Mark 2 Automation, Inc. of Germantown, Wisconsin, uses Control Technology Corp. controllers in their high speed EL line of Servo Robots. For Operations Manager, Kevan Leedle, CTC controllers have significant advantages: "Support and service. Support from Control Technology is excellent," says Kevan.

That benefit, along with ease of programming make CTC products the controllers of choice for Mark 2's applications involving servos. The support to which Kevan referred is largely provided by the CTC Midwest Technical Center in Wisconsin. They give the individual attention to an application’s productivity and efficiency that provide Mark 2 with packaged solutions at lower cost. This effort, in turn, helps Mark 2 meet its customers' demands for lower-cost robots.

Mark 2 designs and builds robots for horizontal Injection Molding Machines (IMM). The robots are usually installed on an IMM which has no robot. Occasionally, Mark 2 furnishes robots to replace an outdated installed unit. The company's customer mix also includes IMM original equipment makers. These OEM's, as well as end-user customers, are engaged in the plastic injection molding process. The Mark 2 robots load and unload molded parts. They pick and place molded materials in a variety of parts-handling operations such as placing parts on pallets, insert loading, or runner removal.

The high-end EL series of robots are installed on 20-ton to 3000-ton injection molding machines. The robots handle a payload of from 15 pounds to 100 pounds. They have a range of travel from 48 inches to 60 inches on smaller models and up to 132 inches on large models. Mark 2 is justifiably proud of its high-quality robotics and automation systems. They focus on maximizing their customers' productivity by furnishing robots that are reliable, simple to operate and maintain, and of lower cost. Control Technology Corp. is pleased to be part of Mark 2's commitment to quality and performance.