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bodymaker control module

provides superb and reliable control
capabilities to any wall ironing bodymaker
Bodymaker Control Module BCM500

Fast control for bodymakers, including airstrip, dome jam and backstop

Used in combination with Sencon’s range of Short Can Sensors, the BCM500 module incorporates additional functions that support all of the fast control logic requirements of a bodymaker, including airstrip, dome jam and backstop. These functions are integrated with short can and tear-off detection to drive special high speed clutch outputs.

  • benefits
  • Optimum tooling protection
  • Fast machine stopping
  • Adaptable to different tooling types
  • Low cost, long service life
  • Improved bodymaker performance
  • Use with any Sencon Short Can Sensor



Short Can Sensor Selection Guide
Sensor
Discrimination
Characteristics		 Integral Cable Quick Disconnect
Sensor
Aluminium can
over Steel punch
table entry positive
   9-247-03
 
table entry positive
 11-247-03
Steel can over
Carbide punch
table entry positive
   9-267-03
 
table entry positive
 11-267-03
Aluminium can over Magnetic Carbide punch
table entry positive
   9-287-03 ‡
 
table entry positive
 11-287-03 ‡
table entry positive
   9H-387-56 ‡♦
 
table entry positive
 11H-387-S1 ‡
Aluminium can over Paramagnetic Carbide punch
table entry positive
   9H-387-56 ‡♦
 
table entry positive
 11H-387-S1 ‡
Aluminium can over Non-magnetic Carbide punch
table entry positive
   9-287-53 ‡
 
table entry positive
 11-287-53 ‡♠
table entry positive
   9H-387-56 ‡♦
 
table entry positive
 11H-387-S1 ‡

BCM500 + 387 Smart Sensor for Aluminium Cans

When the BCM500 is used with Sencon’s 387 Short Can Sensor, its extensive bodymaker control functionality is combined with sophisticated discrimination of aluminium cans from a range of punch materials, including ceramics and nickel based carbides. These materials present a particular difficulty for sensors, because their electromagnetic signatures are similar to aluminium. Furthermore, the signature varies significantly with operating temperature and between individual punches. It can also vary between the body of the punch and the punch nose. The 387 series sensors have an integral microcomputer and memory that reads and stores the signal profile of each new punch fitted to the bodymaker. Used together with the BCM500 control module, this built in learn facility adjusts to changes in tooling characteristics and operating temperatures.