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Ramco Case Studies: Real-World Solutions, Built Together
At Ramco Innovations, we don’t just sell automation products—we work alongside you to solve complex challenges. From optimizing production lines to overcoming harsh industrial conditions, our Enhanced Services are designed to help you navigate your toughest automation obstacles with confidence.
We believe the best solutions come from collaboration. That’s why we take the time to understand your needs, working with you to design, test, and implement innovative automation strategies that drive real results.
How We Solve Challenges Together
Our case studies showcase how we help customers across industries find smarter, more efficient ways to work. Whether it’s engineering a sensor solution for a dusty, long-distance application or designing a customized automation system for increased productivity, our team of experts is here to problem-solve with you.
Recent Example:
A manufacturer needed a reliable way to measure sawdust levels in a 60-foot outdoor storage bin—a tough challenge due to extreme dust, fluctuating weather conditions, and the long sensing distance required. Our team collaborated with them to implement a rugged radar sensor and programmable LED indication system, ensuring consistent, real-time monitoring and improved operational efficiency.
The result? A solution that improved accuracy, reduced maintenance, and enhanced visibility for operators—all while standing up to the harsh industrial environment.
Case Studies
Browse our collection of real-world applications, where we’ve worked alongside customers to engineer smart, reliable solutions that improve operations.
Leveraging Sensors to Overcome Dusty, Long-Distance Challenges
When it comes to challenging sensing applications, industrial environments like outdoor sawdust bins can push technology to its limits.
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Custom Electric Fryer Revamp for Production-Scale Testing
A leading food equipment manufacturer partnered with Ramco and Tempco to upgrade an outdated gas-fired fryer. By implementing an 80,000-watt electric immersion system, they achieved greater efficiency, reliability, and production-scale performance—all within a compact, test-lab-ready footprint.
Enhancing Uptime with Smart Power Monitoring
A Midwest manufacturer turned to Ramco and Omron to prevent costly downtime. With smart power monitoring and predictive diagnostics, they transformed reactive maintenance into a proactive, data-driven approach—protecting uptime and boosting reliability where it matters most.
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Upgrading Filter Press Safety with Smart Light Curtains
Ramco replaced outdated light curtains at West Des Moines Water Works with a rugged, turnkey safety system—delivering smarter protection with zero downtime.
Keeping Operators Out of the Pit with Smart Sump Pump Automation
When outdated float switches failed in hazardous sump pits, the City of Des Moines Water Reclamation Authority turned to Ramco Innovations. Ramco delivered a custom control panel using Banner T30R radar sensors and alternating relay logic to automate pump operation—eliminating the need for confined-space entry. The result was a safer, hands-free, and cost-effective solution that fit seamlessly into existing infrastructure. A smart fix for a dirty job, powered by Ramco’s Enhanced Services.
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Case Study: Replacing Gas with Precision—Titanium Forming Gets a Clean Heat Upgrade
When extreme heat made gas-fired systems unsustainable, an aerospace manufacturer turned to Ramco Innovations for a cleaner, more reliable solution. Ramco recommended Watlow’s MULTICELL™ cartridge heaters—custom engineered to handle superplastic titanium forming. With ceramic-insulated zones that endure molten conditions, the solution delivered uniform heat, reduced downtime, and eliminated gas emissions from the plant floor. Smart heat, engineered for the future.
Read the Case Study Here.
Automating Mixer Controls for Smarter, Safer Food Production
When a food manufacturer needed a better way to control their industrial mixer, Ramco stepped in with a smarter solution. By upgrading to a Unitronics Vision HMI+PLC system, we transformed their manual, operator-intensive process into a fully automated, recipe-based system. Now, with the touch of a button, operators can select pre-programmed mixing sequences—or create new ones on the fly. The result? Greater consistency, fewer errors, and a safer, more efficient process built for the future.
How We Solve Challenges Together
Have a challenge in your facility? Looking for a smarter way to automate? Our team is ready to help.
Let’s explore solutions that work for you—together.
Let’s Solve It, Together.
Have a challenge in your facility? Looking for a smarter way to automate? Our team is ready to help.
Let’s explore solutions that work for you—together.