Europoligrafico (Fibrapak) of Perugia, Italy, recently improved efficiencies and line performance with a new control system from ER-WE-PA GmbH, a subsidiary of Davis-Standard, LLC. The new system was installed on an existing ER-WE-PA extrusion coating line used for aseptic liquid packaging applications. The control package features Siemens drives and a central S7 PLC with WinCC visualisation screens for managing all aspects of line control including speeds, extruder temperature, automatic die profile control, unwind and winder functions.
“One of the best and most cost-effective ways to improve operation on an existing line is with controls,” said Paul Knorsch, aftermarket business development leader at ER-WE-PA GmbH. “The supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) of this system simplifies operator functionality while allowing for greater monitoring and regulation of various parameters. We know Europoligrafico (Fibrapak) is already seeing a marked difference in line functionality.”
Knorsch noted that Fibrapak is a new venture established between Europoligrafico and GS Pak of China. This allows Europoligrafico (Fibrapak) to become a full-system supplier with capabilities to provide printed, coated and laminated board in addition to filling machines and product handling. GS Pak also has an aseptic coating line from ER-WE-PA in their China plant.