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Reliability
Halter CNC Automation, supplier of loading robots for CNC machine tools, used to purchase solutions for opening and closing machine doors from a different supplier. Robert van Soest, Product Specialist at Halter CNC Automation: „We received little support and the delivery times were long. As a result, it wasn’t always possible to include the door opener in the delivery of our loading robot. Also, the quality was insufficient. Since 2017, we have been buying the automatic door openers from the Dutch company CNC AutoDoor. They developed a Plug&Play system based on Sidoor. We only use A brands. By choosing CNC AutoDoor with Sidoor, we can offer a reliable product.“
Continuous optimization
CNC AutoDoor designed the Sidoor housing with a digital CAD system, into which the 3D files of the Siemens components are read. Many product improvements have already been implemented since 2017. The number of components making up the housing has been reduced, which simplifies assembly. Van Halteren: „We continue to optimize and will also broaden our portfolio. Our current solutions are one to two meters long and suitable for single and double doors with a moveable weight of up to 180 and 400 kg. In time, we will also be supplying systems up to four meters long. These systems are suitable for doors with a moveable weight of up to 700 kg.“
Preventive maintenance
Sidoor can communicate via Profinet with a higher-level PLC for the entire automation system. This makes it possible to collect data and perform predictive maintenance. Industrial doors are critical components for safety and continuity, just like elevator doors or platform screen doors. Preventive maintenance increases availability and ensures flawless operation. The Profinet connection to the higher-level automation system is especially interesting for companies that have large machines with wide doors.
