By Mehar Mozan 
General automation is key for all industries, whether it is a manufacturing process, an energy farm, an offshore rig, or a railway signalling system. For robust and reliable operations in all industries, the Siemens SIPLUS Extreme devices are an excellent choice.
From process industries to oil and gas and wastewater treatment to transportation systems, each industry comes with its specific challenges when it comes to choosing the right equipment. However, a common requirement is that the chosen industrial components should be able to withstand temperature extremes, operate in dusty or humid conditions, and be resistant to corrosive gases.
To meet all of these requirements, the Siemens SIPLUS Extreme is a great choice, as the pieces of equipment are rated for industrial extremes and robust operations. So, let’s take a deep dive into why the SIPLUS Extreme range of products is a great choice and the industries that use them.
Why Industries Opt for Siemens SIPLUS Extreme
The SIPLUS Extreme products are designed for harsh, demanding industrial environments, which can often lead to the failure of regular components. The key reasons why industries opt for Siemens SIPLUS Extreme are:
- Built to withstand a wide temperature range, condensation, frost, and dust.
- The devices are protected against aggressive gases, salt mist, corrosion, and mechanical impact.
- Increased reliability and uptime, which minimizes device failure.
- No additional requirements for heating, cooling, or housing the equipment, ensuring cost savings.
- Availability of application-specific versions like SIPLUS Extreme RAIL.
Top 10 Industrial Applications of Siemens SIPLUS Extreme
From process automation to transportation, the top industries that use Siemens SIPLUS Extreme products are:
1. Process Automation
Though many process industries opt for standard products like Siemens SINAMIC Converters, often the devices are exposed to harsh operating conditions and extreme temperatures. Thus, automation devices that are rated for operating in extreme temperatures and corrosive environments, like the SIPLUS Extreme products (designed to operate between -40° and +70° Celsius), are a better choice.
2. Chemical and Manufacturing Industries
Chemical plants, pulp and paper industries, cement, and oil and gas plants require devices that are resistant to dust, corrosion, and can operate in extreme temperatures. Siemens SIPLUS Extreme range of equipment offers corrosion and dust resistance, which is a must in industries with harsh operating conditions.
3. Water and Wastewater Treatment
From desalination to wastewater treatment, all devices in water treatment plants are exposed to corrosive chemical contaminants and high humidity and moisture levels. The SIPLUS Extreme products are designed to operate at 100% relative humidity, and even in the presence of condensation and icing, making them ideal for water treatment industries.
4. Maritime and Offshore Industries
Industrial automation devices often fail when exposed to high levels of atmospheric salt. However, exposure to atmospheric salt and salt sprays is a common occurrence in all maritime and offshore industries. Siemens SIPLUS Extreme products are tested for highly corrosive sodium chloride and are designed to operate in the demanding environmental conditions found at shipyards and offshore rigs.
5. Mining Industries
Dust, vibration, and temperature extremes are the norm for mining industries, with dust being the biggest concern. SIPLUS Extreme devices are tested in the presence of a high proportion of sand and dust, which is similar to the ambient conditions of mining industries.
6. Railway and Transportation Systems
Siemens SIPLUS Extreme has a separate line of products for the railway and transportation industries, called SIPLUS Extreme RAIL. These are designed to withstand large temperature fluctuations, condensation, shocks, and vibrations, functioning safely and reliably, and are certified for both railway and safety standards.
7. Wind and Renewable Energy Production
Siemens SIPLUS Extreme has a broad temperature and humidity range, and can operate in the presence of wind, dust, and sand. This makes them ideal for the control and drive systems of wind turbines and renewable energy farms.
8. Industrial Communications
Siemens SINAMIC Converters are common in standard industries. However, in a rugged environment with corrosive chemicals, gases, dust, temperature extremes, and high humidity, the SIPLUS Extreme converters and other industrial communication components industrial communication networks like PROFIBUS.
9. Food Processing and Packaging
In food processing industries, equipment can be exposed to high temperature variations, cleaning agents, and food particles along the processing lines. Thus, SIPLUS Extreme products that can operate between -40° and +70° Celsius are a good choice.
10. Logistics and Material Handling
Mechanical stress (and shocks), dust, and temperature variations are common in warehouses and plants that have automated logistics systems. Thus, SIPLUS Extreme products are great for industrial applications in conveyors, cranes, mechanical arms, and AGVs.
Wrapping Up
From IP65 and IP66-protected HMIs to robust controllers and I/O systems, Siemens SIPLUS Extreme devices are available for a wide range of industrial applications. All of these are designed for continuous and reliable service in industrial automation. Thus, for industries that experience harsh operating conditions, the SIPLUS Extreme products are a safe and flexible choice.
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