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Italy
The valve terminal concept of the CPX/MPA
reduces installation
time and the required installation space by approximately a third.
With the “Breakthrough Generation of Machines” from Italian
packaging machine manufacturer Cama, brand and
pharmaceutical manufacturers are experiencing a completely
new feeling of space in their factories. The new machines from
Cama take up one third less space thanks to the valve terminal
concept CPX/MPA.
One characteristic feature of conventional machines is the large
control cabinet outside the machine. The controllers within this
cabinet are connected to the drives, sensors and valves by a
multiplicity of cables and lengths of tubing several metres long.
With the “Breakthrough Generation”, Cama completely
redesigned its machines. This has made it possible to reduce the
amount of space required by the machines. The control cabinets
containing the electrical and pneumatic components are
integrated in the machine pedestal angles. The compact machine
footprint helps to minimise cabling and makes it easier to place
the modules and components used right where they are needed
and thus more accessible. The core product of this solution is
the Festo valve terminal CPX/MPA with protection class IP65.
Make some room!
Smaller packaging machines thanks to CPX/MPA
CPX links the pneumatic and electrical control chains and
connects these simply, quickly, flexibly and seamlessly to any
automation concept and in accordance with any company
specific standards. Attention has also been paid to the topic of
machine safety. The soft-start/quick exhaust valve MS6-SV is
used to exhaust the system. It provides reliable protection
against unexpected start-up and has an exhaust capacity 1.5
times its pressurisation capacity.
The side loading unit consists of a handling unit with an electric
axis EGC for precise travel to intermediate positions and a
pneumatic mini slide DGSL. The EGC helps to reduce assembly
times by 30 per cent compared to previous self made and
assembled electric axes. The deliberate use of both pneumatic
and electric drive technology allows high precision to be
obtained together with a high load capacity.
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