For foundry managers wanting to speed up molding machine
cycle time by up to 40%, Brock Solutions presents the (S-S) Molding Machine
Upgrade Package.
You don't have to replace your molding machine – you can
get additional years of higher-speed operation out of your current machine
without losing any production time in the upgrade. Consider:
- Cycle time improvements – Some automated
molding machines have had cycle time improvements from 30 seconds to 18
seconds
- Extended machine mechanical life and improved
uptime percentage
- Reduced life-cycle maintenance costs through
refurbishment of selected mechanical and complete electrical components
- Upgrades can be completed during weekends or
planned downtime – eliminating related production losses
Brock Solutions replaces existing control systems with
your choice of programmable logic controller, combined with a touch-screen
HMI/ operator interface. Also Included:
- A wiring retrofit using a Quick Connect-style
wiring harness to provide durable and adaptable connection integrity
- Replace limit switches with proximity sensors
to provide more accurate control
- Multiple-conductor PVC-jacketed cables through
machine channels to remotely located junction boxes at key device areas
of the machine (PVC protection reduces cable failure rates)
- New machine hydraulics – conversion of key
machine functions, including drag flask, hopper car, platen, and hydraulic
pump pressure to proportional control (from direct control)
Before You Call Us Answer These Five Questions
- Can my sand system keep up with a faster
molding machine?
- Can my outfeed and pouring capacity handle the
additional molds?
- Does my order backlog and forecast demand the
extra capacity?
- Is maintenance downtime on my molding machine
too high?
- Do I wish to lower operating costs?
For more information, please contact our Foundry Team.
