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Fire Safty of running Sinter on Conveyor Belt
Thermal imaging cameras can effectively detect any uncooled areas within the coke and identify potential hot spots. Continuous temperature monitoring of the coke on the conveyor ensures rapid response to hot spots thereby protecting the conveyor belt from damage and reduces fire risk from hot inclusions reigniting coke. Home Case Studies Temperature coke wharf Fire Safty of running Sinter on Conveyor Belt Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Online continuous monitoring of running Sinter Improved safety level: Prevents fire and reduces risk of damage Enables Preventive Maintenance: Real time system running 365 / 24/ 7 days Avoids unscheduled downtime: and costly machinery damage and clean time Challenges Sinter runs on conveyor belt at certain temperature. If sinter reaches very high temperatures it can cause fire at upcoming stage of production At the installation point lot of dust is also present and ambient temperature is high Solution System Features for the prevention of fire in Sinter conveyor: Continuous monitoring of the thermal profile of running Sinter and with real-time temperature data (Analog Output) Reliable alarm release at defined thresholds and snapshot on that event. Easy hot spot detection. Reduced risk of damage to personnel & plant equipment. Camera with water cooled housing, air purge system for harsh environment. Specifications Special Spectral range: 8 – 14 µm. Resolution: 382×288 pixels Frame rate: 80 Hz Signal Output:4-20 mA/ 0-10 V Available interface: USB/optional USB to PoE Products and Accessories Thermal Imaging Camera Water Cooling Jacket Air Purge Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Rolling Mills Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
Tags: Fire safety, Sinter
April 10, 2023
Transfer Car Detection using Proximity
Compact IR thermal imaging camera was installed to provide a temperature map of the bottom shell. The cameral scans the full bottom of the shell giving options to define multiple areas /ROI to get 4-20mA output. Software automatically finds hot spots enable timely preventative maintenance. Home Case Studies Special looper encoders withstand the most extreme operating conditions in hot roll stands Transfer Car Detection using Proximity Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Process reliability with proximity Safe supply and discharge of gas Assurance of correct electrode position Proximity installed in steel melt shop Challenges Continuous and reliable management of high temperature is required. Earlier proximity was sensitive to magnetic field and failure in high temperature. Solution Color detecting sensors support positioning of electrodes in electric arc furnace. Proximity is insensitive to magnetic fields. Specifications Sn: 140 mm IP 67 Temp: -25 to +70 °C Supply voltage: 20-260 V AC/DC Cable length: 2,5,10,15,20 m Cable MOC: Silicone cable No. of wires: 3-wire Housing (Ǿ): 110x110x43 Cable conduit protection available (Pg X) Proximity Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other applications in Steel Making Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
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March 13, 2023
FGH 40 supplies 1 million pulses per rotation for stone recognition at the bucket wheel excavator
The skip-car control mechanism utilised to date included two mechanical, geared cam limit switches that are time consuming to program. Upgrading to meet modern demands required suitable components for measuring actual values that are not only characterized by their high accuracy and functional reliability, but are also easy to program. Hübner Giessen replaced one of the geared cam limit switches with a series FG 4 K incremental encoder and an AMS 4 K type absolute encoder with integrated SSI interface. Home Case Studies FGH 40 supplies 1 million pulses per rotation for stone recognition at the bucket wheel excavator FGH 40 supplies 1 million pulses per rotation for stone recognition at the bucket wheel excavator Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection High-resolution encoder improves safety for excavator personnel Rapid detection of the smallest changes to rotation speed when excavating stone Avoids mechanical damage to the power train Robust design features high resistance to shock and vibration The operator cabin of the bucket wheel excavator is located at the end of the boom. Challenges A seam of lignite can be as deep as 100 m below the surface of the earth. In the majority of cases bucket wheel excavators are used to recover the lignite. The so-called stone excavation masks a high risk. The bucket wheel can become blocked if a tooth of a bucket comes up against a pocket of firmly entrenched stone. The increased load moment can result in the rotation speed of the bucket wheel dropping within a very short period of time. The blockage simultaneously causes the bucket wheel boom to lower. The entire construction of the bucket wheel excavator performs a dipping motion in the opposite direction to the rotary movement of the bucket wheel. This results in a further drop in the rotary speed of the bucket wheel. Personnel could be exposed to a hazardous situation if the tooth of the bucket wheel slips from the stone and causes the bucket wheel boom to swing upwards. The high-resolution encoder FGH 40 detects even the smallest changes of rotation speed very rapidly. Solution The high-resolution incremental encoder FGH 40 is equipped with a pulse disk and optical scanning technology to provide up to 1 million pulses per rotation. Utilising this encoder ensures it is possible to stop the bucket wheel within a rotational movement of less than 2° should the speed of the bucket wheel drop by just 0.5 rpm – before damage can occur to the power train. As is the case with all Hübner devices the FGH 40 is designed for use in heavy duty applications. Suitable for temperatures ranging from -25 °C to +85 °C it is also highly resistant to shock and vibration. Standard degrees of protection to IP66 and IP67 ensure they can be used in both wet and dust-laden environments. Above all, the safety of excavator personnel is significantly improved by the new FGH 40 encoder and the considerably faster reaction time for stone recognition. Products and Accessories Speed feedback for main drives Tether Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Hot Rolling Mills Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
Tags: Crane, material handling
December 21, 2022
Hoist / Drum: Improved operating reliability and positioning accuracy at the ladle crane
Fundamentally improve the operating reliability and positioning accuracy of the ladle crane hoist used in steel production. Installation of the modular universal encoder system U-ONE, which offers the following special characteristics • Basic unit mounted directly at the hoist drum by using a double joint coupling on a tailor-made base plate construction • Signal transmission via fiber optic cable prevents EMC problems Home Case Studies Hoist /Drum: Improved operating reliability and positioning accuracy at the ladle crane Hoist / Drum: Improved operating reliability and positioning accuracy at the ladle crane Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Reliable braking when overspeed is detected Precise switching of hoist positions Configure parameters quickly and easily Preset shortens downtimes after rope change Before: Hoist drum with mechanical rotary cam limit switch, but without overspeed detection. Bottom right, the new holding brake. Task Fundamentally improve the operating reliability and positioningaccuracy of the ladle crane hoist used in steel production byimplementing the following measures: • Replacement of the existing mechanical cam limitswitch with an electronic position switch that ensures significantly higher accuracy • Additional implementation of an electronic overspeed switch to realize overspeed detection as well as an emergency break After: Hoist drum with U-ONE basic unit and holding brake. The photo right shows the U-ONE electronic modules in the switchboard Solution Installation of the modular universal encoder system U-ONE, which offers the following special characteristics:• Basic unit mounted directly at the hoist drum by using a double joint coupling on a tailor-made base plate construction• Signal transmission via fiber optic cable prevents EMC problems• The following electronic modules were installed, well-protected in the switchboard: • FOC decoder • Electronic position switch (ERC) with 6 relay outputs and preset input to facilitate plant adjustments • Electronic overspeed switch (EGS) with 2 relay outputs and integrated system check function Products and Accessories Universal Encoder Heavy duty absolute encoder Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Mining & Material Handling Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
Tags: Crane, material handling
November 16, 2022
Hoist / Drum: U-ONE ensures higher positioning accuracy and less maintenance time and costs for the RTG
Fundamentally improve the operating reliability and positioning accuracy of the ladle crane hoist used in steel production. Installation of the modular universal encoder system U-ONE, which offers the following special characteristics • Basic unit mounted directly at the hoist drum by using a double joint coupling on a tailor-made base plate construction • Signal transmission via fiber optic cable prevents EMC problems Home Case Studies Hoist /Drum: Improved operating reliability and positioning accuracy at the ladle crane Hoist / Drum: U-ONE ensures higher positioning accuracy and less maintenance time and costs for the RTG Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Universal encoder system U-ONE replaces inaccurate mechanical cam limit switches EMC safe signal transmission via fiber optic cable Time-saving preset function to make adjustments after replacing the wire rope Easy to extend with additional speed measurement and monitoring functionality Mechanical cam limit switch for position monitoring at the hoist of a RTG crane. Task PSA EXOLGAN TERMINAL BUENOS AIRESMechanical cam limit switches were installed on the drum sideof the SISU RTG. Resetting these mechanical cam limit switches,for example after replacing the rope, was extremely time-consuming.Moreover, the switching points no longer fulfilled theaccuracy requirements demanded in today’s world. Then therewas the customer’s wish to install overspeed protection on thedrum side as well as the option to acquire speed data. The universal encoder system U-ONE reduces maintenance timestogether with an increase of position accuracy. Solution The U-ONE® universal encoder system fulfils all of the customer’srequirements. It is possible to carry out minor mechanical modificationson-site to ensure installing the basic unit presents nodifficulty. Evaluation electronics in the switchboard provide thedesired switching points, overspeed protection as well as speeddata. And, thanks to the software included in the scope of supply,switching points and operating ranges are user programmable.Signals between the basic unit and the electronics are transmittedEMC safe via fiber optic cable. Products and Accessories Universal Encoder Heavy duty absolute encoder Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Mining & Material Handling Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
Tags: Crane, material handling
October 29, 2022
Switching accuracy at the crane hoist by compact incremental encoder with electronic over speed switch
The EGS series of electronic overspeed switches from Johannes Huber Giessen are the ideal solution for heavy -duty applications that demand the highest levels of precision and reliability. These devices make it possible to monitor both overspeeds and underspeeds across the complete speed range with utmost precision. Home Case Studies Significantly higher switching accuracy at the crane hoist thanks to compact incremental encoder with additional electronic overspeed switch Higher switching accuracy at the crane hoist by compact incremental encoder with additional electronic overspeed switch Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Modern replacement solution for mechanical overspeed switches Compact design with an incremental output and electronic overspeed switch Pre-programmed switching speed Easy mechanical and electrical exchangeability Before: Tacho generator with attached mechanical overspeed switch for speed measurement and monitoring at the hoist of a RMG crane. Challenges A tacho generator and an additionally attached mechanical overspeed switch are responsible for speed measurements and overspeed monitoring at the hoist. Due to its design the mechanical overspeed switch has a switching tolerance of ± 75 rpm, which leads to inaccuracy at the desired switching point. Moreover, the mechanical overspeed switch only reacts to speeds of 700 rpm and above. The signal quality of the tacho generator does not o er the precision required in today’s world. The customer wished for a replacement solution that corresponds to current state of the art technology. Products and Accessories Speed feedback for auxiliary drives Couplings Adapter Shaft After: Significant more precise speed monitoring by the incremental encoder FG 2 with integrated electronic overspeed switch. Solution Based on the experience gained from previous modernization projects the implemented solution saw the installation of an incremental encoder FG 2 with an integrated electronic overspeed switch (option S). In addition to the incremental position value this compact encoder solution o ers a switching speed set ex works. The electronic overspeed switch provides signifi cantly more accurate overspeed monitoring. The switching speed of 2550 rpm was adopted from the previous solution 1:1. Not only is the overall length now distinctly shorter, this solution requires no changes to the existing mechanical interface. The entire conversion was implemented quickly and easily. Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Speed feedback for main drives Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Hot Rolling Mills – Roughing Mills View All
Tags: Crane
January 5, 2022
Replacing mechanical cam limit switches on cranes without PLC
The ERC 40 Series of electronic position switches from Johannes Hubner Giessen are the ideal solution for heavy-duty applications demanding the highest level of precision, user friendliness and reliability. These devices make it possible to monitor both position and limit switching point across the complete position range with utmost precision. The ERC 40 Series is reliable, comfortable, flexible and safe. Home Case Studies Replacing mechanical cam limit switches on cranes without PLC Replacing mechanical cam limit switches on cranes without PLC Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Position monitoring – also without PLC Replacement for discontinued cam limit switches Higher positioning accuracy Suitable for 1:1 replacement Before: Mechanical cam limit switch. Challenges Some mechanical cam limit switches deployed in cranes or in conjunction with an obsolete PLC have either been discontinued or the devices cannot be replaced for other reasons. In that case a solution is required that updates the position switches on the crane to a state-of-the-art technology – without extra construction effort. After: The electronic position switch ERC 40 from Hübner Giessen as a 1:1 replacement solution. Solution With the electronic position switch ERC 40 from Hübner Giessen the user is now able to program the high precison switching points via software. The programming is easy and quick. At the same time, the values remain permanently in the system and cannot be affected by shock and vibration. Other advantages are: Real switches up to 230 V and 0.5 A – existing cables can be kept most of the time Use the latest technology without converting to a (new) PLC at the same time The ERC 40 offers a suitable replacement system for many cranes and installation situations. This enables more flexibility, higher accuracy and less spare parts. Products and Accessories 1:1 Replacement for Mechanical Cam Limit Switch Couplings Adapter Shaft Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Speed feedback for main drives Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Hot Rolling Mills – Roughing Mills View All
Tags: Crane
January 4, 2022
Incremental heavy-duty encoders defy the most adverse conditions in mining operations to ensure reliable speed control
Home Case Studies Incremental heavy-duty encoders defy the most adverse conditions in mining operations to ensure reliable speed control The skip-car control mechanism utilised to date included two mechanical, geared cam limit switches that are time consuming to program. Upgrading to meet modern demands required suitable components for measuring actual values that are not only characterized by their high accuracy and functional reliability, but are also easy to program. Hübner Giessen replaced one of the geared cam limit switches with a series FG 4 K incremental encoder and an AMS 4 K type absolute encoder with integrated SSI interface. Incremental heavy-duty encoders defy the most adverse conditions in mining operations to ensure reliable speed control Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Direct hollow shaft attachment to the motor shaft Optimum compensation for oscillation and shock loads Insulated attachment with hybrid bearings and customized torque bracket Effectively avoid destructive shaft currents Conveyor drive station in open cast mining. Challenges Conveyor belt components in particular must be able to permanently withstand the powerful effects of oscillation and vibration. These not only result from the length of the conveyor system or the material being transported. Other causes can be traced back to the design of the drive station, the drive solutions, transfer points, the condition of the belts and similar reasons. The inverter-controlled drives can cause shaft currents that place a heavy strain on the bearings of the encoder system and even destroy them over time. Then there are external factors such as dust, dirt and moisture as well as extreme temperature fluctuations depending on the time of day, and extreme cold or heat depending on the region where the conveyor system is installed. Incremental encoder FGHJ 5 with special hybrid bearings in a heavy duty housing. Solution To ensure optimum compensation for the extreme oscillation and vibration loads we recommended fitting hollow-shaft encoders in conjunction with torque brackets. The heavy duty encoder FGHJ 5 has hybrid bearings; when fitted in combination with the insulated torque bracket and, if required, an insulated adapter shaft they can effectively prevent the negative influence of shaft currents on the service life of the encoders. In line with requirements it is possible to augment the incremental encoders with an overspeed switch integrated in the second terminal box to guarantee additional protection against overspeeds and underspeeds and safeguard special safety-related functions. Products and Accessories Speed feedback for main drives Tether Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Hot Rolling Mills Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE View All
Tags: Crane, material handling
December 30, 2021
MAG with large split pulse wheel for improved control accuracy
The skip-car control mechanism utilised to date included two mechanical, geared cam limit switches that are time consuming to program. Upgrading to meet modern demands required suitable components for measuring actual values that are not only characterized by their high accuracy and functional reliability, but are also easy to program. Hübner Giessen replaced one of the geared cam limit switches with a series FG 4 K incremental encoder and an AMS 4 K type absolute encoder with integrated SSI interface. Home Case Studies MAG with large split pulse wheel for improved control accuracy MAG with large split pulse wheel for improved control accuracy Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Custom-made attachment solution with pulse wheel diameter of 1300 mm Easy retrofit solution thanks to split pulse wheel and adapter ring Significantly higher resolution in comparison with original tooth wheel scanning solution Optimized sensor systems compensate eccentricity to ensure the drive pulley runs true Before: The resolution of the existing inductive tooth wheel scanning solution is no longer sufficient for high-precision speed control. Challenges The objective is to improve the accuracy of the closed-loop speed control system on a Koepe winder with an integrated motor. The resolution of the existing inductive tooth wheel scanning solution no longer meets customer requirements, so that a new sensor system is needed. The Koepe principle utilizing an integrated motor sees a drive pulley rotate around a fixed axle. Consequently, the magnetic scale of the speed measuring sensor cannot be attached to a rotating shaft. The task was made even more difficult by the fact that the drive pulley runs out of true (eccentricity) by several millimetres, which is something the measuring system must compensate. After: The tailor-made magnetic encoder system MAG 1300 provides 2460 square pulses per revolution. Solution An encoder system was developed to meet the exact requirements of the application. This consists of a pulse wheel with a diameter of 1300 mm and a magnetic scale. The pulse wheel has a split design consisting of two halves to considerably simplify installation. Both pulse wheel halves are precisely bolted to an equally split adapter ring fastened to the drive pulley. The sensor system is well-protected in a scanning head, which is fastened to a fixed part of the Koepe winder with a special bracket. Optimized at the maximum gap between the pulse wheel and scanning head the measuring system supplies 2460 square wave pulses per revolution. Products and Accessories Magnetic Encoder Heavy duty absolute encoder Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Hot Rolling Mills Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. READ MORE Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. 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Tags: Crane, material handling
December 23, 2021
AMPN 41 provides safe position monitoring at slewing gear of a bucket wheel excavator
Electronic position switch ERC 40 enclosed in robust housing for use in extreme ambient conditions. The new solution offers customers the following benefits: Higher switching accuracy when approaching end position limits, Less downtimes, User-friendly calibration via preset input, Save and import parameter data sets, Time-saving safety check (switch test function), Additional real-time position data (4 – 20 mA output), Reduced type variety and costs for backup devices, Integrated status monitoring (temperature, speed, voltage, system limits and so on) with active signal output for time-saving identification in the event of a fault condition Home Case Studies AMPN 41 provides safe position monitoring at slewing gear of a bucket wheel excavator AMPN 41 provides safe position monitoring at slewing gear of a bucket wheel excavator Home Case Studies Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Pilger mill in tube rolling mills – hot and cold pipe detection Highly precise replacement solution for inaccurate mechanical cam limit switches PROFIsafe via PROFINET for direct connection to the safety PLC Certified safety ensures uncomplicated acceptance test High levels of availability even in mining operations subject to extreme environmental conditions Before: Frame construction for the slewing gear between the superstructure and substructure of the excavator with several mechanical cam limit switches for position monitoring. Challenges It is planned to equip a bucket wheel excavator with the latest automation and safety technologies as part of a complete modernisation project. To achieve the required safety categories identified by a risk assessment, safe position values are required for both slewing gear mechanisms between the superstructure and substructure of the excavator as well as between the discharging boom and the substructure of the excavator. By contrast standard position values are sufficient to determine the position of the crawler tracks. After: The safety certified absolute encoder AMPN 41 provides safe position actual values to the safety plc. The Hübner Giessen solution Equipped with a safe PROFINET interface that uses the PROFIsafe protocol the AMPN 41 multiturn absolute encoders to be installed at the slewing gear mechanisms are certified for applications up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) CL3 to EN 61508 and PL e to EN ISO13849. That saves the user having to provide separate verification of the functional safety of the position sensors. Absolute encoders AMP 40 equipped with a standard PROFIBUS interface will be installed at the crawler tracks. Robust, form-locked process coupling and the dedicated constructional design of the encoders for use in mining operations subject to extreme environmental conditions ensure position data is reliably made available at the safety level required for the respective application. Products and Accessories Electronic position switch Coupling Heavy duty programmable overspeed switch Case Study Number TP3 Challenge The increasing flexibility of production lines requires a high adaptability of sensors. Continually changing object geometries, different temperatures and very high radiation or surrounding temperatures are no rarity. In a pilger mill those rough conditions can be found, among others in the production of seemless steel pipes. The raw steel blocks, each weighing a few tons are heated up first in a round oven at a temperature of 1300 °C. After descaling of the surface, the steel block is prepunched in a hole press with a strength from a converted 2000 t. In the next sloping rolling mill the growing pipe rotates between two rollers that are positioned at an angle to each other. The punching is widened to the size of the mandrel diameter. Previous solution / Competitor product N/A Solution The sensor that was installed at this application is the HMD OKA 2038.38 G with tube OL 19. The signal of the infrared sensors controls the movement of centering device and abutment. The point of view is restricted by the tube and prevents disturbances by steam in the cooling phase. An optimum adaptation to the operating conditions is given due to the adjustable response temperature. The HMD with self-learning response temperature (Auto-Teach function) is suited to continually changing conditions. The compact sensor with a stainless steel housing can withstand surrounding temperatures of up to 75° C. The use of a cooling jacket raises this up to 200° C. Alternatively sensors with fibre optic cables are available which permit an application at ambient temperatures up to 600° C without cooling. Customer Benefits Maintenance-free High temperature stability Recognition of hot objects at big distances Self adjustment with Auto-Teach or step switch for the response temperature Product Part number OKA 2038.38 G Brand Proxitron Accessories Piros swivel stand HM2 Tube OL 19 Pilot light unit (for alignment) DAK 308 + OL 26 Different cable lengths (e.g. 15 m) Customer Testimonial compared to previous solution or competition Case Studies Other Solutions in Mining & Material Handling Sample case study title lorem ipsum here Short description of the problem solved, maybe include the client name. 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Tags: Crane, Large Machinery, material handling
December 22, 2021
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