Carpet Shearing Machine Control Upgrade

Jul 27

A full electrical controls upgrade that modernised an ageing carpet shearing machine, improving reliability, operator control, diagnostics and long-term serviceability.

The challenge

The existing control system had become outdated and restrictive. It was limiting machine performance, reducing fault visibility and making long-term maintenance more difficult.

The client needed a full electrical upgrade that would improve usability, reliability and safety while extending the working life of the machine.

What we delivered

New Siemens S7 PLC and HMI setup for improved control and operator interaction.
Replacement of the old task-unit drive controls with modern variable speed drives.
Newly engineered control panels designed for long-term serviceability.
Enhanced safety architecture aligned with modern safety requirements.
Improved diagnostics to make fault finding and maintenance easier.

The outcome

The upgrade delivered clearer operator control, smoother machine performance and a more future-ready control system.

With upgraded controls, improved drive performance and better diagnostics, the machine now operates with greater reliability and is much easier to support over the long term.