Case Study: IMSB Embalagem achieves 94% faster panel wiring with Eaton SmartWire-DT

Smartwire-DT Reduces Wiring Time By 94%

IMSB Embalagem, a leading Brazilian developer of packaging machinery, was facing intense market competition and sought to reduce production costs without sacrificing performance. A significant expense was identified in the control panel wiring for its machines, a process that took a skilled worker approximately 4.5 hours to complete. The company worked with vendor Eaton to explore potential solutions using their SmartWire-DT system.

Eaton’s SmartWire-DT system replaced conventional individual wiring with pre-assembled plug-in cables to link components within the control panel. This solution drastically reduced the wiring time for a new bottle-packing machine from 4.5 hours to just 15 minutes, a 94% reduction that translated into major cost savings. Additional benefits included a neater panel, elimination of wiring errors, and reduced design time using Eaton’s software. The success of this initial project led IMSB Embalagem to decide to use the SmartWire-DT system extensively for its future machines.