged and packaged products.
  • Chain-driven live roller (CDLR) for heavy-duty wheel and rim movement.
  • Zero-pressure accumulation to maintain flow without product-to-product contact.

Our heavy-duty material handling systems for wheels and tires are specifically designed for optimal stability and efficient flow.

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Storage Optimization for Tire and Wheel Products

Tire and wheel SKUs demand storage that supports density, accessibility, and SKU variation. We design layouts that simplify putaway and retrieval while reducing unnecessary travel.

Common solutions include:

  • High-density racking for mixed tire sizes.
  • Vertical storage options for maximizing cubic space.
  • Flow rack to support FIFO and steady replenishment.
  • Static shelving for specialty products and low-volume models.

Your layout is tailored to how you pick, replenish, and stage product, not the other way around. The result is a space that supports your team’s workflow and helps keep inventory moving.

Tire Distribution Automation Solutions

Automation can support higher throughput and reduce manual handling without requiring a complete overhaul of the facility. We help you identify where automation provides meaningful value and design systems that match your operational pace.

Applications often include:

  • Automated sortation for outbound order routing.
  • Labeling, scanning, and data collection are built into the line.
  • Automated conveyor transport from receiving to storage.
  • Robotic palletizing or depalletizing for tires or wheel assemblies.

Improving Safety and Reducing Manual Movement

Tires and wheels are bulky, heavy, and challenging to maneuver repeatedly. Our material handling solutions aim to reduce unnecessary lifting and minimize repetitive movement.

Depending on your environment, this may include:

  • Lift assists for heavier wheel assemblies.
  • Conveyors designed to limit roll-away hazards.
  • Ergonomic workstations for inspection or preparation.
  • Staging areas that keep aisles clear and product accessible.

Each design supports smoother movement through your building and helps your team maintain a steady, predictable workflow.

Tailored Systems for Tire and Wheel Operations

Every solution we design for the tire and wheel industry is built from the ground up. Your SKUs, building layout, throughput requirements, and operational challenges shape the system — not prepackaged equipment lists.

Our team walks your facility, evaluates your current processes, and collaborates with your staff to create an approach that fits your operation’s daily demands and long-term goals.

Let’s Talk About Your Facility

If you’re exploring ways to improve flow, increase throughput, or reduce manual handling in your tire or wheel operation, we’re here to support you. At Solutions In Action, we’re ready to learn about your goals and design a tailored solution that fits your facility and workflow. Contact us today to find high-quality tire and wheel warehouse automation solutions.

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