MechChem Africa September-October 2021

Solutions for all intralogistics needs With years of experience in integrating systems and designing complete solutions for specific applications, Bonfiglioli can provide the right product to support its customers’ growth in materials handling, transportation and storage technology. O ur engineering specialistswork side by sidewith customers to create the best possible solution, whether the request is to optimise an existing machine or to develop a new line. Our relationship with customers is based on an active partnership with fast decision-making processes to develop individu- ally tailored systems. Automation is perceived to be difficult, mostly when it involves Bonfiglioli Agiledriveswitha3 rd partyPLCusing theEtherCat protocol. The communication between the devices has shown to be stable and reliable since installation. All the software and related files, including XML files are available on theBonfiglioli website, www.bonfiglioli.com. The Agile (AGL) Series is a flexible compromise for standard ap - plications, namely warehouses, materials handling, textile machines, food & beverage, packaging, ceramics and hoisting applications. The Agile Frequency Inverter Series comes in three sizes covering power ranges between 0.12 and 11 kW, with open loop control for asynchro- nous and synchronous motors. Standard features include sensor-less vector control, an integrated torque-off safety function and on-board Modbuswithoptional Profibus&CanOpencommunicationcardswhich deliver key benefits of smooth start, feed roll control and low energy consumption. For integration into functional safety environments, AGL also offers STO functionality according to SIL 2 and PL d.

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the integration of different products. This is not a challenge with the Bonfiglioli range, which is designed for easy integration. Our complete drivepackage cangreatly reduce installation costs and ensure peace of mind and, in the unlikely event of an issue, we offer a single point of contact. In the last quarter of 2020 Bonfiglioli South Africa was the preferred partner to upgrade a logistics process plant in KwaZulu-Natal. This involved the supply of geared motors and invertors, with the integration of the drives implemented by CHN Automation. CHNAutomation successfully integrated

Bonfiglioli’s high quality and safety standards are evident through UL, CEandTUVRheinland certifications, whileAgile’s functional safety meets the EN61508 SILEN standard for inverter controllers and all other standards. Our Bonfiglioli family includes 20 sales branches, 13 production plants and more than 500 distributors around the world

supporting customers with dedicated services. As per our motto ‘We Engineer Dreams’. q

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