PLC Application Materials Handling ProcessPLC Application Materials Handling Process

PLC Application Materials Handling Process .

PLC Application: Materials Handling Process     

Technical Description of PLC Application: Materials Handling Process

PLC Application is a compact teaching and practice unit for the control of a materials handling process using a PLC. Two processes can be simulated: a punching process, or workpiece control in the form of a sort operation. All components are in a clearly laid out design. Black and white cylindrical workpieces are fed from a container onto a conveyor belt. On the belt is a reflex photoelectric proximity switch which differentiates between light and dark and feeds the white items to the pre-selected process (punching or sorting). The working cylinder can switch between sorting and punching modes by a simple sequence of actions. The unit is designed for operation in conjunction with a PLC module. Use of PLC module is recommended. The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by-step guide through the experiments.

Specification of PLC Application: Materials Handling Process

• Compact unit for experiments in the field of automation
• Handling device with solenoid valves
• Double-acting cylinder (15mm stroke): fixing / discharge of workpieces to container
• Double-acting cylinder (80mm stroke): pushes workpiece onto conveyor belt
• Double-acting cylinder (40mm stroke): executes the process (sorting or punching)
• Conveyor belt with guide plates and DC motor
• Cylindrical Plexiglas storage container holding 11 workpieces

Technical Data of PLC Application: Materials Handling Process

3 electrically operated 5/2-way valves

• With spring return
• With pilot valve

Reflex photoelectric proximity switch

• Pnp, light-switching
• 5...150mm

Geared DC motor

• Reduction ratio: 142,5 : 1
• Nominal torque 5,92Nm
• Nominal speed: 22min-1
• Polyester weave conveyor belt
• Workpieces, d x h: 40x20mm

 Dimensions and Weight of PLC Application: Materials Handling Process

• l x w x h: 1000x450x580mm
• Weight: approx. 40kg