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VAS silo loading automation <\/h1>Automated loading of granular bulk material<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_narrow_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the bulk goods industry, silo loading is one of the most prevalent methods of truck loading and it\u00b4s commonly used for powdery or granular materials, like cement, calcium carbonate products or grains.\r\n\r\nThe VAS Yard Management software functions\u00a0 as a middle layer between the ERP-system and the loading hardware. In combination with VAS Terminals, this makes a fully automated<\/strong> self service 24\/7 silo loading process possible:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ppi_row_type=”bg-lightgrey” ppi_row_padding=”ppi_remove_padding_bottom” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column]
The process at a glance<\/div>

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Driver Self Service:\r\nCheck-In at loading terminal<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nUpon arrival at the loading station, the driver registers the delivery at the self service terminal. This can be done with various methods of identifiation, e.g. by QR, barcode, RFID or automated license plate recognition.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]\r\n

Data check:\r\nLoading weight calculation<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nVAS automatically verifies the delivery and determines the required material and provides further information such as additives, mixtures and the quantity to be loaded<\/strong>. Pre-defined parameters like vehicle type and delivery destination are being considered for the calculation of the maximum loading weight.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]\r\n

PLC integration:\r\nAutomated loading<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSensors monitor the positioning of the loading nozzle. As soon as the spout is lowered, the driver can confirm it\u00b4s position on the VAS terminal. The loading then starts automatically. VAS forwards all necessary data to the PLC including the incorporation of additives<\/strong> during loading to ensure the correct mixing ratio<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]\r\n

Process Control:\r\nContinuous weighing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nContinuous weight measurement ensures a precise material dispense: The loading speed and volume adjusts according to the fill level and stops precicesly when the maximum loading weight is reached, considering fine flow<\/strong> and backlash<\/strong>.\u00a0After the loading is finished, the spout can be raised automatically. The loading data is sent straight to the ERP system.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ppi_row_type=”ppi_background-image” full_width=”stretch_row” ppi_row_bg_image=”7507″][vc_column width=”2\/5″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/5″]
VAS Self Service Silo Loading Automation<\/div>

Your benefits<\/h2><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion active_section=”o” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Driver Self Service” tab_id=”1764337886812-f46951b4-fcd1″][vc_column_text]VAS Self Service empowers the driver to complete the loading without interacting with the plant staff with its 24\/7 self service loading automation. Thanks to VAS multi-language support, the driver can navigate through the loading process in the language he is the most familiar with. New languages can be easily added to VAS.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Continous process control” tab_id=”1764337886822-06f1e09d-037f”][vc_column_text]Thanks to the integration with VAS Yard Management, the self service loading process is continuously being monitored: Data checks at relevant process steps ensure that truck is at the right loading area, that it receives the correct material and that gets neither underloaded or overloaded.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Minimized loading times” tab_id=”1764337927580-91952fa8-8520″][vc_column_text]The VAS loading automation makes the bulk and bag loading process more efficient due to intelligent automation that significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risk of errors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Opens up potential for process optimization” tab_id=”1766066462148-0764f594-d4be”][vc_column_text]Loading related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like loading time, loading volume and number of loadings can be automatically tracked. This data provides valuable insights into the process and reveals potential for optimization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column]\n
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Axians expert blog: Automated truck loading for bulk materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Unlock efficiency through automation: Read our expert blog and learn about the impact of ineffcient truck loading and what hard- and software features should be considered a key requirement when automating the loading process<\/div>\n read the article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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VAS Silo loading automation is especially suitable for these industries<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]\r\n

Even though optimizing logistics processes in bulk goods plants like cement and calcium carbonate plants is our core expertise, every industry that loads granular materials from silos into trucks or even trains can profit from our silo loading automation solutions:<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ppi_row_padding=”ppi_remove_padding_top” full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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Cement<\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Calcium carbonate and lime<\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Grains<\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ppi_row_type=”gradient_flirt” full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column]
VAS silo loading automation<\/div>

Unlock effiency through loading automation - book your demo now!<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_narrow_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

We are here to help you personally.<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"Sven\r\n

Sven Potocnik\r\n<\/strong>Sales Manager<\/p>\r\n

sven.potocnik@axians-ias.com<\/a>\r\n\u00a0+49 731 1551391<\/a><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]