Area Mass Sensors
AMS2400 for conveyors
AMS300/600 for oily environments
AMS1200 for ‘wash-down’ applications
Sencon’s unique Area Mass Sensors have revolutionized mass conveyor control for canmaking lines.
- Cupping Press Modulation
- Stable Conveyor Conditions
- Conveyor Pressure Control
how to achieve Smooth Cupper Control
Conveyor stability is vital for today’s lightweight cans and high speed
machinery. The AMS monitors cup accumulation on the cupping press discharge or distribution conveyor. The AMS analog output is used to regulate the cupping press' variable speed drive, adjusting the rate of press strokes based on cup demand. The AMS enables complete control, creating optimum conveyor conditions and accumulation space as well as minimum can pressure.
"By mounting a Sencon analogue AMS sensor onto the cup mass belt, a number of control functions are possible… The single AMS sensor provides all the data necessary for …" more
Conveyor speed is varied relative to fill level. When full, the conveyor should run at machine rate, creating no excess can pressure. As the conveyor empties, the speed should increase. So when recovering from an empty-out situation, conveyor speed is at a maximum, reducing transit and refill times and adding precious seconds into line efficiency.