Problem
A customer wanted to provide a basic level of press automation at a nominal cost.
Solution
A Gemco
2500 Programmable Limit Switch combined with a
heavy-duty Gemco resolver or a
1980R Rotating Cam Limit Switch. Features include a compact design with 8 on-board relays (expandable to 64 on-board relays with expansion boards), programmable brake monitor, motion detect relay, die protection, speed compensation, multi-program and time based outputs, program security input, mechanical and solid state relays that are field interchangeable, and fault check diagnostics. Other standard and special resolvers are available.
Benefits
• Automates a stamping press at a fraction of the cost of a full press control package
• Windows programming software for easy set up
• Rugged resolver extends product lifespan
Conclusion
Gemco offers a full line of products to help automate the stamping press.