Achieve Product Traceability in the Food Industry with Wincomm’s Leading Full Sealed IP69K Rated HMIs

New Bezel Free Series

Background

In today's food and beverage industry, product traceability is crucial to ensuring food safety and addressing customer concerns. Traceability is not just a best practice; in many countries, it is a legal requirement. By maintaining comprehensive records of the entire production and distribution history, suppliers can swiftly address any issues that arise. For example, in the event of a product recall, suppliers can pinpoint the problem's source and instruct distributors to remove the affected product from shelves. Consequently, numerous food and beverage manufacturers are adopting industrial automation solutions to enhance product traceability.

Solution

Wincomm’s latest WTP-9H66-22F panel PC offers an IP69K rating, boasting a bezel-free design encased in SUS 304L stainless steel housing, which is resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and bacteria. The true-flat screen design prevents dirt accumulation and facilitates easy sanitation, ensuring a truly hygienic setup. Built according to the demanding hygiene standards for food processing machinery, the Wincomm WTP-9H66-22F HMIs feature specially designed M12 metal connectors resistant to residue buildup, and their unique downward design saves space during installation, preventing microbial contamination during food processing. Additionally, the provision of serial ports and wireless connectivity enables seamless integration with weighing scales and other devices.

The flexibility and durability of Wincomm’s hardware present key advantages for this application. Wincomm products support devices from other manufacturers, allowing easy integration with existing legacy infrastructure. Beyond product flexibility, the hygienic design of the hardware meets stringent hygiene requirements, ensuring food safety during processing.

Why Wincomm

In sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and packaging, equipment must adhere to strict standards for hygiene, robustness, and reliability. Wincomm’s WTP series HMIs, featuring all-round IP protection and a fanless design with Intel® 12th gen. Core™ processors, are built with high-quality industrial components to be completely dustproof and waterproof, satisfying industry requirements and withstanding harsh operating environments.

The WTP series offers a range of options, from Intel Core processors up to the 12th generation and Celeron processors up to the J6412 (code-named Elkhart Lake). Panel sizes range from 15” to 24” to accommodate various demanding environments. Additionally, the new frameless WTP-9H66-22F series presents a uniform design that meets high hygiene control process requirements.

Unlike other devices that need a bulky control cabinet for protection, Wincomm’s HMIs feature housing designed as a waterproof enclosure. With the integration of a VESA mount kit or support stand, these HMIs can be installed directly on machinery, thereby reducing the overall equipment footprint.