Pleva Launches Advanced Process Control System At ITMA
German manufacturer of sensors and control systems, Pleva launched an advanced process control system – Plevatec pro at ITMA 2023 in Hall 11, Stall A101.
Plevatec pro allows an integration of a huge variety of process critical data with all information at one glance and is designed to enhance and simplify operation even at complex production lines with different modules.
The system allows for tolerances to be set as well as parameters saved and loaded within the integrated recipe management system, while the customisable system provides solutions to a huge range of processes, like a production line with foulard, coating and stenter frame.
Another technology on display is the weft-straightening SL smart. The SL smart is designed for knitted and woven fabrics with a plurality of solutions customisable to fit the individual customer needs.
It includes options like fully-integrated accessories for tension sensitive fabrics, Industry 4.0 applications and more. The heart of the SL smart is the well-established traversing camera technology which is unique in weft-straightening.
The high-resolution camera captures more than 20 measuring points per metre of fabric width. This gives a complete overview of the fabric instead of few fixed positions. Finally, advanced evaluation algorithms ensure an ultra-precise distortion analysis
Through the CAM series 400, the assessment of quality parameters and also weft-straightening, precise detection and advanced image processing is achieved.
The CAM offers cutting-edge technology with many novelties for best results like completely new lighting with increased brightness and special lighting possibilities allow a detection of all kinds of fabric independent from density or colour.
Sizing has been made sustainable and efficient with the updated AS 120. The AS 120 measures the size add-on after size box constantly and includes a newly designed special construction with integrated protection against steam vapours and high temperatures as well as a faster, even more precise electronic.
“This enables a reliable, continuous monitoring and control. As a result, weaving efficiency increases by 1.5-4% and at the same time production gets greener,” the company said.
Pleva also offers special versions of sensors for special demands such as the TDS sensor for fabric and air temperature fitted for EX-zones, state of the art interfaces like Profinet and the Pleva Remote Service for even faster support of production.
