Automation
Advanced Control, Robotics, Safety, and Process Engineering for the Wire & Cable Industry
WHAT WE DO
Manufacturers in the wire & cable industry are increasingly challenged by obsolete controls, manual operations, safety risks, inconsistent line performance, and the growing need for higher speeds and lower downtime.
At ACOTEQ, our team of automation engineers delivers complete industrial automation solutions specifically designed for drawing, stranding, cabling, extrusion, winding, and reel-handling processes.
Whether you need to automate a single machine, redesign an entire process, or develop a fully integrated production cell, ACOTEQ provides the engineering depth, field experience, and multi-platform expertise to deliver real, measurable improvements.
WHY AUTOMATION MATTERS
Automation has evolved from a convenience to a necessity. Modern plants require:
- High-speed, stable production
- Repeatability in critical parameters (tension, lay-length, diameter, temperature)
- Lower scrap and more consistent quality
- Reduced operator dependency
- Integrated safety systems
- Real-time diagnostics and alarms
- Lower energy consumption
- Predictive maintenance data
- Compatibility with new equipment
Well-designed automation transforms how a plant performs, unlocking higher throughput, better quality assurance, and safer working environments.
OUR AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
To support every stage of wire & cable production, we deliver a wide range of automation solutions designed to modernize control systems, enhance operator interfaces, integrate industrial robots, automate critical processes, and ensure full CE/UL safety compliance. Each area below reflects a core capability of our engineering team, covering everything from control modernization and HMI upgrades to robotic handling, process-level automation, and multi-platform hardware support.
Modernization replaces old, unreliable, or obsolete control systems with robust, future-proof automation platforms.
We support:
- PLC migrations (S5 → S7 / TIA, old Allen-Bradley to ControlLogix/CompactLogix)
- Drive system upgrades (MasterDrives → SINAMICS, SEW, Yaskawa, Fuji)
- Panel redesign, wiring updates, and I/O modernization
- Replacing end-of-life HMIs and control panels
- Line synchronization and tension logic improvements
- Enhanced safety integration
- Data and alarm system modernization
This ensures higher reliability, easier maintenance, and better control over your machines.
If you would like a quotation or technical assessment, feel free to reach out through our contact form.
Operator interfaces shape how efficiently a line runs.
We redesign HMIs for:
- Better navigation
- Faster diagnostics
- Clearer alarm logic
- Real-time process visualization
- Trending, energy monitoring, and recipe management
We work with:
- Siemens MP/OP, WinCC, TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley PanelView, FactoryTalk
Good HMIs reduce errors, minimize downtime, and elevate operator performance.
If you would like a quotation or technical assessment, feel free to reach out through our contact form.
Robotics plays an increasingly important role in wire & cable production.
We integrate robots into any part of the manufacturing flow.
Robotic applications include:
- Reel and drum handling (loading/unloading, rotation, alignment)
- Coil transfer and palletizing
- Automated packaging, strapping, and wrapping
- Extrusion line tending
- Automatic taping/wrapping assistance
- Material feeding, picking, and positioning
- Line-to-line transfer systems
- Robotized inspection (vision, measurement)
Robotics reduces manual risk, increases uptime, and standardizes repetitive tasks with perfect consistency.
If you would like a quotation or technical assessment, feel free to reach out through our contact form.
Automation for wire & cable is unique. Every process has its own critical variables.
ACOTEQ engineers understand those differences and we engineer systems for each:
Wire Drawing Automation
- Automatic tension and capstan control
- Laser diameter measurement
- Line synchronization
- Brake automation on pay-offs
- Robotic coil/bobbin handling
Stranding & Cabling Automation
- Lay-length measurement and control
- Tension control for each bobbin
- Safety upgrades for rotating machinery
- Motor and spindle synchronization
- Automated reel change systems
Extrusion Automation
- Temperature control loops (zones, die, head)
- Cooling trough automation
- Material feeding & dosing systems
- Diameter/excentricity feedback integration
- Line speed coupling
- Automatic recipe and batch control
Winding, Packaging & Logistics Automation
- Coil and reel pick-up robots
- Reel transfer lines
- Automated palletizing
- Automatic cut-to-length, strapping & packaging
- AGV-based transport of reels and coils
- Barcode and traceability systems
If you would like a quotation or technical assessment, feel free to reach out through our contact form.
We design and implement complete safety systems that meet both CE and UL industrial standards.
Our services include:
- Safety PLCs (Pilz, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Light curtains, scanners, and interlocks
- Risk assessments and documentation
- Machine guarding and safety upgrades
- PL / SIL validation
- CE conformity support
- UL compliance for electrical panels and industrial installations
If you would like a quotation or technical assessment, feel free to reach out through our contact form.
PLC Platforms
- Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
- Siemens S5
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix
HMI Platforms
- Siemens MP/OP
- WinCC / TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley PanelView
Drives
- Siemens SINAMICS
- Siemens MasterDrives
- SEW
- Yaskawa
- Fuji
- Parker SSD
- Allen Bradley
Safety Systems
- PILZ
- Siemens
- SICK
- Allen Bradley
- DOLD
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