EDITOR ’ S CHOICE FUTURE PROOFING
OEM AUTOMATIC LTD
Requirements for process and packaging machinery
At OEM , we keep an eye on trends and the latest innovations to help our customers future-proof their operations .
Automated machinery in the process and packaging industries are constantly developing . Here at OEM we offer automation components to support this development .
Here are some of the requirements for process and packaging machinery .
EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE MACHINERY
Control panel components are fundamental to the functioning of machinery and are used in every and any industry . Those needing less maintenance and less downtime are clearly better for efficiency .
Contaclip have developed a large range of cable entry systems that can accommodate single cables or multiple cables in a small footprint . They consist of only three parts and are quick and easy to assemble .
SPEED , PRECISION , REPEATABILITY , AND ADAPTABILITY
Automation aims to meet these four requirements . It does this by replacing the need for physical labour and increasing efficiency in order to meet huge ( and changing ) market demands in sectors such as food and beverage , and chemical .
We offer motor , drives and linear products that can be used throughout and with communication options such as CanOpen , Ethercat , Modbus , Ethernet / IP , Profinet and more .
For speed and performance requirements , choose motion control drives that are standalone or embedded . They can be easily tuned to any suitable motor .
Process instrumentation can be used in machinery to get products from A to B seamlessly , controlling the level , pressure and flow of the product being handled .
Equipment that helps in reducing wastage and labour costs and improving general efficiency will reduce overall costs , with the likelihood of increased ROI .
EXTREME CONDITIONS
If your process involves extreme conditions , including aggressive media , you ’ ll need IP69K-rated components .
We offer stainless steel and IP69 motors and gearmotors for arduous , wash down and clean environments .
COST EFFICIENCY
Equipment that helps in reducing wastage and labour costs and improving general efficiency will reduce overall costs , with the likelihood of increased ROI .
Process equipment which lead to reduced costs and time saving could include , for example , twin-screw pumps , which avoid the need for an additional CIP pump .
A pigging system reduces wastage , achieving cost reductions . Media is prevented from getting through when a pig is pushed into the pipe . This enables the pipe to be scraped and cleaned quickly , and the potential of cross-contamination is minimised .
STANDARDISATION
Automated machinery can produce consistent outputs . This can be checked through a system that includes effective process equipment and traceability , inspection , and quality monitoring components .
SMART CAMERAS
Smart cameras are one of the most effective ways of monitoring the process line . Most inspection tasks required can be solved by using Datalogic ’ s IMPACT technology smart cameras .
We offer the P2X by Datalogic , a very powerful smart camera .
3D CAMERAS
3D cameras are extremely valuable when the volume , shape or 3D position of objects needs to be analysed ..
The Basler Blaze Time-of-Flight ( ToF ) camera provides high resolution 3D images at a very attractive price / performance ratio , with a 2D and a 3D image in one shot .
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