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Line Integration

Sidel delivers packaging line integration solutions that are both innovative and customised. Each project is based on an in-depth analysis of your objectives and business model. Our solutions transcend conventional frameworks to invent new line concepts and capitalise on the latest technologies.

A global, multidisciplinary engineering network

To support your projects, Sidel has established a global, multidisciplinary network of specialised technicians and engineers. Recruited and trained according to a common project-management and customer-relations culture, they ensure consistent execution and support across all regions.

Mechanical design for optimised performance

Our mechanical design services cover the development and optimisation of your packaging line layout and equipment configuration. We focus on delivering clear objectives and tangible deliverables that enhance mechanical reliability, maintainability and line efficiency.

Control and automation systems

Sidel designs and programs line networks and equipment control systems to ensure smooth, coordinated operation:

  • Network design and control
  • Line updating and optimisation
  • Complete operation descriptions
  • HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for technical maintenance and line overview
  • HLI (Human-Line Interface) for easy line management 

Production and Logistic Automated System (P.L.A.S.)

With our Production and Logistic Automated System, we support advanced line management and logistics integration. This helps you monitor and control your packaging line to improve responsiveness, productivity and reliability.

Complete project management for line integration

Sidel provides complete project management, from design through execution and commissioning. Our teams manage supplied services and equipment, commitments and added value to ensure that your integrated packaging line meets performance, quality and safety targets.

Technical Design
The perfect combination of expertise and methods for a 360 definition of your line integration project

TOP 3 BENEFITS:

  • A methodical approach
  • A proven project methodology
  • Easy line management for everyday use 

MECHANICAL DESIGN

Mechanical design services

  • Detailed line design
  • Equipment specification and selection
  • Equipment integration 

Objectives

  • Evaluation of process, utilities, civil and structural designs
  • Detailed description of line design principles
  • Definition of key line design parameters: critical machine, line efficiency, machine availability, accumulations, controls
  • Equipment specification, selection and sizing 

Deliverables

  • Line layout
  • V-Graph and overspeeds
  • Equipment definition and detailed specifications
  • Bid packages
  • Installation specifications 

CONTROL & AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Design and programming of line network and equipment control 

Network design

  • Electrical, control, plant and corporate networks
  • Machine, PLC, process, line level
  • Ethernet TCP/IP using CISCO fiber router 

Programming

  • Integration of new machines into existing network
  • Programming of packaging lines based upon V-Graph 

Line updating and optimization

  • Replacement of existing hardware by up-to-date solutions
  • Replacement of imperfect software by new line-oriented programs
  • Adding of new features on existing automation systems
  • Modification of equipment software 

Complete description of operation

  • From single equipment to complete line
  • For programming, training tool, maintenance manual 

HMI

Human-Machine Interface design

  • User-friendly interface for regular operations and troubleshooting
  • Ergonomic access to useful data increasing operator efficiency 

Technical maintenance control

  • Basic motor controls (auto, manual, stop or bump)
  • Motor parameters screen (speed,…) 

Human Machine Interface

  • General machine overview (machine status, main mechanism information, speed, pressure,…)
  • Alarms and warnings 

Process control and overview

  • General process controls ( auto, manual, stop,...)
  • Specific process controls (valve open / close,...)
  • Specific process feedback (temperature, pressure,…) 

Network control

  • Network status (activity, default,…)
  • Electrical panel status (power lost,…)
  • Trends screens (level, pressure,…) 

HLI

Human-Line Interface design

  • User-friendly overview of the line running
  • Ergonomic access to useful data increasing operator efficiency
  • Human Line Interface
    • General line overview (machine status, machine speed, line flow,…)
    • Line section overview (machine status, motor status, sensors information,…)
    • Alarms and warnings 

Easy line management

  • Operations: user manuals and operations instructions, logs and techniques, videos and demos, storage of all in web type portal
  • Maintenance: part list, maintenance and repair information, line e-maintenance server
  • Backup: PLC files centralization, backup of all PLC softwares
  • Interactivity: extension to remote diagnostic, possible software updates via web connection 

P.L.A.S.: Production and Logistic Automated System

  • Management of production orders
  • Management of consumable flows
  • Integration of machines, especially end-of-line
  • Management of coders, pallet labeling and other machines
Project Execution
State-of-the-art management of your integration project for a fast and successful production start-up

TOP BENEFITS:

  • Full management for line integration projects
  • Rigorous and proven methodology focusing on reducing time-to-market 

DESIGN

  • Scope definition (technical, price, schedule,…)
  • Design: mechanical, electrical & control, process, utilities, structural, drains
  • Detailed layouts and drawings for each discipline
  • Equipment Specifications, RFQ (guarantees)
  • Project scheduling, reporting (internal & external)
  • Project cost budgeting & tracking 

EXECUTION

  • Purchasing assistance, procurement, expediting
  • Bid package preparation and installation contract management (removal & installation for each discipline)
  • Vendor technical integration
  • Integration between disciplines
  • Software programming: PLC, HMI, EIT 

MANAGEMENT

  • Installation management & supervision
  • Start-up management & supervision
  • On site vendor coordination
  • Operation and maintenance training
  • Line commissioning
  • As-built drawings and documentation
Managing Contractor
Original alternative for complete line supply offering high guarantee levels

TOP 3 BENEFITS:

  • Alternative line project management method
  • Line design & Integration of third-party equipment
  • Conveying and automation systems design 

COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

Supplied services and equipment

  • Front end engineering: feasibility studies, ancillary studies, line & systems designs
  • Equipment selection based on performance specifications
  • Design and programming of line systems and control
  • Conveyors supply
  • Complete project management up to installation supervision, start-up and commissioning
  • Line performance guarantee 

Commitments

  • Concept: obligation to design a concept that will work
  • Equipment: obligation to specify equipment complying with technical specifications
  • Means: obligation to supply competent staff for the project
  • Result: performance defined prior to contract 

Added value

  • One source of accountability
  • One performance provider
  • One contract manager
  • A well-balanced relationship: information and know-how sharing between the OEMs, the Managing Contractor and the client
  • Freedom of choice by supporting the client dealing with OEMs
  • High standard conveying technique
  • Remote line control