Kasa’s Part in Automation
Automation is a Vast Industry and Kasa Plays a Small but Specific Role The word automation has many different definitions. To some, automation may mean faster, better. To others, automation may mean higher productivity. To us, automation encompasses that and more. The International Society of…
Grain Facility Automation Upgrade Saves $100K
Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC) grain elevator in Culbertson, Nebraska upgrades automation with Kasa Controls, saves $100K Year-Over-Year How Automation Saved This Farm Coop $100K Year-Over-Year When the Frenchman Valley Farmers Cooperative, Inc had an expansion at its Culbertson site, they decided it was time to…
Full-Plant, Totally Integrated Grain Automation Results in More Efficiency, Less Manpower
Full-plant, totally integrated automation system results in more efficiency, less manpower plus Kasa provides 24/7 service after the sale. Since 1974, Kasa Controls & Automation has provided turnkey control systems, automation and system integration for the grain industry. Kasa worked with Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI),…
Automated High Speed Grain Elevator Shuttle Train Loadout in Under 6 Hours
Automated high speed grain elevator in Milan, Kansas can complete a shuttle train loadout in 5 1/2 to 6 hours compared to the traditional 16 to 20 hours. The grain industry continues to grow in the U.S., requiring more storage and facilities. As farming practices…
Automation of Grain Shuttle Train Facility Improves Safety & Quality
Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) high speed grain elevator in Canton, Kansas with shuttle train loadout uses technology to improve customer wait time and shuttle loadout time, while improving safety and quality. About MKC Grain Elevator – Canton, Kansas This facility is a cement slip form elevator with…
High Speed Shuttle Train Loadout Capabilities
Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) performs first facility train shuttle loadout, approximately 4 minutes from bin to train, including controlling the blend of the grain as it was blended into the shipping leg. MKC (Mid Kansas Coop) performed extensive market analysis to determine the perfect location…
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…
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…