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Supreme Multitasking

As part of a retrofit, the production furnace manufacturer Aksoylar Robotik pursued its aim of converting its roller hearth furnaces to the state of the art in terms of operability, monitoring and safety. With the burner management system that was installed previously it was not possible to network the control units of the individual furnaces. What’s more, status, process and diagnostic data could not be displayed consistently, as desired, nor could error messages be assigned and rectified quickly. With the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2, which has been adapted to the special needs of heat treatment furnaces, customers of Aksoylar Robotik can now safely monitor and simultaneously control multiple burners, plus the whole furnace, in one system. http://www.pilz.com

The roller hearth furnaces from Aksoylar are equipped with multiple burners and are used for the specific heat treatment of metals such as steel and aluminium. They are flexible and intended for use in a variety of industrial applications. With safe monitoring of individual burners and simultaneous control of the entire furnace via the burner solution – in other words via a single safety system – for Aksoylar Robotik, it was the solution of choice. Using the software function block on the small controller, which electronically emulates the extended functionality of an automatic burner control, specific burner applications can be configured easily. For example, typical requirements include the control of safety, ignition and exhaust valves or the monitoring of combustion air pressure, flame, ignition and much more. The result: safe operation of burners, stable processes and, above all, high-quality production results in the roller hearth furnace. http://www.pilz.com

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Machinery Safety in Tissue and Paper Making

Whether you are making paper or converting it to tissue for family care products you use machinery with many hazards. The threading of paper, the high rotation speed and the vast size of the machines create risks that are challenging to achieve machine safety. In your competitive global business you must achieve machine safety with a high level of availability and productivity. We help you succeed. http://www.pilz.com

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Retrofit

When press retrofits are planned and implemented on a sound basis, our experts can equip even older models with the latest electrical, control and safety technology. For example, eccentric or hydraulic presses are characterised by a long service life thanks to their solid base and robust mechanics. Following a retrofit, they can go on to meet press safety, productivity and quality requirements for a further 10 to 20 years. http://www.pilz.com

From a manually operated standalone workstation to a fully automated press line, we can provide solutions for all types of press. For special requirements in press technology Pilz has developed an electronic rotary cam arrangement, which increases both the productivity and safety of the press in combination with the automation system PSS 4000. For press brakes in particular we can offer an extremely productive solution with the camera-based protection and measuring system PSENvip. http://www.pilz.com

PNOZmulti 2 are modular safety controllers: there are two base units and numerous expansion modules available for various application options. Application of the small controllers is particularly user-friendly with the freely configurable software tool. You can configure both the hardware and the necessary software functions directly in the tool.

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Safe packaging automation

Efficient packaging processes require a high level of automation in the packaging industry. At the same time, the Machinery Directive lays down essential requirements of the functional safety of packaging automation. Particularly with packaging automation in primary packaging, a so-called critical infrastructure, there are very high requirements for the robustness of the products used and protection against manipulation. The packaging lines are subjected to a wide range of cleaning processes and strict quality inspections. The traceability of manufacturing processes is just as important as the access and permission management of individual employees and data protection. http://www.pilz.com

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Modern HMIs for diagnostics and visualisation

Operator devices PMI (Pilz Human Machine Interface) are used to operate, monitor and control your technical processes. We can offer you a wide range – from a simple diagnostic unit to an operator terminal for challenging applications. Our compact operator devices offer maximum functionality. They are easy to integrate into your production and automation system. Good visualisation and diagnostics also mean shorter downtimes and therefore increased efficiency. When an error occurs, machine diagnostics have a special role to play. Used in conjunction with Pilz controllers, you have a system that enables rapid troubleshooting when production errors occur. http://www.pilz.com

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Servo motors PMCtendo SZ

The servo motors PMC EZ are suitable for use with the multi-axis system PMC SI6 and the compact system PMC SC6. Benefit from the compact design – particularly when used in space-critical applications – and high performance. Our servo motors PMC EZ are also available as a version with just one shared power and encoder interface (one cable solution). http://www.pilz.com

With the servo motors PMCtendo SZ you have the right motors for the servo amplifiers PMCprotego D. The motors’ compact housing dimensions, low cogging torques and high dynamics are convincing features. As such they are particularly suitable for on-board axes and for installation in confined spaces, enabling a constantly high process quality.

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PLC controllers

The PLC controllers PSSuniversal are a part of the automation system PSS 4000, and they are available for simple and sophisticated automation projects. http://www.pilz.com

With the PLC controllers we offer control systems that enable you to control both automation and safety functions within a project. Our PLC control systems are modular, i.e. you can put them together to suit your requirement. To do this, various head modules (with the main processor) and numerous I/O modules for safety and automation functions are available. You can simply adapt the system structure to suit your requirements. You can add or exchange the modules at will. http://www.pilz.com

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Small Controllers PNOZmulti

PNOZmulti small controllers make design, configuration, documentation and commissioning simple. Easy diagnostic solutions reduce standstill times on your plant or machine. Our user-friendly software tools are available to do this: Use the software tool PNOZmulti Configurator to create safety-related user programs / safety programs. In conjunction with the hardware of the safe small controllers PNOZmulti it is possible to monitor safety functions in the field of machine protection. It’s both convenient and simple. For diagnostics you can use the OPC UA-based tools from the diagnostic solution PVIS. http://www.pilz.com

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As simple as a safety relay, as flexible as a controller

Play it safe with PNOZmulti Mini – the worldwide safety standard for all machine types. Irrespective of the standard controller, with us you have a one-stop safety solution. PNOZmulti Mini can easily be adapted to growing requirements. You’re bound to like the compact design and the plain text display! Connect the configurable compact controller PNOZmulti Mini to all common communication systems. So the configurable safety relays can be used with various operational controllers. http://www.pilz.com

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Pilz drive technology

Save time with complete drive solutions from Pilz! Our portfolio ranges from visualisation to servo motors, including gear units. Our core competence is “safe motion”. We offer many different solutions to increase machine availability up to the maximum safety level PL e. http://www.pilz.com

When it comes to drives, be sure to stay on the safe side! We’re happy to provide some individual advice: starting with the drive configuration and beyond to commissioning. We can support you with holistic concepts for safe motion, machine operation and energy saving. http://www.pilz.com