Case Study
Manufacturer Transforms Filtration Systems With Invertek Drives Optidrive Eco VFD And Integrated PLC
Problem
T.A. HANDTE IBÉRICA, S.L.U., a leading provider of industrial smoke, dust, and gas extraction and filtration solutions, sought to differentiate themselves from competitors and enhance their product range. They aimed to create a versatile and adaptable control solution for their diverse range of filtration systems, including wet scrubbers and cartridge filters.
Solution
Invertek Drives Iberica proposed the Optidrive Eco VFD with integrated PLC functionality as the ideal solution. The VFD offered a combination of precise motor control, customisable logic programming, and diverse I/O capabilities, addressing the company's key challenges.
Invertek Drives Iberica
T.A. HANDTE IBÉRICA, S.L.U., a leading provider of industrial smoke, dust, and gas extraction and filtration solutions, sought to differentiate themselves from competitors and enhance their product range. They aimed to create a versatile and adaptable control solution for their diverse range of filtration systems, including wet scrubbers and cartridge filters.
Key challenges included:
- Customisation: The company needed a control system that could be easily tailored to the specific requirements of each filter type, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Versatility: A single control unit was required to manage both wet scrubber and cartridge filter systems, streamlining production and reducing complexity.
- Integration: The control system needed to seamlessly integrate with various sensors, actuators, and safety devices within the filtration systems.
Invertek Drives Iberica proposed the Optidrive Eco VFD with integrated PLC functionality as the ideal solution. The VFD offered a combination of precise motor control, customisable logic programming, and diverse I/O capabilities, addressing the company's key challenges.
The Optidrive Eco VFD with integrated PLC provided:
- Customisable Logic Control: The built-in PLC allowed the company to develop tailored logic programs for each filter type, optimizing performance, efficiency, and safety.
- Versatile Application: The single VFD unit could be programmed to control both wet scrubber and cartridge filter systems, simplifying production and reducing inventory costs.
- Seamless Integration: The VFD's extensive I/O options enabled seamless integration with various sensors (pressure transducers, level switches), actuators (solenoid valves), and safety devices (limit switches) within the filtration systems.
- IP55 and IP66 Options: The availability of both IP55 and IP66 enclosure ratings provided flexibility for different installation environments.
The implementation of the Invertek Drives Optidrive Eco VFD with integrated PLC revolutionised and significantly enhanced the filtration systems, delivering numerous benefits:
- Optimised Performance: Customised logic programs ensured that each filter type operated at peak performance, maximising efficiency and filtration effectiveness.
- Simplified Operation: The single control unit streamlined production, reduced complexity, and minimised training requirements for operators.
- Enhanced Safety: Integrated safety functions, such as limit switch monitoring and alarm triggers, improved overall system safety.
- Cost Savings: The versatile VFD solution reduced inventory costs and simplified maintenance, resulting in significant cost savings for T.A. HANDTE IBÉRICA.
Key Customer Benefits
- Wide range of degrees of protection
- Built-in programmable logic controller allowing customisation
- A single solution for different applications
- Cost-effective solution
