CUSTOMIZATION FOR AUTOMATION PRODUCTS BY PANASONIC INDUSTRY

At the core of the customization service is improving the product quality and assuring an advantage in the cost/performance ratio.

Through a customized component that fits seamlessly into a production environment, maintenance costs can be reduced, installation and setup times are faster, the risks of mismatches and other errors in an automated production process are minimized, the traceability of products is improved, and last but not least customized products are more environmentally friendly, since only a minimum of packaging material is being used for tailored, multi-unit packed components.

Customizations can include, for example modifying the connectors or specific cable length of products, pre-configuration of sensors, PLCs, or HMIs, multi-unit packaging of identical products, individual labeling of components, and pre-assembly of accessories or mounting material. Additionally, extended quality control to meet specific customer requirements like electrical tests, crimp height measuring, and mechanical stress tests can be realized by Panasonic Industry.

Mounting connectors / modification of cable lengths
Depending on the customer’s needs, Panasonic can shorten standard cables and mount connectors. Typical connectors are M8, M12 and MICRO-FIT connectors with 3 or 4 pins. Depending on the sensor model, it is also possible to integrate a connector in the sensor housing.

Pre-configuring sensors / PLC and HMI programming
To ensure fast installation of products in bigger production lines, sensors can be pre-configured, and controllers and human machine interfaces can be programmed before delivery.

Multi-unit packaging
For faster unpacking, a bigger quantity of identical products can be delivered in one single package. It is also possible to assemble different products in one set. The multi-unit package can contain for example sensors, timers & counters, a pre-programmed PLC and all dedicated cables and mounting material so that all necessary components are available faster for production.

Labeling
Correct labelling avoids mismatching of products and improper wiring when installing a sensor in a machine. Also if the cause of an error has to be determined, labelling plays an important role as it helps with traceability and finding the product number for ordering a replacement.

Pre-assembly / complementary material
Accessories that can be ordered separately are usually packed and labelled individually. To save customers from time-consuming tasks like unpacking and assembling, Panasonic offers to assemble various accessories before delivery as one of the customizing services. Also screws or mounting material of the appropriate size can be added to the package of Panasonic automation products.

Additional quality control
To also fulfil the end customer’s quality policy, Panasonic delivers conformity declarations for RoHS, REACH and conflict minerals and of course CE compliance certificates also for the customized products.

In addition, electrical tests, crimp height measuring, and mechanical stress tests like pull force testing can be done in order to fulfil the customer’s quality control demands.

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