Raw material feeding automation in the textile sector boosts production efficiency while minimizing waste. In this article, we will examine step‑by‑step how an automated feeding system was implemented in a cotton fabric factory.
1. Project Definition and Requirements
A 25,000 m² textile plant located outside Istanbul aims to produce 150,000 tons of cotton yarn annually. The traditional manual feeding method caused a 8‑10% efficiency loss due to operator errors and irregular flow. To solve this, Botanika Textile Inc. requested a raw material feeding automation solution.
2. System Design and Components
Botex System developed a SCADA‑based control system that integrates with the plant’s existing conveyor lines. Core components included:
- Inline weighing sensors (high precision, ±0.1% accuracy)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and HMI panels
- Vibratory feeding cylinders and dosing valves
- Real‑time data acquisition and analytics module
3. Implementation Phases
The project was divided into three main phases:
- Initial Assessment: Capacity analysis of existing lines and identification of critical points.
- Mechanical Integration: Feeding cylinders installed beneath raw material silos; conveyor speeds synchronized via PLC.
- Software & Testing: SCADA interface created, recipes defined, and a two‑week pilot run conducted.
Success Criteria
- Feeding accuracy: 99.8%
- Production speed increase: 15%
- Energy consumption reduction: 7%
- Operator intervention time: reduced from 5 minutes to under 1 minute
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