With the shift towards digitization in how products are produced, Industry 4.0 has revolutionized the manufacturing industry. With the implementation of technology, computers, and new solutions into the manufacturing process across industries, visibility into production data has never been easier.
Industry 4.0 has introduced robotics controls, machine connections and autonomous equipment to streamline each individual production process. As companies are leveraging this new technology to improve their overall manufacturing process, equipment builders are innovating their products to better align with the changing needs of these environments.
Pillar Technologies has seen this need for better visibility, operational control, and programmability from manufacturers in need of induction sealing solutions. To better accommodate specific application needs and to better align with Industry 4.0 needs, Pillar Technologies offers an upgradable option to their flagship iFoiler induction sealers - the Allen Bradley Control Option.
With this upgraded control option customers can better customize their sealer programming to fit their specific needs. The Allen Bradley PLC adds an innovative upgrade to the iFoiler product family and enables the induction sealing line for Industry 4.0.
For customers choosing the Allen Bradley Control Option, you also have the option of adding additional autonomous features to your induction sealer to better meet your application needs.
- Motorized Lift:
The ability to raise and lower the induction sealer head is programmable through the PLC to raise and lower the induction sealer using a motor instead of manually turniing a crank.
- Motorized Sealing Coil Angle: Users can program the sealing coil angle to change via a motor based on the product that is being run at that moment instead of manually adjusting the sealing coil angle.
The Allen Bradley Control Option features state-of-the-art quality management solutions that are Industry 4.0 ready. The system's features provide the following benefits:
- Built-in web server with accessible onboard web site which allows event log scrolling
- LAN Ethernet connection
- Downloadable project event log (Excel compatible)
- Remote system control via SCADA or PLC systems:
- Start/stop
- Power level
- Overseal/underseal alarm limits
- Reject duration and delay
- Real-time remote data access:
- Set-point
- Actual Power
- Actual Current
- Actual Voltage
- Actual Frequency
- Hour Meter
- Line Speed / Encoder Rate
- Total Bottles
- Reject Errors Count
- Stalled Bottle Rejects Count
- High Cap Rejects Count
- Current Recipe Name
- Power Mode (Constant, Proportional, Ethernet)
For customers who are interested in enhancing their visibility and maintaining Industry 4.0 standards across their entire manufacturing process, this Allen Bradley Control Option can be added to any iFoiler or iFoiler+.
To learn more about the Allen Bradley Control Option, contact a Pillar representative today.
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