MHE Controls Solutions
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Our Controls
Retrofitting controls for mechanically sound material handling systems costs less than purchasing all-new equipment. A full replacement might be 30-40% more than updating controls. After installation, you can expect increased productivity and efficiency. When deciding whether to do a full replacement or an update consider the following: ROI projections based on unplanned downtime, as well as the cost of repairs, increased cost of machine parts, and travel fees from support teams, etc. Then compare that projection to the cost of an update.
Matthews Automation has implemented new installations, retrofits of existing equipment and combinations of the two for a variety of customers. Our solutions help facilities in a broad range of industries further leverage their previous investments in conveyors, sorters and other infrastructure.
PLCs and Networks
Matthews Automation provides programmable logic control (PLC) solutions based upon Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, including ControlLogix™, CompactLogix™ and Micrologix™. Related hosts, peer and network inputs/outputs (I/O) include Ethernet/IP™, ControlNet™ and DeviceNet™ for communications and connectivity.
Our Engineering
Matthews Automation furnishes complete control systems for large conveying, sortation systems and automated equipment to optimize flow, increase accuracy, decrease order cycle times and improve productivity in distribution centers (DC)—regardless of conveyor, sorter or other equipment type or industry application.
Equipment control is done with the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Our expertise lies with Allen Bradley and Rockwell ControlLogix technologies—both extremely reliable PLCs that are easily maintained. All hardware provided by Compass is standard, “off the shelf” equipment and contains no proprietary components.
Control solutions help facilities in a broad range of industries further leverage their previous investments in conveyors, sorters and other infrastructure. By upgrading the control technologies in existing equipment, companies meet changing business needs, and extend the useful life of their current material handling equipment.
Conveyor and Sorter Controls
Matthews Automation furnishes complete control systems for large conveying, sortation systems and automated equipment to optimize flow, increase accuracy, decrease order cycle times and improve productivity in distribution centers. Our controls solutions have been leveraged for both new installations and to retrofit existing material handling equipment to optimize efficiency and performance.
Matthews is a Rockwell Gold System Integrator Partner
Our solutions are based upon Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC platforms and is a Gold level system integrator partner. We offer an extensive suite of pre-engineered and robust programmable logic controller (PLC)-based applications and provide turnkey material handling equipment (MHE) control solutions. To learn more about our controls experience and Rockwell Automation partnership, read here.