Elevating Precision & Efficiency in Food & Beverage Industry with ABB’s Low Voltage Solutions
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Elevating Precision & Efficiency in Food & Beverage Industry with ABB’s Low Voltage Solutions

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Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Efficiency

In the dynamic landscape of the food and beverage industry, the pursuit of efficiency and precision is paramount. Manufacturers in this sector encounter a myriad of challenges, from stringent regulatory requirements to the ever-present demand for maintaining impeccable product quality. As the industry strives to meet these challenges head-on, the role of advanced automation and control solutions becomes increasingly vital. The consequences of inefficiency and imprecision are not only measured in increased operational costs but can also impact the overall quality of the final product, leading to compliance issues and a potential loss of consumer trust.

Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Efficiency

In the dynamic landscape of the food and beverage industry, the pursuit of efficiency and precision is paramount. Manufacturers in this sector encounter a myriad of challenges, from stringent regulatory requirements to the ever-present demand for maintaining impeccable product quality. As the industry strives to meet these challenges head-on, the role of advanced automation and control solutions becomes increasingly vital. The consequences of inefficiency and imprecision are not only measured in increased operational costs but can also impact the overall quality of the final product, leading to compliance issues and a potential loss of consumer trust.

The ability to streamline processes, enhance precision, and adhere to stringent standards is paramount for success in the food and beverage industry. This is where ABB product solutions come into play as invaluable assets for the food and beverage industry. ABB’s suite of automation and control solutions is meticulously crafted to address the unique challenges faced by manufacturers in this sector, offering a pathway to enhanced efficiency, precision, and overall operational excellence.

Empowering Food & Beverage Industry

Reliable Partner for Tailored Solutions

Dpstar’s key strengths lies in its ability to provide bespoke solutions that address the intricacies of the food and beverage manufacturing process. By leveraging ABB’s diverse product portfolio, Dpstar ensures that each system is finely tuned to meet industry-specific requirements, whether it be achieving optimal production conditions, enhancing product traceability, or adhering to the highest standards of hygiene.

With a proven track record in designing and implementing automation and control systems, we bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. Our team collaborates closely with clients to understand their specific requirements, ensuring that the integrated solutions align perfectly with industry standards and best practices. This partnership extends from the initial design phase through to the seamless implementation of ABB solutions, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive system that not only meets but exceeds expectations. In the ever-evolving landscape of the food and beverage industry, DPSTAR remains committed to continuous improvement. We stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends, enabling us to offer solutions that not only meet current needs but also position our clients at the forefront of innovation.

Customized solutions for food and beverage manufacturing challenges

Utilization of ABB’s diverse product range for tailored systems

Fine-tuning systems for optimal production conditions

Enhancing product traceability to meet industry standards

Maintaining the highest hygiene standards in manufacturing

Proven track record in automation and control system design

In-depth industry knowledge and expertise

Close collaboration with clients to understand specific needs

Challenges in Food & Beverage Production

The food and beverage industry operates within a unique set of challenges, where precision, compliance, and efficiency are not just desirable but imperative. Understanding these challenges is crucial in realizing the transformative impact that ABB product solutions can bring to the sector.

Voltage Fluctuations

Issues with unstable power supply causing equipment damage and inefficiency.

Production Downtime

The problem of unexpected equipment failures disrupting production schedules.

Process Control

Difficulty in seamlessly integrating low-voltage systems with automated production controls.

Regulatory Compliance

Challenges in adhering to evolving food safety and quality standards.

Voltage Fluctuations

Issues with unstable power supply causing equipment damage and inefficiency.

Production Downtime

The problem of unexpected equipment failures disrupting production schedules.

Process Control

Difficulty in seamlessly integrating low-voltage systems with automated production controls.

Regulatory Compliance

Challenges in adhering to evolving food safety and quality standards.

Motor Control Accuracy

Difficulty in achieving precise control over motor-driven processes, impacting quality and efficiency.

Load Management

Struggling with balancing electrical loads, leading to risks of overloads and disruptions in operation.

Electrical Safety

Facing difficulties in maintaining electrical safety in the wet and conductive environments typical of food processing.

High Energy Costs

Struggles with the energy-intensive nature of production, leading to increased costs and environmental impact.

Motor Control Accuracy

Difficulty in achieving precise control over motor-driven processes, impacting quality and efficiency.

Load Management

Struggling with balancing electrical loads, leading to risks of overloads and disruptions in operation.

Electrical Safety

Facing difficulties in maintaining electrical safety in the wet and conductive environments typical of food processing.

High Energy Costs

Struggles with the energy-intensive nature of production, leading to increased costs and environmental impact.

Industry Overview

Meeting The Unique Needs of Food & Beverage Manufacturers

The Food & Beverage industry stands as one of the largest and most dynamic sectors globally, navigating through the most stringent health and safety regulations. In response to the unique demands of machinery and production line manufacturers in this industry, ABB offers a suite of solutions designed to elevate operational efficiency and ensure compliance with international certifications, including CSA and UL.

1

Machine Safety

Implementing advanced safety measures and technologies to safeguard operations and personnel.
2

Robots

Utilizing cutting-edge robotics to enhance efficiency, precision, and productivity in various production tasks.
3

Motor Control

Solutions cater to the precise control demands of motor-driven processes, ensuring optimal production rates and maintaining the highest product quality.
4

Motors

Providing energy-efficient and durable motors, essential for the smooth functioning of production machinery.
5

Protection & Insulation

Ensuring the integrity and safety of electrical systems through robust protection and insulation solutions.
6

Switchboards for On-board Electrical Wiring-Systems

Tailored for robust electrical distribution, enhancing efficiency and reliability in manufacturing.
7

Cable Protection and Fixing

Securing and protecting cables against environmental and operational hazards, ensuring uninterrupted operation and longevity.

ABB Product Solutions

A Gateway to Efficiency & Precision

ABB is a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for automation and control. ABB’s product portfolio is not just a suite of technologies; it is a strategic ally for food and beverage manufacturers seeking to overcome industry challenges. With a keen understanding of the unique demands of this sector, ABB has crafted products that excel in promoting efficiency, ensuring precision, and addressing the specific pain points of food and beverage production.

ABB’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns seamlessly with the needs of the food and beverage industry. Our product solutions are engineered to empower manufacturers with the tools they need to overcome challenges and elevate their operations to new heights. From ensuring regulatory compliance to providing hygienic designs and optimizing energy consumption, ABB products are tailored to meet the specific requirements of the food and beverage manufacturing process. From regulatory compliance to hygienic design, process optimization, and energy efficiency, ABB stands as a strategic partner for manufacturers aspiring to elevate their production processes and deliver products of the highest standard.

Motor Control

For the manufacture of switchboards for on-board electrical wiring systems, ABB offers a wide range of products: (cam or enclosed) switch-disconnectors, fuse holders, control and signaling devices, as well as motor starters. Starting motors are one of the most common industrial applications at the international level. ABB offers DOL (Direct Online) starters, reversing starters, and start-delta starters in different configurations thanks to its wide range of products, such as contactors, manual motor starters, variable-speed drives, and soft starters that minimize the mechanical and electrical issues in motor starting.

Motor Control

For the manufacture of switchboards for on-board electrical wiring systems, ABB offers a wide range of products: (cam or enclosed) switch-disconnectors, fuse holders, control and signaling devices, as well as motor starters. Starting motors are one of the most common industrial applications at the international level. ABB offers DOL (Direct Online) starters, reversing starters, and start-delta starters in different configurations thanks to its wide range of products, such as contactors, manual motor starters, variable-speed drives, and soft starters that minimize the mechanical and electrical issues in motor starting.

Push-in Motor Starting

Main Benefits

  • 50% decrease in cabling time
  • Cables can be passed at a 90° angle
  • Vibration-proof, no maintenance
  • Maximum reliability
  • Accessories for cable-free startup configuration

Main Features

  • Innovative technology for fast and intuitive cabling
    Motor starting solutions in kits containing DOL (Direct Online) starters, reversing starters, and start-delta starters
  • Plug-and-connect mechanical parts and electrical interlock
  • Mirror contacts and mechanically linked contacts

OT Switch Disconnectors

Main Benefits

  • High performance in a compact form
  • Easy installation and maintenance
  • High protection and reliability
  • Energy-efficient
  • Comprehensive range of switches
  • They can be used as main switches, for starting/stopping motors as well as and for load insulation during maintenance

Main features

  • Available from 16A up to 4000A
  • Available for floor mounting with controls rotated to 90°
  • Suitable for the most critical applications

Cam Switch-disconnectors

Main Benefits

  • High performance even in the most critical applications
  • Easy configuration
  • Safety and reliability
  • Reduced installation time and cost

Main Features

  • Wide range available in 2 versions: OC series from 10 to 25 A, and OL series from 40 to 315 A according to IEC and up to 200 A according to UL
  • Simplified configuration with ABB CamWeb
  • Made of high-quality components suitable for many mechanical operations
  • Availability of tunnel terminals with IP20 protection rating against accidental contact to go up to 160 A and handles with protection rating up to IP69K

Variable-speed Drives

Main Benefits

  • IP21, IP55 and IP69K solutions
  • Compact size
  • Suitable for all Food & Beverage applications: handling, processing, transport, packaging, and storage
  • Compliant with all international standards and directives
  • Flexible motor control for asynchronous, synchronous, variable reluctance and permanent magnet motors

Main Features

  • Power ratings range from 0.25 to 500 kW
  • Wide range for Micro-drives, machinery drives, regenerative multi-drives
  • Outstanding motor control capabilities: scalar, vectorial, and DTC
  • Integrated machine safety, low harmonics, and full digital connectivity

Protection & Insulation

A comprehensive range of high-quality products for the protection and insulation of plants and machinery: From Tmax molded-case circuit breakers to the complete range of system pro-M compact DIN-rail devices, including miniature circuit breakers, residual current devices, SPDs (surge protective devices), as well as signaling and measurement devices. Incorporating advanced features like remote monitoring and diagnostics, ABB’s Protection & Insulation solutions prioritize safety and enhance predictive maintenance capabilities. This commitment ensures the longevity and optimal performance of plants and machinery across varied industrial settings.

Protection & Insulation

A comprehensive range of high-quality products for the protection and insulation of plants and machinery: From Tmax molded-case circuit breakers to the complete range of system pro-M compact DIN-rail devices, including miniature circuit breakers, residual current devices, SPDs (surge protective devices), as well as signaling and measurement devices. Incorporating advanced features like remote monitoring and diagnostics, ABB’s Protection & Insulation solutions prioritize safety and enhance predictive maintenance capabilities. This commitment ensures the longevity and optimal performance of plants and machinery across varied industrial settings.

Tmax molded-case circuit breakers

Main Benefits

  • High-breaking capacity in a compact form
  • Easy installation and operation
  • Dedicated accessory range to adapt Tmax XT circuit breakers to many different applications
  • Maximum operator’s safety

Main Features

  • Power rating up to 3200 A
  • Double insulation with the control group fully isolated from live circuits
  • Positive switching: The control lever always indicates the exact position of the mobile contacts of the circuit breaker
  • Tropicalization
  • NFPA handles for the main machine switch
  • Vibration and shock resistance according to IEC 60068-2-6
  • Installation versatility without derating

S200 series DIN-rail devices

Main Benefits

  • A comprehensive range of miniature circuit breakers
  • Maximum operative safety and reliability
  • Selection of different characteristic curves, configurations, breaking capacity ratings, and current ratings

Main Features

  • Overload and short-circuit protection
  • Different characteristic curves and configurations (1P, 1P +N, 2P, 3P, 4P), breaking capacity ratings (up to 25 kA), and current ratings (up to 63 A)
  • Compliant with all international regulations
  • Contact position indicator directly connected to the mobile contact for increased comfort and safety

Machine Safety

With safety sensors and emergency stops suitable for harsh environments, together with control devices and contactors, ABB can offer ideal solutions to ensure the safety of Food & Beverage machine manufacturers. In addition, ABB’s machine safety solutions encompass advanced technologies such as programmable safety controllers and integrated safety systems. These innovations enhance the overall safety of industrial processes, providing a comprehensive and reliable approach to safeguarding personnel and equipment in the Food & Beverage industry.

Machine Safety

With safety sensors and emergency stops suitable for harsh environments, together with control devices and contactors, ABB can offer ideal solutions to ensure the safety of Food & Beverage machine manufacturers. In addition, ABB’s machine safety solutions encompass advanced technologies such as programmable safety controllers and integrated safety systems. These innovations enhance the overall safety of industrial processes, providing a comprehensive and reliable approach to safeguarding personnel and equipment in the Food & Beverage industry.

Eden Safety Sensor

Main Benefits

  • Highest safety level
  • Suitable for harsh environments
  • Wide temperature range
  • Non-contact eliminates wear and mechanical breakage
  • Large mounting tolerances

Main Features

  • PL e/SIL3
  • IP69
  • Operating range of -40°C to +70°C
  • LED indication
  • Integrated reset function
  • M12 connector
  • 360° sensing range

EStrong Emergency Stop

Main Benefits

  • Suitable for harsh environments
  • Withstands high-pressure washing
  • Robust construction

Main Features

  • IP69
  • Operating range of -25°C to +80°C
  • Stainless steel housing

Pluto Programmable Safety Controller

Main Benefits

  • Simple programming
  • Powerful features in a compact module
  • All-master concept simplifies scaling, splitting and modification
  • Extensive communication possibilities with gateways and HMI
  • Programming software free of charge

Main Features

  • PL e/SIL3
  • Safe bus for connecting up to 32 Plutos in a system without configuration
  • Easy and quick replacement of units without configuration
  • Remote monitoring and control with an Ethernet gateway
  • Ladder programming and TÜV approved function blocks
  • Advanced programming possibilities (e.g. real programming and speed monitoring)

AFS Contactors

Main Benefits

  • Compact solutions
  • Time-saving solutions
  • Increased safety
  • Compliant with EN ISO 13849 and EN62061 safety standards

Main Features

  • Ultra-fast opening time, which can go down to 35 ms when a dangerous error is detected
  • Mechanically bonded contacts and certified mirror contacts
  • Low-energy auxiliary contacts with a minimum switching capacity of 12 V, 3 mA
  • Built-in surge suppressor
  • Up to 45 kW – 400 V AC-3, 60 hp – 480 V and 130 A – 690 V AC-1, 115 A

Streamline Operations With ABB’s Low Voltage Products

A Seamless Future for Food & Beverage Industries

In the dynamic realm of the food and beverage industry, the pursuit of efficiency and precision is of utmost importance. ABB’s advanced automation and control solutions emerge as key enablers, addressing challenges and elevating operations to new heights. DPSTAR’s unwavering commitment to tailoring excellence with ABB’s diverse product range ensures streamlined processes, heightened precision, and strict adherence to industry standards. As we drive your operations towards enhanced efficiency, innovation, and sustained excellence, seize the opportunity to cultivate a strategic partnership with us. Contact us now to explore customized solutions tailored to your unique manufacturing challenges.

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