• Tank automation transforms your static vessels into dynamic, intelligent, and repeatable process units. We engineer and integrate the complete control "brain" for your tanks, including sensors (level, temp, pressure), automated valves, pumps, agitator controls, and a recipe-driven PLC/HMI system that executes your process perfectly every time.

A manual tank process is prone to variability, human error, and inefficiency. Our automation systems solve this. We convert your process steps into a reliable, automated sequence. The system can automatically fill the tank to a precise weight or level, execute a multi-stage heating and cooling profile using PID control, manage agitator speed for optimal mixing, automatically dose minor ingredients at the right time, and perform a fully validated Clean-in-Place (CIP) cycle when the batch is done. This ensures batch-to-batch consistency, provides full data traceability, and frees up your operators for more valuable tasks.

    • Process Control: Temperature (PID loops), Pressure, Level (hydrostatic, radar, ultrasonic), Agitator Speed (VFD).
    • Ingredient Dosing: Automated control of pumps and valves for liquid and powder addition.
    • Weighing: Integration of high-precision load cells for gravimetric control.
    • Automation: Recipe-based control, automated sequencing, full batch reporting.
    • CIP Integration: Control of spray balls, pumps, and valves for automated cleaning cycles (wash, rinse, sanitize).

 

    • The Vessel: Is it an existing tank or a new one? What is its function (mixing, storage, reaction)?
    • The Process: What are the critical process steps and parameters that need to be controlled?
    • The Ingredients: How many raw materials are added, and what accuracy is required for each?
    • The Goal: Is the primary driver consistency, safety, traceability, or operator reduction?
Material option A Wetted Parts & Sensors: Stainless Steel 316L, Hastelloy, FDA-compliant materials
Material option B Control Panels & Structure: Stainless Steel 304, Painted Steel
Finish Sanitary polished (Hygienic), Industrial grad
Dimensions Custom made design and built by your requirements
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  • FAQ - English
    • Q1: Can you automate our existing, old manual tanks?
    • A1: Yes, in most cases. This is a core service. We can retrofit your existing tanks by adding modern sensors, replacing manual valves with automated ones, adding a weighing system, and integrating everything into a new, centralized PLC control panel. It's often a very cost-effective way to modernize your production.
    • Q2: What is the benefit of weighing a tank with load cells versus just using a level sensor?
    • A2: Weight is a direct, highly accurate measurement of mass, unaffected by foam, temperature, or density changes. It provides a true inventory reading and is the gold standard for recipe-based batching. Level sensors are excellent for high/low alarms but are generally less accurate for precise inventory or process control.
    • Q3: What is "CIP" and how does automating it help?
    • A3: CIP stands for "Clean-in-Place." It's a method of cleaning the interior of tanks and pipes without disassembly. Automating the CIP process (controlling the sequence of rinses, detergent washes, and sanitizing steps) ensures a validated, repeatable cleaning result every time. It saves significant time, water, and chemicals compared to manual cleaning and guarantees the system is hygienically clean.
    • Q4: How does the recipe management system work?
    • A4: It's a user-friendly interface on an HMI (touch screen). You can create, edit, and store hundreds of recipes. Each recipe is a sequence of defined steps (e.g., "Add 500.0 kg of water," "Heat to 80°C and hold for 15 minutes," "Mix at 60 RPM"). The operator simply selects the recipe and presses "Start," and the system executes it automatically and precisely.
    • Q5: How does the system ensure safety during an automated process, especially a chemical reaction?
    • A5: Safety is paramount. The control system is programmed with "interlocks." For example, it will not allow a steam valve to open if a pressure sensor reads too high, or it won't start an agitator if the level is too low. Redundant sensors can be used for critical parameters, and a comprehensive alarm system alerts the operator and can put the process into a safe state if any deviation occurs.