PRE-TREATMENT , SURFACE PREPARATION , DEGREASING & CLEANING
ad hoc service calls are quickly and reliably planned .
Precision filter technology
AGTOS cartridge filter units reliably extract and isolate the dust that is generated during the blasting process . This is where a special system is employed for the replacement of filter cartridges . A push and pull system is used to establish the correct contact pressure and it facilitates user-friendly cartridge replacement .
Conveying systems
The monorails , roller conveyors , feeders and other conveying systems required for the integration of AGTOS blasting machines are included in the delivery .
The future – new trends in blasting technology
Many customers need more than highquality , reliable and efficient blasting technology . There are new trends in blasting technology , and AGTOS has always been instrumental in the further development of new trends .
This includes the acquisition and analysis of many machine data to enable the operating company to check the current and ongoing condition of the machines . This way it is possible to prevent inadvertent disturbances , potential downtimes and associated higher costs . The operating company also has an overview of the current overhead costs , which are substantially impacted by the cost of energy and abrasive consumption and machine maintenance requirements .
AGTOS is collaborating with other companies and the largest association of machine manufacturers in Germany , the VDMA , to enable future communication of shot blasting machines with other systems required in further process stages . A task force is dedicated to defining parameters for a common , branch-specific interface to accommodate an OPC UA for shot blasting systems .
OPC UA stands for “ Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture ” and it is a standardised , secure communication protocol for machineto-machine communication and industrial automation .
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