Buffer systems
Together with our sister company ICS Mechanical AG we supply buffering, handling and conveying systems for the food and non-food industry worldwide. The buffer systems of ICS Mechanical AG decouple the production from the packaging and allow to hold products or product carriers for a certain time without having to interrupt the production. Depending on the requirements, our joint scope of supply includes complete systems from the moulding machine to the packaging machine:
- buffer systems for loose products
- buffer systems for product moulds
- infeed systems for up to 160 rows / minute
- multi-line discharge stations
- conveyor belts, row aligners and pull-noses
- distribution systems and cross-discharge stations
- mould turners, lifters, stackers, etc.
Project description
In 2018, a customer from the USA was equipped with a gondola buffer system for single products, which can handle up to 160 product rows per minute. The greatest challenge was the high speed at the infeed and outfeed in combination with the required system efficiency. However, thanks to Schneider's motion controller, the motion profiles could be optimized to such an extent that, after various iterations, the specifications could be exceeded. Since commissioning, the system has been running smoothly and with the required performance. We are therefore extremely proud of what is currently the fastest gondola buffer system in the world.
Scope of supply
- identification of the customer's needs
- system analysis / plant inspections
- creation of control and operating concept
- consulting for safety engineering
- definition of drive technology
- software development for motion applications
- software development for HMI, interface, PLC and safety
- commissioning
- service & support with remote access
Hardware & control
- servo and axis controllers from Schneider (PacDrive)
- multi-axis system with > 40 axes
- multiple synchronized & combined axis movements
- various axis profiles with special acceleration profiles (CAM)
- HMI and PLC from Allen Bradley
- safety control with Allen Bradley GuardLogix
- UL design
- high requirements for personnel safety during manual interventions
We would be pleased to demonstrate our expertise and present our worldwide references to you.
We are at your disposal at any time for a presentation of our skills and show you development possibilities for your business by means of some reference projects. We are convinced that, thanks to our many years of experience in various industries, we combine the necessary skills to accompany you profitably.
