Machine protection for shredders and plastics machines

Baumüller integrates machine protection functions directly into its drives to achieve even shorter response times

Under the motto ‘Drive Intelligence’, Baumüller's drives take on other important functions in addition to the classic control tasks in order to increase productivity in production. Numerous protection functions can be selected from the modular software system. These can be executed on the controller or integrated directly into the drive and extend the service life of machines and tools. The plus point for the customer: By implementing the function directly in the drive, a particularly fast response is possible in the event of a fault, which can reduce maintenance and repair costs.

By integrating machine protection functions directly into the drive, Baumüller enables even faster reactions in the event of a fault, resulting in shorter cycle times and higher productivity.

The Shock Detection function was specially developed for use in shredders and plastics machines. It extends the service life of the mechanics and makes it possible to prevent imminent blockages, e.g. caused by too much or the wrong material. Particularly short reaction times are achieved with the drive-integrated implementation, as communication via the fieldbus and thus the fieldbus dead times are no longer necessary. This means that the reaction is calculated in the fast controller cycle and triggered even faster in the event of a fault.

Various limit values can be easily set in the ProDrive operating tool to detect possible blockages and overloads in the drivetrain at an early stage. In addition, the current and speed are monitored so that an impending blockage is detected at an early stage. If this is recognised by the protection function, the system can react very quickly. In shredders, for example, reversing operation can be started to clear blockages. Extrusion machines, on the other hand, are stopped immediately to prevent possible damage to the screw.

Baumüller offers a wide range of functions directly in the drive and thus achieves particularly short cycle times. Baumüller's application specialists offer comprehensive support in parameterising the functions for the respective application and implement new projects together with the machine builders.

Baumüller Group
SPS 2024, 12–14 November 2024
Hall 1, Stand 560 – NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg