Smart Central Conveying Controls For a More Efficient Plant
Seamless Material Flow. Automated Efficiency. Maximum Uptime.
- Scalable, intelligent control for any size operation.
- Reduce errors, eliminate bottlenecks, & optimize material flow.
- Future-proof your plant with advanced automation.
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Find the Right Central Conveying Control for Your System
FTB Series
FTS Series
FX3 Series
Feature
Fixed Touchscreen Control
Fixed Full-Featured Control
Ultimate Expandable System
Max Pumps
Max Receivers
Max Material Sources
User Interface
PLC Platform
Device Connection
(I/O Type)
Remote Access
Auto Back-Up Pump
Material Velocity Control Capable
Equipment Integration
Predictive Maintenance
2
12
6
7″ Touch
Novatec PLC
Fixed Device Limit
Yes
No
No
No
Maintenance Log & Alerts
3
34
10
4″ or 7″ Touch
Siemens Simatic PLC + HMI
Fixed Device Limit
Optional
No
No
No
Alerts
40+ +16 Backup
160+
80
7″, 12″, or 15″ Touch
Siemens Simatic PLC + High-Res HMI
Expandable via Remote I/O
Full Smart Device Remote Access
Yes
Yes
Auxiliary Equipment Control Capable
Full Analytics & Alerts
FX3 FlexXpand™ – The Ultimate Central Control that Grows with You
Supports up to 40+ pumps, 16+ back ups, and 160 receivers
- 7″, 12″, or 15″ Siemens Simatic PLC high-res touchscreen for total plant control.
- True scalability with expandable remote I/O architecture.
- Auto Backup Pump Switching keeps material flowing during pump failure.
- Auto ID material verification with material proofing.
- Dynamic Velocity Control capability protects your materials & equipment.
- Full smart device remote access + optional WiFi integration.
- Full system integration capability with dryers, silos, blending, & more.
FTS FlexTouch™ – Full-Featured Control in a Fixed I/O Package
Supports up to 3 pumps and 34 receivers
- Siemens Simatic PLC with 4″ or 7″ full-color touchscreen.
- Full-featured control of loaders, pumps, and purge valves in a fixed I/O design.
- Ideal for cell-based plant layouts where independent system operation is key.
- Intuitive, easy-to-follow interface with vivid graphics–no complex menus.
- Ethernet-ready for remote PC access and basic monitoring.
- A proven, economical choice for processors who value simplicity, reliability, and ease of use.
FTB – Touchscreen Control for Smaller Systems
Supports up to 2 pumps and 12 receivers
- 7″ color touchscreen delivers intuitive operation with no special training required
- Demand-based FIFO leading ensures every machine gets material when it needs it
- Built on a Novatec PLC platform engineered for fast, consistent 24/7 performance
- Pump source sharing allows a single material source to server both pumps automatically
- Blowback or proportioning (BOP) included standards on all models
- Pump maintenance log with on-screen reminders keeps service intervals on track
- Built-in Ethernet for remote monitoring and control from any networked PC or HMI
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Smarter Controls for a More Productive Operation
- Whether you’re upgrading, expanding, or optimizing – we have a Central Control designed for your needs.
- Our experts help you choose the right level of automation – so you maximize efficiency without overcomplicating your process.
- No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation about what works best for your plant.
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