Ellerdonk gravel plant securing production processes

challenge and solution

ABUS video cameras for quality assurance

• Use of 13 ABUS IP Tube outdoor cameras for early detection of contamination in the material and fault moments on the assembly line
• Night vision capability of the outdoor cameras for use in subways and dark areas of the machine hall
• Live monitoring in razor-sharp Full HD image quality 

Vibrations create challenges

• The heavy machines cause the entire gravel plant to vibrate and make it difficult to get a smooth camera image
• Due to the intelligent placement and adjustment of the camera holders with additional rubber parts and steel joints, the image result is extremely satisfactory

Overview of the entire production site

• Installation of a PTZ outdoor camera dome to provide an overview of the extensive production site
• The panning and zooming capability enables the work processes to be accompanied in real time
• The night vision function and the enormously robust housing enable video surveillance in challenging light and weather conditions

Ellerdonk gravel plant in Rees, Germany 

Secure production processes: ABUS video surveillance in the Ellerdonk gravel plant

Gravel and sand play a role in many areas of everyday life: They are used in construction, in the manufacturing of glass and porcelain, and even as an additive in toothpaste, cleaning materials and cosmetics. But where does this valuable raw material come from? Processing facilities like the Ellerdonk gravel plant in Rees source and unearth stones from depths up to 30 metres below the surface and process it into industrially usable gravel. While moving the stones, the conveyor belts are monitored very closely because if contamination is not detected promptly, the product quality cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, the Ellerdonk gravel plant relies on intelligently positioned ABUS IP cameras which quickly detect disturbances and thus ensure a consistently high product quality.