Pressure Systems International manufactures automatic tire inflation systems in its San Antonio, Texas, facility. During the recent Cummins-Meritor PSI Fleet Technology Event a group toured the production area and watched the various components being assembled by hand and learned more about the company. The facility produces the entire Automatic Tire Inflation System (ATIS) line in-house for sales and distribution by Cummins-Meritor in North America and PSI for European and smaller fleets. Support is provided by PSI and Cummins-Meritor extensive network.
A Look Inside Pressure Systems International (Photos)
Jim Sharkey, president of PSI, explains how safety is a priority within the facility.
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Given the small size of many of the parts, precision is important during assembly.
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Sections of tubing are cut to length.
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A fitting is attached onto the end of a hose.
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Hoses are tested in water.
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The majority of the assembly work inside PSI is done by hand.
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A hole is drilled to accept a component that will detect heat.
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Small pieces are assembled.
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Multiple parts combine into one component.
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Checking quality involves taking a close look, and magnification.
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Ravi Khaire, of Cummins-Meritor, explains how the inflation system uses the axles.
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Workers learn multiple tasks, and rotate periodically to help prevent any repetitive inujuries.
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Small seals are pushed onto one component.
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Small components are assembled quickly and moved down the line.
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PSI unveiled new numbers, showing it had passed 2 million in systems sold. The banner hangs inside the facility.
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