How do you select a low-cost automation system?
low-cost automation: It is technology that creates some degree of automation around the existing equipment, tool, methods and people, using mostly standard components available in the market.
It is selected based on some factors:
- Standardisation: using readily available components
- Simplicity: Designing straightforward system
- Reusability: Ensuring parts can be reused
-Flexibility: Adapting Systems for multiple uses
-Maintainability: Designing system for easy maintenance.
-Long-term Benefits: Evaluating costs over time
Compare between Hydraulic System and Pneumatic System?
Hydraulic System:
- Medium: Uses oil
- Power Capacity: High
- Cost: High
_ Maintenance: More
Reliability:Steady Operation,requires upKeep
Application: Heavy duty(Construction, machinery)
Env. Suita.: normal-env.-risk of spills
Hydraulic System:
- Medium: Uses compressed air
- Power Capacity: Limited
- Cost: Lower
_ Maintenance: simpler and easier
_Reliability: Reliable, slower response
Application: light duty (Packing, sorting)
Env. Suita.: safe, temp-sensitive
