The complementary nature of our product lines is our strength as an industrial integrator.
We often work with our customers on different projects, where the collaboration of our teams brings significant added value to the success of the project.
These multidisciplinary teams provide solutions for a major player in the agri-food sector, and more specifically in the production of inulin and oligofructose from chicory root.
The prebiotic (promoting the beneficial functions of intestinal bacteria) and bifidogenic (anti-infectious) properties of inulin and oligofructose give them a beneficial role and a wide range of uses as dietary fiber, emulsifier, fat substitute, lightness and texture enhancer, etc., while reducing the use of sugar and therefore calories.
In response to growing demand, our customer decided to double the production capacity of its facilities in South America.
Efficient coordination between the Technord Group’s departments, the design office and the customer, as well as the high level of expertise of our staff, enabled us to meet this challenge within an optimized timeframe, despite the particular period we were going through.
Our Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, Automation and Process Control departments are involved in the project.
We supplied
- Power boards (distribution and motors)
- PLC cabinets
- Pneumatic enclosures
Technord also supplied and configured a PCS7 V8.2 architecture extension with APL library:
- Two S7-410 PLCs with their field networks
- Profibus DP
- Profibus PA
- ASI
- IO-Link
- Profinet
- ESXi virtual architecture with PCS7 architecture extension installed
- A pair of WinCC servers
- Four virtualized “Customer” operator stations
- Extending the factory network to include the new architecture
This represents 650 measurements, 1,600 actuators, 160 motors, 160 controls, over 280 sequences and more than 50 supervisory screens.
Our motivation to carry out this type of project is very important. Indeed, it contributes to better nutrition and health, a goal that fits in well with our B Corp commitment: to contribute to a better future for all!
