{"id":12810,"date":"2024-07-09T13:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T17:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conairgroup73280.e.wpstage.net\/cn\/?post_type=news-item&p=12810"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:22:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T20:22:04","slug":"new-sg2-adds-maintenance-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/www.conairgroup.com\/cn\/about\/news-press\/news-item\/new-sg2-adds-maintenance-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"New SG2 Smart Granulator Control Adds Predictive Maintenance Capabilities, Tracks Knife Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest Smart Granulator control from Conair, called SG with Optimizer,<\/span> makes first-in-the-industry predictive maintenance capabilities available for larger Viper granulators used in central size-reduction systems or in-line applications processing continuous, high volumes of process scrap, such as bottle or film lines. One of several new controls introduced by Conair for NPE2024, the SG with Optimizer control makes its U.S. debut on a Conair Viper 1736 granulator operating in the NPE Recycling Demo Area booth (S35209) and at the Conair booth (W2113) at NPE2024, May 6-10 in Orlando.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like its predecessor control, the SG1, which is offered on Viper 12<\/a>, 17<\/a> and 23<\/a> Series granulators, the optional SG with Optimizer control shares Conair\u2019s easy-to-use common control interface, housed in a 7-inch color touchscreen HMI. It also shares a new PLC platform with power cabinet wiring that simplifies connection and sequential control of shredders, conveyors, evacuation systems and other equipment commonly used in central and in-line size-reduction systems. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the big news is that, for the first time, the SG with Optimizer control offers predictive maintenance capabilities long sought by granulator manufacturers and customers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Miller, Conair\u2019<\/span>s General Manager, Size Reduction <\/span>explains<\/span> that d<\/span>espite a long history of improvements <\/span>to <\/span>granulator performance<\/span>, <\/span>customers <\/span>always <\/span>had<\/span> one question: \u201c<\/span>How do I know<\/span> when<\/span> to change the knives<\/span>?\u201d For years, Miller <\/span>sought<\/span> to explain the many variables<\/span> involved<\/span> \u2013<\/span> machine<\/span> hours, material characteristics,<\/span> screen size<\/span>,<\/span> motor amperage, <\/span>temperature in the <\/span>cutting chamber and screen areas<\/span>, vibration, and more \u2013 while helping<\/span> customers <\/span>find the right answer. <\/span>However, <\/span>in the end, he acknowledges, \u201c<\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> n<\/span>ever been<\/span> an exact science<\/span>.<\/span> By the time you can see or hear<\/span> the signs of degraded <\/span>granulator <\/span>performance \u2013 inconsistent regrind<\/span> and fines<\/span>,<\/span> increased motor amperage,<\/span> material jams,<\/span> reduced throughput,<\/span> or<\/span> increased heat and noise <\/span>\u2013<\/span> you\u2019re<\/span> past the point where maintenance was needed.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeking a better solution, Miller asked Conair\u2019s design engineering team to improve the original SG1 control, adding the ability to use data to track actual granulator performance and show when knife changes \u2013 and other predictive maintenance actions such as bearing greasing \u2013 are necessary.\u00a0 The result is the new SG with Optimizer control. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In operation, the SG with Optimizer control gathers performance data from sensors located throughout the granulator \u2013 rotor RPM, motor load\/amperage, cutting chamber and screen temperatures, and vibration levels. Then, the control compares these data to established \u201cgood\u201d data that reflects desired equipment performance. If live performance data diverge from the desirable range, the SG2 alerts operators. It uses alarms for situations that require immediate attention (e.g. a Low RPM or High Amp alarm indicating a possible material jam), or a combination of maintenance trackers, (e.g., Knife Status display) trend-line displays, or on-screen reminders to indicate upcoming maintenance needs.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe new capabilities of the SG with Optimizer control open the door to exacting measurement of the factors that drive granulator maintenance, whether it\u2019s knife changes, bearing lubrication, or screen replacement,\u201d Miller explains. \u201cSo, for example, if you\u2019re doing maintenance on a high-volume packaging or blow-molding line, you will be able to consult the SG with Optimizer to see if your in-line Viper granulator is also due for a knife change.\u201d <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When linked to <\/span>SmartServices<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span>, Conair\u2019s cloud-based Industry 4.0 platform for <\/span>auxiliary<\/span> monitoring, measurement, and control<\/span>, <\/span>Miller notes that<\/span> \u201cthe<\/span> SG with Optimizer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0control in the<\/span> Viper granulator can<\/span> not only provide trending data about equipment health<\/span> to the <\/span>SmartServices<\/span> dashboard<\/span>, but it can also<\/span> send maintenance reminders to the proper personnel, so that you\u2019re never running with dull knives, worn bearings, or overloaded motors \u2013 all problems that can cause future unplanned downtime if not addressed.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Conair Group (<\/span><\/span>www.conairgroup.com<\/span><\/span><\/a>) offers innovative auxiliary equipment solutions to plastics processors around the world. With <\/span>32 degreed<\/span> engineers, including 16 senior team <\/span>members with an average of over 23 years of experience, Conair brings unparalleled technical <\/span>expertise<\/span> and support to its customers, guaranteeing its products will deliver <\/span>maximum<\/span> productive uptime. Twenty parts and service team members respond to tens of thousands of calls each year, answering in an average of about 15 seconds. Over 450 individual products include resin drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulators. Extrusion solutions include line-control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems, and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair also has specialized <\/span>expertise<\/span> in every major end market \u2013 such as packaging, medical, transportation, building and construction, and many others \u2013 and strives to ensure plastics processors succeed in today\u2019s competitive global marketplace.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The latest SG with Optimizer<\/span> (Smart Granulator) control, seen on a Viper Granulator, offers Conair’s “common” control interface, easy integration with material handling equipment, and first-in-the-industry predictive maintenance capabilities including a “Knife Status” tracker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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