Same Company You Trust, Now with New Improvements
With years of experience in delivering high-quality cutting and glass handling solutions, Billco has consistently prioritized innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The latest improvements to the Ultra Series Cutting System are a direct result of their commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of industry. These upgrades not only keep intact the basic core values upon which Billco built their reputation but also advances their services to new heights. If you have been one of Billco’s customers, you will be able to testify that upgrades represent the same level of quality and excellence that has always set the company apart. With these new advancements, Billco remains at the forefront of solutions that are more efficient, precise, and cost-effective, ensuring that you can rely on Billco products and service today and for many years to come.
Ultra Series Cutting System
The Ultra Series Cutting System, inherently powerful with a high-volume drive, has undergone a series of remarkable upgrades. Significantly enhancing its performance, efficiency, and longevity, these advancements make the system even more reliable and cost-effective.
Tool Changer: Faster and More Efficient
The Ultra Series Cutting System now features an upgraded tool changer, redesigned to drastically reduce downtime between wheel changes. This will allow operators to switch out cutting wheels much faster, providing a boost in productivity and at the same time minimizing interruptions in production. When cutting different glass sheet thicknesses, the cutting wheel may need to be changed. The tool changer is a 6-station system that monitors the wheel type and lifespan. With such improvements, end-users can maximize operational efficiency, ultimately leading to higher output and reduced costs.
Aluminum Plate: Combatting Humidity
This new optional feature, the aluminum plate design can be integrated into the cutting system to combat the damaging effects of humidity. Swelling caused by moisture can lead to inaccuracies and the need for costly repairs, but the aluminum plate prevents this issue, ensuring consistent performance and longer lifespan of the equipment.
Oil Recovery System: Enhanced Quality
The oil recovery system has received a significant upgrade, eliminating oil-drenched felt. The new system includes a purge cycle, which delivers oil directly to the cutting wheel before each cut, ensuring the correct amount of oil is used for optimal performance. A precision oiler, now proportionally driven and consistent, helps maintain high cut quality while reducing waste. Any leftover oil is captured by the recovery device, further improving the system’s efficiency and environmental impact.
Kevlar Felt: Increased Durability
The option to include Kevlar felt ensures that the Ultra Series Cutting System maintains its durability over time. Kevlar is known for its high strength and resistance to wear and tear, providing enhanced protection for the system, extending its lifespan, and improving overall reliability.
Laser Cut Bridge: Speed and Precision
The cutting bridge has undergone a redesign with laser-cut technology to reduce weight and deflection. The benefits include faster acceleration and deceleration rates, less strain on mechanical parts, and improved cutting speeds. The upgraded bridge also improves the accuracy and repeatability of cuts, ensuring higher-quality results with each pass.
On-Board Servos: Improved Efficiency
The addition of on-board servos amplifiers into the Ultra Series Cutting System significantly boosts its overall efficiency. Locating the servo amplifiers on the cutting bridge minimizing the amount of wiring that passes through the cable carrier. By simplifying the wiring, the system experiences less wear, lowering risk of electrical interference and improving reliability. Additionally, more direct pathways allow for better power transmission, enhancing performance. This results in faster response times, leading to smoother and more consistent operation. With this innovation, not only is performance optimized, but the lifespan of the system is also extended.
Drive Components and Over-Travel Stop: Enhanced Protection
Front Squaring Bar and Breaker Bar: Added Support and Stability
The front squaring bar and breaker bar upgrades provide added support and stability during cutting. This enhances the machine’s ability to handle tougher materials and high-stress operations, ensuring a cleaner cut with reduced risk of breakage.
Bladders: Streamlined Performance
Bladders have been removed from the large size belt systems, allowing for a smoother operation. This modification reduces friction and wear, improving the belt’s overall longevity and performance, and ensuring less downtime for maintenance.
Crane Loading System
The Ultra Series Cutting System is complemented by Crane Loading System, Billco’s comprehensive storage, organization, and loading solution. The crane system has been significantly upgraded, with key improvements in load handling, speed, and accuracy, ma
king it easier and faster to transport materials across the production line.
Truss Bridge Design: Enhanced Performance and Mobility
The crane’s truss bridge design eliminates unnecessary weight, making it easier to ship via a 53-foot truck. This design also contributes to the crane’s ability to work more efficiently, reducing overall system strain while increasing speed.
Absolute Positioning: Recovery and Layout
Thanks to absolute positioning technology, the crane system now features faster recovery speeds and greater flexibility in rack layout. This improvement allows for quicker adjustments and smoother material handling, even in the most demanding environments.
Wireless Point-to-Point Communication: Stability and Flexibility
With wireless communication between the PC and crane control, the system has become more stable, with less interference and faster responsiveness. This eliminates the need for cumbersome wired connections, improving flexibility in how the crane operates across the factory floor.
Slew Bearing for Rotation: Smoother Operation
The integration of a slew bearing for rotation ensures smoother, more controlled motion. This reduces wear on mechanical components and results in quieter, more stable operation, improving the crane’s overall reliability.
Busbar Power System: Efficient Power Distribution
The crane’s new busbar power system ensures consistent and efficient power delivery to all necessary components. This improvement helps eliminate power surges and maintains stability during operations, even when heavy loads are being moved.
Intelligent Rack Map: Precision and Automation
The integration of new drive components ensures smooth and reliable operation. In addition, the over-travel stop prevents any accidental overshoot, offering greater protection for the machine’s internal components. This upgrade adds an additional layer of safety to the system while maintaining precision during operation. The crane system now uses an intelligent rack map, which automatically remaps the crane’s movement for optimal positioning. By taking measurements at five distinct points per rack, the system can make real-time adjustments, improving overall accuracy and speed.
Conclusion
The Ultra Series Cutting System and Crane Loading System have been significantly enhanced, providing a more efficient, precise, and durable solution for glass processing. Whether it’s improved cutting speed, enhanced safety features, or increased flexibility, these upgrades set a new standard in the industry, ensuring higher productivity and longer-lasting equipment. With these advancements, Billco equipment is well-equipped to tackle the most demanding tasks with precision and ease, making it a crucial investment for any glass manufacturing facility. Whether you’re looking to optimize your current operations or invest in a future-proof solution, Billco continues to lead the way in cutting and handling technology, providing reliable equipment you can trust for years to come.
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