Conveyor technology without control cabinet

New materials, more efficient components and digital control concepts are increasingly changing traditional conveyor technology. The focus of many developments is primarily on one goal: reducing overall costs. Considerable expenses are often incurred on the construction site in particular, which, according to industry figures, can account for more than 30 percent of the total costs of a conveyor system.

This is precisely where the Swiss company Avancon comes in with its ZPC concept. The so-called ZPC conveyors ("Zone Powered Concept") follow a simplified approach. The systems are not only compact and modern in design, but above all are designed for quick assembly and reduced installation work. The aim is to make both production and on-site work more efficient.

A central component of the concept is extruded aluminum profiles with integrated, patented grooves. Components such as sensors, control elements, power supply or cables can be clicked directly into these. This reduces the installation effort and makes internal pre-assembly easier to control. This approach is particularly relevant for on-site installation. According to Avancon, a large part of the necessary infrastructure is already integrated into the conveyor frame. The firmware is based on AS-Interface technology and enables the individual zones to communicate without an additional higher-level control level. The system can nevertheless be integrated into existing systems via a gateway. In practice, this means that many conventional installation steps are no longer necessary. Separate cable ducts, extensive cabling between motors and control cabinet or additional control boxes are no longer required in many cases. Programming, testing and electrical connections are also reduced.

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