HMI Cabinet & Support Arm Systems
What is an HMI Cabinet & Support Arm Systems
An HMI cabinet and support arm system is a crucial component in industrial settings, particularly where Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices are utilized to monitor and control machinery and processes.
Here's a breakdown of what each element entails:
HMI Cabinet (or Enclosure): This is a protective casing designed to house and shield the HMI device, which could be a touchscreen, control panel, or industrial PC.
- Purpose: To safeguard the HMI from harsh industrial environments, including dust, moisture, impact, and extreme temperatures.
- Features: Often constructed from durable materials like stainless steel or polycarbonate and may include features like IP ratings for dust/water ingress protection, ventilation systems, and easy access points for maintenance.
Support Arm System: This is a mechanical assembly that physically mounts and positions the HMI cabinet or enclosure.
- Purpose: To provide flexible and ergonomic positioning of the HMI display, allowing operators to adjust its height, angle, and rotation for optimal viewing and interaction.
- Benefits:
- Improved Ergonomics: Reduces operator fatigue and strain by allowing for customizable positioning.
- Enhanced Visibility & Access: Ensures the HMI is readily visible and accessible to operators for efficient interaction with the machinery.
- Space-Efficient: Wall or machine-mounted options can help optimize workspace and reduce clutter.
- Durability and Stability: Constructed from rugged materials like aluminum and stainless steel to withstand industrial conditions, vibrations, and impacts.
- Components: Typically includes a support arm (often a swing arm) and a support column or suspension system.
In essence, the HMI cabinet protects the crucial HMI device, while the support arm system allows for its flexible, secure, and ergonomic positioning within the industrial environment, contributing to operator comfort, safety, and productivity.
Our HMI Cabinet
Our HMI Cabinet has been designed for universal requirements suitable for various industrial machine applications.
There is a wide range of standard sizes available.
These standard sizes start from 200H × 250W × 125D to 500H × 600W × 150D.
The HMI Cabinet offers a solution for every application or can be easily customised to suit specific requirements.
Applications
- Packaging Machines
- Grinding Machines
- Shearing & Bending Machines
- Hydraulic Machines
- Conveyor Applications
- Special Purpose Machines
- Textile Machines
- Plastic Extrusion Machines
- Machines for Tools & Various Applications
Support Arm System
The system is complemented with an extensive range of different hanging positions, which allows for the creation of a fully customised solution with standard products. It is in Aluminium Die-Cast products.
Our installations with different types of applications on various machines:
