POLYMER PRODUCTION MONITORING VIA OPC
A major pharmaceutical manufacturer used PlantRun to bring their OEE up to world class standards
Victrex PLC is a supplier of high performance polymer solutions and is listed on the FTSE 250. The company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are based in the UK with technical and customer support facilities in multiple markets, serving more than 40 countries. The company invested in a PlantRun OEE system for accurate polymer production monitoring across three powder plants, melt filtration and compounding system.
A site review highlighted that a system that automated data collection was needed to provide accurate information when and where it was required. A PlantRun system was chosen to monitor the packaging lines where frequent product changeovers limited throughput.
The Powder Plants comprise twenty five assets including poly reaction vessels, leaching processes and driers, controlled by an ABB DCS system. An OPC link allows data connection with the PlantRun system. Custom screens on existing PC displays act as an operator interface.
System facilities include product and job tracking, monitoring to detect slow speed running and entry of reasons when this occurs.
The Melt filtration and Compounding areas use PlantRun DTM04 Outstations as a rugged, cost effective operator interface, that also allows connection of the signals required from each asset. The Outstations were supplied with flashing red/green light stacks for andon calls.
PlantRun Display Node hardware was supplied for each area to allow straightforward installation of large screen KPI displays using low cost LED TV’s. Health and Safety messaging packs were included for the display of health and safety graphic signs that automatically change on a weekly basis.
PlantRun systems are supplied fully customised and 'ready to use' to an agreed functional design specification. Full training, techncial support, maintenance contracts ensure you get the most from your investment. No annual licensing fees that increase lifetime cost of ownership! Many companies are all ready using PlantRun to improve production performance...
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