Structural Foam

Structural Foam Machine Control Solutions from FACTS, Inc. provide total closed loop control for any all brands of machines. We offer solutions based on today’s leading technologies from Barber Colman, B&R, and Rockwell.

Barber Colman Structural Foam Machine Control

The TMAC 9000 is based on Barber Colman’s MACO® Compact technology. The single MACO® Compact rack provides for total machine control including IMPACT II adaptive closed loop process control and auto tuning temperature control.

TMAC 9000 Operator Interface

  • 12.1″ TFT Display 800 x 600 viewing resolution
  • Touchscreen interface
  • Full Keyboard (Number pad and Machine Function Keys)
  • Ethernet Communications
  • 1G Compact Flash card for data storage
  • Pivot arm attached to stationary platen

TMAC 9000 Structural Foam Machine Control System Connections

  • (48) discrete inputs & outputs for machine control
  • (6) analog inputs for clamp and ejector position sensing and accumulator and clamp pressure input
  • (4) analog outputs for injection pressure, injection flow and system pressure control
  • (1) digital input for screw speed
  • (128) zones of closed loop temperature control for barrel, adaccumulator and nozzle heat with J or K type thermocouple inputs
  • Ethernet communications capability for machine diagnostics
  • Expandable as required for specific applications

B&R Structural Foam Machine Control

The TMC 9001 is based upon B&R Automation’s technology solutions for the plastics industry. The B&R platform is based upon a real time operating system and tightly integrates control, user interface and I/O functions in a flexible and compact package..

TMC 9001 Operator Interface

  • 10.4” TFT Display 800 x 600 viewing resolution
  • Touchscreen interface
  • 86 Key Keyboard (Number pad and Machine Function Keys)
  • Ethernet Communications 10/100
  • Compact Flash slot, type 1, for data storage
  • 1x RS-232, 2x USB

TMC 9001 Injection Molding Control System Connections

  • (48) discrete inputs and outputs for machine control
  • (4) analog outputs for injection pressure, injection flow and system pressure control
  • (1) digital input for screw speed
  • (128) zones of closed loop temperature control for barrel, adaccumulator and nozzle heat with J or K type thermocouple inputs
  • Ethernet communications capability for machine diagnostics
  • Expandable as required for specific applications

Structural Foam Machine Control Systems Include

  • System Architecture
  • Control Components/Hardware
  • Installation
  • Old System Removal
  • On-Site Startup
  • Logic Programming
  • Screen Programming
  • Machine Logic
  • Operator Training
  • Drawings
  • Recipes
  • Service
  • Alarms
  • Diagnostics
  • System Drawings

Additional Structural Foam System Upgrades

  • Linear position sensors
  • Tachometer/encoder feedback for screw RPM
  • Hydraulic valve upgrades
  • Motor & drive upgrades
  • Mercury contactor replacement