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XBM Navigator^®

Blow Molding System Controls

Intuition, integrated: with Graham Engineering’s XBM Navigator,
you’re never more than two touches away from any screen.

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XBM Navigator Blow Molding System Controls

Graham’s signature Navigator® control system is award-winning for a reason. This industrial PC-based computer control system facilitates integrated process control, with operators in mind. It allows monitoring and control of all machine functions and features, including downstream equipment. The XBM is explicitly engineered for extrusion blow molding control and integrated with field I/O for precise control. The slim, color touch panel provides a robust operator interface for our rotary wheel and accumulator head machines, and they are never more than two touches from any screen.

FEATURES

Real-time graphical display
Industrial PC with Windows platform
Intuitive color scheme
Four unique levels of access control
40, 80 or 180 Points of programming for parison profile
Remote access support
Trend charting

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Operator Friendly, Complete Controls

The XBM integrates a number of features specifically designed for blow molding including graphical parison programming and seamless integration of downstream equipment. Our expert team combines decades of project and technical expertise to offer customization with lead times that match prefab solutions. The XBM Navigator Controls System is also available for retrofit, providing the production benefits of this system on legacy equipment.

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What Makes the XBM Navigator different?

With the XBM Navigator for Blow Molding System Controls, you have the technology, support and control you need, built for your specific use. The XBM Navigator’s software automatically controls head filling position, speed and back pressure, and adjustment of extruder speeds. The Navigator control’s hardware is designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions such as vibration, electrical interference, high temperature and humidity. Navigator offers integration without limits. From synchronized supervisory control of a line, to its open architecture that supports connectivity for data collection systems, to internet for remote support and troubleshooting, Navigator is intuitive and built to last.

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Integrated Trend Tracking

User controls to trend all critical process values
Monitor the blow molding process in real time
Retrieve live data with the OPC UA interface

Remote Diagnostics

Reduced or eliminated travel costs
Same day resolution and troubleshooting
Software and capabilities integrated as standard
Troubleshooting, machine diagnostics, and software updates made simpler

Compatability

Hercules^®

Hercules features a low-entry, easy access press and proprietary design. That allows for 1-hour color change and production parts within 4-5 cycles.

Revolution MVP^®

Combined with our “Quick Change” mold system, this radical new design offers the precision and output you expect of a Graham Wheel, along with the flexibility and ability to reconfigure a shuttle.