OREANDA-NEWS.  August 18, 2014. Modernization of automatic barrel production and coating line was completed at nickel electrolysis shop of Kola MMC (subsidiary of Norilsk Nickel). The total cost of the project was approximately RUB 4 mln.

Automatic production line is the final step in the production chain of barrels utilized for transportation of salable goods to the customers. APL was commissioned in 1993 and is now worn out, whereas equipment manufacturers ceases production of required spare parts.

During the course of modernization, both hardware and software elements of the APL were replaced with a superior platform, based on the equipment supplied by Schneider Electric.

Implementation of the project resulted in improved APL process consistency and reduced system maintenance duration.