We recently undertook a comprehensive Automation Upgrade for a customer, enhancing their existing Schafer & Flottmann Case Packing machine originally built in 2008. The goal was to modernise the machine’s control hardware while maintaining operational continuity, as relocating the machine from the factory during the upgrade was not feasible.
The upgrade involved a complete overhaul of the control panel, replacing outdated Siemens components with advanced Rockwell Automation hardware. This conversion included installing a new gearplate that fits within the existing cabinet. Key components of the upgrade included:
The project encapsulated extensive mechanical and electrical design tasks, including the creation of updated electrical drawings and automation design that mirrored the current setup of the other SFS machine in operation.
We handled all electrical wiring for the new gearplate at their facility and managed the mechanical assembly of the servo transfer unit. The final stages of the project were executed onsite at the customer’s factory, involving mechanical fitting and electrical wiring of the new hardware, followed by thorough automation testing to validate performance.
This meticulous upgrade not only revitalised aging machinery but also aligned it with the customer’s operational standards, thereby fostering greater productivity and reliability in its production processes.
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If you are looking to improve your production processes, then Production Automation Solutions designed and built by RML will provide your company with greater productivity, which will help the push towards this goal.
