Optimises gravel transfer station in Rinau
Efficient solutions through process automation
13 / 05 / 2025
Equans Switzerland Process Automation AG optimises gravel transfer station in Rinau for Ernst Frey AG.
At the modern building materials centre operated by Ernst Frey AG, a stand-out feature is the sophisticated plant control system for the gravel transfer station. This control system comprises three transfer points, two loading points and a loading and unloading station for the company’s own ship. The facility directly supplies two of the company’s own plants – a concrete production centre and a paving plant – located on the same site.
5 minutes
Instrumentation and control technology
by Equans Switzerland Process Automation AG
The successful implementation of the retrofit required precise planning both within the project team and in collaboration with the customer and suppliers. The majority of the electrical installations were replaced – a task which required solid coordination. Thanks to the efforts of the skilled installation team, the break in the supply of material to the paving plant was kept to a minimum and the facility was commissioned on schedule.
Initial situation
Ernst Frey AG has a strong reputation as a competent and trustworthy supplier of building materials. With its wide range of products, including gravel, sand, concrete and other building materials, it supplies both construction companies and private customers with its own fleet of vehicles. Thanks to the central location and efficient infrastructure, fast and smooth delivery is guaranteed.
Services
in the field of control and instrumentation technology
Consultation and control system planning
Hardware and software engineering
Production and assembly of the switchgear
Integration of video surveillance
Coordination and monitoring of the electrical installations
Recommissioning of the plant control system
Benefits
The modernised control system for the gravel transfer station offers numerous benefits to the Ernst Frey AG management team.
Increased efficiency
The automation and integration of processes speeds up workflows and optimises the use of resources.
Cost reduction
Precise control and monitoring minimises material losses and reduces operating costs.
High availability
Continuous monitoring and robust technical equipment ensure high availability. Faults can be detected in good time and rectified quickly, ensuring that operations run smoothly. Minimising downtime is essential for the continuous supply of the concrete production centre and the paving plant – and this is the cornerstone of customer satisfaction at Ernst Frey AG.
Conclusion
and outlook
The plant control system for the gravel transfer station at Ernst Frey AG is an outstanding example of how state-of-the-art technology can be successfully used in the building materials trade.
The instrumentation and control technology services provided by Equans Switzerland Process Automation AG were integral in ensuring the quality and reliability of the plant. The management team at Ernst Frey AG is rightly proud of its modern, user-friendly instrumentation and control technology, which not only improves internal processes but also contributes significantly to customer satisfaction.
