Product category:
Mid-range and Large PLCs
News Release from: Schneider Electric
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 February 2001
Complete control offerings for packaging
industry
The latest range of control, automation and power distribution products from Schneider Electric now provide convenient, up-to-date and cost-effective solutions for the packaging industry
The latest range of control, automation and power distribution products from the Merlin Gerin, Modicon and Telemecanique brands of Schneider Electric now provide convenient, up-to-date and cost-effective solutions for virtually every application in the packaging industry To complement this uniquely extensive product range, Schneider's experienced customer support team is placing its extensive and highly relevant expertise - which embraces safety- and standards-related matters - at the disposal of packaging-industry customers
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Automation products from Schneider Electric's brands, which are of particular interest for packaging applications, include powerful Modicon programmable controllers, versatile Magelis electronic HMI terminals, and easy-to-use Altivar variable speed drives.
When integrated using Schneider's Transparent Factory system, these products allow the design of automation systems which can be monitored and controlled via the Internet from virtually any location in the world.
Schneider Electric also offers control products which are particularly well suited to the packaging industry, including motor starting and protection devices from Telemecanique, Zelio programmable relays, and Harmony pushbuttons, together with the latest in optical, proximity and pressure sensors.
Also from Telemecanique comes an extensive range of equipment specifically designed to enhance machine safety.
This range includes, for example, safety light curtains, the popular Preventa family of safety relays, and electromechanical components, such as two-hand operator stations and safety guard switches.
Merlin Gerin circuit breakers and associated products are an ideal choice for power distribution and circuit protection in packaging applications.
These compact, high-performance units have been tested to the most rigorous standards to ensure that maximum safety levels are achieved, even in the most arduous operating conditions.
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