The manufacturing industry is one of the vital cogs of any economic system across the globe. It dictates and influences the rate at which the economy develops. There are a wide array of different & complex systems and machinery used in the industry to maximise efficiency & output while at the same time reducing labour costs & time spent. One of these critical apparatus used to facilitate functions in the industry is the PLC or Programmable Logic Controller.
A PLC (programmable logic controller) is an industrial digital apparatus which has been curated and adapted specifically for the control of manufacturing processes & built to endure harsh industrial conditions. It is a type of computer device designed to leverage technologies such as industrial control and automation systems. It has a robust framework with unique functional characteristics such as sequential access control, ease of programming, timers and counters, easy-to-use hardware, and consistently safe controlling capabilities. The applications of programmable logic controllers in the contemporary world across different industries are explained below:
Glass Industry
Programmable logic controllers have been used effectively for a few decades now in the glass industry. These controllers are used in diverse procedures such as controlling material ratio, processing of flat glasses, etc. PLCs are employed in both analogue data recording in the glass production, and in digital-quality and position control.
Paper Industry
One of the most critical processes in which PLCs are used in the paper industry is in the functionality of the machines that produce book papers or newspapers in offset web printing.
Cement Manufacturing
The process of creating cement involves blending various raw materials in a kiln. The amount of these raw materials and the specific ratio they are mixed in impacts the nature of the final product to a great extent. To ensure the use of the right quality and quantities of raw materials, the accuracy of data regarding such process variables is vital to highlight.
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