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See how Reditech has helped major industries transform their processes with innovative solutions in industrial automation and engineering.

Nestlé – Feira de Santana (BA)

At Nestlé in Feira de Santana – BA, Reditech developed the control software and commissioned the system which consists of: 

  • Reverse osmosis system for demineralized water supply; 
  • Raw water tank; 
  • Multimedia filter, an activated carbon filter, and a reverse osmosis system; 
  • Its basic operation consists of pumping raw water from the well, stored in a 20 m³ 

 

Tank, to a Multimedia Filter composed of filtering beds of anthracite, sand, garnet, and gravel. In the Reverse Osmosis System’s feed line, the presence of Chlorine, pH, and Turbidity are measured. If necessary, NaOH will be dosed for pH adjustment, followed by the dosing of Anti-Scaling agent. The permeate will be sent to the Permeate Water Tank, and the generated reject will be sent to the Effluent Tank.

Volkswagen – Anchieta (SP)

Reditech programmed the buffer for engine and suspension assembly plates of the Polo, Virtus, and Saveiro from WING 14 – Marriage between engine and body. The scope of supply included: 

  • Programming of the tracking system and interface with the Volkswagen system; 
  • PLC programming; 
  • Development of logic and operating HMI for the new models.

The system consists of a buffer of roller tables that, in addition to storing the assembly plates, also manages and organizes the order and sequence of plate supply to the line. According to the chassis list provided by Volkswagen’s central system, as each car model has its specific plate.

Volkswagen – São José dos Pinhais (PR)

Reditech programmed the new conveyor line in the body shop sector of Volkswagen Curitiba for the production of the T-Cross, following the VASS standard. The scope of supply included: 

  • PLC programming; 
  • Development of logic and operating

HMI for the new conveyors. The project consisted of programming and startup of 6 conveyor lines ranging from skid supply to final car assembly, totaling over 1000 meters of conveyors.

Mercedes-Benz – Brazil

Reditech was hired as a subcontractor for the programming of 2 production phases: leak detection and curing oven, where the last layer of paint on the car is baked. 

To test for leaks in the car, it is immersed in a water bath while being filled with compressed air. Reditech programmed the conveyor belt, doors, pumps, water level in the tank, and dryers. 

In the curing oven, a burner and a water spray are combined to create the perfect temperature and humidity for paint drying. The cycle can be programmed depending on the requirements of each specific car. 

Reditech developed and commissioned both systems, along with visualization on multiple HMIs. 

In just 19 months, the entire factory was ready for production. The state-of-the-art factory in Brazil is an important step to support its flexible and efficient production network worldwide. 

Perfetti Van Melle Factory – Vinhedo (SP)

At the Perfetti Van Melle factory, Reditech developed control software for the Effluent Treatment Plant, responsible for treating water discharged by the production area during normal operation throughout the year. 

The scope of supply included: 

  • Electrical design in Eplan; 
  • Assembly of automation panels and CCM; 
  • Supply of operation and engineering station licenses; 
  • Development of operation screens. 

The system consists of an anaerobic reactor, a wastewater conditioning tank, a new activated sludge system using MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) technology, in addition to interconnection and biogas burning systems. Its basic operation consists of collecting effluents from the production area, which will be pre-treated, equalized, and anaerobically treated in the EGSB reactor and by the aerobic system, which consists of: 

  • Raw effluent collection pumps; 
  • Pre-treatment: screening, fat, sand, and solids removal, equalization tanks; 
  • Buffer Tank and DAF; 
  • Aerobic Plant (activated sludge + MBR process); – Recirculation pumps and transfer and CIP tanks.

Porto de Sergipe Thermoelectric Plant

At the Porto de Sergipe Thermoelectric Plant, Reditech developed control software and commissioned the seawater intake system, which consists of desalinating water through reverse osmosis to supply demineralized water to recovery boilers. 

The system consists of a seawater intake pump system, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification tanks. The clarified water passes through multimedia filters and a reverse osmosis system. 

Its basic operation consists of pumping raw seawater into a tank system where chemicals are dosed for coagulation, flocculation, and clarification of the water. This water is sent to a clarified water tank from where it is pumped to a Multimedia filter consisting of filtering beds of anthracite, sand, garnet, and gravel. 

After passing through the Multimedia Filter, the water is sent to Reverse Osmosis. The permeate from Osmosis will be sent to the Permeate Water Tank, and the generated reject will be sent to the Effluent Tank. The permeate is pumped to mixed-bed ion exchangers, from which demineralized water is obtained to be used in the thermoelectric plant’s boilers.

Belgo Bekaert Contagem-MG

Reditech carried out the panel manufacturing project and modified the Coppering- Line – program to operate with two sets of equipment, a puller and a winder, which are different from what they were designed to operate.

The scope of supply included:

  • Electrical and automation modifications with minimal impact to enable migration between existing and future equipment;
  • Programming of Siemens PLCs;
  • Development of control logic and HMI for the new system.

 

The system consists of an unwinder, drawing system, chemical treatment, puller, and winder. The raw wire enters the machine, has its diameter reduced, is coated with copper, and rewound onto a coil.

Parnaíba VI Water Treatment Plant

The Parnaíba VI plant is an expansion of Parnaíba V and has a new service water tank, a multimedia filter, and a double-pass osmosis system. The system has been fully integrated with Parnaíba V, and if necessary, Parnaíba V can use the filters and pumps from Parnaíba VI and vice versa, increasing the availability of automation panels, supervisory systems, and control software.

Reditech was contracted by UPE to supply the automation for the water treatment plant, which consists of:

  • Logic Design (PLC and Supervisory – Siemens);
  • Executive Project (Electrical Project);
  • Panel Assembly;
  • FAT – Factory Acceptance Test – Hardware (panel inspection and functional tests);
  • FAT – Factory Acceptance Test – Software (remote testing of the system using a Reditech simulator);
  • Commissioning and Startup (commissioning was carried out at both Parnaíba V and Parnaíba VI to validate the integration of the two systems).

Ecopetrol- Colombia

Reditech carried out the project to manufacture control panels and create software to control the mixing and dosing on the Amboretto skids.

The supply included:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Panel assembly
  • Development of equipment operation logic and HMI

The system consists of two stages: dilution and mixing of the chemical with water, and dosing of this mixed product.

  • Dilution is performed by controlling the speed of the screw pump in the raw material tank.
  • Dosing is performed by controlling the speed of the dosing pumps in this mixed product tank.

Johnson & Johnson – NR 12 Compliance

Reditech surveyed and adapted J&J’s equipment and panels to comply with NR 12 standards.

Mechanical protections were installed on moving parts of motors and actuators, the voltage of buttons and panel door signaling was lowered from 220 Vac to 24 Vdc, emergency buttons and relays were installed on all panels that perform some type of activation, and  emergency stop buttons was also installed near the equipment.

Tailored industrial automation focused on efficiency, innovation, and safety. Reditech is the ideal partner to transform your processes.

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