Kiremko adds KnifeGuard® RFID tags to its knife blocks to prevent operator error

Potato Processing Equipment specialist Kiremko introduces the Kiremko KnifeGuard®.

The KnifeGuard® is a unique knife identification system for the QuadraFlow hydro cutter.

The main goal is to control and maintain the knife blocks and matching alignment tubes. A so-called RFID tag connected with an antenna is placed inside the hydro cutter to check the right combination of inlet (alignment tube), knife block and outlet with the selected cutting size. It can also keep record of its operation hours.

The RFID tag is placed underneath the knife blocks and connects with the RFID antenna inside the QuadraFlow hydro cutter. The data is sent to a processing unit, from where it can be read by an external Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). When the processing unit detects an incorrect combination of inlet (alignment tube), knife block and outlet, it gives a warning signal to the PLC. This way, operator errors are noticed in the earliest stage.

The Kiremko KnifeGuard® also brings you more insight into the usage of the knives in practice. By resetting the knife blocks with the special programming unit after grinding knives or installing new blades, you can easily monitor the real life span of your knife blocks.

The programming unit can give you a detailed record of operation and grinding hours of any particular knife block. Suitable for synthetic knife blocks. Existing knife blocks can be retrofitted and are easy to add in the programming unit.