Pneumatic controls: Piab’s solutions for safe and automated conveying

Pneumatic control benefits: Why choose Piab pneumatic controls

All Piab pneumatic controls are known for their durability and reliability, requiring minimal maintenance. They are also made user-friendly, with simple user interfaces, allowing easy adjustments and operation for the operators. Using compact design, Piab pneumatic controls are  suitable for smaller setups or where space is a constraint. Piab pneumatic controls can be located remotely from the piab conveyor, up to 10m/30 ft.   

This includes pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical industries, where they help maintain consistent and reliable operations. They help in optimizing the vacuum conveying process, reducing energy consumption, and increasing material throughput.

Piab pneumatic controls ensure consistent performance, thus processes can be repeated with the same results, a key requirement in validation protocols. They can be easily integrated into existing systems with minimal configuration and they are built to comply with industry-specific standards, including those related to safety and operational efficiency which assures that the equipment adheres to necessary regulatory requirements right from the start. By automating control processes and reducing the need for manual intervention, these units decrease the likelihood of human error in the production process.

Advantages of Piab pneumatic controls across various industrial applications

• Safety: Pneumatic controls are inherently safe as they use compressed air, which is non-flammable and non-toxic. This makes them ideal for use in hazardous environments where electrical equipment might pose a risk of fire or explosion, like dusty facilities and production lines with other pollutants in the surrounding air. 
  Simplicity and Reliability: These pneumatic controls are simpler in design compared to their electrical counterparts. Fewer components that can break down, leading to higher reliability and lower maintenance costs.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The compressed air used in these controls shall be readily available and inexpensive, the air consumption are very low.
• Speed: Pneumatic controls can operate at high speeds, making them suitable for applications requiring rapid movement and high cycle rates, such as assembly operations in the packaging industry.
• Flexibility and Versatility: They can be easily used for different applications to control the vacuum conveyor, and in some cases has start/stop function if a high/low level sensor is activated. This versatility extends to various scales of operation, from small manufactures to large-scale production lines of all sorts.
• Clean Operation: Since compressed air is the primary medium, pneumatic controls do not lead to contamination risks posed by leaks, which is a significant advantage in industries like food processing and pharmaceuticals.
• Simplify the validation process: they facilitate the procedures required to ensure that a system meets the necessary standards and specifications for its intended use, particularly in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and food processing.

Overall, Piab pneumatic controls provide a robust and safe, and efficient solution for many industrial applications, particularly where safety and cleanliness are paramount. Their design prioritizes safety, reliability, and ease of use, making them a preferred choice for businesses looking to enhance their material handling processes.