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…
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.