Automated Material Handling
Nol-Tec Systems Southeast has many years experience controlling automated hoists and cranes. Examples include plating and pickling lines, theater hoists, and truck body transfer. Now, Nol-Tec Southeast is proud to offer a new product in this industry.
The Nol-Tec Positioning System provides complete position control functionality to all axes on virtually any crane or industrial vehicle. The positioning system uses commercially available position feedback devices along with new or existing motor drives. Feedback choices include a a wide range of devices such as Laser, Infra-red, Stahl encoder track or rotary encoders interfaced by discrete connection, or by virtually any AB supported industrial network. Motor drives may be connected by an analog -10 to +10 VDC velocity command signal, or by an industrial network.
The Nol-Tec System is a drop-in, plug-and-play replacement for the aging Geotronics TCS-4000 and the Trimble ICS-5000 products. When these products fail, Nol-Tec has the solution. In RS232 applications, our system transparently replaces your existing positioning system. DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet and other networks are also available.
The Nol-Tec Positioning System is implemented in an Allen-Bradley PLC, and uses commercially available distance meters. By design, the retrofit is a simple process. Installation and characterization can be completed in a few hours. Performance improvements can be dramatic. Position error rates for the legacy systems can be as high as 10-30 or greater per 24 hour period. After installation of the Nol-Tec System, position error rates drop to near-zero. The net result for the customer is modern equipment, higher reliability, greater accuracy, and improved serviceability.
Need more than just a positioning system upgrade? Nol-Tec Southeast offers complete control system upgrades of automatic storage and retrieval systems as well as overhead hoists and cranes. We offer complete upgrade packages – everything including PLC replacements, drive and motor replacements, field devices and sensors, gearboxes, networks, operator interfaces, and scheduling software.
Let us help you on your next automated material handling project.
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