IMEL, a company specialising in the design and installation of coating systems since 1964, also offers customised
5.0 solutions for their optimisation.
In the ACE sector, characterised by the machining of parts with a large mass and size, production processes are notoriously energy- intensive. IMEL has developed a series of customised solutions that
facilitate compliance with the Italian government’s Transition 5.0 Plan1 while reducing the energy requirements of manufacturing operations. An essential requirement to qualify for tax relief is the ability to demonstrate a reduction in energy consumption, measured per production batch and per m2 treated.
To this end, IMEL developed advanced software to monitor energy consumption, optimise processes, and simplify operational management, called i4paintshop.
i4paintshop: what is it, and what is it for?
• An ecosystem of modules with different functions to optimise the management of coating processes;
• an advanced platform that manages data through databases, algorithms, and tested filters;
• an essential tool for recording the reports needed to obtain tax incentives;
• an asset for real-time interfacing with the system for production management, preventive and predictive maintenance, paperless document management, and technical support provided by
IMEL’s Service team. In particular, the i4environment-5.0 module is the “Green 5.0 solution” – a smart software program that monitors and certifies consumption reduction and environmental impact through interconnected components and systems. It is also a driver for integrating the investment made with photovoltaic systems, thus enhancing overall energy efficiency.
Customised plant solutions
IMEL offers diversified solutions according to specific
customer requirements and plant characteristics:
• high-efficiency heat generators;
• thermal recuperators for heat recovery;
• electrical power modulation systems;
• oven hybridisation.
Using high-efficiency generators ensures energy savings of up to 5-8% measured in TOE, enabling access to tax credits under the incentives programme. Heat recovery systems can reduce energy consumption by up to 10%, especially in the ovens, the devices with the highest energy impact. This reduces short-term operating costs and allows access to tax benefits. Finally, electrical power modulation systems guarantee reduced consumption by up to 15% for a rapid return on investment.
The i4paintshop platform’s pillars to measure and thus improve the operating costs of coating plants
• Productivity: continuous improvement of production efficiency;
• Efficiency: reduced operating costs through innovative solutions;
• Quality: consistently improved product quality;
• Maintenance: targeted planning based on the actual hours of use of each piece of equipment.
Innovation as the key to success
IMEL’s aptitude for innovation is what distinguishes its solutions, guaranteeing high performance and concrete results. The IMEL team is fully available to analyse plants and requirements and find the perfect solution for each customer.
