Tectra Automation’s systems enhance Beka Schréder’s production capabilities

May 2016 News

Beka Schréder has increased the average production rate of LED luminaires at its Olifantsfontein factory by 50% through four new semi-automated manual production systems (MPS) supplied by Tectra Automation.

The production line replaces a more batch-oriented configuration for the assembly of four recently designed LED light ranges used for street, highway and outdoor facilities lighting. Tectra Automation supplied an MPS for each range as part of a turnkey project that included the design, supply, integration and commissioning of the systems, as well as their electrical installation.

“By improving the efficiency of movement and production flow within the facility, the MPS enhanced the assembly capacity and product quality through streamlined workmanship,” explains Jaco de Beer, project engineer at Tectra Automation.

A maintenance-free pneumatic system supplies all production line lifting and lowering requirements via the Tectra Automation supplied valves, pneumatic actuators, air supply units and filtration systems. “We used the new Aventics AV03 valve to control each pneumatic cylinder,” says de Beer. “This valve is ideally suited to these types of applications because of its compact all-in-one functionality.”

The MPS’ were installed over a 3-week period at the end of November 2015, with other necessary changes to production implemented during the year-end shutdown.

For more information contactJaco de Beer, Tectra Automation, +27 (0)11 971 9400, jaco.debeer@tectra.co.za, www.hytecgroup.co.za

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