Kruse Controls, Inc. has been providing automation solutions for the aggregate and mining industries for over a decade. The services we can provide range from simple maintenance support projects to full turn-key design and implementation projects.

Our industry experience includes quarries, sand and gravel mining plants, coal dredging plants and cement/ready-mix production plants.

Our automation systems typically utilize programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) for system logic control. When necessary, operator interface terminals (OIT’s) or human machine interface (HMI) packages are utilized.

Some of the features one of our automation systems can include are:

	Sequential, automatic system startup and shutdown
	Automatic safety interlocks for motor overloads, material jams, belt breaks, screw conveyor blockages, material level alarms, etc.
	Electrical power load balancing
	Production reports
	Inventory control

The ultimate goal of our automation systems is to maximize your production while minimizing downtime. In addition, the automation system strives to provide an additional level of safety for both your employees and your equipment.

Whether controlling conveying systems, crushers, classifiers, dryers or any other production equipment, Kruse Controls, Inc. can provide you with a reliable and efficient automation system.

Project Examples

Cement Batching Process

SUMMARY:
Develop an automated cement batch system to fill 60 and 80 lb bags with predetermined recipes of bulk stored materials.