Industrial Automation Projects and Engineering Case Studies
Hi-Tec Industrial Automation delivers industrial automation engineering, drive modernization, CNC machine retrofits, PLC/HMI integration and commissioning services for demanding industrial applications. Our project references include cement production, metal coating, steel processing, pipe manufacturing, plastics extrusion, aluminium processing and medium-voltage drive commissioning. Explore selected projects to see the types of legacy control systems, drives and machine applications we have worked with.
LV Drives & Motors
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Kiln and Exit Gas Fan Drive Modernization
Hi-Tec modernized kiln and exit gas fan drive systems at Yamama Saudi Cement using Vacon drives, ABB motors and transformers.
PLC & HMI Systems
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Oven Electromechanical Control System Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded an oven machine's legacy electromechanical controls at Amiantit–Bondstrand using a Siemens S7-200 PLC and TP277 touch panel.
LV Drives & Motors
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Pipe Shaver Servo Drive and Motor Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the pipe shaver machine's legacy Seidel servo system with Siemens SINAMICS S120 and a 1FK7 motor, interfaced to the existing Philips CNC.
PLC & HMI Systems
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PLC and HMI for Material Handling
Hi-Tec supplied and commissioned a Siemens S7-300 PLC with WinCC flexible RT for a material-handling machine at Saudi Sand Lime & Bricks Factory.
PLC & HMI Systems
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Six-Colour Printing Machine PLC Retrofit
Hi-Tec upgraded a Fischer & Krecke six-colour printing machine from Siemens S5 to S7-400 control with an OP77B HMI.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Vertical Milling Machine CNC Control Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded a second H&K vertical milling machine from its legacy VBZ-750 controller to Siemens SINUMERIK 802D sl.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Tacchi Lathe CNC Retrofit
Hi-Tec upgraded the legacy Siemens 820T control on a Tacchi turning lathe to SINUMERIK 840D sl with a SIMODRIVE 611U drive.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Cut-to-Length Machine CNC Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the legacy Siemens CNC controller on a cut-to-length machine at Albawardi Steel Industries using SINUMERIK 840D sl.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
Engineering Case
Drilling Machine CNC Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the old Siemens CNC controller on a drilling machine at Albawardi Steel Industries to SINUMERIK 840D sl.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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SINUMERIK CNC System Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the legacy Siemens SINUMERIK 810 GA3 system at Al Ghammas Factory to SINUMERIK 840D sl.
LV Drives & Motors
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Pipe Coating Machine Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec replaced three legacy Siemens analog drives on a pipe coating machine at Saudi Pipe Jeddah with SINAMICS S120 drives.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
Engineering Case
Hankook Turning Lathe CNC and Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the legacy Siemens 840D MMC103 on a Hankook turning lathe to SINUMERIK 840D sl with SINAMICS S120 drives.
LV Drives & Motors
Engineering Case
Extruder DC Drive and Motor Conversion
Hi-Tec upgraded an extruder's legacy DC drive and motor at NAPCO Plastic to a Siemens SINAMICS G130 AC drive and AC motor.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Spark Turning Lathe CNC Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the Siemens 810D system on a Spark turning lathe at Ittefaq Steel to SINUMERIK 840D sl with SINAMICS S120.
LV Drives & Motors
Engineering Case
Cut-to-Length Machine Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the legacy Simovert Masterdrive VC on an aluminium cut-to-length machine to Siemens SINAMICS S120.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Turning Lathe SINUMERIK Control Upgrade
Hi-Tec supplied and commissioned SINUMERIK 840D sl with SIMODRIVE 611 for a SADIP turning lathe previously using SINUMERIK 820T.
Process Lines & Multi-Drive
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Continuous Coil Coater Line Drive and Motor Modernization
Hi-Tec modernized 22 drives and motors on a continuous coil coater line using SINAMICS S120, 1PH8 motors, S7-300 PLC and InTouch SCADA.
Process Lines & Multi-Drive
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Push-Pull Pickling Line Drive System Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded 35 legacy Masterdrives VC units on a push-pull pickling line to SINAMICS S120 common DC bus drives with ALM.
Process Lines & Multi-Drive
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CGL Chemical Coater Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded four legacy Masterdrives VC units on a CGL chemical coater using SINAMICS S120 drives with an Active Line Module.
Process Lines & Multi-Drive
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IRSLS Multi-Drive System Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded four legacy Masterdrives VC units on the IRSLS application to SINAMICS S120 common DC bus drives with ALM and S7-400 PLC integration.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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Danobat Machine SINUMERIK ONE Upgrade (Two Machines)
Hi-Tec upgraded two Danobat machines at Vallourec Saudi Arabia from SINUMERIK 840D Powerline to SINUMERIK ONE with NCU 1740 and S7-1500F.
CNC Machine Retrofitting
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OCTG CNC-1 and CNC-2 Control Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the SINUMERIK 840D sl hardware on OCTG CNC-1 and CNC-2 at ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Jubail with NCU 710.3B, IPC427E and TCU 30.3.
LV Drives & Motors
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Gernetti Circular Saw Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the Gernetti circular saw's SIMODRIVE 611U drives to SINAMICS S120 with ALM and integrated the system with a Siemens S7-300 PLC.
MV Variable Frequency Drives
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Siemens GH180 Medium-Voltage Drive Commissioning
Hi-Tec provided engineering, testing and commissioning services for a Siemens GH180 medium-voltage drive, including no-load and motor-connected load testing.
LV Drives & Motors
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Optimax Extruder Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded three drives on an Optimax extruder at NAPCO Modern Plastic Products using SINAMICS S120 110 kW and 55 kW drives with CU320-2DP.
LV Drives & Motors
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PRESS-03 Puller Drive Upgrade
Hi-Tec upgraded the PRESS-03 puller at Al Taiseer Aluminium from Simovert Masterdrive MC to SINAMICS S120 PM240-2 with CU320-2DP and braking resistor.
LV Drives & Motors
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Crane Control & Drive Automation Upgrade
Hi-Tec lists a crane upgradation project in its project references. Contact the team to confirm the machine, controls and upgrade scope.
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