As tire component manufacturing technology evolves, older machines face the risk of obsolescence, increasing probability and duration of downtime occurrences. Steelastic’s PFC3000 brings precision and automation to your extrusion process. Our digital solution directly replaces older pressure follower control technology, keeping your existing equipment operational and efficient, without the expense of new machinery.
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PFC3000: Digitizing Proven Technology for Tire Manufacturing
The Pressure Follower Controller has become digital. It uses state of the art PLC based technology integrated with a touchscreen to control extruder screw speed in order to maintain pressure with a PID control loop. The system is designed to interface with existing PLC controls and sensor technology to ensure that field upgrades are fast, efficient, and painless. The system comes preprogrammed and includes all IO capabilities. It mounts in the same location as the original PFC. We remain committed to delivering the best quality system upgrades to meet your most demanding production and quality requirements.
What PFC3000 Offers for Your Line
- Auto tune: Optimizes gain settings minimizing pressure deviation
- Cut Costs: Less scrap means less material waste.
- Increase Productivity: Run quicker with faster response times.
- Reduce operator dependece: Simplifying operation and repeatability
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Customizations & Options
- Stand-alone Option (Dedicated PLC for fast integration to existing systems)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pressure: | 280 kg/cm² [4,00 PSI] |
| Power Requirements: | 120VAC |
| Discrete Inputs: | 24VDC, 3mA max, optically isolated (TB1-1 through TB1-18 and TB2-1 through TB2-4) |
| Pressure Probe Inputs: | 6-lead, strain gauge type, 3.3mV/V feedback, 10VDC Excitation (TB2-5 through TB2-10) |
| Process Follower Output: | 0-10VDC, isolated, into 2k ohm minimum impedance (TB2-11, 12) |
| Probe Follower Signal: | 0-5VDC, isolated, into 2k ohm minimum impedance (TB2-13, 14) |
| Deviation Alarm Output: | Solid state relay output, 120VAC, 1A max. (TB2-15, 16) |
| Over Pressure Output: | Solid state relay output, 120VAC, 1A max. (TB2-17, 18) |
Reach Out for More Information
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