Retrofitting an Outdated DC Drive System

Replacing outdated DC drive systems with modern, efficient motor control solutions.

Challenge

The customer had an outdated DC Drive System on their Tandem manufacturing lines.

Complicating the issue was an old Siemens PLC & HMI control platform that the customer did not want to upgrade. ICS was asked to perform a field upgrade on the old system.

Results

Turnkey upgrade (mechanical, electrical & controls) of complete Tandem line was installed and started up in less than 1 week.

  • ICS performed upgrade during weekend / Holiday timeframe to help reduce downtime.
  • New AC Drive Technology was installed on 3 extruders.
  • Open loop vector technology used on extruders.
  • PLC and HMI code was rewritten and saved for customer backups.
  • New AC motors replaced old DC motors.
  • Regenerative AC Drive installed on Capstan.
  • Regenerative AC Drive installed on Coiler.

Relevant Industries

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