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Raw materials to achieve better balance between economic and ecological performance at K 2016
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Asia Pacific to drive flexible electronics market estimated to cross US$87000 mln by 2024
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US imports to meet LatAms growing PE demand, Europe to continue high PE imports from Middle East
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Double digit growth in 3D printing offers manufacturing of complex designs a reality
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Growth of packaging and automotive in Asia Pacific to drive global polypropylene demand
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Driven by food & beverage labelling, global synthetic paper market to grow by 2019
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Products from wood and natural fibre composites are sustainable, offer a natural look and feel
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Petrochemical and Polymer Industry 2015, A Challenging Year for the Global Economy
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Advances in global thermoplastic elastomers market to be driven by ongoing product innovations
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Global agricultural films market to grow at over 5.5% on increasing demand from Asia-Pacific
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Styrenic polymers market for medical applications to register CAGR of 7.5% uptil decade-end
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Urbanization, rising incomes in Asia Pacific leads growth in global flame retardant market
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Biobased polymer capacity to triple to 17 mln tons in 2020- PET, PLA, PHA to show fastest growth
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Escalating demand from Asia Pacific to drive growth of global flexible packaging till decade-end
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Growing use of polymers to drive global petrochemicals demand at CAGR of 6.8% uptil 2020
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Driven by APAC demand, antimicrobial plastic market to grow at CAGR of 10% until end of decade
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Developments in bioploymers aid development of compostable food and beverage packaging
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Phase Change Material technology in two wheeler seat covers controls microclimate of human body
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Global metal substitution drives robust growth of global engineering plastics market
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Global demand for polyethylene to rise 4% pa to almost 100 mln tons in 2018
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Trends affecting growth of polymer usage in medical device markets
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Brand protection with anti-counterfeiting resins, percept technologies with TPEs, taggant
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Shale gas developments in USA to impact growth in polyethylene film usage and global trade
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Flexible packaging, solar industry to drive global demand for specialty and high performance films
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Increase in global propylene production by 2030 prompts radical shift in supply relationships
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US shale gas changing dynamics in petrochemical industry of Asia, Latin America, Middle East
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W Europe, USA to drive biodegradable plastic packaging demand to US$8415 mln by 2019
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With a growing middle class and rise in urbanization, Asia to drive global olefin demand
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Global Medical Polymer market to grow over 5% till 2020
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Global PolyLactic Acid and Lactic Acid market forecast to see robust growth to 2020.
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Global market for stabilizers to increase to US$5.3 bln in 2021
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First new polymers discovered in 20 years, Ninja polymers safely destroy bacteria
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Balance of power in BOPP film markets shifting from India and Middle East to China
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Use of Performance Plastics in the European Automotive market to reach US$7.26 bln in 2019
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Global plastic processing machine market to continue upward curve through 2017
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Plastic films & sheets market to reach 70.9 mln tons by 2018 led by demand from food & pharma packag
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Global caps & closures market estimated to reach 2,312 bln by 2018, at CAGR of 4% from 2013 to 2018
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As companies improve their products and introduce new models, earlier generations are discontinued and eventually can no longer be supported.
I recently received a reminder from SATO that some of their legacy models have reached the end of their service/support period.
Included are the following models:
You can see the original SATO end of service notice here: SATO EOS Doc
Most users of these printers have already upgraded to current models, but if you happen to still be using any of these models, please note that by the end of August, service will end and spare parts will be limited until the end of the year, after which they can’t be ordered.
What Should You Do?
If you do use any of these discontinued printers, it is best to upgrade to a new SATO CLNX printer. The new model has a lot of advantages and is designed to be a simple replacement for older printers. SATO also has a special trade-in program for the legacy printers that you can take advantage of. ID Technology can help you with every step of this process.
Want to Get Started?
Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with one of our labeling experts, right in your area.
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As companies improve their products and introduce new models, earlier generations are discontinued and eventually can no longer be supported.
I recently received a reminder from SATO that some of their legacy models have reached the end of their service/support period.
Included are the following models:
You can see the original SATO end of service notice here: SATO EOS Doc
Most users of these printers have already upgraded to current models, but if you happen to still be using any of these models, please note that by the end of August, service will end and spare parts will be limited until the end of the year, after which they can’t be ordered.
What Should You Do?
If you do use any of these discontinued printers, it is best to upgrade to a new SATO CLNX printer. The new model has a lot of advantages and is designed to be a simple replacement for older printers. SATO also has a special trade-in program for the legacy printers that you can take advantage of. ID Technology can help you with every step of this process.
Want to Get Started?
Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with one of our labeling experts, right in your area.
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Included are the following models:
You can see the original SATO end of service notice here: SATO EOS Doc
Most users of these printers have already upgraded to current models, but if you happen to still be using any of these models, please note that by the end of August, service will end and spare parts will be limited until the end of the year, after which they can’t be ordered.
What Should You Do?
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Want to Get Started?
Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with one of our labeling experts, right in your area.
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The Loop waste-free packaging concept and how laser coding can help brands meet their sustainability targets.
In this episode I take advantage of a visit to Macsa ID in Barcelona, to chat with Macsa’s CEO Jordi Pinot on the topic of sustainability in packaging and how laser coding can help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Before this, there is a quick update on the Loop circular packaging system. Kroger is now a Loop partner here in the US as well as Walgreens. I’m still somewhat skeptical about this, but it does seem to be making progress.
In the podcast, we discuss how laser coding allows for permanent prints to be added to all kinds of products. Lasers use no inks or solvents, making them an environmentally friendly way to add date and traceability codes as well as barcodes to many types of packaging materials.
The Loop waste-free packaging concept and how laser coding can help brands meet their sustainability targets.
In this episode I take advantage of a visit to Macsa ID in Barcelona, to chat with Macsa’s CEO Jordi Pinot on the topic of sustainability in packaging and how laser coding can help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Before this, there is a quick update on the Loop circular packaging system. Kroger is now a Loop partner here in the US as well as Walgreens. I’m still somewhat skeptical about this, but it does seem to be making progress.
In the podcast, we discuss how laser coding allows for permanent prints to be added to all kinds of products. Lasers use no inks or solvents, making them an environmentally friendly way to add date and traceability codes as well as barcodes to many types of packaging materials.
The Loop waste-free packaging concept and how laser coding can help brands meet their sustainability targets.
In this episode I take advantage of a visit to Macsa ID in Barcelona, to chat with Macsa’s CEO Jordi Pinot on the topic of sustainability in packaging and how laser coding can help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Before this, there is a quick update on the Loop circular packaging system. Kroger is now a Loop partner here in the US as well as Walgreens. I’m still somewhat skeptical about this, but it does seem to be making progress.
In the podcast, we discuss how laser coding allows for permanent prints to be added to all kinds of products. Lasers use no inks or solvents, making them an environmentally friendly way to add date and traceability codes as well as barcodes to many types of packaging materials.
The Loop waste-free packaging concept and how laser coding can help brands meet their sustainability targets.
In this episode I take advantage of a visit to Macsa ID in Barcelona, to chat with Macsa’s CEO Jordi Pinot on the topic of sustainability in packaging and how laser coding can help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Before this, there is a quick update on the Loop circular packaging system. Kroger is now a Loop partner here in the US as well as Walgreens. I’m still somewhat skeptical about this, but it does seem to be making progress.
In the podcast, we discuss how laser coding allows for permanent prints to be added to all kinds of products. Lasers use no inks or solvents, making them an environmentally friendly way to add date and traceability codes as well as barcodes to many types of packaging materials.
The Loop waste-free packaging concept and how laser coding can help brands meet their sustainability targets.
In this episode I take advantage of a visit to Macsa ID in Barcelona, to chat with Macsa’s CEO Jordi Pinot on the topic of sustainability in packaging and how laser coding can help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Before this, there is a quick update on the Loop circular packaging system. Kroger is now a Loop partner here in the US as well as Walgreens. I’m still somewhat skeptical about this, but it does seem to be making progress.
In the podcast, we discuss how laser coding allows for permanent prints to be added to all kinds of products. Lasers use no inks or solvents, making them an environmentally friendly way to add date and traceability codes as well as barcodes to many types of packaging materials.
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Using inkjet printers to add variable information to shipping cases, is increasing in popularity. Using this technique can dramatically reduce the number of pre-printed items that need to be managed and fit into company efforts to increase digitalization and move to a lean workflow.
Here at ID Technology, we have a lot of experience when it comes to installing inkjet systems for printing barcodes, text and graphics onto corrugated cases. We are a founding distributor of the FoxJet ProSeries system and have won the prestigious Regency Award for top FoxJet distributor for 14 consecutive years.
If there is one thing we’ve learned over this time, it’s that having good product handling is as important as having good printing equipment for getting the high-quality, compliant GS1 barcodes that customers demand. If the boxes are not presented consistently and accurately to the printheads, this will show in poor print quality and in particular will not allow high-quality barcodes to be printed.
To help educate users on best practices for product handling, our friends at FoxJet recently produced a detailed whitepaper on this topic that goes over many of the issues that are important to ensure great quality printing every time.
FoxJet ProSeries Printers
The whitepaper the transition from the case taper or sealer to the conveyor where the barcode printers are installed as being an area of crucial importance. Because space is often limited on packaging lines, the printheads often have to be installed very close to the exit of the case sealer. Some important factors are:
Carton Control – Proximity to the Printhead
It is important that after leaving the case sealer, the boxes are correctly presented the correct distance from the printheads. The drops of ink that are fired from the printheads can only travel a short distance while maintaining accuracy. If the box is too far away, print quality will decline and if so close it hits the printhead, damage might occur.
Be sure to control the boxes gently so that the boxes are undamaged as they pass through your packaging processes.
It’s best to use guide rails to accurately control the position of the box and even better use in conjunction with FoxJet’s retracting printhead brackets. This bracket uses a roller allow the printhead to be the correct distance from the box every time.
Product/Conveyor Speed
Ensure that boxes leaving your case sealer are traveling at a speed that is within the limits of your inkjet printer. Our FoxJet ProSeries printheads are able to print high-quality text, barcodes and images at up to 300ft per minute, which is enough for all but the fastest production lines.
Angel Hair
No, we are not talking pasta here! Some case sealing machines use hot melt adhesive to hold the flaps on the boxes closed. At times the adhesive applicators can leave a stringy residue behind that can get stuck to the printheads and block the tiny nozzles. Dust from the corrugated boxes can be bad too – be sure to regularly clean your packaging equipment and the printheads.
Vibrations
Good quality printing depends on the boxes being transferred smoothly past the printheads. Make sure your conveyor belt runs smoothly and that you are not dropping boxes onto the conveyor where the printheads are mounted. We’ve seen this happen and the results are not always pretty!
Best Practice of All
The best way to get the best labeling or coding for your shipping cases is to connect with your local ID Technology representative. With many years of experience, combined with the case packing, sealing and product handling of ProMach, we are able to help you determine the best solution for all your case coding or labeling needs.
How can ID Technology and ProMach help you meet your objectives for your packaging barcode and coding operations? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Here at ID Technology, we have a lot of experience when it comes to installing inkjet systems for printing barcodes, text and graphics onto corrugated cases. We are a founding distributor of the FoxJet ProSeries system and have won the prestigious Regency Award for top FoxJet distributor for 14 consecutive years.
If there is one thing we’ve learned over this time, it’s that having good product handling is as important as having good printing equipment for getting the high-quality, compliant GS1 barcodes that customers demand. If the boxes are not presented consistently and accurately to the printheads, this will show in poor print quality and in particular will not allow high-quality barcodes to be printed.
To help educate users on best practices for product handling, our friends at FoxJet recently produced a detailed whitepaper on this topic that goes over many of the issues that are important to ensure great quality printing every time.
FoxJet ProSeries Printers
The whitepaper the transition from the case taper or sealer to the conveyor where the barcode printers are installed as being an area of crucial importance. Because space is often limited on packaging lines, the printheads often have to be installed very close to the exit of the case sealer. Some important factors are:
Carton Control – Proximity to the Printhead
It is important that after leaving the case sealer, the boxes are correctly presented the correct distance from the printheads. The drops of ink that are fired from the printheads can only travel a short distance while maintaining accuracy. If the box is too far away, print quality will decline and if so close it hits the printhead, damage might occur.
Be sure to control the boxes gently so that the boxes are undamaged as they pass through your packaging processes.
It’s best to use guide rails to accurately control the position of the box and even better use in conjunction with FoxJet’s retracting printhead brackets. This bracket uses a roller allow the printhead to be the correct distance from the box every time.
Product/Conveyor Speed
Ensure that boxes leaving your case sealer are traveling at a speed that is within the limits of your inkjet printer. Our FoxJet ProSeries printheads are able to print high-quality text, barcodes and images at up to 300ft per minute, which is enough for all but the fastest production lines.
Angel Hair
No, we are not talking pasta here! Some case sealing machines use hot melt adhesive to hold the flaps on the boxes closed. At times the adhesive applicators can leave a stringy residue behind that can get stuck to the printheads and block the tiny nozzles. Dust from the corrugated boxes can be bad too – be sure to regularly clean your packaging equipment and the printheads.
Vibrations
Good quality printing depends on the boxes being transferred smoothly past the printheads. Make sure your conveyor belt runs smoothly and that you are not dropping boxes onto the conveyor where the printheads are mounted. We’ve seen this happen and the results are not always pretty!
Best Practice of All
The best way to get the best labeling or coding for your shipping cases is to connect with your local ID Technology representative. With many years of experience, combined with the case packing, sealing and product handling of ProMach, we are able to help you determine the best solution for all your case coding or labeling needs.
How can ID Technology and ProMach help you meet your objectives for your packaging barcode and coding operations? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Using inkjet printers to add variable information to shipping cases, is increasing in popularity. Using this technique can dramatically reduce the number of pre-printed items that need to be managed and fit into company efforts to increase digitalization and move to a lean workflow.
Here at ID Technology, we have a lot of experience when it comes to installing inkjet systems for printing barcodes, text and graphics onto corrugated cases. We are a founding distributor of the FoxJet ProSeries system and have won the prestigious Regency Award for top FoxJet distributor for 14 consecutive years.
If there is one thing we’ve learned over this time, it’s that having good product handling is as important as having good printing equipment for getting the high-quality, compliant GS1 barcodes that customers demand. If the boxes are not presented consistently and accurately to the printheads, this will show in poor print quality and in particular will not allow high-quality barcodes to be printed.
To help educate users on best practices for product handling, our friends at FoxJet recently produced a detailed whitepaper on this topic that goes over many of the issues that are important to ensure great quality printing every time.
FoxJet ProSeries Printers
The whitepaper the transition from the case taper or sealer to the conveyor where the barcode printers are installed as being an area of crucial importance. Because space is often limited on packaging lines, the printheads often have to be installed very close to the exit of the case sealer. Some important factors are:
Carton Control – Proximity to the Printhead
It is important that after leaving the case sealer, the boxes are correctly presented the correct distance from the printheads. The drops of ink that are fired from the printheads can only travel a short distance while maintaining accuracy. If the box is too far away, print quality will decline and if so close it hits the printhead, damage might occur.
Be sure to control the boxes gently so that the boxes are undamaged as they pass through your packaging processes.
It’s best to use guide rails to accurately control the position of the box and even better use in conjunction with FoxJet’s retracting printhead brackets. This bracket uses a roller allow the printhead to be the correct distance from the box every time.
Product/Conveyor Speed
Ensure that boxes leaving your case sealer are traveling at a speed that is within the limits of your inkjet printer. Our FoxJet ProSeries printheads are able to print high-quality text, barcodes and images at up to 300ft per minute, which is enough for all but the fastest production lines.
Angel Hair
No, we are not talking pasta here! Some case sealing machines use hot melt adhesive to hold the flaps on the boxes closed. At times the adhesive applicators can leave a stringy residue behind that can get stuck to the printheads and block the tiny nozzles. Dust from the corrugated boxes can be bad too – be sure to regularly clean your packaging equipment and the printheads.
Vibrations
Good quality printing depends on the boxes being transferred smoothly past the printheads. Make sure your conveyor belt runs smoothly and that you are not dropping boxes onto the conveyor where the printheads are mounted. We’ve seen this happen and the results are not always pretty!
Best Practice of All
The best way to get the best labeling or coding for your shipping cases is to connect with your local ID Technology representative. With many years of experience, combined with the case packing, sealing and product handling of ProMach, we are able to help you determine the best solution for all your case coding or labeling needs.
How can ID Technology and ProMach help you meet your objectives for your packaging barcode and coding operations? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Using inkjet printers to add variable information to shipping cases, is increasing in popularity. Using this technique can dramatically reduce the number of pre-printed items that need to be managed and fit into company efforts to increase digitalization and move to a lean workflow.
Here at ID Technology, we have a lot of experience when it comes to installing inkjet systems for printing barcodes, text and graphics onto corrugated cases. We are a founding distributor of the FoxJet ProSeries system and have won the prestigious Regency Award for top FoxJet distributor for 14 consecutive years.
If there is one thing we’ve learned over this time, it’s that having good product handling is as important as having good printing equipment for getting the high-quality, compliant GS1 barcodes that customers demand. If the boxes are not presented consistently and accurately to the printheads, this will show in poor print quality and in particular will not allow high-quality barcodes to be printed.
To help educate users on best practices for product handling, our friends at FoxJet recently produced a detailed whitepaper on this topic that goes over many of the issues that are important to ensure great quality printing every time.
FoxJet ProSeries Printers
The whitepaper the transition from the case taper or sealer to the conveyor where the barcode printers are installed as being an area of crucial importance. Because space is often limited on packaging lines, the printheads often have to be installed very close to the exit of the case sealer. Some important factors are:
Carton Control – Proximity to the Printhead
It is important that after leaving the case sealer, the boxes are correctly presented the correct distance from the printheads. The drops of ink that are fired from the printheads can only travel a short distance while maintaining accuracy. If the box is too far away, print quality will decline and if so close it hits the printhead, damage might occur.
Be sure to control the boxes gently so that the boxes are undamaged as they pass through your packaging processes.
It’s best to use guide rails to accurately control the position of the box and even better use in conjunction with FoxJet’s retracting printhead brackets. This bracket uses a roller allow the printhead to be the correct distance from the box every time.
Product/Conveyor Speed
Ensure that boxes leaving your case sealer are traveling at a speed that is within the limits of your inkjet printer. Our FoxJet ProSeries printheads are able to print high-quality text, barcodes and images at up to 300ft per minute, which is enough for all but the fastest production lines.
Angel Hair
No, we are not talking pasta here! Some case sealing machines use hot melt adhesive to hold the flaps on the boxes closed. At times the adhesive applicators can leave a stringy residue behind that can get stuck to the printheads and block the tiny nozzles. Dust from the corrugated boxes can be bad too – be sure to regularly clean your packaging equipment and the printheads.
Vibrations
Good quality printing depends on the boxes being transferred smoothly past the printheads. Make sure your conveyor belt runs smoothly and that you are not dropping boxes onto the conveyor where the printheads are mounted. We’ve seen this happen and the results are not always pretty!
Best Practice of All
The best way to get the best labeling or coding for your shipping cases is to connect with your local ID Technology representative. With many years of experience, combined with the case packing, sealing and product handling of ProMach, we are able to help you determine the best solution for all your case coding or labeling needs.
How can ID Technology and ProMach help you meet your objectives for your packaging barcode and coding operations? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Using inkjet printers to add variable information to shipping cases, is increasing in popularity. Using this technique can dramatically reduce the number of pre-printed items that need to be managed and fit into company efforts to increase digitalization and move to a lean workflow.
Here at ID Technology, we have a lot of experience when it comes to installing inkjet systems for printing barcodes, text and graphics onto corrugated cases. We are a founding distributor of the FoxJet ProSeries system and have won the prestigious Regency Award for top FoxJet distributor for 14 consecutive years.
If there is one thing we’ve learned over this time, it’s that having good product handling is as important as having good printing equipment for getting the high-quality, compliant GS1 barcodes that customers demand. If the boxes are not presented consistently and accurately to the printheads, this will show in poor print quality and in particular will not allow high-quality barcodes to be printed.
To help educate users on best practices for product handling, our friends at FoxJet recently produced a detailed whitepaper on this topic that goes over many of the issues that are important to ensure great quality printing every time.
FoxJet ProSeries Printers
The whitepaper the transition from the case taper or sealer to the conveyor where the barcode printers are installed as being an area of crucial importance. Because space is often limited on packaging lines, the printheads often have to be installed very close to the exit of the case sealer. Some important factors are:
Carton Control – Proximity to the Printhead
It is important that after leaving the case sealer, the boxes are correctly presented the correct distance from the printheads. The drops of ink that are fired from the printheads can only travel a short distance while maintaining accuracy. If the box is too far away, print quality will decline and if so close it hits the printhead, damage might occur.
Be sure to control the boxes gently so that the boxes are undamaged as they pass through your packaging processes.
It’s best to use guide rails to accurately control the position of the box and even better use in conjunction with FoxJet’s retracting printhead brackets. This bracket uses a roller allow the printhead to be the correct distance from the box every time.
Product/Conveyor Speed
Ensure that boxes leaving your case sealer are traveling at a speed that is within the limits of your inkjet printer. Our FoxJet ProSeries printheads are able to print high-quality text, barcodes and images at up to 300ft per minute, which is enough for all but the fastest production lines.
Angel Hair
No, we are not talking pasta here! Some case sealing machines use hot melt adhesive to hold the flaps on the boxes closed. At times the adhesive applicators can leave a stringy residue behind that can get stuck to the printheads and block the tiny nozzles. Dust from the corrugated boxes can be bad too – be sure to regularly clean your packaging equipment and the printheads.
Vibrations
Good quality printing depends on the boxes being transferred smoothly past the printheads. Make sure your conveyor belt runs smoothly and that you are not dropping boxes onto the conveyor where the printheads are mounted. We’ve seen this happen and the results are not always pretty!
Best Practice of All
The best way to get the best labeling or coding for your shipping cases is to connect with your local ID Technology representative. With many years of experience, combined with the case packing, sealing and product handling of ProMach, we are able to help you determine the best solution for all your case coding or labeling needs.
How can ID Technology and ProMach help you meet your objectives for your packaging barcode and coding operations? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
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When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating.
Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate processes, each being important to ensuring that barcodes used on products and packaging are correctly encoded with the right data and that the quality is of an acceptable level.
Barcodes are very important in many industries. Whether used to identify a product in a retail store, a shipping case traveling through a logistics supply chain, or on an important component used in aerospace, each barcode should contain the right data (encoded in the appropriate format) and also be guaranteed to be read with an appropriate barcode scanner.
If you are printing or using barcodes within the GS1 system, every application has rules concerning how the data is encoded and the minimum barcode quality standards. Some organizations demand that their vendors meet the GS1 quality standards (or sometimes exceed them) and failure to do so can result in very expensive chargebacks for non-compliance.
Let’s look more closely at Validation and Verification for linear barcodes – we’ll discuss 2D barcodes in a future article.
Barcode Validation
Barcode Validation is all about ensuring the barcode actually scans and that the format of the data is correct for the application in question. As mentioned above, Validation is like spelling and it is easy to do – in most cases, we can validate barcodes with our smartphones. Here’s a quick example:
This is a very common barcode – a GS1 128 code that is encoded with a GTIN and a lot (or batch) number. Using the Barcode Check app on my phone I can get a very helpful validation report:
This is really useful because it shows me that my barcode meets the GS1 encoding spec and it confirms that the GTIN and lot number are correctly identified. This app also produces a report that can be saved or emailed.
While this is all very good – and I use this and similar apps all the time – validating the barcode does not show that it meets the GS1 or any other quality standard. It certainly won’t help when your large customer tells you that although your barcodes scan ok, they are not meeting the GS1 quality criteria. To ensure barcode quality, it is important to have a program in place to actually verify that your barcodes are meeting the quality standard.
Barcode Verification
For GS1 applications, there are clearly defined quality standards for each type of barcode that is allowed for that application.
As an example, here are the common barcodes GS1 allows for use in General Distribution (that don’t need to be scanned at POS):
Barcodes for General Distribution (Click for larger version)
I’ve left out a few of the allowed barcodes (the GS1 Databar codes) to keep the table size manageable – in my experience, most barcodes used in distribution (at least in North America) are ITF-14 and GS1-128, with UPC from time to time. Note that currently (late 2018), only linear barcodes are approved for these distribution applications.
As well as specifying barcode symbols the table also shows the maximum and minimum sizes for the barcode x-dimension (width of the smallest bars) and height, as well as the minimum quiet zone (clear space) that needs to be positioned at each end of the barcode. The final column in the table specifies the minimum quality specification that the barcode is required to meet – in each case, it is defined as 1.5/10/660. In the remainder of this article, we’ll look at what these numbers mean.
1.5/10/660
In the GS1 system, linear barcodes are verified against the ISO/IEC 15426-1 standard.
The standard grades a number of the barcode parameters and returns a single score – in the case of the GS1 distribution barcodes (with one exception) that score is 1.5.
The verification process inspects a number of parameters and assigns each one a grade between 0.0 and 4.0.
Minimum Reflectance
Reflectance margin
Symbol Contrast
Minimum Edge Contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Decode
The standard recommends that 10 scans are completed for each parameter (across different parts of the symbol) and the score for that parameter is the average of the 10.
The lowest score for any one of the parameters is the overall score for that symbol – it is rounded to one decimal place.
In our GS1 example, the 1.5 represents the minimum passing score the symbol must achieve.
Aperture & Wavelength of Verification Device.
When verifying a barcode, the resolution of the inspecting device as well as the lighting in the area can have an effect on the results obtained.
In an effort to standardize the testing as much as possible, GS1 specifies two testing parameters.
Aperture – this is the resolution of the device being used to inspect the barcode. The parameter comes from the aperture of the lens used in the old wand-type scanners. In a newer imager based verifier, it relates to the resolution of the image sensor.
For distribution barcodes, the aperture of the verifier should be 0.010″ (10 mil or 0.25mm).
Wavelength – because ambient can make a big difference to barcode verification, keeping lighting more consistent is important. For GS1 verification, the verifier should illuminate the symbol with red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm).
GS1 Webinar
Recently I did a short webinar on validation and verification with SATO America and GS1 – check it out!
An Exception to the Rule.
After all this attempt at standardization, there is an exception included in the GS1 specification.
When printing directly onto brown corrugated (using technologies such as inkjet, or flexo), the lack of contrast between the bars and the brown background material causes the verification score to be reduced and the 1.5 target to be unobtainable.
GS1 takes this into account by making the following statement: “For ITF-14 symbols printed on labels with off-set, thermal, or laser print with an X-dimension 0.495 millimetre (0.0195 inch), the minimum quality specification is 1.5/10/660. For ITF-14 symbols printed directly on corrugate or labels with an X-dimension greater than or equal to 0.635 millimetre (0.0250 inch), the minimum quality specification is 0.5/20/660”.
So our customers using FoxJet ProSeries printers to print the ITF-14 barcode on cases can verify against the less stringent target, as long as the x-dimension is is above 25 mils.
Why Go Through All This?
Obviously, the use of auto-identification of items in supply chains using barcodes depends on the codes being readable at every step. The use of the GS1 standards ensures that barcodes are printed consistently and anyone using barcode scanners that meet the same requirements should be able to read them with no problems – regardless of whether they are using brand new imaging scanners or have 20-year-old laser scanners in a warehouse.
For anyone shipping barcoded packaging, verification is the only way to know for sure the barcode is correct and that it will be readable.
I had a great example of this just yesterday – a label printed on one of our own labeling systems included a UPC code. I didn’t have a verifier handy or even an industrial scanner – just my trusty phone. I scanned the barcode with two reliable apps – one would read it easily, one not at all. Did my barcode meet the GS1 requirement? I have no idea! This wasn’t for a production job so not a big deal. On the other hand, if you are using barcodes for your product or secondary packaging, you never want to be in that uncertain position.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about the various barcodes and how they are used in the GS1 system, you can download our GS1 Barcode Intro. Also, our ID Technology team is always ready to help you make sure that you labeling and barcode operations meet all your customer’s and GS1 requirements. Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3 or contact David Holliday at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We can help you sort through the details and be on your way to labeling and coding your products with confidence.
[post_excerpt] => When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating. Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate […]
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
The components of this system are both from ProMach’s portfolio of product brands – Genesis Digital Printer from Greydon and from INVPack BY300 form-fill-seal machine, sold in North America by Matrix.
Each of these systems is an excellent solution in its own right, combined they produce a special solution for customers in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the past, companies had to purchase and manage pre-printed packaging materials for each SKU the packaging line has to produce. Just one or two SKU? No problem, pre-printed film or foil is probably the most cost-effective to use. However, when a company has to pack multiple SKUs, the task of managing the inventory of materials can become quite difficult – especially if the new products are often introduced or the print copy changes often.
With the ProMach solution, the customer just has t0 purchase one item – rolls of blank material. Thanks to the digital printer that can print the packages in full CMYK process color, the output of the system is fully printed and packed products, ready for market.
See our solution in this short video:
The system in the video is also using ID Technology’s ClearMark thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
The Genesis printer is completely digital and can handle many graphics file types, making it easy to fit into your company’s digital workflow. With no printing plates to worry about, product changeovers can be carried out in just a few seconds and when a copy change to one of your products is needed, the file can be modified and sent to the printer right away – no more having to throw away unwanted pre-printed materials.
In addition to Genesis and ClearMark, ID Technology’s laser printers can be added tot he INVPack machines for both printing variable info and scoring on the packages. We have also installed our thermal transfer printers and CIJ coders onto these packaging systems.
HPD Lasers Installed in INV Pack system
So if you need to pack your products in stickpacks or sachets, ProMach has some great solutions that can produce beautiful packages, regardless of whether you purchase pre-printed materials or if you want to build in the flexibility and cost-saving of printing on-line.
There are many printing options for use on flexible packaging machines, such as the INVPack systems and at times it can be difficult to know which is best for a particular application. With over 90 sales and support people across North America, We can provide the consulting and support you need to decide which is the best option for you.
Want to get started with improving your flexible packaging? Contact us today at 888-438-3242 Option#3. You can also email me at dholliday@idtechnology.com. We’ll be sure to get you in touch with an expert, right in your area!
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Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN makes fast and precise cuts from the column of clay
Neat as a pin, each brick on the pallet is identical to the next. Deviations at the building site are accepted only within tight tolerances. Standardized measurements are already in demand simply because bricklayers these days rarely lay the vertically perforated bricks with mortar but glue them together with thin-bed mortar as piece work. Balancing gaps – error reports. And then every deviation from the norm also costs time – which is why manufacturers such as the Swiss brick manufacturer Landquart AG is continuously improving its established production process. To cut off the endless column of clay into individual bricks, the company has now integrated a servomotor driven module.
It is iron compounds which give clay bricks their typically orange-brown color. The precise color that the building materials ultimately take on depends just as much on the minerals contained within the clay as the firing temperature and the prevailing atmosphere in the oven. There are a number of adjustment screws which the manufacturers of so-called coarse-ceramic products can turn so that the construction industry can deliver perfect bricks. In so doing, it is important to observe that a good brick – with all its claims to automation – still takes time. The most important components of brick are loam, clays and marl.
Cut clean from the endless column
The brick manufacturer Landquart from the place of the same name in the canton of Graubünden extracts the clay from its own clay pit. “Before it is shaped, the ingredients need to be well mixed and, with a view to a homogeneous distribution of moisture, temporarily stored for days. Only then can the paste go into the extruder which compacts the mineral mixture and presses it through its mouthpiece. This creates an endless brick with a fixed length and width. The height is achieved from the speed at which the cutter from the Swiss company Freymatic AG works,” explains Daniel Bärtsch, Plant Manager at the Landquart AG brickworks.
Characteristic for the cut is the combination of the continuous feed of the clay column from the extruder and the discontinuous cutting. To do this, it takes the basic drive arrangement of the flying saw – in essence designed like a thin steel wire which runs from top to bottom through the soft clay columns like a harp string in time with the band speed. The cutter by Freymatic is at the same time cyclically positioned by a Thomson linear axis and synchronized with the band speed. To drive the linear unit with its interior ball screw, TBM Automation AG opts for synchronous servo motors in the AKM series by KOLLMORGEN. TBM and Freymatic have fostered a trusting collaboration for many years in matters of drive technology, motion control and automation. “We need to understand the processes, know how our customers think and then learn about the intricacies from our growing experience,” says Silverster Tribus, Managing Director at TBM. The Swiss engineering specialists from Widnau have on their part been cooperating closely with KOLLMORGEN as a certified partner.
Drive simulation from the workstation
In the past, the vast majority of functions needed to be constantly re-programmed – and a huge amount of code needed to be written for this. “These days, we pull our prepared blocks into a motion project – and that’s it.” In conjunction with graphic programming, the on-site engineers can see considerably better “what impact each of the changing parameters has”. The basis for this unerring and efficient way of working is created by the Kollmorgen Automation Suite – above all in the design of the pipe network contained within.
Pipe Network clearly and precisely replicates the machine architecture including the dependencies between the axes of an application in a very short space of time. The otherwise very complex programming in Pipe Network is replaced by a graphic description with drag-and-drop function. Starting from a virtual master, all functions and relationships between components as well as all movements and settings can be defined with graphic description blocks. If the system is available, the Kollmorgen Automation Suite also offers the opportunity for virtual simulation. Movement profiles, axis conditions or synchronizations can be optimized in real time without the need to connect a single device.
“This is a real advantage because we can test the axes in the office and initiate start up with a prepared, fault-free application,” stresses Danijel Todorovic-Grabher, Senior project manager at TBM Automation. If adjustments need to be made on site, there is a KOLLMORGEN touch panel at the ready right by the system in the brickworks. “We can simply leaf through the drives and don’t need an additional laptop on site.”
Additional overload capacity protects against process fluctuations
The user-dependent access for this in the first step is carried out on the freely programmable controls in the IEC 61131-3 languages. It is part of the functional scope of the KOLLMORGEN Motion Controller PCMM. The compact device takes on the sequential control and the motion control of the connected AKD servo drives with the AKM synchronous servo motors. Motion Control has designed TBM in such a sophisticated way that the machine actually removes the bricks from the column with the beautifully soft motion task profiles. At the Landquart brickworks, the unit is placed directly between the formed part of the extruder and the discharge conveyor. The high overload capacity of the AKM motors up to five times the nominal current ensures that, during operation, the sudden occurrence of speed fluctuations does not lead to a fault in the cutting process. Changed requirements in power are not a rarity in the brick industry; they actually happen on a regular basis. After all, it’s a natural product with a fluctuating consistency that is processed into bricks fully automatically.
Against this background, it is also common practice to regularly optimize the settings of the cutting unit. The water in the clay alone or the detailed changing composition of minerals changes the mechanical shaping of the brick which is still highly sensitive after extrusion. The motion control for taking the cut raw bricks away for drying is configured in a similarly challenging way. Days later, it then goes into the oven for several hours.
For the flow of materials, Freymatic also opts for servo axes by Kollmorgen which are coordinated alongside the multi-axis arrangements of the PCMM. From the viewpoint of motion control, this process is characterized by exactly managed acceleration and braking profiles which transport off and therefore separate the bricks during production. Integrated into the automation is the pallet loader which pushes metal profiles from a magazine under the bricks for their further transportation.
This is what good clay needs
A view into the clay industry shows how existing systems have allowed themselves to become efficiently modernized when machine engineers, system integrators and drive manufacturers work closely together.
“We present data about what quantity needs to be shifted and what times and accuracy are required,” says Marco Breitenmoser, head of construction at Freymatic. “TBM then uses this as a basis to make proposals.” Good clay has for many years relied on the cooperation between Freymatic and TBM discussing jobs together and then also finding the best solution together. “Our expertise lies predominantly in the machine concept and TBM’s is in the drive technology and automation,” says Marco Breitenmoser in summary.
Author:
Martin Zimmermann, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
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Neat as a pin, each brick on the pallet is identical to the next. Deviations at the building site are accepted only within tight tolerances. Standardized measurements are already in demand simply because bricklayers these days rarely lay the vertically perforated bricks with mortar but glue them together with thin-bed mortar as piece work. Balancing gaps – error reports. And then every deviation from the norm also costs time – which is why manufacturers such as the Swiss brick manufacturer Landquart AG is continuously improving its established production process. To cut off the endless column of clay into individual bricks, the company has now integrated a servomotor driven module.
It is iron compounds which give clay bricks their typically orange-brown color. The precise color that the building materials ultimately take on depends just as much on the minerals contained within the clay as the firing temperature and the prevailing atmosphere in the oven. There are a number of adjustment screws which the manufacturers of so-called coarse-ceramic products can turn so that the construction industry can deliver perfect bricks. In so doing, it is important to observe that a good brick – with all its claims to automation – still takes time. The most important components of brick are loam, clays and marl.
Cut clean from the endless column
The brick manufacturer Landquart from the place of the same name in the canton of Graubünden extracts the clay from its own clay pit. “Before it is shaped, the ingredients need to be well mixed and, with a view to a homogeneous distribution of moisture, temporarily stored for days. Only then can the paste go into the extruder which compacts the mineral mixture and presses it through its mouthpiece. This creates an endless brick with a fixed length and width. The height is achieved from the speed at which the cutter from the Swiss company Freymatic AG works,” explains Daniel Bärtsch, Plant Manager at the Landquart AG brickworks.
Characteristic for the cut is the combination of the continuous feed of the clay column from the extruder and the discontinuous cutting. To do this, it takes the basic drive arrangement of the flying saw – in essence designed like a thin steel wire which runs from top to bottom through the soft clay columns like a harp string in time with the band speed. The cutter by Freymatic is at the same time cyclically positioned by a Thomson linear axis and synchronized with the band speed. To drive the linear unit with its interior ball screw, TBM Automation AG opts for synchronous servo motors in the AKM series by KOLLMORGEN. TBM and Freymatic have fostered a trusting collaboration for many years in matters of drive technology, motion control and automation. “We need to understand the processes, know how our customers think and then learn about the intricacies from our growing experience,” says Silverster Tribus, Managing Director at TBM. The Swiss engineering specialists from Widnau have on their part been cooperating closely with KOLLMORGEN as a certified partner.
Drive simulation from the workstation
In the past, the vast majority of functions needed to be constantly re-programmed – and a huge amount of code needed to be written for this. “These days, we pull our prepared blocks into a motion project – and that’s it.” In conjunction with graphic programming, the on-site engineers can see considerably better “what impact each of the changing parameters has”. The basis for this unerring and efficient way of working is created by the Kollmorgen Automation Suite – above all in the design of the pipe network contained within.
Pipe Network clearly and precisely replicates the machine architecture including the dependencies between the axes of an application in a very short space of time. The otherwise very complex programming in Pipe Network is replaced by a graphic description with drag-and-drop function. Starting from a virtual master, all functions and relationships between components as well as all movements and settings can be defined with graphic description blocks. If the system is available, the Kollmorgen Automation Suite also offers the opportunity for virtual simulation. Movement profiles, axis conditions or synchronizations can be optimized in real time without the need to connect a single device.
“This is a real advantage because we can test the axes in the office and initiate start up with a prepared, fault-free application,” stresses Danijel Todorovic-Grabher, Senior project manager at TBM Automation. If adjustments need to be made on site, there is a KOLLMORGEN touch panel at the ready right by the system in the brickworks. “We can simply leaf through the drives and don’t need an additional laptop on site.”
Additional overload capacity protects against process fluctuations
The user-dependent access for this in the first step is carried out on the freely programmable controls in the IEC 61131-3 languages. It is part of the functional scope of the KOLLMORGEN Motion Controller PCMM. The compact device takes on the sequential control and the motion control of the connected AKD servo drives with the AKM synchronous servo motors. Motion Control has designed TBM in such a sophisticated way that the machine actually removes the bricks from the column with the beautifully soft motion task profiles. At the Landquart brickworks, the unit is placed directly between the formed part of the extruder and the discharge conveyor. The high overload capacity of the AKM motors up to five times the nominal current ensures that, during operation, the sudden occurrence of speed fluctuations does not lead to a fault in the cutting process. Changed requirements in power are not a rarity in the brick industry; they actually happen on a regular basis. After all, it’s a natural product with a fluctuating consistency that is processed into bricks fully automatically.
Against this background, it is also common practice to regularly optimize the settings of the cutting unit. The water in the clay alone or the detailed changing composition of minerals changes the mechanical shaping of the brick which is still highly sensitive after extrusion. The motion control for taking the cut raw bricks away for drying is configured in a similarly challenging way. Days later, it then goes into the oven for several hours.
For the flow of materials, Freymatic also opts for servo axes by Kollmorgen which are coordinated alongside the multi-axis arrangements of the PCMM. From the viewpoint of motion control, this process is characterized by exactly managed acceleration and braking profiles which transport off and therefore separate the bricks during production. Integrated into the automation is the pallet loader which pushes metal profiles from a magazine under the bricks for their further transportation.
This is what good clay needs
A view into the clay industry shows how existing systems have allowed themselves to become efficiently modernized when machine engineers, system integrators and drive manufacturers work closely together.
“We present data about what quantity needs to be shifted and what times and accuracy are required,” says Marco Breitenmoser, head of construction at Freymatic. “TBM then uses this as a basis to make proposals.” Good clay has for many years relied on the cooperation between Freymatic and TBM discussing jobs together and then also finding the best solution together. “Our expertise lies predominantly in the machine concept and TBM’s is in the drive technology and automation,” says Marco Breitenmoser in summary.
Author:
Martin Zimmermann, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
Disclaimer
The use of this news article and images came with permission from Kollmorgen.
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Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN makes fast and precise cuts from the column of clay
Neat as a pin, each brick on the pallet is identical to the next. Deviations at the building site are accepted only within tight tolerances. Standardized measurements are already in demand simply because bricklayers these days rarely lay the vertically perforated bricks with mortar but glue them together with thin-bed mortar as piece work. Balancing gaps – error reports. And then every deviation from the norm also costs time – which is why manufacturers such as the Swiss brick manufacturer Landquart AG is continuously improving its established production process. To cut off the endless column of clay into individual bricks, the company has now integrated a servomotor driven module.
It is iron compounds which give clay bricks their typically orange-brown color. The precise color that the building materials ultimately take on depends just as much on the minerals contained within the clay as the firing temperature and the prevailing atmosphere in the oven. There are a number of adjustment screws which the manufacturers of so-called coarse-ceramic products can turn so that the construction industry can deliver perfect bricks. In so doing, it is important to observe that a good brick – with all its claims to automation – still takes time. The most important components of brick are loam, clays and marl.
Cut clean from the endless column
The brick manufacturer Landquart from the place of the same name in the canton of Graubünden extracts the clay from its own clay pit. “Before it is shaped, the ingredients need to be well mixed and, with a view to a homogeneous distribution of moisture, temporarily stored for days. Only then can the paste go into the extruder which compacts the mineral mixture and presses it through its mouthpiece. This creates an endless brick with a fixed length and width. The height is achieved from the speed at which the cutter from the Swiss company Freymatic AG works,” explains Daniel Bärtsch, Plant Manager at the Landquart AG brickworks.
Characteristic for the cut is the combination of the continuous feed of the clay column from the extruder and the discontinuous cutting. To do this, it takes the basic drive arrangement of the flying saw – in essence designed like a thin steel wire which runs from top to bottom through the soft clay columns like a harp string in time with the band speed. The cutter by Freymatic is at the same time cyclically positioned by a Thomson linear axis and synchronized with the band speed. To drive the linear unit with its interior ball screw, TBM Automation AG opts for synchronous servo motors in the AKM series by KOLLMORGEN. TBM and Freymatic have fostered a trusting collaboration for many years in matters of drive technology, motion control and automation. “We need to understand the processes, know how our customers think and then learn about the intricacies from our growing experience,” says Silverster Tribus, Managing Director at TBM. The Swiss engineering specialists from Widnau have on their part been cooperating closely with KOLLMORGEN as a certified partner.
Drive simulation from the workstation
In the past, the vast majority of functions needed to be constantly re-programmed – and a huge amount of code needed to be written for this. “These days, we pull our prepared blocks into a motion project – and that’s it.” In conjunction with graphic programming, the on-site engineers can see considerably better “what impact each of the changing parameters has”. The basis for this unerring and efficient way of working is created by the Kollmorgen Automation Suite – above all in the design of the pipe network contained within.
Pipe Network clearly and precisely replicates the machine architecture including the dependencies between the axes of an application in a very short space of time. The otherwise very complex programming in Pipe Network is replaced by a graphic description with drag-and-drop function. Starting from a virtual master, all functions and relationships between components as well as all movements and settings can be defined with graphic description blocks. If the system is available, the Kollmorgen Automation Suite also offers the opportunity for virtual simulation. Movement profiles, axis conditions or synchronizations can be optimized in real time without the need to connect a single device.
“This is a real advantage because we can test the axes in the office and initiate start up with a prepared, fault-free application,” stresses Danijel Todorovic-Grabher, Senior project manager at TBM Automation. If adjustments need to be made on site, there is a KOLLMORGEN touch panel at the ready right by the system in the brickworks. “We can simply leaf through the drives and don’t need an additional laptop on site.”
Additional overload capacity protects against process fluctuations
The user-dependent access for this in the first step is carried out on the freely programmable controls in the IEC 61131-3 languages. It is part of the functional scope of the KOLLMORGEN Motion Controller PCMM. The compact device takes on the sequential control and the motion control of the connected AKD servo drives with the AKM synchronous servo motors. Motion Control has designed TBM in such a sophisticated way that the machine actually removes the bricks from the column with the beautifully soft motion task profiles. At the Landquart brickworks, the unit is placed directly between the formed part of the extruder and the discharge conveyor. The high overload capacity of the AKM motors up to five times the nominal current ensures that, during operation, the sudden occurrence of speed fluctuations does not lead to a fault in the cutting process. Changed requirements in power are not a rarity in the brick industry; they actually happen on a regular basis. After all, it’s a natural product with a fluctuating consistency that is processed into bricks fully automatically.
Against this background, it is also common practice to regularly optimize the settings of the cutting unit. The water in the clay alone or the detailed changing composition of minerals changes the mechanical shaping of the brick which is still highly sensitive after extrusion. The motion control for taking the cut raw bricks away for drying is configured in a similarly challenging way. Days later, it then goes into the oven for several hours.
For the flow of materials, Freymatic also opts for servo axes by Kollmorgen which are coordinated alongside the multi-axis arrangements of the PCMM. From the viewpoint of motion control, this process is characterized by exactly managed acceleration and braking profiles which transport off and therefore separate the bricks during production. Integrated into the automation is the pallet loader which pushes metal profiles from a magazine under the bricks for their further transportation.
This is what good clay needs
A view into the clay industry shows how existing systems have allowed themselves to become efficiently modernized when machine engineers, system integrators and drive manufacturers work closely together.
“We present data about what quantity needs to be shifted and what times and accuracy are required,” says Marco Breitenmoser, head of construction at Freymatic. “TBM then uses this as a basis to make proposals.” Good clay has for many years relied on the cooperation between Freymatic and TBM discussing jobs together and then also finding the best solution together. “Our expertise lies predominantly in the machine concept and TBM’s is in the drive technology and automation,” says Marco Breitenmoser in summary.
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Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN makes fast and precise cuts from the column of clay
Neat as a pin, each brick on the pallet is identical to the next. Deviations at the building site are accepted only within tight tolerances. Standardized measurements are already in demand simply because bricklayers these days rarely lay the vertically perforated bricks with mortar but glue them together with thin-bed mortar as piece work. Balancing gaps – error reports. And then every deviation from the norm also costs time – which is why manufacturers such as the Swiss brick manufacturer Landquart AG is continuously improving its established production process. To cut off the endless column of clay into individual bricks, the company has now integrated a servomotor driven module.
It is iron compounds which give clay bricks their typically orange-brown color. The precise color that the building materials ultimately take on depends just as much on the minerals contained within the clay as the firing temperature and the prevailing atmosphere in the oven. There are a number of adjustment screws which the manufacturers of so-called coarse-ceramic products can turn so that the construction industry can deliver perfect bricks. In so doing, it is important to observe that a good brick – with all its claims to automation – still takes time. The most important components of brick are loam, clays and marl.
Cut clean from the endless column
The brick manufacturer Landquart from the place of the same name in the canton of Graubünden extracts the clay from its own clay pit. “Before it is shaped, the ingredients need to be well mixed and, with a view to a homogeneous distribution of moisture, temporarily stored for days. Only then can the paste go into the extruder which compacts the mineral mixture and presses it through its mouthpiece. This creates an endless brick with a fixed length and width. The height is achieved from the speed at which the cutter from the Swiss company Freymatic AG works,” explains Daniel Bärtsch, Plant Manager at the Landquart AG brickworks.
Characteristic for the cut is the combination of the continuous feed of the clay column from the extruder and the discontinuous cutting. To do this, it takes the basic drive arrangement of the flying saw – in essence designed like a thin steel wire which runs from top to bottom through the soft clay columns like a harp string in time with the band speed. The cutter by Freymatic is at the same time cyclically positioned by a Thomson linear axis and synchronized with the band speed. To drive the linear unit with its interior ball screw, TBM Automation AG opts for synchronous servo motors in the AKM series by KOLLMORGEN. TBM and Freymatic have fostered a trusting collaboration for many years in matters of drive technology, motion control and automation. “We need to understand the processes, know how our customers think and then learn about the intricacies from our growing experience,” says Silverster Tribus, Managing Director at TBM. The Swiss engineering specialists from Widnau have on their part been cooperating closely with KOLLMORGEN as a certified partner.
Drive simulation from the workstation
In the past, the vast majority of functions needed to be constantly re-programmed – and a huge amount of code needed to be written for this. “These days, we pull our prepared blocks into a motion project – and that’s it.” In conjunction with graphic programming, the on-site engineers can see considerably better “what impact each of the changing parameters has”. The basis for this unerring and efficient way of working is created by the Kollmorgen Automation Suite – above all in the design of the pipe network contained within.
Pipe Network clearly and precisely replicates the machine architecture including the dependencies between the axes of an application in a very short space of time. The otherwise very complex programming in Pipe Network is replaced by a graphic description with drag-and-drop function. Starting from a virtual master, all functions and relationships between components as well as all movements and settings can be defined with graphic description blocks. If the system is available, the Kollmorgen Automation Suite also offers the opportunity for virtual simulation. Movement profiles, axis conditions or synchronizations can be optimized in real time without the need to connect a single device.
“This is a real advantage because we can test the axes in the office and initiate start up with a prepared, fault-free application,” stresses Danijel Todorovic-Grabher, Senior project manager at TBM Automation. If adjustments need to be made on site, there is a KOLLMORGEN touch panel at the ready right by the system in the brickworks. “We can simply leaf through the drives and don’t need an additional laptop on site.”
Additional overload capacity protects against process fluctuations
The user-dependent access for this in the first step is carried out on the freely programmable controls in the IEC 61131-3 languages. It is part of the functional scope of the KOLLMORGEN Motion Controller PCMM. The compact device takes on the sequential control and the motion control of the connected AKD servo drives with the AKM synchronous servo motors. Motion Control has designed TBM in such a sophisticated way that the machine actually removes the bricks from the column with the beautifully soft motion task profiles. At the Landquart brickworks, the unit is placed directly between the formed part of the extruder and the discharge conveyor. The high overload capacity of the AKM motors up to five times the nominal current ensures that, during operation, the sudden occurrence of speed fluctuations does not lead to a fault in the cutting process. Changed requirements in power are not a rarity in the brick industry; they actually happen on a regular basis. After all, it’s a natural product with a fluctuating consistency that is processed into bricks fully automatically.
Against this background, it is also common practice to regularly optimize the settings of the cutting unit. The water in the clay alone or the detailed changing composition of minerals changes the mechanical shaping of the brick which is still highly sensitive after extrusion. The motion control for taking the cut raw bricks away for drying is configured in a similarly challenging way. Days later, it then goes into the oven for several hours.
For the flow of materials, Freymatic also opts for servo axes by Kollmorgen which are coordinated alongside the multi-axis arrangements of the PCMM. From the viewpoint of motion control, this process is characterized by exactly managed acceleration and braking profiles which transport off and therefore separate the bricks during production. Integrated into the automation is the pallet loader which pushes metal profiles from a magazine under the bricks for their further transportation.
This is what good clay needs
A view into the clay industry shows how existing systems have allowed themselves to become efficiently modernized when machine engineers, system integrators and drive manufacturers work closely together.
“We present data about what quantity needs to be shifted and what times and accuracy are required,” says Marco Breitenmoser, head of construction at Freymatic. “TBM then uses this as a basis to make proposals.” Good clay has for many years relied on the cooperation between Freymatic and TBM discussing jobs together and then also finding the best solution together. “Our expertise lies predominantly in the machine concept and TBM’s is in the drive technology and automation,” says Marco Breitenmoser in summary.
Author:
Martin Zimmermann, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
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Absolute precision meets perfect movement: premo combines precision with motion – as efficiently as never before
The central idea behind the first fully scalable servo-actuator platform from Wittenstein is an uncompromising flexibility from the viewpoint of the user. Motors and gearboxes with application related graduated performance characteristics can be configured modularly to individual motor/gearbox units. The result is a modular system that is significantly more versatile and more individual with regard to performance for the most diverse applications, that meets almost all the challenges of automation, integration and industry specification.
The core of the motor/gearbox unit is a torsionally rigid precision gearbox with low backlash and excellent torque density in conjunction with the equally powerful, permanently excited synchronous servo motor, which guarantees low cogging and a constant speed through the distributed winding.
The Premo actuator generation opens new dimensions in terms of performance with doubled power density and minimal installation space requirements. The Premo boasts increased productivity and optimised energy efficiency thanks to digital, single-cable technology providing more freedom during planning, design and storage as well as lower investment costs.
Absolute precision meets perfect movement: premo combines precision with motion – as efficiently as never before
The central idea behind the first fully scalable servo-actuator platform from Wittenstein is an uncompromising flexibility from the viewpoint of the user. Motors and gearboxes with application related graduated performance characteristics can be configured modularly to individual motor/gearbox units. The result is a modular system that is significantly more versatile and more individual with regard to performance for the most diverse applications, that meets almost all the challenges of automation, integration and industry specification.
The core of the motor/gearbox unit is a torsionally rigid precision gearbox with low backlash and excellent torque density in conjunction with the equally powerful, permanently excited synchronous servo motor, which guarantees low cogging and a constant speed through the distributed winding.
The Premo actuator generation opens new dimensions in terms of performance with doubled power density and minimal installation space requirements. The Premo boasts increased productivity and optimised energy efficiency thanks to digital, single-cable technology providing more freedom during planning, design and storage as well as lower investment costs.
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The central idea behind the first fully scalable servo-actuator platform from Wittenstein is an uncompromising flexibility from the viewpoint of the user. Motors and gearboxes with application related graduated performance characteristics can be configured modularly to individual motor/gearbox units. The result is a modular system that is significantly more versatile and more individual with regard to performance for the most diverse applications, that meets almost all the challenges of automation, integration and industry specification.
The core of the motor/gearbox unit is a torsionally rigid precision gearbox with low backlash and excellent torque density in conjunction with the equally powerful, permanently excited synchronous servo motor, which guarantees low cogging and a constant speed through the distributed winding.
The Premo actuator generation opens new dimensions in terms of performance with doubled power density and minimal installation space requirements. The Premo boasts increased productivity and optimised energy efficiency thanks to digital, single-cable technology providing more freedom during planning, design and storage as well as lower investment costs.
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Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
The shot needs to hit accurately. This is the only way for their power to be optimally deployed. This power does not do any damage. In fact, with each hit it makes the target stronger, more solid and tougher. And this is why accuracy, air speed and the right quantity with the right measurements are so crucial. Freymatic AG from Switzerland builds shot peening systems which extend the life of heavy-duty components including those in aircraft technology. To do this, the process, similar to a blacksmith’s hammer, produces precise compression stress on the surface. Motion Control by Kollmorgen ensures that sufficient shot reaches the target – the single cable connection technology saves valuable installation time.
“When we have a breakdown, we can’t just pull over.” Those in the know describe in one sentence the safety thinking in aviation. Anyone with a broken drive shaft managing to end up relatively unscathed with their vehicle in a field or ditch would have much further to fall if they were in a similar disaster while in the air. In the face of the serious consequences of technical faults in civil aviation, all parts of an aircraft are supplied with an abundance of safety margins. One way to make heavy-duty components even tougher against the prevailing powers is using shot peening. This process is used mainly in the construction of engines.
A chain mail made of tension forces
Using pressure, the drag is able to resist a potent force. Figuratively speaking, components are placed into chain mail. The links in the chain mail consist of compression stress which the shot peen with their kinetic energy during impact with the atomic lattice. Fatigue damages only become clear later on. “Fissures in the material occur where tensile stress is prevalent,” explains Martin Hunziker, CEO of Freymatic. The connection between tensile forces and the formation of fissures is particularly critical in the construction of aircraft since it is here that lightweight construction is required. Despite their size, the blades in an engine need to be very light. This is why they are made of a titanium alloy. The next generation of engines will be even lighter – amongst other things due to the use of titanium-based compounds. But in automotive construction, too, the process is an established manufacturing practice – specifically where fatigue resistance is required.
When it comes to shot peening, manufacturers often use Roxor systems by the Swiss firm Freymatic AG. To do this, the system builders from Domat-Ems in the canton of Graubünden place an industrial robot into a hermetically sealed chamber and fully automatically equip its wrist with up to six different spray nozzles via a mechanical exchange during the machining job. While the robot takes on the motion control along the components being blasted inside the soundproofed chamber, the pressure supply and dosage unit remain outside. The shot quantities can be selected anywhere between 1 and 10, thus achieving control deviations below three percent. This precision is necessary since it is not possible to carry out inline quality monitoring for shot peening – at least not without destroying the tool. The system operator must therefore be able to rely on the adherence to process parameters – which is why, in the field of servomotor driven dosage units, maximum precision and repeat accuracy is required. This range is achieved with a speed-controlled worm gear. The conveying screw is driven by synchronous servomotors from the KOLLMORGEN AKM series which in single cable connection technology are combined with their own AKD servo inverters.
The connection between the servo drive and the servo motor using just one cable is also an advantage for this application since the systems can be wired up more quickly while also saving space. This is because the cable typically used for feedback signals is not required.
KOLLMORGEN opts here for a slender hybrid cable for motor and feedback.
What is special about it: The single cable connection technology works even without laborious and expensive multiturn encoders. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology have developed the digital resolver SFD3 for this. The interface translates the analog data of the resolver into one digital signal which it then transfers via one cable to the drives.
Tight tolerances in the dosage
Back to the peening system by Freymatic: In terms of construction, this consists of two pressure containers which act as a sluice between the unpressurized blasting shot store and the dosage which is under high pressure. The dosage powered by the AKM servomotors in the single-cable version represents a core function of the Roxor systems and, when operational, delivers shot quantities of between 0.1 and 12 kilograms per minute with an accuracy of /- 5 percent. In the mixing tube and up to the spray nozzle, the shot is accelerated up to the exit speed. This speed forms the two significant process parameters and is indirectly regulated via the spray pressure in a tight window of tolerance. The pressure thus lies between one and seven bar.
Accompanying the high adjustment range in the drive control designed by TBM Automation is above all the challenge of being both delicate and fast. To do this, the drive axles regulate the speed of the dosing screw via the signals from throughput sensors. “If there is too much material, the speed drops and vice versa,” explains Silvester Tribus, managing director of TBM Automation AG. The company from Widnau, south of Lake Constance, has been working closely with Freymatic for some time already as a system integrator. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology belong to the group of certified system and distribution partners of KOLLMORGEN with highly specialized engineering competence.
Precision from zero speed
To ensure that the adjustment is carried out swiftly and precisely, Urs Tobler, from the TBM management team and specializing in control technology in blasting systems, has equipped the Motion Control with a few special features. “After all, we want the system to start up quickly and need a correspondingly short amount of time until the quantity and pressure have precisely engaged.” Urs Tobler looks back to make a comparison with a time when dosage drives were still driven by DC motors which were hard to regulate, especially with small quantities, and only delivered reliable values in the upper speed range. With an additional linearization of the control performance with analog values, using the KOLLMORGEN AKM motors, it has now been possible to “be precise even from zero speed upwards.” This control quality is said to make the process reliable across the entire adjustment range. This aspect is particularly relevant for shot peening since, after peening, it is not possible to carry out a quality analysis without damaging components.
Shot firing which is too low also results in poor values, following the motto “more is more”. To determine where the optimum value lies, system operators can only do this with “Almen strips”, thus measuring the effect of the shot impact by the distortion of a standardized surface. The Almen values determined by the distortion of a metal measurement strip then provide conclusions as to the effectiveness of the process. This must later precisely and continuously follow the previously determined key values so that the desired effects of the compression stress is set. In a further consequence, this process only functions in conjunction with regular calibration.
Conclusion
The complex processes in the mechanical strengthening of metal components using shot peening shows what a significant role the precise and, above all, repeat accurate servo drive technology plays. The automation conceived by TBM Automation AG for Freymatic AG is also set up in a user-friendly way for the operator and offers a cleanly structured visualization.
Author: Martin Zimmerman, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
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Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
The shot needs to hit accurately. This is the only way for their power to be optimally deployed. This power does not do any damage. In fact, with each hit it makes the target stronger, more solid and tougher. And this is why accuracy, air speed and the right quantity with the right measurements are so crucial. Freymatic AG from Switzerland builds shot peening systems which extend the life of heavy-duty components including those in aircraft technology. To do this, the process, similar to a blacksmith’s hammer, produces precise compression stress on the surface. Motion Control by Kollmorgen ensures that sufficient shot reaches the target – the single cable connection technology saves valuable installation time.
“When we have a breakdown, we can’t just pull over.” Those in the know describe in one sentence the safety thinking in aviation. Anyone with a broken drive shaft managing to end up relatively unscathed with their vehicle in a field or ditch would have much further to fall if they were in a similar disaster while in the air. In the face of the serious consequences of technical faults in civil aviation, all parts of an aircraft are supplied with an abundance of safety margins. One way to make heavy-duty components even tougher against the prevailing powers is using shot peening. This process is used mainly in the construction of engines.
A chain mail made of tension forces
Using pressure, the drag is able to resist a potent force. Figuratively speaking, components are placed into chain mail. The links in the chain mail consist of compression stress which the shot peen with their kinetic energy during impact with the atomic lattice. Fatigue damages only become clear later on. “Fissures in the material occur where tensile stress is prevalent,” explains Martin Hunziker, CEO of Freymatic. The connection between tensile forces and the formation of fissures is particularly critical in the construction of aircraft since it is here that lightweight construction is required. Despite their size, the blades in an engine need to be very light. This is why they are made of a titanium alloy. The next generation of engines will be even lighter – amongst other things due to the use of titanium-based compounds. But in automotive construction, too, the process is an established manufacturing practice – specifically where fatigue resistance is required.
When it comes to shot peening, manufacturers often use Roxor systems by the Swiss firm Freymatic AG. To do this, the system builders from Domat-Ems in the canton of Graubünden place an industrial robot into a hermetically sealed chamber and fully automatically equip its wrist with up to six different spray nozzles via a mechanical exchange during the machining job. While the robot takes on the motion control along the components being blasted inside the soundproofed chamber, the pressure supply and dosage unit remain outside. The shot quantities can be selected anywhere between 1 and 10, thus achieving control deviations below three percent. This precision is necessary since it is not possible to carry out inline quality monitoring for shot peening – at least not without destroying the tool. The system operator must therefore be able to rely on the adherence to process parameters – which is why, in the field of servomotor driven dosage units, maximum precision and repeat accuracy is required. This range is achieved with a speed-controlled worm gear. The conveying screw is driven by synchronous servomotors from the KOLLMORGEN AKM series which in single cable connection technology are combined with their own AKD servo inverters.
The connection between the servo drive and the servo motor using just one cable is also an advantage for this application since the systems can be wired up more quickly while also saving space. This is because the cable typically used for feedback signals is not required.
KOLLMORGEN opts here for a slender hybrid cable for motor and feedback.
What is special about it: The single cable connection technology works even without laborious and expensive multiturn encoders. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology have developed the digital resolver SFD3 for this. The interface translates the analog data of the resolver into one digital signal which it then transfers via one cable to the drives.
Tight tolerances in the dosage
Back to the peening system by Freymatic: In terms of construction, this consists of two pressure containers which act as a sluice between the unpressurized blasting shot store and the dosage which is under high pressure. The dosage powered by the AKM servomotors in the single-cable version represents a core function of the Roxor systems and, when operational, delivers shot quantities of between 0.1 and 12 kilograms per minute with an accuracy of /- 5 percent. In the mixing tube and up to the spray nozzle, the shot is accelerated up to the exit speed. This speed forms the two significant process parameters and is indirectly regulated via the spray pressure in a tight window of tolerance. The pressure thus lies between one and seven bar.
Accompanying the high adjustment range in the drive control designed by TBM Automation is above all the challenge of being both delicate and fast. To do this, the drive axles regulate the speed of the dosing screw via the signals from throughput sensors. “If there is too much material, the speed drops and vice versa,” explains Silvester Tribus, managing director of TBM Automation AG. The company from Widnau, south of Lake Constance, has been working closely with Freymatic for some time already as a system integrator. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology belong to the group of certified system and distribution partners of KOLLMORGEN with highly specialized engineering competence.
Precision from zero speed
To ensure that the adjustment is carried out swiftly and precisely, Urs Tobler, from the TBM management team and specializing in control technology in blasting systems, has equipped the Motion Control with a few special features. “After all, we want the system to start up quickly and need a correspondingly short amount of time until the quantity and pressure have precisely engaged.” Urs Tobler looks back to make a comparison with a time when dosage drives were still driven by DC motors which were hard to regulate, especially with small quantities, and only delivered reliable values in the upper speed range. With an additional linearization of the control performance with analog values, using the KOLLMORGEN AKM motors, it has now been possible to “be precise even from zero speed upwards.” This control quality is said to make the process reliable across the entire adjustment range. This aspect is particularly relevant for shot peening since, after peening, it is not possible to carry out a quality analysis without damaging components.
Shot firing which is too low also results in poor values, following the motto “more is more”. To determine where the optimum value lies, system operators can only do this with “Almen strips”, thus measuring the effect of the shot impact by the distortion of a standardized surface. The Almen values determined by the distortion of a metal measurement strip then provide conclusions as to the effectiveness of the process. This must later precisely and continuously follow the previously determined key values so that the desired effects of the compression stress is set. In a further consequence, this process only functions in conjunction with regular calibration.
Conclusion
The complex processes in the mechanical strengthening of metal components using shot peening shows what a significant role the precise and, above all, repeat accurate servo drive technology plays. The automation conceived by TBM Automation AG for Freymatic AG is also set up in a user-friendly way for the operator and offers a cleanly structured visualization.
Author: Martin Zimmerman, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
Disclaimer
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Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
The shot needs to hit accurately. This is the only way for their power to be optimally deployed. This power does not do any damage. In fact, with each hit it makes the target stronger, more solid and tougher. And this is why accuracy, air speed and the right quantity with the right measurements are so crucial. Freymatic AG from Switzerland builds shot peening systems which extend the life of heavy-duty components including those in aircraft technology. To do this, the process, similar to a blacksmith’s hammer, produces precise compression stress on the surface. Motion Control by Kollmorgen ensures that sufficient shot reaches the target – the single cable connection technology saves valuable installation time.
“When we have a breakdown, we can’t just pull over.” Those in the know describe in one sentence the safety thinking in aviation. Anyone with a broken drive shaft managing to end up relatively unscathed with their vehicle in a field or ditch would have much further to fall if they were in a similar disaster while in the air. In the face of the serious consequences of technical faults in civil aviation, all parts of an aircraft are supplied with an abundance of safety margins. One way to make heavy-duty components even tougher against the prevailing powers is using shot peening. This process is used mainly in the construction of engines.
A chain mail made of tension forces
Using pressure, the drag is able to resist a potent force. Figuratively speaking, components are placed into chain mail. The links in the chain mail consist of compression stress which the shot peen with their kinetic energy during impact with the atomic lattice. Fatigue damages only become clear later on. “Fissures in the material occur where tensile stress is prevalent,” explains Martin Hunziker, CEO of Freymatic. The connection between tensile forces and the formation of fissures is particularly critical in the construction of aircraft since it is here that lightweight construction is required. Despite their size, the blades in an engine need to be very light. This is why they are made of a titanium alloy. The next generation of engines will be even lighter – amongst other things due to the use of titanium-based compounds. But in automotive construction, too, the process is an established manufacturing practice – specifically where fatigue resistance is required.
When it comes to shot peening, manufacturers often use Roxor systems by the Swiss firm Freymatic AG. To do this, the system builders from Domat-Ems in the canton of Graubünden place an industrial robot into a hermetically sealed chamber and fully automatically equip its wrist with up to six different spray nozzles via a mechanical exchange during the machining job. While the robot takes on the motion control along the components being blasted inside the soundproofed chamber, the pressure supply and dosage unit remain outside. The shot quantities can be selected anywhere between 1 and 10, thus achieving control deviations below three percent. This precision is necessary since it is not possible to carry out inline quality monitoring for shot peening – at least not without destroying the tool. The system operator must therefore be able to rely on the adherence to process parameters – which is why, in the field of servomotor driven dosage units, maximum precision and repeat accuracy is required. This range is achieved with a speed-controlled worm gear. The conveying screw is driven by synchronous servomotors from the KOLLMORGEN AKM series which in single cable connection technology are combined with their own AKD servo inverters.
The connection between the servo drive and the servo motor using just one cable is also an advantage for this application since the systems can be wired up more quickly while also saving space. This is because the cable typically used for feedback signals is not required.
KOLLMORGEN opts here for a slender hybrid cable for motor and feedback.
What is special about it: The single cable connection technology works even without laborious and expensive multiturn encoders. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology have developed the digital resolver SFD3 for this. The interface translates the analog data of the resolver into one digital signal which it then transfers via one cable to the drives.
Tight tolerances in the dosage
Back to the peening system by Freymatic: In terms of construction, this consists of two pressure containers which act as a sluice between the unpressurized blasting shot store and the dosage which is under high pressure. The dosage powered by the AKM servomotors in the single-cable version represents a core function of the Roxor systems and, when operational, delivers shot quantities of between 0.1 and 12 kilograms per minute with an accuracy of /- 5 percent. In the mixing tube and up to the spray nozzle, the shot is accelerated up to the exit speed. This speed forms the two significant process parameters and is indirectly regulated via the spray pressure in a tight window of tolerance. The pressure thus lies between one and seven bar.
Accompanying the high adjustment range in the drive control designed by TBM Automation is above all the challenge of being both delicate and fast. To do this, the drive axles regulate the speed of the dosing screw via the signals from throughput sensors. “If there is too much material, the speed drops and vice versa,” explains Silvester Tribus, managing director of TBM Automation AG. The company from Widnau, south of Lake Constance, has been working closely with Freymatic for some time already as a system integrator. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology belong to the group of certified system and distribution partners of KOLLMORGEN with highly specialized engineering competence.
Precision from zero speed
To ensure that the adjustment is carried out swiftly and precisely, Urs Tobler, from the TBM management team and specializing in control technology in blasting systems, has equipped the Motion Control with a few special features. “After all, we want the system to start up quickly and need a correspondingly short amount of time until the quantity and pressure have precisely engaged.” Urs Tobler looks back to make a comparison with a time when dosage drives were still driven by DC motors which were hard to regulate, especially with small quantities, and only delivered reliable values in the upper speed range. With an additional linearization of the control performance with analog values, using the KOLLMORGEN AKM motors, it has now been possible to “be precise even from zero speed upwards.” This control quality is said to make the process reliable across the entire adjustment range. This aspect is particularly relevant for shot peening since, after peening, it is not possible to carry out a quality analysis without damaging components.
Shot firing which is too low also results in poor values, following the motto “more is more”. To determine where the optimum value lies, system operators can only do this with “Almen strips”, thus measuring the effect of the shot impact by the distortion of a standardized surface. The Almen values determined by the distortion of a metal measurement strip then provide conclusions as to the effectiveness of the process. This must later precisely and continuously follow the previously determined key values so that the desired effects of the compression stress is set. In a further consequence, this process only functions in conjunction with regular calibration.
Conclusion
The complex processes in the mechanical strengthening of metal components using shot peening shows what a significant role the precise and, above all, repeat accurate servo drive technology plays. The automation conceived by TBM Automation AG for Freymatic AG is also set up in a user-friendly way for the operator and offers a cleanly structured visualization.
Author: Martin Zimmerman, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
Disclaimer
The use of this news article and images came with permission from Kollmorgen.
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Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
The shot needs to hit accurately. This is the only way for their power to be optimally deployed. This power does not do any damage. In fact, with each hit it makes the target stronger, more solid and tougher. And this is why accuracy, air speed and the right quantity with the right measurements are so crucial. Freymatic AG from Switzerland builds shot peening systems which extend the life of heavy-duty components including those in aircraft technology. To do this, the process, similar to a blacksmith’s hammer, produces precise compression stress on the surface. Motion Control by Kollmorgen ensures that sufficient shot reaches the target – the single cable connection technology saves valuable installation time.
“When we have a breakdown, we can’t just pull over.” Those in the know describe in one sentence the safety thinking in aviation. Anyone with a broken drive shaft managing to end up relatively unscathed with their vehicle in a field or ditch would have much further to fall if they were in a similar disaster while in the air. In the face of the serious consequences of technical faults in civil aviation, all parts of an aircraft are supplied with an abundance of safety margins. One way to make heavy-duty components even tougher against the prevailing powers is using shot peening. This process is used mainly in the construction of engines.
A chain mail made of tension forces
Using pressure, the drag is able to resist a potent force. Figuratively speaking, components are placed into chain mail. The links in the chain mail consist of compression stress which the shot peen with their kinetic energy during impact with the atomic lattice. Fatigue damages only become clear later on. “Fissures in the material occur where tensile stress is prevalent,” explains Martin Hunziker, CEO of Freymatic. The connection between tensile forces and the formation of fissures is particularly critical in the construction of aircraft since it is here that lightweight construction is required. Despite their size, the blades in an engine need to be very light. This is why they are made of a titanium alloy. The next generation of engines will be even lighter – amongst other things due to the use of titanium-based compounds. But in automotive construction, too, the process is an established manufacturing practice – specifically where fatigue resistance is required.
When it comes to shot peening, manufacturers often use Roxor systems by the Swiss firm Freymatic AG. To do this, the system builders from Domat-Ems in the canton of Graubünden place an industrial robot into a hermetically sealed chamber and fully automatically equip its wrist with up to six different spray nozzles via a mechanical exchange during the machining job. While the robot takes on the motion control along the components being blasted inside the soundproofed chamber, the pressure supply and dosage unit remain outside. The shot quantities can be selected anywhere between 1 and 10, thus achieving control deviations below three percent. This precision is necessary since it is not possible to carry out inline quality monitoring for shot peening – at least not without destroying the tool. The system operator must therefore be able to rely on the adherence to process parameters – which is why, in the field of servomotor driven dosage units, maximum precision and repeat accuracy is required. This range is achieved with a speed-controlled worm gear. The conveying screw is driven by synchronous servomotors from the KOLLMORGEN AKM series which in single cable connection technology are combined with their own AKD servo inverters.
The connection between the servo drive and the servo motor using just one cable is also an advantage for this application since the systems can be wired up more quickly while also saving space. This is because the cable typically used for feedback signals is not required.
KOLLMORGEN opts here for a slender hybrid cable for motor and feedback.
What is special about it: The single cable connection technology works even without laborious and expensive multiturn encoders. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology have developed the digital resolver SFD3 for this. The interface translates the analog data of the resolver into one digital signal which it then transfers via one cable to the drives.
Tight tolerances in the dosage
Back to the peening system by Freymatic: In terms of construction, this consists of two pressure containers which act as a sluice between the unpressurized blasting shot store and the dosage which is under high pressure. The dosage powered by the AKM servomotors in the single-cable version represents a core function of the Roxor systems and, when operational, delivers shot quantities of between 0.1 and 12 kilograms per minute with an accuracy of /- 5 percent. In the mixing tube and up to the spray nozzle, the shot is accelerated up to the exit speed. This speed forms the two significant process parameters and is indirectly regulated via the spray pressure in a tight window of tolerance. The pressure thus lies between one and seven bar.
Accompanying the high adjustment range in the drive control designed by TBM Automation is above all the challenge of being both delicate and fast. To do this, the drive axles regulate the speed of the dosing screw via the signals from throughput sensors. “If there is too much material, the speed drops and vice versa,” explains Silvester Tribus, managing director of TBM Automation AG. The company from Widnau, south of Lake Constance, has been working closely with Freymatic for some time already as a system integrator. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology belong to the group of certified system and distribution partners of KOLLMORGEN with highly specialized engineering competence.
Precision from zero speed
To ensure that the adjustment is carried out swiftly and precisely, Urs Tobler, from the TBM management team and specializing in control technology in blasting systems, has equipped the Motion Control with a few special features. “After all, we want the system to start up quickly and need a correspondingly short amount of time until the quantity and pressure have precisely engaged.” Urs Tobler looks back to make a comparison with a time when dosage drives were still driven by DC motors which were hard to regulate, especially with small quantities, and only delivered reliable values in the upper speed range. With an additional linearization of the control performance with analog values, using the KOLLMORGEN AKM motors, it has now been possible to “be precise even from zero speed upwards.” This control quality is said to make the process reliable across the entire adjustment range. This aspect is particularly relevant for shot peening since, after peening, it is not possible to carry out a quality analysis without damaging components.
Shot firing which is too low also results in poor values, following the motto “more is more”. To determine where the optimum value lies, system operators can only do this with “Almen strips”, thus measuring the effect of the shot impact by the distortion of a standardized surface. The Almen values determined by the distortion of a metal measurement strip then provide conclusions as to the effectiveness of the process. This must later precisely and continuously follow the previously determined key values so that the desired effects of the compression stress is set. In a further consequence, this process only functions in conjunction with regular calibration.
Conclusion
The complex processes in the mechanical strengthening of metal components using shot peening shows what a significant role the precise and, above all, repeat accurate servo drive technology plays. The automation conceived by TBM Automation AG for Freymatic AG is also set up in a user-friendly way for the operator and offers a cleanly structured visualization.
Author: Martin Zimmerman, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
Disclaimer
The use of this news article and images came with permission from Kollmorgen.
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Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
The shot needs to hit accurately. This is the only way for their power to be optimally deployed. This power does not do any damage. In fact, with each hit it makes the target stronger, more solid and tougher. And this is why accuracy, air speed and the right quantity with the right measurements are so crucial. Freymatic AG from Switzerland builds shot peening systems which extend the life of heavy-duty components including those in aircraft technology. To do this, the process, similar to a blacksmith’s hammer, produces precise compression stress on the surface. Motion Control by Kollmorgen ensures that sufficient shot reaches the target – the single cable connection technology saves valuable installation time.
“When we have a breakdown, we can’t just pull over.” Those in the know describe in one sentence the safety thinking in aviation. Anyone with a broken drive shaft managing to end up relatively unscathed with their vehicle in a field or ditch would have much further to fall if they were in a similar disaster while in the air. In the face of the serious consequences of technical faults in civil aviation, all parts of an aircraft are supplied with an abundance of safety margins. One way to make heavy-duty components even tougher against the prevailing powers is using shot peening. This process is used mainly in the construction of engines.
A chain mail made of tension forces
Using pressure, the drag is able to resist a potent force. Figuratively speaking, components are placed into chain mail. The links in the chain mail consist of compression stress which the shot peen with their kinetic energy during impact with the atomic lattice. Fatigue damages only become clear later on. “Fissures in the material occur where tensile stress is prevalent,” explains Martin Hunziker, CEO of Freymatic. The connection between tensile forces and the formation of fissures is particularly critical in the construction of aircraft since it is here that lightweight construction is required. Despite their size, the blades in an engine need to be very light. This is why they are made of a titanium alloy. The next generation of engines will be even lighter – amongst other things due to the use of titanium-based compounds. But in automotive construction, too, the process is an established manufacturing practice – specifically where fatigue resistance is required.
When it comes to shot peening, manufacturers often use Roxor systems by the Swiss firm Freymatic AG. To do this, the system builders from Domat-Ems in the canton of Graubünden place an industrial robot into a hermetically sealed chamber and fully automatically equip its wrist with up to six different spray nozzles via a mechanical exchange during the machining job. While the robot takes on the motion control along the components being blasted inside the soundproofed chamber, the pressure supply and dosage unit remain outside. The shot quantities can be selected anywhere between 1 and 10, thus achieving control deviations below three percent. This precision is necessary since it is not possible to carry out inline quality monitoring for shot peening – at least not without destroying the tool. The system operator must therefore be able to rely on the adherence to process parameters – which is why, in the field of servomotor driven dosage units, maximum precision and repeat accuracy is required. This range is achieved with a speed-controlled worm gear. The conveying screw is driven by synchronous servomotors from the KOLLMORGEN AKM series which in single cable connection technology are combined with their own AKD servo inverters.
The connection between the servo drive and the servo motor using just one cable is also an advantage for this application since the systems can be wired up more quickly while also saving space. This is because the cable typically used for feedback signals is not required.
KOLLMORGEN opts here for a slender hybrid cable for motor and feedback.
What is special about it: The single cable connection technology works even without laborious and expensive multiturn encoders. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology have developed the digital resolver SFD3 for this. The interface translates the analog data of the resolver into one digital signal which it then transfers via one cable to the drives.
Tight tolerances in the dosage
Back to the peening system by Freymatic: In terms of construction, this consists of two pressure containers which act as a sluice between the unpressurized blasting shot store and the dosage which is under high pressure. The dosage powered by the AKM servomotors in the single-cable version represents a core function of the Roxor systems and, when operational, delivers shot quantities of between 0.1 and 12 kilograms per minute with an accuracy of /- 5 percent. In the mixing tube and up to the spray nozzle, the shot is accelerated up to the exit speed. This speed forms the two significant process parameters and is indirectly regulated via the spray pressure in a tight window of tolerance. The pressure thus lies between one and seven bar.
Accompanying the high adjustment range in the drive control designed by TBM Automation is above all the challenge of being both delicate and fast. To do this, the drive axles regulate the speed of the dosing screw via the signals from throughput sensors. “If there is too much material, the speed drops and vice versa,” explains Silvester Tribus, managing director of TBM Automation AG. The company from Widnau, south of Lake Constance, has been working closely with Freymatic for some time already as a system integrator. The specialists in Motion Control and servo drive technology belong to the group of certified system and distribution partners of KOLLMORGEN with highly specialized engineering competence.
Precision from zero speed
To ensure that the adjustment is carried out swiftly and precisely, Urs Tobler, from the TBM management team and specializing in control technology in blasting systems, has equipped the Motion Control with a few special features. “After all, we want the system to start up quickly and need a correspondingly short amount of time until the quantity and pressure have precisely engaged.” Urs Tobler looks back to make a comparison with a time when dosage drives were still driven by DC motors which were hard to regulate, especially with small quantities, and only delivered reliable values in the upper speed range. With an additional linearization of the control performance with analog values, using the KOLLMORGEN AKM motors, it has now been possible to “be precise even from zero speed upwards.” This control quality is said to make the process reliable across the entire adjustment range. This aspect is particularly relevant for shot peening since, after peening, it is not possible to carry out a quality analysis without damaging components.
Shot firing which is too low also results in poor values, following the motto “more is more”. To determine where the optimum value lies, system operators can only do this with “Almen strips”, thus measuring the effect of the shot impact by the distortion of a standardized surface. The Almen values determined by the distortion of a metal measurement strip then provide conclusions as to the effectiveness of the process. This must later precisely and continuously follow the previously determined key values so that the desired effects of the compression stress is set. In a further consequence, this process only functions in conjunction with regular calibration.
Conclusion
The complex processes in the mechanical strengthening of metal components using shot peening shows what a significant role the precise and, above all, repeat accurate servo drive technology plays. The automation conceived by TBM Automation AG for Freymatic AG is also set up in a user-friendly way for the operator and offers a cleanly structured visualization.
Author: Martin Zimmerman, Key Account Manager, KOLLMORGEN Switzerland
Disclaimer
The use of this news article and images came with permission from Kollmorgen.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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Overview
The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals
The drives are compact, easy to use and cost effective. They designed for easy backplate mounting. They are ideally suited to low power applications requiring precision, smoothness and low acoustic noise.
Features
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200 step per rev.
Operating voltage ranges: 24-48Vdc
Current ranges: Eight possible values between 0.7A and 4.4A.
Auto current reduction on standstill.
Electronic damping function for acoustic noise and vibration reduction at low and medium speeds.
Separated connectors for signals and power connections.
Pull up and pull down input signals for easy interfacing with the most common control systems.
Protection against under and over voltage, short circuit at motor outputs and over temperature.
For details of the full RTA email sales@micromech.co.uk or for technical help call 01376 333333.
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The MC6N is a high performance Motion Coordinator dedicated to running remote servo and stepper drives via the EtherCAT real time automation bus. It is based on the 1GHz i.MX7 Dual ARM Cortex A7 Core Processor making it ideal for machines with high numbers of axes or robotic applications. Highlights
EtherCAT Cycle Times Down to 125 µsec
1GHz i.MX7 Dual ARM Cortex A7 Core Process
128Mbyte DDR3 Memory
128Mbyte Fast Serial NOR Flash
Real Time Clock
Up to 64 EtherCAT Digital Drive Axes
Supports Position, Speed and Torque Drive Modes
Up to 1024 EtherCAT I/O
EtherCAT CoE protocol to CiA402
Linear, Circular, Helical and Spherical Interpolation
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EtherCAT slave drives and I/O can be connected and run in cyclic synchronous position, speed or torque modes provided these are supported by the drive.
EtherCAT
The P960 has 2 built-in EtherCAT axes which can be user upgraded with the purchase of P912 Remote Axis FECs.
Each P912 doubles the available axes, i.e:
P960 1 x P912 = 4 Remote Axes
P960 2 x P912 = 8 Remote Axes
P960 3 x P912 = 16 Remote Axes
P960 4 x P912 = 32 Remote Axes
P960 5 x P912 = 64 Remote Axes
The MC6N can be purchased with axes factory pre loaded ie:
P960 = 2 Axes
P961 = 4 Axes
P962 = 8 Axes
P963 = 16 Axes
P964 = 32 Axes
P965 = 64 Axes
Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular or helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and gearboxes. The power of the controller allows for multiple robotic transformations to run simultaneously.
Easy to use
A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily determined, whilst the single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment.
Familiar Tools
The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common PLC and HMI protocols, including the Trio Uniplay range of HMIs, directly to the MC6N. User programs can be written in Trio’s established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect v4 application development software making complex motion easy. The industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages are available as an option, allowing a fully functional PLC programming system.
For more information on Trio’s MC6N-ECAT or any other Trio products contact Micromech sales on 01376 333333 or sales@micromech.co.uk
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The MC6N is a high performance Motion Coordinator dedicated to running remote servo and stepper drives via the EtherCAT real time automation bus. It is based on the 1GHz i.MX7 Dual ARM Cortex A7 Core Processor making it ideal for machines with high numbers of axes or robotic applications. Highlights
EtherCAT Cycle Times Down to 125 µsec
1GHz i.MX7 Dual ARM Cortex A7 Core Process
128Mbyte DDR3 Memory
128Mbyte Fast Serial NOR Flash
Real Time Clock
Up to 64 EtherCAT Digital Drive Axes
Supports Position, Speed and Torque Drive Modes
Up to 1024 EtherCAT I/O
EtherCAT CoE protocol to CiA402
Linear, Circular, Helical and Spherical Interpolation
The MC6N supports up to 64 axes of motion with 64 bit integer position registers for ultra precise axis resolution.
EtherCAT slave drives and I/O can be connected and run in cyclic synchronous position, speed or torque modes provided these are supported by the drive.
EtherCAT
The P960 has 2 built-in EtherCAT axes which can be user upgraded with the purchase of P912 Remote Axis FECs.
Each P912 doubles the available axes, i.e:
P960 1 x P912 = 4 Remote Axes
P960 2 x P912 = 8 Remote Axes
P960 3 x P912 = 16 Remote Axes
P960 4 x P912 = 32 Remote Axes
P960 5 x P912 = 64 Remote Axes
The MC6N can be purchased with axes factory pre loaded ie:
P960 = 2 Axes
P961 = 4 Axes
P962 = 8 Axes
P963 = 16 Axes
P964 = 32 Axes
P965 = 64 Axes
Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular or helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and gearboxes. The power of the controller allows for multiple robotic transformations to run simultaneously.
Easy to use
A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily determined, whilst the single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment.
Familiar Tools
The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common PLC and HMI protocols, including the Trio Uniplay range of HMIs, directly to the MC6N. User programs can be written in Trio’s established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect v4 application development software making complex motion easy. The industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages are available as an option, allowing a fully functional PLC programming system.
For more information on Trio’s MC6N-ECAT or any other Trio products contact Micromech sales on 01376 333333 or sales@micromech.co.uk
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EtherCAT Cycle Times Down to 125 µsec
1GHz i.MX7 Dual ARM Cortex A7 Core Process
128Mbyte DDR3 Memory
128Mbyte Fast Serial NOR Flash
Real Time Clock
Up to 64 EtherCAT Digital Drive Axes
Supports Position, Speed and Torque Drive Modes
Up to 1024 EtherCAT I/O
EtherCAT CoE protocol to CiA402
Linear, Circular, Helical and Spherical Interpolation
The MC6N supports up to 64 axes of motion with 64 bit integer position registers for ultra precise axis resolution.
EtherCAT slave drives and I/O can be connected and run in cyclic synchronous position, speed or torque modes provided these are supported by the drive.
EtherCAT
The P960 has 2 built-in EtherCAT axes which can be user upgraded with the purchase of P912 Remote Axis FECs.
Each P912 doubles the available axes, i.e:
P960 1 x P912 = 4 Remote Axes
P960 2 x P912 = 8 Remote Axes
P960 3 x P912 = 16 Remote Axes
P960 4 x P912 = 32 Remote Axes
P960 5 x P912 = 64 Remote Axes
The MC6N can be purchased with axes factory pre loaded ie:
P960 = 2 Axes
P961 = 4 Axes
P962 = 8 Axes
P963 = 16 Axes
P964 = 32 Axes
P965 = 64 Axes
Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular or helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and gearboxes. The power of the controller allows for multiple robotic transformations to run simultaneously.
Easy to use
A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily determined, whilst the single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment.
Familiar Tools
The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common PLC and HMI protocols, including the Trio Uniplay range of HMIs, directly to the MC6N. User programs can be written in Trio’s established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect v4 application development software making complex motion easy. The industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages are available as an option, allowing a fully functional PLC programming system.
For more information on Trio’s MC6N-ECAT or any other Trio products contact Micromech sales on 01376 333333 or sales@micromech.co.uk
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Introduction:
Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies.
A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom units makes it easy to find the perfect cylinder for almost any application in most environments.
The ‘T’ Series precision electric cylinder has proved to be the ideal solution for thousands of applications throughout the world.
Precision rolled ball screws provide smooth, quiet motion and accurate positioning, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications.
The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory-engineered options and accessories. The RediMount motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
Uses and benefits:
Precision electric cylinders are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier and greater control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment;
‘T’ Series available sizes:
The ‘T’ Series is available in three frame sizes the T60, T90 and T130
T60 can provide forces up to 10,000N with strokes of up to 1500mm.
T90, forces up to 20,000N and strokes of 1500mm
T130, forces of up to 60,000N and strokes of 2000mm Applications:
The Thomson ‘T’ Series is suitable for a wide variety of applications in many industries.
Coupled with a perfectly matched drive/control solution, Micromech can provide the perfect linear motion solution.
Examples:
Valve control – Process industry, ventilation equipment, packaging machines
Pressing and clamping – Machine tools, paper industry, plastic industry
Edge guide control – Paper mills, printing, textiles
Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies.
A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom units makes it easy to find the perfect cylinder for almost any application in most environments.
The ‘T’ Series precision electric cylinder has proved to be the ideal solution for thousands of applications throughout the world.
Precision rolled ball screws provide smooth, quiet motion and accurate positioning, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications.
The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory-engineered options and accessories. The RediMount motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
Uses and benefits:
Precision electric cylinders are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier and greater control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment;
‘T’ Series available sizes:
The ‘T’ Series is available in three frame sizes the T60, T90 and T130
T60 can provide forces up to 10,000N with strokes of up to 1500mm.
T90, forces up to 20,000N and strokes of 1500mm
T130, forces of up to 60,000N and strokes of 2000mm Applications:
The Thomson ‘T’ Series is suitable for a wide variety of applications in many industries.
Coupled with a perfectly matched drive/control solution, Micromech can provide the perfect linear motion solution.
Examples:
Valve control – Process industry, ventilation equipment, packaging machines
Pressing and clamping – Machine tools, paper industry, plastic industry
Edge guide control – Paper mills, printing, textiles
Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies.
A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom units makes it easy to find the perfect cylinder for almost any application in most environments.
The ‘T’ Series precision electric cylinder has proved to be the ideal solution for thousands of applications throughout the world.
Precision rolled ball screws provide smooth, quiet motion and accurate positioning, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications.
The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory-engineered options and accessories. The RediMount motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
Uses and benefits:
Precision electric cylinders are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier and greater control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment;
‘T’ Series available sizes:
The ‘T’ Series is available in three frame sizes the T60, T90 and T130
T60 can provide forces up to 10,000N with strokes of up to 1500mm.
T90, forces up to 20,000N and strokes of 1500mm
T130, forces of up to 60,000N and strokes of 2000mm Applications:
The Thomson ‘T’ Series is suitable for a wide variety of applications in many industries.
Coupled with a perfectly matched drive/control solution, Micromech can provide the perfect linear motion solution.
Examples:
Valve control – Process industry, ventilation equipment, packaging machines
Pressing and clamping – Machine tools, paper industry, plastic industry
Edge guide control – Paper mills, printing, textiles
Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies.
A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom units makes it easy to find the perfect cylinder for almost any application in most environments.
The ‘T’ Series precision electric cylinder has proved to be the ideal solution for thousands of applications throughout the world.
Precision rolled ball screws provide smooth, quiet motion and accurate positioning, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications.
The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory-engineered options and accessories. The RediMount motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
Uses and benefits:
Precision electric cylinders are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier and greater control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment;
‘T’ Series available sizes:
The ‘T’ Series is available in three frame sizes the T60, T90 and T130
T60 can provide forces up to 10,000N with strokes of up to 1500mm.
T90, forces up to 20,000N and strokes of 1500mm
T130, forces of up to 60,000N and strokes of 2000mm Applications:
The Thomson ‘T’ Series is suitable for a wide variety of applications in many industries.
Coupled with a perfectly matched drive/control solution, Micromech can provide the perfect linear motion solution.
Examples:
Valve control – Process industry, ventilation equipment, packaging machines
Pressing and clamping – Machine tools, paper industry, plastic industry
Edge guide control – Paper mills, printing, textiles
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Introduction:
Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies.
A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom units makes it easy to find the perfect cylinder for almost any application in most environments.
The ‘T’ Series precision electric cylinder has proved to be the ideal solution for thousands of applications throughout the world.
Precision rolled ball screws provide smooth, quiet motion and accurate positioning, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications.
The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory-engineered options and accessories. The RediMount motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
Uses and benefits:
Precision electric cylinders are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier and greater control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment;
‘T’ Series available sizes:
The ‘T’ Series is available in three frame sizes the T60, T90 and T130
T60 can provide forces up to 10,000N with strokes of up to 1500mm.
T90, forces up to 20,000N and strokes of 1500mm
T130, forces of up to 60,000N and strokes of 2000mm Applications:
The Thomson ‘T’ Series is suitable for a wide variety of applications in many industries.
Coupled with a perfectly matched drive/control solution, Micromech can provide the perfect linear motion solution.
Examples:
Valve control – Process industry, ventilation equipment, packaging machines
Pressing and clamping – Machine tools, paper industry, plastic industry
Edge guide control – Paper mills, printing, textiles
Loading/unloading – Handling equipment, packaging industry
For more information on Thomson Electric cylinders contact Micromech sales on 01376 333333 or sales@micromech.co.uk
[post_excerpt] => Introduction: Precision electric cylinders are widely used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. In addition they are often used is to replace of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits and advantages when compared to the older technologies. A broad range of options and accessories added to Thomson’s vast experience in building custom […]
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RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
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RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)
The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.
Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features:
STO function (SIL3)
Error detection monitor.
Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
Technical Features:
Motor current can switched off via STO function.
Input voltages from 110v AC to 230v AC.
Current range: 2.4A – 4A. Four values set by DIP switches.
Microstepping: 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 steps/rev. Set by DIP switches.
Auto current reduction at motor standstill.
Protection: Under/over voltage.
Short circuit at motor outputs.
Over temperature.
Optoinsulated inputs compatible with differential control signals.
High efficiency chopper with IGBT final stage output.
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The PC-MCAT is a “Motion + PC Solution” with a powerful quad core Intel Atom processor used to drive a high performance motion controller and a compact Windows based PC that can run user applications. The PC-MCAT software uses a real-time extension to allow the motion controller and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores.
Highlights
Plug and Play
The motion controller has a dedicated EtherCAT master Ethernet port which can launch data packets with less than 1 µsec of jitter. The 1.91GHz Atom processor is coupled with 4 GBytes of RAM and a high speed 64 GByte SSD to give sufficient PC performance for many types of machines.
HDMI Output
Trio’s PC-MCAT is particularly suitable for application in which a machine requires the software and hardware facilities of a PC combined with a powerful 64 axis Motion Coordinator. The HDMI port can be used to drive high resolution displays for sophisticated operator interfaces.
Vision
The large 64 GByte SSD drive can hold vast amounts of machine data and recipes. Two GBit Ethernet ports are built into the PC-MCAT. These can be used for factory communications or connecting vision camera(s) whose data can be processed directly on the PC cores.
Features
Motion and PC Solution for many types of automation machinery
Compact fanless PC with an E3845 Quad Core Atom Processor at 1.91 Ghz
Up to 64 Axis EtherCAT based Trio Motion Coordinator
RTX64 Real Time Extension to allow Motion and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores
Plug and Play EtherCAT configuration with expandable support for servo drives, I/O and devices from a wide variety of manufacturers
Programmable in TrioBASIC, IEC 61131 or PC based programming languages such as “C” or .NET
4 GByte RAM + 64 GByte SSD which can be upgraded.
GBit ethernet ports for vision cameras, factory comms or LAN.
RoHS and CE approved
For applications requiring capabillities beyond that of the PC-MCAT 64 the Trio PC-MCAT S offers further flexibility.
Delivered in the form of a dongle, PC-MCAT S provides the same features of the PC-MCAT hardware in a software package enabling the user to run the PC-MCAT on a suitable Windows based industrial PC
This allows the specification of the processor speed, graphics capability and memory size giving a flexible solution to suit the application.
For the full specification and further information on Trio’s PC-MCAT combined motion controller and PC please call Trio’s number one distributor and technical expert ‘Micromech’ on 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
[post_excerpt] => The PC-MCAT is a “Motion + PC Solution” with a powerful quad core Intel Atom processor used to drive a high performance motion controller and a compact Windows based PC that can run user applications. The PC-MCAT software uses a real-time extension to allow the motion controller and Windows to run directly on individual processor […]
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The PC-MCAT is a “Motion + PC Solution” with a powerful quad core Intel Atom processor used to drive a high performance motion controller and a compact Windows based PC that can run user applications. The PC-MCAT software uses a real-time extension to allow the motion controller and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores.
Highlights
Plug and Play
The motion controller has a dedicated EtherCAT master Ethernet port which can launch data packets with less than 1 µsec of jitter. The 1.91GHz Atom processor is coupled with 4 GBytes of RAM and a high speed 64 GByte SSD to give sufficient PC performance for many types of machines.
HDMI Output
Trio’s PC-MCAT is particularly suitable for application in which a machine requires the software and hardware facilities of a PC combined with a powerful 64 axis Motion Coordinator. The HDMI port can be used to drive high resolution displays for sophisticated operator interfaces.
Vision
The large 64 GByte SSD drive can hold vast amounts of machine data and recipes. Two GBit Ethernet ports are built into the PC-MCAT. These can be used for factory communications or connecting vision camera(s) whose data can be processed directly on the PC cores.
Features
Motion and PC Solution for many types of automation machinery
Compact fanless PC with an E3845 Quad Core Atom Processor at 1.91 Ghz
Up to 64 Axis EtherCAT based Trio Motion Coordinator
RTX64 Real Time Extension to allow Motion and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores
Plug and Play EtherCAT configuration with expandable support for servo drives, I/O and devices from a wide variety of manufacturers
Programmable in TrioBASIC, IEC 61131 or PC based programming languages such as “C” or .NET
4 GByte RAM + 64 GByte SSD which can be upgraded.
GBit ethernet ports for vision cameras, factory comms or LAN.
RoHS and CE approved
For applications requiring capabillities beyond that of the PC-MCAT 64 the Trio PC-MCAT S offers further flexibility.
Delivered in the form of a dongle, PC-MCAT S provides the same features of the PC-MCAT hardware in a software package enabling the user to run the PC-MCAT on a suitable Windows based industrial PC
This allows the specification of the processor speed, graphics capability and memory size giving a flexible solution to suit the application.
For the full specification and further information on Trio’s PC-MCAT combined motion controller and PC please call Trio’s number one distributor and technical expert ‘Micromech’ on 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
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Highlights
Plug and Play
The motion controller has a dedicated EtherCAT master Ethernet port which can launch data packets with less than 1 µsec of jitter. The 1.91GHz Atom processor is coupled with 4 GBytes of RAM and a high speed 64 GByte SSD to give sufficient PC performance for many types of machines.
HDMI Output
Trio’s PC-MCAT is particularly suitable for application in which a machine requires the software and hardware facilities of a PC combined with a powerful 64 axis Motion Coordinator. The HDMI port can be used to drive high resolution displays for sophisticated operator interfaces.
Vision
The large 64 GByte SSD drive can hold vast amounts of machine data and recipes. Two GBit Ethernet ports are built into the PC-MCAT. These can be used for factory communications or connecting vision camera(s) whose data can be processed directly on the PC cores.
Features
Motion and PC Solution for many types of automation machinery
Compact fanless PC with an E3845 Quad Core Atom Processor at 1.91 Ghz
Up to 64 Axis EtherCAT based Trio Motion Coordinator
RTX64 Real Time Extension to allow Motion and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores
Plug and Play EtherCAT configuration with expandable support for servo drives, I/O and devices from a wide variety of manufacturers
Programmable in TrioBASIC, IEC 61131 or PC based programming languages such as “C” or .NET
4 GByte RAM + 64 GByte SSD which can be upgraded.
GBit ethernet ports for vision cameras, factory comms or LAN.
RoHS and CE approved
For applications requiring capabillities beyond that of the PC-MCAT 64 the Trio PC-MCAT S offers further flexibility.
Delivered in the form of a dongle, PC-MCAT S provides the same features of the PC-MCAT hardware in a software package enabling the user to run the PC-MCAT on a suitable Windows based industrial PC
This allows the specification of the processor speed, graphics capability and memory size giving a flexible solution to suit the application.
For the full specification and further information on Trio’s PC-MCAT combined motion controller and PC please call Trio’s number one distributor and technical expert ‘Micromech’ on 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
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What is direct drive technology?
With direct drive technology a torque motor is coupled directly to the driven load. This provides a very stiff mechanical connection to the load, eliminating problems associated with couplings, belts and gearboxes.
Kollmorgen KBM
KBM Series frameless kit brushless motors are designed to be embedded in your machine. The rotor is supported by machine’s own bearings.
A large selection of standard motors are available or alternatively a bespoke solution incorporating your specific modifications can quickly and cost-effectively create a an exact fit motor which will provide the highest performance and longest life in the most compact space.
Designs, which include special winding configurations, tailored mounting features, diameter and stack length dimensional adjustments, or material variations, are all possible.
Simplified Machine Design.
With a Kollmorgen KBM Solution from Micromech, your machine design is simplified. Noisy mechanical transmissions are eliminated as are the performance limitations associated them.
The direct coupling of a torque motor to a load provides improvements to a machine, unachievable with a more compliant mechanical transmission. Furthermore, expensive maintenance is greatly reduced as the need to adjust belts or pulleys or to lubricate gearboxes is eliminated.
Direct drive frameless vs Conventional Motor Systems
Conventional servo systems with mechanical transmissions limit servo performance and reliability. Typically designs consume more space due to use of transmissions, belt / pulley arrangements and couplings. Additionally maintenance is more extensive. This all adds unnecessary machine down time and costs.
Integration Costs
Positional inaccuracies from transmission compliance
Mounting and alignment of gearbox / belt / bracket
Servo tuning difficulties caused by compliance and backlash
Pulley installation and tensioning
Oversize motor for inertia matching
Extra components – clutch, output shaft feedback device
Motor / gearbox mounting Bracket
Purchasing and BOM
Inventory and Inspection
Coordinate multiple lead times
Life Cycle Costs
Machine maintenance
Belt tensioning and replacement
Gearbox lubrication and replacement
Increasing backlash due to wearing gears
Costs to support field failures
Unscheduled down time
Belt breakageBelt slippage
Gearbox failure
Reduced throughput due to compliance and settling
Micromech engineers have assisted many of our customers with specification of a KBM frameless motor solution. Contact us for further information on the wide variety of pre-engineered options and configurations available or send us your exact requirements for a custom solution for your application. Call 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
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What is direct drive technology?
With direct drive technology a torque motor is coupled directly to the driven load. This provides a very stiff mechanical connection to the load, eliminating problems associated with couplings, belts and gearboxes.
Kollmorgen KBM
KBM Series frameless kit brushless motors are designed to be embedded in your machine. The rotor is supported by machine’s own bearings.
A large selection of standard motors are available or alternatively a bespoke solution incorporating your specific modifications can quickly and cost-effectively create a an exact fit motor which will provide the highest performance and longest life in the most compact space.
Designs, which include special winding configurations, tailored mounting features, diameter and stack length dimensional adjustments, or material variations, are all possible.
Simplified Machine Design.
With a Kollmorgen KBM Solution from Micromech, your machine design is simplified. Noisy mechanical transmissions are eliminated as are the performance limitations associated them.
The direct coupling of a torque motor to a load provides improvements to a machine, unachievable with a more compliant mechanical transmission. Furthermore, expensive maintenance is greatly reduced as the need to adjust belts or pulleys or to lubricate gearboxes is eliminated.
Direct drive frameless vs Conventional Motor Systems
Conventional servo systems with mechanical transmissions limit servo performance and reliability. Typically designs consume more space due to use of transmissions, belt / pulley arrangements and couplings. Additionally maintenance is more extensive. This all adds unnecessary machine down time and costs.
Integration Costs
Positional inaccuracies from transmission compliance
Mounting and alignment of gearbox / belt / bracket
Servo tuning difficulties caused by compliance and backlash
Pulley installation and tensioning
Oversize motor for inertia matching
Extra components – clutch, output shaft feedback device
Motor / gearbox mounting Bracket
Purchasing and BOM
Inventory and Inspection
Coordinate multiple lead times
Life Cycle Costs
Machine maintenance
Belt tensioning and replacement
Gearbox lubrication and replacement
Increasing backlash due to wearing gears
Costs to support field failures
Unscheduled down time
Belt breakageBelt slippage
Gearbox failure
Reduced throughput due to compliance and settling
Micromech engineers have assisted many of our customers with specification of a KBM frameless motor solution. Contact us for further information on the wide variety of pre-engineered options and configurations available or send us your exact requirements for a custom solution for your application. Call 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
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What is direct drive technology?
With direct drive technology a torque motor is coupled directly to the driven load. This provides a very stiff mechanical connection to the load, eliminating problems associated with couplings, belts and gearboxes.
Kollmorgen KBM
KBM Series frameless kit brushless motors are designed to be embedded in your machine. The rotor is supported by machine’s own bearings.
A large selection of standard motors are available or alternatively a bespoke solution incorporating your specific modifications can quickly and cost-effectively create a an exact fit motor which will provide the highest performance and longest life in the most compact space.
Designs, which include special winding configurations, tailored mounting features, diameter and stack length dimensional adjustments, or material variations, are all possible.
Simplified Machine Design.
With a Kollmorgen KBM Solution from Micromech, your machine design is simplified. Noisy mechanical transmissions are eliminated as are the performance limitations associated them.
The direct coupling of a torque motor to a load provides improvements to a machine, unachievable with a more compliant mechanical transmission. Furthermore, expensive maintenance is greatly reduced as the need to adjust belts or pulleys or to lubricate gearboxes is eliminated.
Direct drive frameless vs Conventional Motor Systems
Conventional servo systems with mechanical transmissions limit servo performance and reliability. Typically designs consume more space due to use of transmissions, belt / pulley arrangements and couplings. Additionally maintenance is more extensive. This all adds unnecessary machine down time and costs.
Integration Costs
Positional inaccuracies from transmission compliance
Mounting and alignment of gearbox / belt / bracket
Servo tuning difficulties caused by compliance and backlash
Pulley installation and tensioning
Oversize motor for inertia matching
Extra components – clutch, output shaft feedback device
Motor / gearbox mounting Bracket
Purchasing and BOM
Inventory and Inspection
Coordinate multiple lead times
Life Cycle Costs
Machine maintenance
Belt tensioning and replacement
Gearbox lubrication and replacement
Increasing backlash due to wearing gears
Costs to support field failures
Unscheduled down time
Belt breakageBelt slippage
Gearbox failure
Reduced throughput due to compliance and settling
Micromech engineers have assisted many of our customers with specification of a KBM frameless motor solution. Contact us for further information on the wide variety of pre-engineered options and configurations available or send us your exact requirements for a custom solution for your application. Call 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
What is direct drive technology?
With direct drive technology a torque motor is coupled directly to the driven load. This provides a very stiff mechanical connection to the load, eliminating problems associated with couplings, belts and gearboxes.
Kollmorgen KBM
KBM Series frameless kit brushless motors are designed to be embedded in your machine. The rotor is supported by machine’s own bearings.
A large selection of standard motors are available or alternatively a bespoke solution incorporating your specific modifications can quickly and cost-effectively create a an exact fit motor which will provide the highest performance and longest life in the most compact space.
Designs, which include special winding configurations, tailored mounting features, diameter and stack length dimensional adjustments, or material variations, are all possible.
Simplified Machine Design.
With a Kollmorgen KBM Solution from Micromech, your machine design is simplified. Noisy mechanical transmissions are eliminated as are the performance limitations associated them.
The direct coupling of a torque motor to a load provides improvements to a machine, unachievable with a more compliant mechanical transmission. Furthermore, expensive maintenance is greatly reduced as the need to adjust belts or pulleys or to lubricate gearboxes is eliminated.
Direct drive frameless vs Conventional Motor Systems
Conventional servo systems with mechanical transmissions limit servo performance and reliability. Typically designs consume more space due to use of transmissions, belt / pulley arrangements and couplings. Additionally maintenance is more extensive. This all adds unnecessary machine down time and costs.
Integration Costs
Positional inaccuracies from transmission compliance
Mounting and alignment of gearbox / belt / bracket
Servo tuning difficulties caused by compliance and backlash
Pulley installation and tensioning
Oversize motor for inertia matching
Extra components – clutch, output shaft feedback device
Motor / gearbox mounting Bracket
Purchasing and BOM
Inventory and Inspection
Coordinate multiple lead times
Life Cycle Costs
Machine maintenance
Belt tensioning and replacement
Gearbox lubrication and replacement
Increasing backlash due to wearing gears
Costs to support field failures
Unscheduled down time
Belt breakageBelt slippage
Gearbox failure
Reduced throughput due to compliance and settling
Micromech engineers have assisted many of our customers with specification of a KBM frameless motor solution. Contact us for further information on the wide variety of pre-engineered options and configurations available or send us your exact requirements for a custom solution for your application. Call 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk
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For the user wanting a flexible but not fully bespoke system, this cost effective unit comes as a standard platform taking the application close to the operational finishing line for a fraction of the effort and cost of a bespoke system. Therefore the user can be quickly up and running making it ideal for Lab, research and University establishments.
MSS-856-A-0003 axis stepper controller features
Compact, free standing desktop unit (562mmW x 420mmD x 211mmH).
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For the user wanting a flexible but not fully bespoke system, this cost effective unit comes as a standard platform taking the application close to the operational finishing line for a fraction of the effort and cost of a bespoke system. Therefore the user can be quickly up and running making it ideal for Lab, research and University establishments.
MSS-856-A-0003 axis stepper controller features
Compact, free standing desktop unit (562mmW x 420mmD x 211mmH).
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MSS-856-A-0003 axis stepper controller features
Compact, free standing desktop unit (562mmW x 420mmD x 211mmH).
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Are you in need of the perfect solution for a label with essential information that can withstand a production process? Our mask label is made from high performance materials that can sustain various chemicals, paint baths, harsh temperatures and environmental conditions. These high performance layers can then be peeled off to remove and uncover your essential information unharmed.
Many companies use labels to identify or track items, sub-assemblies, parts, supplies etc. during their manufacturing processes. Some manufacturing processes include harsh environments. These could be extreme temperatures, chemical baths, painting, powder-coating, electro-coating (e-coat) etc.
Protecting Your Label
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Some masks can permit application of multi-part labels. Designed appropriately for a process, these masks allow for removal of certain sections of multi-part labels at specific steps of a process and still leave other sections of the multi-part label intact for removal at later steps in the process.
When designing Masked labels, it is important to understand the process parameters the parts and labels will be subjected to during the manufacturing processes and part use. It is important that the materials and the adhesives selected are appropriate so as to perform properly. The mask must stay on the base layer of the label, but not become permanently bonded to the base layer as a result of exposure to processing conditions. It is critical the mask and the base layer be compatible with each other.
The Whitlam Group can work with your process and product experts to determine the right combination of materials to develop a Masked label for your needs.
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Are you in need of the perfect solution for a label with essential information that can withstand a production process? Our mask label is made from high performance materials that can sustain various chemicals, paint baths, harsh temperatures and environmental conditions. These high performance layers can then be peeled off to remove and uncover your essential information unharmed.
Many companies use labels to identify or track items, sub-assemblies, parts, supplies etc. during their manufacturing processes. Some manufacturing processes include harsh environments. These could be extreme temperatures, chemical baths, painting, powder-coating, electro-coating (e-coat) etc.
Protecting Your Label
One type of label the Whitlam Group offers are known as “Masked” labels. Masked labels have at least two layers. The bottom layer is printed with the information necessary to facilitate the production process. This is often an identifying barcode, 2D Matrix Code, or part number. These numbers or codes can be constant, sequential, or random. The top layer is a clear plastic material through which the printed information on the base layer is visible. If the part goes through a painting or coating process that obscures the label, the top layer (mask) can be peeled away thus exposing the information on the bottom layer of the label. This allows identification of the part during subsequent processing without having the expense or effort of applying a new label. The part maintains its identity.
Masks can also be used as installation aids for applying decorative badging. They provide consistent spacing, proper orientation, and location to reference points.
Some masks can permit application of multi-part labels. Designed appropriately for a process, these masks allow for removal of certain sections of multi-part labels at specific steps of a process and still leave other sections of the multi-part label intact for removal at later steps in the process.
When designing Masked labels, it is important to understand the process parameters the parts and labels will be subjected to during the manufacturing processes and part use. It is important that the materials and the adhesives selected are appropriate so as to perform properly. The mask must stay on the base layer of the label, but not become permanently bonded to the base layer as a result of exposure to processing conditions. It is critical the mask and the base layer be compatible with each other.
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Many companies use labels to identify or track items, sub-assemblies, parts, supplies etc. during their manufacturing processes. Some manufacturing processes include harsh environments. These could be extreme temperatures, chemical baths, painting, powder-coating, electro-coating (e-coat) etc.
Protecting Your Label
One type of label the Whitlam Group offers are known as “Masked” labels. Masked labels have at least two layers. The bottom layer is printed with the information necessary to facilitate the production process. This is often an identifying barcode, 2D Matrix Code, or part number. These numbers or codes can be constant, sequential, or random. The top layer is a clear plastic material through which the printed information on the base layer is visible. If the part goes through a painting or coating process that obscures the label, the top layer (mask) can be peeled away thus exposing the information on the bottom layer of the label. This allows identification of the part during subsequent processing without having the expense or effort of applying a new label. The part maintains its identity.
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Some masks can permit application of multi-part labels. Designed appropriately for a process, these masks allow for removal of certain sections of multi-part labels at specific steps of a process and still leave other sections of the multi-part label intact for removal at later steps in the process.
When designing Masked labels, it is important to understand the process parameters the parts and labels will be subjected to during the manufacturing processes and part use. It is important that the materials and the adhesives selected are appropriate so as to perform properly. The mask must stay on the base layer of the label, but not become permanently bonded to the base layer as a result of exposure to processing conditions. It is critical the mask and the base layer be compatible with each other.
The Whitlam Group can work with your process and product experts to determine the right combination of materials to develop a Masked label for your needs.
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Whitlam Group is proud to provide quality products to our customers and is honored to have received these awards. We hope to continue to exceed these expectations in the future.
We are grateful to Subaru for the award and we congratulate the Whitlam Group team for the hard work that went into creating excellent products.
Whitlam Group has received awards for “Excellence in Performance” as well as “Commodity Leader” from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA). This award recognizes the achievement of SIA targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery as well as top scoring suppliers …
Whitlam Group has received awards for “Excellence in Performance” as well as “Commodity Leader” from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA). This award recognizes the achievement of SIA targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery as well as top scoring suppliers in the commodity category. Whitlam Group is one of only 22 suppliers that have been recognized for exceptional performance over the past year and one of only 6 companies who received two awards.
Whitlam Group is proud to provide quality products to our customers and is honored to have received these awards. We hope to continue to exceed these expectations in the future.
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Whitlam Group is proud to provide quality products to our customers and is honored to have received these awards. We hope to continue to exceed these expectations in the future.
We are grateful to Subaru for the award and we congratulate the Whitlam Group team for the hard work that went into creating excellent products.
Whitlam Group has received awards for “Excellence in Performance” as well as “Commodity Leader” from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA). This award recognizes the achievement of SIA targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery as well as top scoring suppliers …
Many labels are used in very challenging environments and need to be durable enough to last the lifetime of the product.
Labels used for automotive and durable applications are two specific markets that require durability and longevity in their labels. These labels may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, moisture, chemicals, abrasion, weather, etc. One of the printing methods used by Whitlam Group to create durable labels is Subsurface printing.
Subsurface printing is when the inks are printed on the underside of a clear plastic film. The images on the printing plates are configured so that when the label is viewed from the top side of the clear film, the image appears as desired. An adhesive layer with a liner backing is applied to the printed inks. Different adhesives are available, as appropriate, for a given label’s use. The web is flipped-over (depending on the type of press) and the face-stock material is then die-cut to the proper size of the label. Because the inks are applied to the bottom side of the plastic film, the film provides protection to the inks, thus creating a durable label.
A 2 mil clear Polyester film is a common material for Subsurface printing. When Subsurface printing, it is important to know the detailed specifications of the materials to ensure that the film is optimized for the Subsurface printing process, the inks, and the environment where the label will be used.
If you would like to know more about subsurface labels or think this might be the right method for your products, contact our experts at 800-75-LABEL.
Many labels are used in very challenging environments and need to be durable enough to last the lifetime of the product. Labels used for automotive and durable applications are two specific markets that require durability and longevity in their labels. …
Many labels are used in very challenging environments and need to be durable enough to last the lifetime of the product.
Labels used for automotive and durable applications are two specific markets that require durability and longevity in their labels. These labels may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, moisture, chemicals, abrasion, weather, etc. One of the printing methods used by Whitlam Group to create durable labels is Subsurface printing.
Subsurface printing is when the inks are printed on the underside of a clear plastic film. The images on the printing plates are configured so that when the label is viewed from the top side of the clear film, the image appears as desired. An adhesive layer with a liner backing is applied to the printed inks. Different adhesives are available, as appropriate, for a given label’s use. The web is flipped-over (depending on the type of press) and the face-stock material is then die-cut to the proper size of the label. Because the inks are applied to the bottom side of the plastic film, the film provides protection to the inks, thus creating a durable label.
A 2 mil clear Polyester film is a common material for Subsurface printing. When Subsurface printing, it is important to know the detailed specifications of the materials to ensure that the film is optimized for the Subsurface printing process, the inks, and the environment where the label will be used.
If you would like to know more about subsurface labels or think this might be the right method for your products, contact our experts at 800-75-LABEL.
Many labels are used in very challenging environments and need to be durable enough to last the lifetime of the product. Labels used for automotive and durable applications are two specific markets that require durability and longevity in their labels. …
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Many products are tested and evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to determine if they meet safety standards established by regulations, organizations, manufacturers, and UL. The products that pass such testing may be labeled as UL Listed or UL Recognized. The labels affixed to these products, communicating this recognition, must also be UL Recognized.
Whitlam Group is a UL Authorized Label Supplier. We must pass inspections conducted by a UL auditor. UL auditors may visit the label manufacturing facility at any time, often without prior notice, to inspect or collect UL label samples for ongoing routine surveillance testing.
UL Recognized labels must pass testing as outlined in the ANSI/UL969 Standard. There are several different categories depending on the type of label (PGDQ2, PGJI2, PGIM2, PGGU2, PGIS2, PGGU8, etc.). Type R labels are permanently marked with safety information such as hazards, warnings, cautions, installation instructions and electrical ratings. UL 299 is for dry chemical fire extinguishers. IEC standards include “Durability of Marking Requirements.”
The label testing must be conducted by UL or a UL certified test lab. A lab may be certified under UL’s CTDP (Client Test Data Program) and DAP (Data Acceptance Program). The certified lab’s testing must be equivalent to that of UL’s lab testing. This testing may evaluate weathering, legibility, defacement, chemical exposure, moisture exposure, aging, adhesion, and abrasion. Once approved, the inks and materials used in that specific label construction combination are granted a UL File number.
Note: If a product manufacturer adds additional information to a UL Recognized label such as with Thermal Transfer printing, the ink ribbon or media used must also be UL approved for use with that specific material construction.
Labels may be UL tested to obtain the cUL mark. These tests are similar to the Canadian Safety Association (CSA Group) C22.2 No. 0.15 standards.
Whitlam Group has several different UL approved label construction files for different types of label applications. Working with a UL Authorized Label Supplier such as the Whitlam Group and using our pre-approved UL label constructions can reduce your costs and time by eliminating the need for you to conduct such testing.
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Many products are tested and evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to determine if they meet safety standards established by regulations, organizations, manufacturers, and UL. The products that pass such testing may be labeled as UL Listed or UL Recognized. The labels affixed to these products, communicating this recognition, must also be UL Recognized.
Whitlam Group is a UL Authorized Label Supplier. We must pass inspections conducted by a UL auditor. UL auditors may visit the label manufacturing facility at any time, often without prior notice, to inspect or collect UL label samples for ongoing routine surveillance testing.
UL Recognized labels must pass testing as outlined in the ANSI/UL969 Standard. There are several different categories depending on the type of label (PGDQ2, PGJI2, PGIM2, PGGU2, PGIS2, PGGU8, etc.). Type R labels are permanently marked with safety information such as hazards, warnings, cautions, installation instructions and electrical ratings. UL 299 is for dry chemical fire extinguishers. IEC standards include “Durability of Marking Requirements.”
The label testing must be conducted by UL or a UL certified test lab. A lab may be certified under UL’s CTDP (Client Test Data Program) and DAP (Data Acceptance Program). The certified lab’s testing must be equivalent to that of UL’s lab testing. This testing may evaluate weathering, legibility, defacement, chemical exposure, moisture exposure, aging, adhesion, and abrasion. Once approved, the inks and materials used in that specific label construction combination are granted a UL File number.
Note: If a product manufacturer adds additional information to a UL Recognized label such as with Thermal Transfer printing, the ink ribbon or media used must also be UL approved for use with that specific material construction.
Labels may be UL tested to obtain the cUL mark. These tests are similar to the Canadian Safety Association (CSA Group) C22.2 No. 0.15 standards.
Whitlam Group has several different UL approved label construction files for different types of label applications. Working with a UL Authorized Label Supplier such as the Whitlam Group and using our pre-approved UL label constructions can reduce your costs and time by eliminating the need for you to conduct such testing.
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Whitlam Group is a UL Authorized Label Supplier. We must pass inspections conducted by a UL auditor. UL auditors may visit the label manufacturing facility at any time, often without prior notice, to inspect or collect UL label samples for ongoing routine surveillance testing.
UL Recognized labels must pass testing as outlined in the ANSI/UL969 Standard. There are several different categories depending on the type of label (PGDQ2, PGJI2, PGIM2, PGGU2, PGIS2, PGGU8, etc.). Type R labels are permanently marked with safety information such as hazards, warnings, cautions, installation instructions and electrical ratings. UL 299 is for dry chemical fire extinguishers. IEC standards include “Durability of Marking Requirements.”
The label testing must be conducted by UL or a UL certified test lab. A lab may be certified under UL’s CTDP (Client Test Data Program) and DAP (Data Acceptance Program). The certified lab’s testing must be equivalent to that of UL’s lab testing. This testing may evaluate weathering, legibility, defacement, chemical exposure, moisture exposure, aging, adhesion, and abrasion. Once approved, the inks and materials used in that specific label construction combination are granted a UL File number.
Note: If a product manufacturer adds additional information to a UL Recognized label such as with Thermal Transfer printing, the ink ribbon or media used must also be UL approved for use with that specific material construction.
Labels may be UL tested to obtain the cUL mark. These tests are similar to the Canadian Safety Association (CSA Group) C22.2 No. 0.15 standards.
Whitlam Group has several different UL approved label construction files for different types of label applications. Working with a UL Authorized Label Supplier such as the Whitlam Group and using our pre-approved UL label constructions can reduce your costs and time by eliminating the need for you to conduct such testing.
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A new control system has offered malting company, Crisp, some impressive process improvements.
An upgrade project featuring Mitsubishi Electric's latest PLCs has been completed in record-time, allowing Crisp to make a range of process improvements.
When Crisp decided it was being held back by a legacy control system, it decided to upgrade its control system and turned to Mitsubishi Electric for a solution. The upgrade – which was implemented in jut four days – has slashed downtime and empowered operators to fully govern the manufacturing processes, leading to improved product quality and consistency.
Keeping the delicate malting process balanced requires a responsive control system and timely upgrades to the plant are regarded as essential. Increasing the speed at which process anomalies are detected and responded to has a significant impact on the overall process. With batch sizes measured in tons, this was the main reason why Crisp decided to replace six legacy GEM80 PLCs with new high-performance Mitsubishi Electric Q Series systems.
Exposed to risk
David Spiers, group engineering manager at Crisp explained further: "The existing PLCs were becoming unreliable which left us exposed to the risk of unplanned downtime events. For example if we had a power outage it would take the engineers 3-4 hours to return the system to full operation, which with our production process and fixed delivery schedules to meet really wasn't acceptable."
In addition, it was becoming difficult to find spare parts. This issue was becoming increasingly impactful as the original PLC components were reaching the end of their service life and needed to be replaced. Engineers at the malting production site struggled to interrogate the old control system in order to troubleshoot, repair or modify the existing functions and it was not possible to adjust the processes involved to the extent they wanted.
To address these issues, Crisp contacted Suffolk Automation, a local specialist in process control systems. To source the new PLCs, Suffolk Automation's software engineers turned to Mitsubishi Electric.
Mark Chisnall, managing director at Suffolk Automation, takes up the story: "We're familiar with Mitsubishi Electric's full range of automation components. Technically the PLCs are well supported and for the customer the cost versus performance is good."
Six Q-series PLCs replaced the original PLCs around the factory. Technically this encompassed two plants at Ryburgh malthouse. All the PLCs were then connected via CC-Link IE, open Ethernet network with 1 Gigabit bandwidth, using fibreoptic cables. In this way, Crisp could benefit from real-time communications between the different manufacturing areas and upwards to enterprise level software systems.
"If we experience a power cut now it takes minutes to restart the system, not hours,” said Spiers. “The new PLCs save the live process data into permanent memory, so the system does not lose operating data or any updated parameter settings during a power loss."
The new automation solution also provided Crisp with the level of detail needed to have a greater understanding of real-time variations in the process. The operations team can now monitor and access parameters such as temperature and throughput live, anomalies are quickly detected and acted upon thanks to visible alarms. The wider management team benefits in-turn from better plant performance and more accurate reporting.
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A new control system has offered malting company, Crisp, some impressive process improvements.
An upgrade project featuring Mitsubishi Electric's latest PLCs has been completed in record-time, allowing Crisp to make a range of process improvements.
When Crisp decided it was being held back by a legacy control system, it decided to upgrade its control system and turned to Mitsubishi Electric for a solution. The upgrade – which was implemented in jut four days – has slashed downtime and empowered operators to fully govern the manufacturing processes, leading to improved product quality and consistency.
Keeping the delicate malting process balanced requires a responsive control system and timely upgrades to the plant are regarded as essential. Increasing the speed at which process anomalies are detected and responded to has a significant impact on the overall process. With batch sizes measured in tons, this was the main reason why Crisp decided to replace six legacy GEM80 PLCs with new high-performance Mitsubishi Electric Q Series systems.
Exposed to risk
David Spiers, group engineering manager at Crisp explained further: "The existing PLCs were becoming unreliable which left us exposed to the risk of unplanned downtime events. For example if we had a power outage it would take the engineers 3-4 hours to return the system to full operation, which with our production process and fixed delivery schedules to meet really wasn't acceptable."
In addition, it was becoming difficult to find spare parts. This issue was becoming increasingly impactful as the original PLC components were reaching the end of their service life and needed to be replaced. Engineers at the malting production site struggled to interrogate the old control system in order to troubleshoot, repair or modify the existing functions and it was not possible to adjust the processes involved to the extent they wanted.
To address these issues, Crisp contacted Suffolk Automation, a local specialist in process control systems. To source the new PLCs, Suffolk Automation's software engineers turned to Mitsubishi Electric.
Mark Chisnall, managing director at Suffolk Automation, takes up the story: "We're familiar with Mitsubishi Electric's full range of automation components. Technically the PLCs are well supported and for the customer the cost versus performance is good."
Six Q-series PLCs replaced the original PLCs around the factory. Technically this encompassed two plants at Ryburgh malthouse. All the PLCs were then connected via CC-Link IE, open Ethernet network with 1 Gigabit bandwidth, using fibreoptic cables. In this way, Crisp could benefit from real-time communications between the different manufacturing areas and upwards to enterprise level software systems.
"If we experience a power cut now it takes minutes to restart the system, not hours,” said Spiers. “The new PLCs save the live process data into permanent memory, so the system does not lose operating data or any updated parameter settings during a power loss."
The new automation solution also provided Crisp with the level of detail needed to have a greater understanding of real-time variations in the process. The operations team can now monitor and access parameters such as temperature and throughput live, anomalies are quickly detected and acted upon thanks to visible alarms. The wider management team benefits in-turn from better plant performance and more accurate reporting.
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SICK UK has announced the launch of the outdoorScan3, which is believed to be the first laser scanner to be safety-certified for use outdoors.
The outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner is designed to monitor hazardous areas around machines and industrial vehicles outdoors with a high level of availability.
The SICK outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner answers the need for a high-performance safety scanner certified for outdoor use in industrial automation and intralogistics environments, as well as for integration into autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
The outdoorScan3 can be used in safety applications requiring certification to PLd (EN ISO 13849)/SIL2 (EN 62061) and is additionally a class D device according to IEC TS 62998, the new technical specification governing outdoor use.
Equipped with SICK’s safeHDDM time-of flight infra-red scanning technology the SICK outdoorScan3 uses intelligent algorithms to filter out the influences of bright sunlight, rain, snow and fog. With the outdoorScan3 onboard, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can be certified for travel between indoor and outdoor industrial environments and thereby enable the continuous workflow of materials between production halls or warehouses.
With a wide scanning angle of 275° and a protective field range of 4m, the outdoorScan3 achieves a total safe scanning area of 38.40m2 with a minimum response time 90 ms. It can monitor up to 128 individual and freely-definable protective fields, and up to eight fields simultaneously, giving it ability to respond highly dynamically to the changing environment around it.
With a ‘non-safe’ warning field range of 40m, the outdoorScan3 also can also output raw measurement data via Ethernet for navigation purposes, so safety and navigation duties can be achieved with a single device, without the need to use a separate scanner for navigation.
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SICK UK has announced the launch of the outdoorScan3, which is believed to be the first laser scanner to be safety-certified for use outdoors.
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The SICK outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner answers the need for a high-performance safety scanner certified for outdoor use in industrial automation and intralogistics environments, as well as for integration into autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
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Mike Loughran discusses the migration path for introducing smart devices to a legacy system to enable IIoT.
There can be little argument that the era of The Internet of Things (IoT) has arrived. Today. We all own several smart devices – so it comes as no surprise to find that there are now more smart devices in the world than there are people. By the end of 2019, according to Statista, there will be some 26.66 billion connected devices in use. Fast forward three or four years and that number is expected to double again.
For industry, this rate of change is outpacing the more traditional lifecycle of technology. However, the ‘Things’ of the Industrial IoT are having a big effect on just about every aspect of every sector in industry.
For industry, the IIoT is revolutionising several key areas, including:
• Maintenance – with data enabled improvements in reducing planned and unplanned downtime through predictive and prescriptive maintenance approaches, as well as training and application improvements through Augmented Reality and Digital Twin technologies.
• Output/throughput – Data from devices is helping to identify and resolve bottlenecks as well as optimise almost every aspect of production.
• Supply chain – Connected devices and systems can drastically improve the supply chain in both directions, allowing more timely raw material delivery, less inventory, and tracking and tracing of output to optimise management further down the supply chain to clients and customers.
• Design – with the advances possible through Digital Twin technologies, a fully connected enterprise can have a ‘digital double’ to aid design and product changeovers as well as predict further maintenance and help with training staff.
• Agility and flexibility – connected enterprises that feature some or all of the above functionality can help industry managers to reduce change-over times for different products, implement new lines or processes and reduce the time it takes to bring new products or methods to reality.
Lifecycles
So, what about those lifecycles? Of course, industry managers are not going to discard existing plant and start fresh to reap the benefits promised by IIoT but it is important that every replacement, upgrade or capital investment into an industrial facility is now done as part of an industry 4.0 strategy. There are few companies currently operating in industry who have not started this journey – yet there still remains a number of questions about the potential benefits of such devices, especially when the connectivity of the legacy equipment the new devices must work with is limited. The bad news for companies that do not have an industry 4.0 strategy is that time is running out; remaining competitive with outdated approaches and legacy equipment will become impossible.
The good news is that the benefits of IIoT devices are as numerous as the applications for them. Every industrial facility will be improved by a connected enterprise approach that places a premium on the open transfer of data within the enterprise. Similarly, most devices now available have the capability to be connected, even if the legacy systems and equipment they are being used with is not yet able to make full use of them.
There is no magic bullet. Few companies have the luxury of starting over with a greenfield site that uses cutting edge equipment in a connected way from day one. The migration path for most businesses is a strategy that introduces more and more connectivity over a period of time, often starting with pilot projects around specific processes.
Importantly, beyond the technology and devices themselves, the digital transformation culture is vital to a successful implementation of IIoT. Resolving the issues of legacy equipment, finding what works best for the company and gaining the competitive advantages that come with successful implementation often comes down to the human element. Technology at its best, expands human possibility – so enabling people working in a digital environment is really at the heart of a successful approach. As much as the devices – the ‘Things’ of IIoT have immense potential, it still takes people, relationships and good management to unlock this.
Mike Loughran is CTO UK & Ireland at Rockwell Automation.
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Mike Loughran discusses the migration path for introducing smart devices to a legacy system to enable IIoT.
There can be little argument that the era of The Internet of Things (IoT) has arrived. Today. We all own several smart devices – so it comes as no surprise to find that there are now more smart devices in the world than there are people. By the end of 2019, according to Statista, there will be some 26.66 billion connected devices in use. Fast forward three or four years and that number is expected to double again.
For industry, this rate of change is outpacing the more traditional lifecycle of technology. However, the ‘Things’ of the Industrial IoT are having a big effect on just about every aspect of every sector in industry.
For industry, the IIoT is revolutionising several key areas, including:
• Maintenance – with data enabled improvements in reducing planned and unplanned downtime through predictive and prescriptive maintenance approaches, as well as training and application improvements through Augmented Reality and Digital Twin technologies.
• Output/throughput – Data from devices is helping to identify and resolve bottlenecks as well as optimise almost every aspect of production.
• Supply chain – Connected devices and systems can drastically improve the supply chain in both directions, allowing more timely raw material delivery, less inventory, and tracking and tracing of output to optimise management further down the supply chain to clients and customers.
• Design – with the advances possible through Digital Twin technologies, a fully connected enterprise can have a ‘digital double’ to aid design and product changeovers as well as predict further maintenance and help with training staff.
• Agility and flexibility – connected enterprises that feature some or all of the above functionality can help industry managers to reduce change-over times for different products, implement new lines or processes and reduce the time it takes to bring new products or methods to reality.
Lifecycles
So, what about those lifecycles? Of course, industry managers are not going to discard existing plant and start fresh to reap the benefits promised by IIoT but it is important that every replacement, upgrade or capital investment into an industrial facility is now done as part of an industry 4.0 strategy. There are few companies currently operating in industry who have not started this journey – yet there still remains a number of questions about the potential benefits of such devices, especially when the connectivity of the legacy equipment the new devices must work with is limited. The bad news for companies that do not have an industry 4.0 strategy is that time is running out; remaining competitive with outdated approaches and legacy equipment will become impossible.
The good news is that the benefits of IIoT devices are as numerous as the applications for them. Every industrial facility will be improved by a connected enterprise approach that places a premium on the open transfer of data within the enterprise. Similarly, most devices now available have the capability to be connected, even if the legacy systems and equipment they are being used with is not yet able to make full use of them.
There is no magic bullet. Few companies have the luxury of starting over with a greenfield site that uses cutting edge equipment in a connected way from day one. The migration path for most businesses is a strategy that introduces more and more connectivity over a period of time, often starting with pilot projects around specific processes.
Importantly, beyond the technology and devices themselves, the digital transformation culture is vital to a successful implementation of IIoT. Resolving the issues of legacy equipment, finding what works best for the company and gaining the competitive advantages that come with successful implementation often comes down to the human element. Technology at its best, expands human possibility – so enabling people working in a digital environment is really at the heart of a successful approach. As much as the devices – the ‘Things’ of IIoT have immense potential, it still takes people, relationships and good management to unlock this.
Mike Loughran is CTO UK & Ireland at Rockwell Automation.
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AESSEAL believes it is able to offer the world’s first IECEx compliant short canister mixer seal (SCMS) range.
Having both ATEX Zone 0/20 and IECEx certification the AESSEAL SCMS range is suited to use in hazardous locations where flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts have the potential to cause a fire or explosion.
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As part of the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR), TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has joined a research consortium which aims to improve the accuracy and durability of commercially available meters for renewable gases.
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IDEC Corporation has upgraded its HG2G-V5 5.7in, HG3G-V8 8.4in, HG3G-VA 10.4in and HG4G-VC 12.1in human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen models.
New features are said to. include brighter screens, better resolution, larger user memory and faster speeds.
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) functionality allows users to configure the HMIs as an FTP Client or Server for transferring programs – and for copying or moving files between local memory, an external memory device or a cloud-based file, database or data storage platform.
A built-in web server can be used to create web pages developed using a browser-based web page editor. This functionality provides remote monitoring and control, and it can be accessed using any device capable of hosting a web browser including a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Accessing the HMI using this method gives a remote user the same functionality as if standing in front of the local screen. Troubleshooting and maintenance of a system is possible any time and from anywhere, saving travel time and expense.
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Brian Hurst of Yerecic Label Provides Live Domino Case Study During Digital Packaging Summit | Slitter, converting, labelling and hot melt news
Brian Hurst, VP of production for Yerecic Label, joined Domino at the recent Digital Packaging Summit, held Nov. 5-7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Hurst provided first-hand insight into Yerecic Label's experience with the Domino N610i digital press.
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Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for stickpacks and sachets is a way to reduce costs while improving flexibility and allowing your packaging to be part of your digital workflow.
thermal inkjet printer for adding variable info such as dates, lot numbers or barcodes. This isn’t usually needed when printing with the Genesis printer, as Genesis prints both the fixed and variable information. ClearMark would be a good addition for a company using pre-printed materials for large volume jobs, where the variable data needs to be added at the time of packaging.
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Characteristic for the cut is the combination of the continuous feed of the clay column from the extruder and the discontinuous cutting. To do this, it takes the basic drive arrangement of the flying saw – in essence designed like a thin steel wire which runs from top to bottom through the soft clay columns like a harp string in time with the band speed. The cutter by Freymatic is at the same time cyclically positioned by a Thomson linear axis and synchronized with the band speed. To drive the linear unit with its interior ball screw, TBM Automation AG opts for synchronous servo motors in the 
The central idea behind the first fully scalable servo-actuator platform from 
Freymatic is building shot peening plants for the construction of aircraft engines – and, to do this, it’s opting for Motion Control by KOLLMORGEN to achieve high quality requirements
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motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to mount a suitable motor as well as making fitting quick and easy.
The PC-MCAT is a “Motion + PC Solution” with a powerful quad core Intel Atom processor used to drive a high performance motion controller and a compact Windows based PC that can run user applications. The PC-MCAT software uses a real-time extension to allow the motion controller and Windows to run directly on individual processor cores.
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Many products are tested and evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to determine if they meet safety standards established by regulations, organizations, manufacturers, and UL. The products that pass such testing may be labeled as UL Listed or UL Recognized. The labels affixed to these products, communicating this recognition, must also be UL Recognized.
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The MSS-856-A-000 3 axis stepper controller can operate as a stand alone unit, or be commanded from HMI, PLC or PC, and is available now from Micromech.