Integrated Process Line Equipment
More and more processing facilities are realizing the value of having an integrated process line. They are facing high product demand while simultaneously experiencing limited workforce and fluctuating budgets. Allowing the flexibility on a process line to have less operators can relieve budgetary and workforce pressures.
One benefit of integrating process line equipment is that facilities can continue to utilize aging or outdated equipment. By doing so, items that would normally need to be replaced are granted a second (or third) life. For instance, one piece of equipment can be brought in that will act as the bridge between multiple older, standalone items. Additionally, an updated method of automation mixed with some physical retrofitting can be implemented to tie together various items in a facility. Facilities that choose to use automation as part of their line integration can also potentially benefit from predictive maintenance through automation technologies.
One of the most impressive opportunities that comes from integrating process line equipment through automation is the ability to monitor large portions of equipment lines through one portal, or even remotely. With available technologies, a facility can analyze an entire process line as a whole and optimize performance. This also allows for ease in identifying areas that need improvement, as well as breakdowns in a system. Processing facilities save a lot of time and money (and headache) by monitoring integrated process lines from a single location.
To see these benefits in action, take a look at this Crab Line that Innotech designed and built. This all-in-one line integrates a glazing tank, 16 weigh stations with touch screen interfaces, and multiple conveyor types. All of which are connected to a remote manager’s control unit. An integrated process line of this type poses the potential to reduce workforce, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity.
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