October 10th, 2006

FAKUMA 2006 (Friedrichshafen) - WITTMANN extends its product portfolio for the intelligent control of material handling systems with the new cost effective and operator friendly “eMax” network control system shown for the first time to the general market at Fakuma. This new control generation enables the control of up to 12 vacuum loader stations, one central vacuum pump and one spare pump with programmable automatic switch-over as well as the control of bypass-valves, filter cleaning and purging valves.

The visualization of the loading system is accomplished through a high resolution 3,5” TFT-color display for easy operator interface and process data display. Changes in the status of the system, trends and error lists can be easily seen through various graphical displays. The data exchange is accomplished through a directly wired connection which allows a simple and unsophisticated extension of the system with additional conveying stations should the need arise. Via the three menu levels Info, Edit and Config the user gains an easy overview over the conveying system and can simply optimize several process parameters and adjusts them to current conditions and requirements.
 
The system is best utilized by employing the superior stainless steel FEEDMAX Series-A loaders featuring a pneumatically driven discharge valve for highest system reliability and constant loading levels due to the perfect sealing during the loading cycle. In the case of an expansion of the production facility to significantly more than 12 vacuum loaders, the option exists to upgrade the compact “eMax” control at a reasonable cost to the M7.2 central network control system for up to 240 vacuum loaders.

Wittmann is a global manufacturer offering plastic processors worldwide a complete range of innovative automation technology and auxiliary equipment - from autonomous work cells to centrally managed and controlled system solutions. Products include sprue pickers, robots, end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT), degators, and complete automation work cells; fully integrated materials handling systems with dryers, blenders, vacuum loading systems, rail car unloaders, silos, central filters, vacuum receivers, tilt tables and surge hoppers. Wittmann also offers beside-the-press and central granulators and water products including flow and mold temperature controllers, portable and central chillers.

With its entire line of peripheral equipment, Wittmann can cover all the needs of plastic processors. And, their worldwide presence through subsidiaries allows Wittmann to offer superb local service and sales support.

Further details from Wittmann UK. Tel. 01933 275 777