SG2 Smart Granulator control Conair’s new optional SG2, designed for use with Conair Viper granulators, uses Conair’s common control interface similar to the SG1 control, but the SG2 offers predictive maintenance capabilities. It will be available on the Viper 12, 17 and 23 Series granulators and features a 7-inch color touchscreen HMI.
What’s new? Incorporation of predictive maintenance capabilities.
Benefits The SG2 control gathers performance data from sensors located throughout the granulator — rotor RPM, motor load/amperage, cutting chamber and screen temperatures, and vibration levels. Then, the control compares these data to established “good” data that reflects desired equipment performance. If live performance data diverge from the desirable range, the SG2 alerts operators. Alarms are triggered for situations that require immediate attention from an operator, such as low rpm or high amperage, which could indicate a material jam. On-screen reminders indicate upcoming maintenance needs, such as the need to change knives, lubricate bearings, or replace a screen. When the SG 2 is linked to SmartServices, Conair’s cloud-based Industry 4.0 platform for auxiliary monitoring, measurement and control, reminders can be sent to maintenance personnel about needed maintenance work. Conair’s common control interface incorporates the look and feel of other Conair auxiliary controls. The SG 2 control adds power-cabinet wiring and connections that integrate easily with other equipment (shredder, conveyor, evacuation systems and other support equipment) used in central bulk-fed or in-line size-reduction systems. These power cabinet features eliminate the need for custom hardwiring while supporting the smooth operation of sequential pieces of size-reduction equipment.
Conair Group, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 724-584-5500, www.conairgroup.com
Bruce Geiselman | Senior Staff Reporter
Senior Staff Reporter Bruce Geiselman covers extrusion, blow molding, additive manufacturing, automation and end markets including automotive and packaging. He also writes features, including In Other Words and Problem Solved, for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He has extensive experience in daily and magazine journalism.
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