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Programmable Logic Controllers

About Programmable Logic Controllers

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are solid-state control systems with sturdy, robust construction and a suite of special functionalities. Some of these functionalities include an intuitive programming interface, I/O control, three modes (PID) control, arithmetic, counting and timing mechanisms and sequential control.

plc panel cabinetPLCs are crafted to be highly resilient and capable of holding up to extreme weather conditions such as very high and low temperatures, high humidity, electrical noises and strong vibrations. These controllers are designed to monitor and manage large numbers of actuators and sensors, and they stand out when compared to typical computer and processor systems due to their high amount of I/O setups.

Common applications of PLCs

  • Injection Molding Control System (IMCS) for plastics
  • Corrugation machine control system
  • Safety related control systems (SRCS) in the airline industry
  • Escalator and elevator/lift systems
  • Ball milling, shaft kiln and coal kiln in the manufacturing of cement
  • Controls for processing flat glasses and glass material ratio in the glass industry
  • Controls for the production of newspapers or book pages in the offset type of web printing process
  • Industrial and consumer washing machines
  • Traffic signal control and operation

Contact Midwest Engineered Systems to learn how we can analyze your current production systems and develop an industrial control system that increases productivity and efficiency!

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