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Manual Control System Case Study

Tailored manual control systems engineered for reliability and user-friendly operation.

Challenge

A concrete pipe manufacture had a manual control system that was installed in the 1970’s and was failing frequently.

The customer asked ICS to automate the system with new PLC, HMI and Drives. ICS worked with Plant Engineering and Operator to fully understand process and come up with an automated solution.

Services

Results

Our automated solution resulted in ICS:

  • Creating an automated control system utilizing Rockwell Automation.
  • New PLC & HMI controls.
  • Converting a labor-intensive job into a simple job for any employee.
  • Replacing eddy current clutch system.
  • Installing smaller control enclosures into air-conditioned area.
  • Installing new DC drive cabinets specified by customer.
  • Developing a custom PLC and HMI software for application.

Relevant Industries

Concrete →

Benefits:

  • Lower ownership costs
  • More energy efficient system
  • More employees capable of running line
  • More reliable system
  • Less downtime
  • Lower scrap due to operator error
  • Quicker setup times
  • Higher throughput
  • Less parts stock by end user was required
  • Greater profitability for end user
  • Quick payback for owner