DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER BASED AUTOMATED THERMAL PAPER ROLLING SYSTEM
| Author(s) | : | Ranganathan S, Muthuramalingam E, Viswananth A, Prajval Prasanna R |
| Institution | : | Kumaraguru College of Technology |
| Published In | : | Vol. 13, Issue 5 — May 2026 |
| Page No. | : | 1-13 |
| Domain | : | Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
| Type | : | Case Study |
| ISSN (Online) | : | 2348-4470 |
| ISSN (Print) | : | 2348-6406 |
This study addresses the limitations of conventional semi-automatic thermal paper rolling machines, such as inaccurate roll length control, high material wastage, and operator dependency, by developing a fully automated PLC–HMI based control system. The proposed architecture employs a Siemens S7-1200 PLC, KTP-series HMI, incremental encoder, servo-driven slitting adjustment, and digitally controlled pneumatic actuators to achieve closed-loop roll length measurement and automated sequencing. Encoder feedback processed through PLC high-speed counters enables precise length control, while intelligent speed transition logic ensures smooth deceleration and accurate stopping. Experimental evaluation under identical operating conditions demonstrates significant improvements in roll length accuracy, production time, material utilization, repeatability, and paper quality. The results validate the effectiveness of PLC-based closed-loop automation as a practical and scalable solution for upgrading legacy thermal paper rolling machines.
Ranganathan S, Muthuramalingam E, Viswananth A, Prajval Prasanna R, “DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER BASED AUTOMATED THERMAL PAPER ROLLING SYSTEM”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 13, Issue 5, pp. 1-13, May 2026.
