TECHNOLOGY | MACHINERY CONTROL
Centralised control system brings predictive maintenance to extrusion
Bausano of Italy has developed a centralised control system that inte- grates all parts of an extrusion system. The software, called Orquestra, is able to carry out smart diagnosis and predictive maintenance. It allows real-time monitoring of
all production parameters, and can generate immediate reports, in graphical form, on factors such as performance indicators, quantity of waste produced and operating hours. All machines on a site can be
integrated with corporate manage- ment systems such as ERP, MES and CRM. Raw data collected by Orquestra can be analysed by end users, helping them to optimise the extrusion process. In particular, it allows users to move
from scheduled to predictive mainte- nance, which can raise productivity and save both time and resources. Bausano can remotely access the machine’s operation indicators and point out possible malfunctions in
DOSING
Software update helps with remote installation for dosing
Movacolor has developed an updated version of its software for dosing plastic additives. The new software includes
extra features such as sensor neck integration, fast calibration options and a single shot test button for taking verification samples. It is also possible to contact support staff from Movacolor directly, via remote control. “We would normally travel a lot to customers to help with installation or to provide support – but this is not an option during the Covid-19 pandemic,” according to Gerhard Dersjant, managing director of Movacolor. “We have made it our mission to serve our partners as best we can remotely.
This new software allows us to help by temporarily taking over control of a machine that is thousands of kilometres away.” The software is available in 20 languages and is free of charge. �
www.movacolor.com
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advance. This can be done through Bausano’s augmented reality app, Acty.
Sharing data in the cloud enables Bausano to offer consultancy, which can make production processes more efficient. “With Orquestra, end users have a system to help them constantly improve their performance in terms of product quality and lead-times,” said Clemente Bausano, vice president of Bausano. “Analysing the parameters of our lines during operation will help form a virtuous circle – where we and the customers design the future of extrusion, together.” �
www.bausano.com
ANCILLARIES
Maguire buys into Newton
US-based Maguire Products has bought a minority stake in OA Newton, a supplier of storage, conveying and blending systems for industries including WPC produc- tion and both rigid and flexible PVC. Maguire is best known for its
gravimetric blenders, liquid colour pumps and vacuum dryers but also makes loading systems, auger feeders, granulators and software. “This investment broadens our
offering to the plastics industry and allows us to serve markets that we would otherwise never reach with our current product line,” said Steve Maguire, president of Maguire. Maguire is also co-owner of US ancillary equipment maker Novatec. �
www.oanewton.com �
www.maguire.com
www.pipeandprofile.com
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