Gujarat Guardian Limited, a Joint Venture between Guardian Industries Corp. and Modi Rubber Limited, is one of India’s leading manufacturers of float, coated and mirror glass products. At its facility in Gujarat, Gujarat Guardian Limited produces high performance glass for use in exterior (both commercial and residential), interior architectural and automotive applications. You’ll find Gujarat Guardian Limited glass in homes, offices, cars and some of India’s most iconic architectural landmarks. The process of making float glass is rather like preparing and cooking a carefully planned meal. You start by collecting all the required ingredients, then follow a specific set of processes that include heating to the correct temperature then cooling in the right manner. Follow the recipe to the letter and the results are worth the effort. The process comprises 1. Raw material mixing 2. Melting 3. Shaping 4. Cooling 5. Coating In such scenario the plant is divided into different facilities. Our SCADA Project was for the Coater plant which is the last process of making the Glass. From the control room SCADA the whole process and be seen and controlled with ease of use and warning about any failures or trips as well. Thus, providing overall control of the plant which helps in production, reporting, monitoring, and historical data logging.
