Motion Control & Automation
Modernizing drives, controls, and automation with minimized downtime — tailored for printing, packaging, and converting lines.
Overview
Machinery Solutions Group modernizes legacy drives and controls on a defined scope of work. We focus on supported platforms, practical retrofits, clear documentation, and cutovers that minimize downtime for printing, packaging, and converting lines.
Quick Facts
- Supported platforms: Siemens, SINAMICS & others
- Program types: single-machine → multi-line
- Focus: minimize downtime, clear documentation
Core Services
Drive & PLC Modernization
Siemens S7-1500 / SINAMICS; other platforms on request.
AC Drive Upgrades
SINAMICS G120/S120 replacements, motor setup, cabinet retrofit.
DC→AC Conversions
Torque/speed matching, feedback strategy, case-by-case.
HMI/SCADA Updates
Screen refresh, alarm cleanup, recipes, user roles.
Motion Control Improvements
Register, tension, servo conversions, web handling systems.
Remote Diagnostics
Secure access per IT policies, enablement only.
AC & Drive Upgrades / Replacements
Section drive work for infeed, chill, folders, unwind/rewind with VFD modernization and commissioning reports.
Section Work
Infeed, chill, folders, unwind/rewind- Section drive removal & replacement
- Cabinet fit & wiring verification
- Start-up & tuning
VFD Modernization
Reactors, filtering, cable spec, groundingDrive backups, start-up report, as-built updates, and spares recommendations.
Example Retrofit Packages
- G120/S120 conversion
- Filter / reactor
- Motor matching
- Parameter backups
- Tension & feedback
- Testing plan
- WinCC Unified/TIA
- User roles & recipes
Where We Fit
Web offset, sheetfed, digital inkjet, bindery/finishing, inserters/mailroom. Packaging/converting lines and plant support systems. Single-machine upgrades through multi-line programs.
Applications
- Printing press lines
- Converting & rewinding
- Packaging automation
Process
Discovery & valuation → Site visit & review → Design & scope (SOW) → Build & test (FAT) → Installation & commissioning → Documentation & hand-off
What You Receive
- As-built electrical drawings
- Updated I/O lists
- PLC/HMI project files
- Drive backups & commissioning report
- Operator notes
- Acceptance checklist
Support Options
Warranty
Commissioning warranty windowWarranty details depend on SOW and equipment type.
Remote Support
Blocks or service agreementsSecure remote sessions per IT policy; periodic health checks.
Typical Outcomes
- Better diagnostics and recoverability
- Reduced obsolescence risk
- Smoother changeovers and stable tension
- Clearer total cost of ownership
Assumptions & Limits
Project Assumptions
What we assume for quoting & delivery- Performance gains depend on mechanical condition
- Remote access requires IT/security approval
- Safety compliance per scope; 3rd-party by others
- Rigging, freight, and site trades by others
Quote Checklist
- Machine/line: make, model, year + cabinet photos
- Current controls: drives/PLC/HMI, I/O counts
- Mechanical context: motors/HP, gearboxes, web width
- Goals: uptime, diagnostics, data/traceability
- Constraints: power, footprint, IT/security, timeline