APROL is a system for process control that runs on the Linux operating system. All APROL programs exchange their data using the TCP/IP communication protocol. Data is then exchanged between the programs via the Ethernet TCP/IP network that links the computers.
The labor-intensive textile industry uses automation for many processes like cotton picking, ginning, spinning, weaving, processing, and even to some extent in garment making. Commonly attributed advantages of automation include higher productivity, more efficiency, better quality, more customized products, improved safety, and reduced lead times. A higher degree of automation lowers cost and increases quality at more incredible speed and higher output. However, human and machine safety, energy savings, less maintenance, self-diagnostics, and predictive maintenance to increase machine and plant uptime are some of the challenges the textile industry faces.
The enormous benefits of APROL include hardware, software, redundancy, and out-of-the-box solutions coupled with open-source communication standards such as OPC UA, Ethernet POWERLINK, and openSAFETY. These features enable factories to add value to their already available production processes by increasing profitability and reducing losses and wastage.
Energy consumption in a textile mill is enormous, and with energy bills soaring, it makes monitoring energy consumption in factories the need of the hour for reducing operational expenses. APROL EnMon is an energy monitoring package allowing factories to measure, record, and analyze energy consumption. Historical data allows detailed analysis of energy consumption, making it easy to identify cause and effect. By monitoring real-time energy utilization, companies can reduce operating costs and eventually improve their market competitiveness.
Thus, the utilization of such software is the Future of Textiles for better production, efficiency, optimization, and much more.
