Machine controls for material handling applications

A modular design of the mechanical elements of the conveyor - the motor, the gearbox and the motor starter or drive - has become standard in material handling systems. Working with leading baggage handling and warehouse companies, our distributed drive and protection technologies deliver luggage and material on-time all over the world. Fast and easy implementation, smart communication and easy serviceability help operators around the world keep their systems available.

The unmatched advantages of modular material handling systems with distributed control units also apply in smaller installations. The easyE4 controller is ideally suited for this task. In combination with the smart PKE motor starter and a PowerXL DG1 drive, it allows for efficient motor control and the processing of data to reduce system downtime. With the support of our application engineering team and global channel network, the creation of customised systems for your application is an easy task.

Conveying bulk material is a highly variable task. Transported loads can vary enormously depending on the environment. In open space installations, even weather conditions like heavy rain or frost can influence the system load. The PKE motor starter and PowerXL drives with integrated sensors allow system integrators to build bulk conveyor systems that are optimised for performance. Our SmartWire-DT intelligent wiring system not only provides valuable data for automated process control, but also reduces installation costs and enables system integrators to deliver projects with the lowest total cost of ownership.