text.skipToContent
text.skipToNavigation
![]()
The air cylinder in the machine appears not to be functioning properly
Settings of machine are not secured with data
Baking without breaking
Mechatronic customisation for roof tiles factory Wienerberger
Starting Postition
Too much movement of roof tiles during the production process leads to breakageThe air cylinder in the machine appears not to be functioning properly
Settings of machine are not secured with data
Goals
One small crack during production and a roof tile is worthless. Therefore, roof tile factory Wienerberger Janssen-Dings wants to further optimise the production process in order to secure movement of the tiles and avoid breakage. In the existing processing line, the air cylinder is determined to be too dependent on environmental conditions, such as flow, pressure, temperature and humidity. In addition, employees adjust the settings of the machine line based on ‘intuition’ every day. All too often, this leads to breakage and an unpredictable production process.Actions
itsme put together a team of specialists in the mechanical and electrotechnical and industrial automation fields. Together they determine which solution Wienerberger needs. This consists of an SNR belt drive with a Wittenstein gearbox powered by a Siemens servomotor. Together, a Siemens motion controller and a Siemens HMI form the control technology. The result: the machine runs in a more stable manner. Wienerberger’s employees no longer have to check every day whether the settings of the movement are still correct. Fewer roof tiles break, which leads to a decrease in failure costs and loss. By now, a second machine line has also been upgraded with this customisation solution.Results
- itsme offers mechatronic customisation solution
- The operation of a complex movement runs smoothly through factual data
- More efficient adjustment of the machine
- Decrease in breakage and loss
“We were looking for a party that would really delve into our question. Who would understand what we were talking about and spoke our language. itsme met these requirements. The team showed determination to find a solution." -Wim van Lier, Head of Technical Services
You might also be interested in this:
Technical support desk
Read further
Get to know our Technical Support Desk. This is where our product specialists work. Real technicians, with in-depth knowledge of suppliers, industries and applications. They are experienced, provide training and know the practical challenges of machine manufacturers and industrial end users. And in addition to all that, they are there to assist you. Ready to answer your questions. Or help you immediately when needed.
Engineering support
Read further
itsme Industrial Automation knows your world. We don’t just say that, we also show it. When we visit you, we don’t take a passive approach; itsme Industrial Automation knows your world. We don’t just say that, we also show it. When we visit you, we don’t take a passive approach. We take action and get straight to work for you. That pro-activeness defines us. Its effectiveness can be clearly seen in our engineering support services.