Industry White Paper

Enhancing Dairy Production By Implementing Stainless Steel IP66/69K Washdown Touchscreen Computers

With the SIO’s IP66/69K rated stainless steel design, optical bonding display, pressure valve, and on/off toggle touchscreen, the SIO Series Washdown Computer emerged as the optimal dairy solution for the HMI factory application.


August 13, 2024 by Premio

 

 

Case Study Overview 

How the world’s #1 international dairy company uses Premio’s IP66/69K Stainless Steel Washdown Touchscreen Computer to run their process management software.   

The Challenge:

  • A washdown computer with required touchscreen interface to enhance productivity and compile with customer’s process management software.  
  • Must adhere to full daily system washdowns for strict hygiene regulations to ensure food safety.  
  • Resistance to harsh factory environments that are often wet, humid, and subject to frequent cleaning with water jets and cleaning agents.  
  • All-in-one system for easy system integration, easy maintenance, and simplifying tasks.  
  • Customer experienced some theft issues with previous tablet solution, so a securely mount system was also required.

The Solution:

  • Premio’s Stainless Steel SIO Series - IP66/IP69K Washdown Touchscreen Computer with Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900. 
  • With 30+ years of design and manufacturing of industrial-grade computing solutions, Premio's advanced industrial rugged solutions are highly suitable and reliable for commercial/industrial applications. 
  • Premio’s sales and engineering team providing guidance and local support.  

The Benefit:

  • The IP66/69K Stainless Steel SIO Panel PC allowed the customer to fully integrate their process management software as the PC included Windows 10 IoT and full touchscreen capability.  
  • The SIO Series was able to adhere to the customer’s strict hygiene regulations from its full IP66/69K stainless steel design.  
  • The SIO Series allows for easy maintenance as it is an all-in-one system that is constructed with durable materials and sealed enclosures.  
  • The optical bonding was extremely beneficial for the customer’s daily hot washdown requirement as it added another layer of protection with the IP66/69K seal.  
  • The SIO Series features a native touchscreen enable/disable control, allowing the customer to keep the device powered throughout intense high-pressure washdowns.  
  • Customer was able to integrate the SIO Series within their system and securely mount it, preventing any theft issues.  
  • Established partnership with close proximity for local support on current and future projects in North America.

 

 

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