Ready for digitalized data-driven Industry 4.0 implementations: Henkel's new Bonderite E-CO DMC digital multichannel controller helps customers optimize the performance and cost of metal pretreatment processes

摘要

Henkel has introduced a new process control system that addresses key challenges in metal pretreatment as customers are increasingly seeking to implement data-driven Industry 4.0 solutions.In combination with the company's New Generation Conversion coatings(NGC) for multi-metal substrates,the Bonderite E-CO digital multi-channel(DAAC) controller enables maximum corrosion performance and sustainability at minimized overall process costs.Bonderite E-CO DMC is a process control system that allows users to run complex metal pretreatment lines with up to fifteen or more stages.It features an intuitive touch screen PLC interface and supports fully digitalized process control with flexible communication and remote access functionality."Thanks to its adaptive open system architecture,our new digital multi-channel control system will easily integrate in metal customers' existing conversion processes and automation concepts,”says Maurizio Brancaleoni,Global Business Development Manager at Henkel's European Functional Coating Equipment Center in Funo di Argelato(Bologna),Italy."Together with our New Generation Conversion coatings,it maximizes the benefits derived from Henkel's leadership in sustainable metal pretreatment technologies and process expertise.”Bonderite E-CO DMC minimizes chemical usage,water and power consumption as well as waste.In addition,it helps to avoid manual work and chemical exposure in metal pretreatment.All equipment and process setup,adjustment,control and monitoring can effectively be managed by the controller,including bath preparation and refill.The multi-channel system supports both single and multiple production lines in one and the same or neighboring buildings.It can control a virtually unlimited number of process parameters and devices.