- 4 December 2020
- Dec 2020
Remote digitalization of the stand drives at Capitol Steel in the Philippines. Real value through virtual implementation
Overcoming the existing global constraints, the AIC team continues to search for flexible solutions to meet the needs of the customers around the world. As a result, Capitol Steel contracted AIC to update and digitalize the existing stand drives in the Philippines from our workshop in Torbole Casaglia (BS), Italy.
The scope of supply includes:
• Engineering & electrical drawings for digitalization of the drives
• Digitalization kit for existing stand drives
• ABB components, including a communication card to connect to the PLC and the encoder card
• Remote assistance and support
Working closely online through video communication platforms and conference calls, this is an ongoing project. At the present time, two out of ten stand drives have been successfully commissioned by the customer with the remote support and assistance of AIC. The uniqueness of this solution allows the customer to increase production efficiency and achieve previously defined goals while reducing project costs.
AIC is a global system integrator providing advanced and tailored automation and robotic solutions for the steel industry, with the aim to continuously improve both efficiency, competitiveness and safety of the production processes. With more than 1000 applications worldwide and more than 40 years of history, AIC can boost a unique experience in both greenfield and revamping projects in meltshops and long products rolling mills.
Founded in 1974 by Mr. Han Sui Cheng, Capitol Steel is a leading reinforcing steel bar (rebar) manufacturer and supplier. The state-of-the-art rolling process, facilities and equipment are ensured to guarantee reliable and timely delivery of rebars passing the national standard in physical, mechanical and chemical requirements, suitable to any kind of project..
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