Over a single weekend, our team replaced a control cabinet in a food production facility, ensuring immediate production resumption through meticulous preparation and high flexibility.
In February, our Automation & Services team undertook a modernization project in a food production facility in Belgium. The goal was to replace an aging control cabinet essential for managing the freezing tower—a crucial element in the production line for frozen meals. This tower operates as a conveyor belt in a cold room, ensuring that products remain at a low temperature for a set time to achieve optimal freezing. Any malfunction in this equipment requires urgent intervention, highlighting the need for reliable automation.
Preparation and Execution Steps
Given the importance of this project in ensuring uninterrupted facility operations, we meticulously planned each phase. The work was scheduled over the weekend to minimize production interruptions and guarantee a smooth restart by Monday morning. For this, we mobilized an experienced, adaptable team capable of responding swiftly to the client’s specific needs within tight deadlines.
The main actions to prepare and execute the project included:
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Pre-Cabling: All necessary cables were installed in advance to optimize installation time, reducing the on-site intervention period.
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Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Before the final installation, we conducted a FAT in our workshops to verify the cabinet’s proper functionality, allowing us to anticipate and resolve any issues before on-site commissioning.
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Technical Documentation Update: All documentation was reviewed and updated, providing full traceability and improved usability for any future interventions.
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Installation in a Confined Space: The cabinet was installed in a small technical room, requiring cabling through false ceilings, adding complexity which our team handled effectively.
Commissioning and Support
Our team supervised the on-site commissioning, ensuring a seamless and timely start-up. Additionally, we set up an on-call service to provide rapid support if needed, ensuring an added layer of security for the client. This post-project follow-up helped maintain continuous operations and offered valuable peace of mind for the facility.
Responsiveness and Team Mobilization
Our team’s flexibility and responsiveness were key factors in this project’s success. Our ability to adapt resources and mobilize a large team to meet deadlines was essential. This project highlights our commitment to meeting client demands, even within tight timeframes and complex technical constraints.
Thanks to this efficient organization, production resumed on Monday without interruption, and the modernized installation now provides reliable control for the freezing tower. This project showcases our expertise in industrial automation and our ability to ensure continuous production for our clients.
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