Automation and digitisation of carbon black loading and unloading lines
End-to-end solution for centralised management and intelligent control of 5 automated lines in Switzerland
The scope of supply included all phases necessary for the implementation and commissioning of the plant, ensuring an end-to-end approach:
- Executive design of the electrical installations and control systems;
- Development of the automation functional logics, customised according to the production process specifications and integrated on the TIA Portal platform;
- Complete commissioning in the field, including testing, functional tests and system validation;
- Post commissioning service with technical assistance, optimisation of process parameters and production support;
Challenge
Automate and integrate loading and unloading operations in a complex production process, ensuring synchronisation of flows, real-time traceability and reduction of manual intervention, minimising plant downtime.
Results/benefits achieved by the customer
- Centralised management and synchronisation of loading and unloading lines
- Full integration on TIA Portal platform with optimised PLC logic
- Intuitive HMI interfaces for easy operation and intelligent supervision
- 20% reduction in plant downtime through advanced diagnostics and proactive alarm management
- Post-start-up technical support for continuous optimisation of process parameters
