The Right HMI for Food Processing Machines

January 25, 2024

Machines and appliances used in the food processing industry are continuously exposed to dirt and moisture.

The operation of these machines must be reliable, safe, and efficient. Besides the demanding conditions under which the machines must operate, hygiene and safety play an important role. Machines must meet strict food safety certification standards. As a result, the control panel must be designed to withstand frequent and thorough cleaning, often under high pressure. Control panels should be seamlessly integrated, preventing dirt and bacteria from accumulating in edges and seams.

Developing and integrating control panels or HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) in food processing machines requires specialized knowledge, innovative design, and production methods. Read more about the right HMI for food processing machines in the application note, linked below.

Important_Links_Bar.jpg

Link to Application Note

Post Views: 153

Related Articles

SCHURTER: New FXP Fuseholder With Increased Power Ratings Already Fulfills Upcoming IEC Standard
| |

SCHURTER: New FXP Fuseholder With Increased Power Ratings Already Fulfills Upcoming IEC Standard

SCHURTER is proud to announce its new FXP fuseholder with increased power ratings. The closed fuseholder provides a solution to a longstanding industry challenge that involves power dissipation limitations for fuseholders used at higher operating currents and temperatures. SCHURTER’s new FXP sets a new benchmark in performance and versatility as the market’s first fuseholder for 6.3×32 fuses to comply with the upcoming extension of the IEC standard 60127-6.

PBUS-26-Phoenix-ProtectingTheClimate-400.jpg

Protecting the Climate

Phoenix Contact is taking action to combat climate change and to empower the new clean energy revolution. To this end, the corporate strategy is based on the principle of an “All Electric Society” – the vision that enough energy can be generated from renewable sources to stop global warming through comprehensive sustainable electrification of the world.

 

 

 

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Busbar Power Systems
|

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Busbar Power Systems

For those in the know, busbar power panels have arrived as a more flexible, space-saving, and efficient power distribution system. For example, the automotive industry is already embarking on a massive transition to busbar power, and it’s only a matter of time before other growth-oriented industries like the material handling and power & energy spaces follow suit.

EN ISO 13849-1 – Functional Safety Standard, Basis for Performance Level (PL)

EN ISO 13849-1 – Functional Safety Standard, Basis for Performance Level (PL)

The standard EN ISO 13849-1 is the basis for evaluating the safety of complex machine control systems. It is a basic functional safety standard and contains internationally unified requirements, referring to the determination of the required performance level and identification of safety-related control parts, through to implementation of safety functions. The standard is to be applied to safety-related parts of control systems, irrespective of the technology and energy used (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical).

3 Keys to Choosing the Best IT Enclosure Server Cabinet

3 Keys to Choosing the Best IT Enclosure Server Cabinet

Beyond the basic considerations that are part of an end user’s enclosure selection process for their IT deployment – such as dimensions, weight, and color/finish – are important factors that contribute to the enclosure’s long-term value and performance. If you’re in the market for IT enclosures and want to be confident that you’re choosing the best for your needs – today’s and those you’ll have in the future – you need to first evaluate a manufacturers’ ability to demonstrate their expertise in these areas:

 

 

 

Omron Proof of Concept Center Hosts Engineering Students Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

Omron Proof of Concept Center Hosts Engineering Students Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant director of CECS Engineering Experiential Learning at UM-Dearborn, the students were given a firsthand experience of Omron’s cutting-edge traceability 4.0 demonstration. This immersive visit provided valuable insights into the benefits of advanced quality and traceability solutions in the manufacturing industry.

Network Infrastructure Featured Product Spotlight

PBUS 14 Panduit logo 400

This webinar presented by Beth Lessard and Keith Cordero will be highlighting three Panduit solutions that will optimize network equipment and cabling to ensure that your spaces are efficiently and properly managed to support ever-evolving business needs of today and beyond. Products that will be featured include PanZone TrueEdge Wall Mount Enclsoure, Cable Managers, and Adjustable Depth 4-Post Rack.

REGISTER HERE

Editor’s Pick: Featured Product News

Siemens: SIMOVAC Non-Arc-Resistant and SIMOVAC-AR Arc-Resistant Motor Controllers

The Siemens SIMOVAC medium-voltage non-arc-resistant and SIMOVAC-AR arc-resistant controllers have a modular design incorporating up to two 12SVC400 (400 A) controllers, housed in a freestanding sheet steel enclosure. Each controller is UL 347 class E2, equipped with three current-limiting fuses, a non-load-break isolating switch, and a fixed-mounted vacuum contactor (plug-in type optional for 12SVC400). The enclosure is designed for front access, allowing the equipment to be located with the rear of the equipment close to a non-combustible wall.

Read More

Sponsored Content
Electrify Your Enterprise

Power is vital to production, and well-designed control cabinets are key. Allied Electronics & Automation offers a comprehensive collection of control cabinet solutions including PLCs, HMIs, contactors, miniature circuit breakers, terminal block connectors, DIN-rail power supplies, pushbutton switches, motor starters, overloads, power relays, industrial Ethernet switches and AC drives engineered to keep your operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.

Learn more HERE.

Products for Panel Builders

  • nVent HOFFMAN: WeatherFlo HD One-Door Frame Type 3R

    nVent HOFFMAN: WeatherFlo HD One-Door Frame Type 3R

    nVent HOFFMAN excels at modifying and customizing products to your specifications. Modification options for WeatherFlo HD include: size changes, custom paint, and holes and cut-outs. Contact your local HOFFMAN sales office or distributor for complete information. WeatherFlo HD Enclosures are designed to protect and cool 100-500 HP variable frequency drives. These enclosures provide an integrated… Read More…

  • Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers

    Stahlin: PolySlim Low-Profile Electrical Enclosures – Cutting-Edge Sizes in Polycarbonate for OEMs and Installers

    Explore the latest PolySlim low-profile electrical enclosures, offering groundbreaking sizes in polycarbonate material. Tailored for OEMs and Installers in the electrical control and wireless communications sectors, these enclosures redefine space efficiency. Perfect for confined areas, exterior building placements, and safeguarding valuable equipment in public spaces, PolySlim enclosures excel with their durability, lightweight design, and visual… Read More…