⎪ Automation, hydraulics and pneumatic systems ⎪
Left: Tectra Automation’s solution increased pallet consistency across Danone’s product range. Right: Tectra Automation’s solution for Danone included Yaskawa palletising robots, state-of-the-art shrink-wrapping machines, conveyor systems, light curtains, safety sensors and scanners.
the palletising solution’s functional safety, the WiFi-operated, rail-powered transfer carts are controlled by an onboard PLC and make use of a UPS, 5G industrial routers and ProfiSafe. All carts and cells are controlled by the main Bosch Rexroth PLC – a Bosch Rexroth XM 42 PLC – with each cart perform- ing its own function while interacting with oth- er carts on the same rail. To ensure bystander safety, Tectra Automation contracted SICK
commissioning of Phase 3 completed by April. “Danone has been running Phase 1 equipment for several months,” de Beer points out, “two palletising cells uptime tests on this equip- ment yielded an uptime of 98% and more.” Tectra Automation provided training for all operators and technicians prior to the handover process and continued after project completion. www.boschrexroth.africa
Automation sensor and scanner specialists for safety scanners specifically designed for use in mobile applications. All fabricated parts, whether by Tectra Automation or the respective suppliers, were assembled into modular sections at Tectra Automation’s premises in Johannesburg before being transferred to Danone for instal- lation. Commissioning of Phase 2 was com- pleted in February 2022, with installation and
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