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Fully Automated Co-Extruder Retrofitted with Modern Controls

From Omron Electronics LLC
 

 

Plastics Process Technology Group (PPTG), of Brampton, Ont., retrofits co-extruders to extend the service life and improve efficiency. They cost-effectively automate co-extruders with a combination of Omron's CP1H programmable controllers, E5ZN temperature controllers, NS-series touch screens and 3G3-series AC drives. Up to 32 zones are supported and machine communication uses standard, high-speed DeviceNet.


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