Grain Shuttle Facility Handles Large Volume of In and Outbound Trucks
Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC) grain elevator in Culbertson, Nebraska with shuttle train loadout enhances their response to producers by handling a large volume of inbound and outbound trucks. About FVC Grain Elevator The facility was designed and built for shuttle loading and can loadout 60,000 bushels an…
Grain Movement Simplified with Improved Controls, Features and Monitoring
Strategic location for Consolidated Grain & Barge (CGB) grain terminal in Defiance, Ohio, provides 90 rail car shuttle loadout on the CSX railroad and grain storage. About CGB Grain Elevator The slipform facility with 2 steel bins provides storage for more than 2 million bushels…
Delivering Responsive 24/7 Support
A facility is never short on the need for service and support. With so many pieces of equipment and assets, it’s part of operations. However, not every supplier delivers responsive service and support. As a result, plants may encounter downtime, which can have huge financial…
Kasa’s Emulation Reduces Testing from 4 Weeks to 1
Now more than ever companies are seeking ways to make their systems and processes more efficient and automated. This is especially important with the staffing shortages seen in almost every industry, and the airport operations industry is no exception. Airport baggage handling systems (BHS) are…
Distributed Baggage Handling Systems Are the Future of Efficiency and Accuracy
When it comes to baggage handling systems (BHS) for airports, efficiency and accuracy are everything. The whole system needs to run on time, and any fault in operations can lead to downtime. Traditionally, airports have used centralized systems for handling baggage, but the future of…
The ABCs of VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, provide efficient use of power, allow for productivity and control under different types of torque loads, and more. After some brief information regarding motor controllers and torque loads, let’s explore the ABCs of these beneficial solutions – the applications, benefits…
Podcast: Distributed vs. Centralized Baggage Handling Systems
In this podcast, Steve Reed, VP Engineering & Safety at Kasa Controls & Automation, discusses the benefits of installing a distributed I/O interface on your baggage handling system.
Addressing IT Vulnerabilities in BHS Control & Automation
What could stop your baggage handling system in its tracks? How serious are you about security software threats? As long as your system is operating as normal, there’s a chance you haven’t considered these critical questions or the overall health of your strategy to ensure…
The Benefits of Distributed Baggage Handling Systems
Traditionally, baggage handling systems (BHS) in airports and elsewhere have leverage centralized control, an approach that focused on minimizing capital costs relative to distributed control and placed less emphasis on performance, operations, and maintenance over the life of the system. However, as distributed control solutions…
Getting Inside a Control Panel
Navigating what you should – and shouldn’t – see inside a control panel can be an intimidating task. However, by following specific instructions and conducting periodic visual inspections, you can help prevent unscheduled downtime and prolong the life of your control panels. Let’s consider what…