Project Case Studies
The depth and breadth of ACS’ expertise and experience is best represented in the many successful projects we have completed. ACS has worked with clients all over the world to earn their satisfaction and build a project portfolio of which we can be proud. We invite you to discover more about our capabilities and experience by reviewing our representative projects.
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Food Production Process Control System
ACS held a design/build contract with Kettle Foods to provide architectural, engineering and construction services on a new potato chip manufacturing facility.
Project Features: Allen Bradley, PLC, Motor Controller, System Communications, Panel Build, Operator Interfaces, Commissioning
Categories: Food & Beverage, Facilities & Equipment Integration, Process Automation & Control
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Farmington Hills Expansion
ACS provided the complete design, procurement, construction and commissioning for the facility, as well as design and fabrication of the test equipment for a 28,000 square foot addition. The addition included a test space, machine shop, engine staging/build-up, offices, metrology, and warehouse/storage.
Project Features: Technical Center Expansion, Test, Engine Staging & Build-up, Offices, Warehouse & Storage, Data Acquisition, Facility Control PLC
Categories: Automotive & Commercial Vehicles, Integrated Buildings, Process Automation & Control, Machines & Equipment
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Fuel Safeties for Over 20 R&D Test Cells
ACS provided custom turnkey fuel delivery rigs to meet requirements for safe delivery of flammable fuels used in an engine test environment. ACS custom designed, fabricated, tested, and commissioned 23 fuel supply-train skids and provided facility upgrades.
Project Features: Allen Bradley, PLC, Alternative Fuels, Safety, Flammable Fuels
Categories: Automotive & Commercial Vehicles, Test Cells, Facilities & Equipment Integration, Process Automation & Control, Machines & Equipment
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Controls Upgrade Using PLCs to Monitor Status of Over 145 Facility Fans
ACS provided PLC and RSView 32 programming services. The new system that ACS developed consists of 24 Allen Bradley SLC 5/04 processors that are connected over multiple DH+ networks to a single master Control Logix processor with an Ethernet network and RS Studio ME graphical user interface. ACS provided full commissioning and startup support.
Project Features: Allen Bradley, PLC, Building Automation & Management, Panel Build
Categories: Manufacturing/Production, Process Automation & Control
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Central Facilities & Safeties for Four R&D Test Cells
Turnkey Services - managed design, fabricated control panels, procured field devices, managed installation, performed PLC and HMI programming, performed startup & commissioning.
Project Features: Allen Bradley, PLC, HMI (Human Machine Interface), Panel Build
Categories: Automotive & Commercial Vehicles, Test Cells, Process Automation & Control
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Containerized Test Cell for Engine Durability Testing
The containerized solution was installed with minimal onsite construction and can be taken to another facility location if needed. By using an AC dynamometer, they now generate enough electricity during durability testing to power their manufacturing facility, which contributes to their return on investment.
Project Features: Container, Engine Dynamometer (Dyno), Fuel System, Cart, Engine Stand
Categories: Automotive & Commercial Vehicles, Test Cells, Process Automation & Control, Machines & Equipment
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