Reinforcing the Fight Against the Epidemic | Zhongweixing’s “Automated Mask Production Line Operation and Control Solution”
2020-02-19
[STEP Group | Zhongweixing] Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become a highly sought-after commodity. As businesses resume work and production, demand for masks has surged. However, China’s daily production capacity for medical surgical masks and N95 masks currently stands at only 2.2 million and 600,000 units respectively, leading to a severe supply-demand imbalance.
In light of this, Zhong Weixing promptly addresses the industry’s most urgent needs by launching “ Equipment is free to use. Based on the activity, and after thoroughly studying the production and processing techniques, we promptly developed... Automated Production Line Motion Control Solution for Medical Masks It can help equipment vendors or integrators achieve rapid deployment.
The automated mask production line uses roll-fed nonwoven fabric, which is automatically cut into the shape of masks. After automatic layering and pressing, ear loops are automatically welded on. The finished products then undergo sterilization and other processing steps before being packaged. The entire process is automated through program control using PLCs, servo motors, and other components.
For this epidemic prevention and control effort, the medical surgical masks and N95 masks officially recommended by authorities belong to the categories of flat masks and folding masks, respectively. Due to their different shapes, their specific manufacturing processes exhibit certain differences.
Next, let’s take surgical masks as an example and take a look at the specific manufacturing process.
Main Process Flow for Automated Mask Production
Mask automated production line
*If producing strap-type masks, a mask strap machine must be equipped.
In the aforementioned production line, one mask-body machine needs to be paired with 2 to 3 fully automatic inner/outer earloop mask machines. The production capacity can reach over 120 masks per minute—equivalent to 0.5 seconds per mask. To ensure that the entire production line achieves stable performance, high output, low defect rates, ease of operation, and excellent motion control performance, motion control plays an indispensable role.
Zhongweixing Medical Mask Production
Motion Control Solutions
Outstanding highlights of the plan
• EtherCAT bus and pulse hybrid control, with flexible configuration.
•. Integrates local I/O control for greater convenience.
• High-response servo drives that quickly follow system commands.
• A mature motion control development platform that is simple and easy to use.
•. Servo vibration suppression function
Zhongweixing introduces its motion control products for mask production.
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In addition, Zhongweixing’s practical project experience accumulated in the healthcare industry can also be rapidly applied to downstream processes such as packaging in mask production, leveraging its expertise. The Zhongweixing SCARA robot, paired with Zhongweixing controllers and servos, is used to perform processes such as sorting and palletizing.
Fighting the epidemic is a protracted battle—and also a war of attrition. Zhong Weixing takes it upon itself to ensure the production and supply of various medical protective supplies, and also focuses on... Automated motion control solutions for the production of medical protective suits, goggles, and other such items. We look forward to your inquiry.
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