New TWIST coupling stations with RFID sensors

The latest generation of TWIST coupling tables from Siloanlagen Achberg offers a significant improvement in the monitoring of central material supply systems (vacuum conveying) through the use of state-of-the-art RFID sensor technology. This innovative technology sends a corresponding signal to the central control system during coupling changes, greatly reducing the risk of operator error.

According to the manufacturer, the new coupling table from Siloanlagen Achberg offer numerous advantages. Thanks to the contactless and process-reliable communication between RFID sensors and RFID tags, every coupling action is signaled to the central control system within milliseconds. The RFID sensors are mounted on the pipe connection couplings, while the RFID tags are attached to the caps or hose connection couplings of the coupling table. The RFID sensor system can also be retrofitted to existing systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The standardized data interface (Modbus TCP/IP) allows for easy integration into existing systems. With this new product, Siloanlagen Achberg primarily targets manufacturers of central material supply systems (conveying, drying, and dosing of plastic granules).

Another advantage is the compact design of the TWIST couplings, which allows for a center-to-center distance of just 100 mm between couplings. This reduces the space required for the coupling table and minimizes hose clutter. “By using RFID sensor technology, the risk of incorrect material reaching the machine and causing production downtime is significantly reduced,” says the development department at Siloanlagen Achberg.

About the company

Siloanlagen Achberg GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned, medium-sized company. It currently has 70 employees. The company’s history started in 1999 when Siloanlagen Achberg GmbH was founded by Mr Gerd Maass. The company’s pillars of business are in metal processing (stainless steel, steel and aluminium), electrical engineering and silo plant construction.