Michelin And Safran Present World's First Connected Tyre For Aircraft

At the Le Bourget Air Show, Michelin and Safran Landing Systems presented the world’s first connected tyre for the aeronautical industry.

At the Le Bourget Air Show, Michelin and Safran Landing Systems presented the world's first connected tyre for the aeronautical industry.

The innovation, called 'PresSense' includes an electronic pressure sensor installed within the tyre to improve and simplify ground maintenance operations significantly.

Michelin And Safran Present World's First Connected Tyre For Aircraft

The outcome of a tie-up between Michelin and Safran Landing Systems over two years, PresSense is a wireless solution that operates as an embedded system.

The electronic pressure sensor in the tyre gets information on the inflation pressure. The digital data is then transferred remotely, without any intervention on the tyre, by a reader connected to a smartphone, and then to the maintenance database.

Michelin And Safran Present World's First Connected Tyre For Aircraft

A much easier process than regular maintenance which requires manual pressure collection through the wheel valve and a manometer - quite an operation when inflation pressures exceed 200 psi.

Vincent Mascré, CEO of Safran Landing Systems, said: "We are pleased to partner with Michelin, the tyre industry leader, truly experienced in tyre innovation and connectivity. Together we will be able to offer our customers a reliable, efficient and time-saving solution."

Frank Moreau, Director of Michelin Aircraft Tire, adds: "The collaboration between the teams of Michelin and those of Safran Landing Systems, leader in aircraft landing systems and an expert on embedded aeronautical systems, has been decisive. PresSense represents a real technological innovation, answering our clients' needs."

The deployment of the PresSense project is scheduled for 2019.

Michelin is a leading tyre company, dedicated to enhancing its clients' mobility, sustainability; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients' needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve the mobility industry.

Michelin's headquarters is situated in Clermont-Ferrand, France; the company is present in 170 countries, has 111,700 employees and operates 68 production facilities in 17 countries which together generated 187 million tyres in 2016.

DriveSpark Thinks!

When the psi levels are more than 200, this innovative PresSense is a great invention from Michelin and Safran. This will probably help reduce the maintenance and most of all easier and efficient.

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Article Published On: Thursday, June 22, 2017, 8:31 [IST]
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