Worldwide Packaging OEM (Canning Line)

Magnum’s Controls & Process Automation Group IT prowess is evident elsewhere in the project with secure, full-line network, the implementation of EWON full-line remote access device, integrated RFID login tools that utilize existing, in-plant badge technology, and detailed overhead television
solutions which guide warehouse personnel.

Since the line control addresses the entire line rather than machine by machine, the line is deployed with full data collection and OEE which help the client benchmark operations from the fi rst day of production. This has proved enormously helpful for the development of operating staff.

In addition to the physical line control, Magnum’s Controls & Process Automation Group developed all the middleware to facilitate communications to and from the end client’s Adage ERP system. Work orders fl ow easily from the ERP to the Ignition line control and fi nished information returns during and after a product run. This allows lot tracking to the pallet level or better. The level of integration also provides a huge reduction in the amount of paperwork involved with the process.

All the line’s machines communicate to the Ignition line control application via standard drivers and schemes.

Work orders flow easily from the ERP to the Ignition line control and finished information returns during and after a product run.

The result of this application is a flexible solution that matches the required flexibility of the canning line itself.