UL-approved Automation and Machine Safety from Rockwell for FinnSonic

FinnSonic is a technology company specializing in industrial parts cleaning and aviation non-destructive testing (NDT). Its products and systems are used in over 30 countries worldwide.

Rockwell Automation technology is extensively used in FinnSonic's system development and production. For controlling automatic NDT lines, they use servo motors and drives, frequency converters, PLC controllers as well as operator and mobile panels.

Rockwell's CompactLogix™ controllers and Compact GuardLogix® 5380 safety controllers offer modularity for lines of various sizes. Scaling solutions is easy and cost-effective, and the system also enables integrated safety and motion control without additional costs.

FinnSonic Optima cleaning lines can be customized to each specific application, with the line's scope ranging from a single manual unit to a fully automated, multi-stage line.

UL standards and machine safety influenced the choice

FinnSonic had several compelling reasons to choose Rockwell Automation's solutions. Many of FinnSonic's customers operate in the North American market, and Rockwell provides widely accepted solutions that meet the UL requirements needed there.

Klinkmann was already a familiar long time partner to FinnSonic for various products and related technical services.

- Rockwell is a strong and popular brand among global markets and especially customers in North America. Since Rockwell and its PLC controllers are well-known in the U.S., smoother maintenance, as well as local programming and project support are possible," says Pasi Vähäkuopus, Engineering Manager at FinnSonic.

Klinkmann's solution:

Technical experts from Klinkmann Automation assisted in selecting the most suitable solution for the purpose, and they also provided training and guidance in system development.

- CompactLogix™ and Compact GuardLogix® Safety 5380 PLC controllers

- MobileView™ Tethered Operator Terminal allows the operator to move within the machine's operational area.

- PowerFlex® 525 AC Drives with built-in Ethernet and safety features.

- Kinetix® 5300 Servo Drives

- Kinetix® TL-Series™ servo motors

Read more about Rockwell solutions.

Benefits for the customer:

- Easy and cost-effective scaling and adaptation of solutions

- Integrated safety and motion control without additional costs

- Fast application development and maintenance with Rockwell Studio 5000 project and programming platform. Ready-made libraries can be applied from one application to another.

- Approval and familiarity with the global incl. North American markets (UL requirements)

- Technical support from Klinkmann Automation, including UL training

- Machine safety