Food Processing Retorts Application Fanuc Control System for food processing retort manufacturer. Challenge A leading manufacturer of food processing retorts had a problem. The control valve platform in an automated retort loading system did not integrate easily with its robotics. The company was spending considerable man-hours designing and fabricating custom wire harnesses to connect the valves with the robot assembly. The result was an improvised solution that added complexity, time, and expense to its manufacturing process. Results Already familiar with ASCO’s easy robotics integration, the OEM selected ASCO’s Numatics 501 Series directional control valve platform to solve its valve- controller connectivity problem. The 501 Series’ new robot EE-Interface endplate o?ered plug-an

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