# Sterling Systems & Controls

> Automation, Batching & Weighing Specialists

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://sterlingcontrols.com/resources/blog/): Visit the Sterling Systems & Controls blog. We have over 50 years of expertise in process weighing, batching solutions, and automation for industries like feed mills, pet food, and more.
- [How to Set Weighing Tolerances by Ingredient Type](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/how-to-set-weighing-tolerances-by-ingredient-type-in-7-days/): A 7-day protocol to classify ingredients, tune feeder cutoffs, and validate weighing tolerance limits so you cut material giveaway and stop off-spec batches.
- [Compare Batching System Options: A Practical Guide](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-automated-batching-systems/): Compare automated batching systems by weighing method, ingredient handling, and ERP/MES integration to find the right fit for your process line.
- [How to Choose the Best Grain Data Management System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-comparing-grain-data-management-systems/): Compare on-site, cloud, and industrial grain data management systems by cost, scalability, and integration to find the right fit for your operation.
- [Precision Weighing and Batch Controller Dust Protection: A Buyer's Guide](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/precision-weighing-and-batch-controller-dust-protection-a-buyers-guide/): Protect precision weighing and batch controllers from dust: IP66/67 sealing, gravimetric dosing, and NFPA compliance that cuts waste and exposure.
- [Sterling Systems & Controls Launches BatchControl Pro Semi-Automated Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/sterling-systems-controls-launches-batchcontrol-pro-semi-automated-batching-system/): Upgrade your manufacturing with Sterling Control's BatchControl Pro semi-automated batching system - designed for accuracy, efficiency, and traceability.
- [The Hidden Cost of Bad Batches: How Industrial Batching Systems Reduce Batch Variability](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-bad-batches/): Discover the real costs of inaccurate batching—how hidden errors impact quality, waste, and efficiency, and why engineered systems are essential.
- [The Complete Guide to Dust Controls](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-dust-controls/): Master dust controls for industrial sites: suppress PM2.5/PM10, boost batching accuracy, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and optimize plant performance.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Bakery Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/dont-get-stale-with-manual-food-processing-systems/): Unlock bakery automation: cut waste, raise throughput, and protect artisanal quality with precision batching, AI vision, and robotics.
- [From Bag to Batch: The Ultimate Bulk Bag Hopper Selection Guide](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/from-bag-to-batch-the-ultimate-bulk-bag-hopper-selection-guide/): A bulk bag hopper sits beneath a suspended FIBC to collect discharged material and direct it efficiently to downstream processing equipment.
- [A Comprehensive Guide to Bulk Process Equipment](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/why-bulk-process-equipment-is-the-weightiest-topic-in-industry/): Master bulk material handling with automated equipment—conveying, dust control, mixing, and storage designed for peak efficiency.
- [Step-by-Step Guide to Bulk Bag Handling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-bulk-bag-handling/): Learn bulk bag (FIBC) handling from filling to discharge. Automation, dust control, and safety practices that boost throughput and cut batching errors.
- [A Guide to Choosing the Right Pellet Mill](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/how-to-turn-raw-material-into-gold-with-a-pellet-mill/): Is your pellet mill holding you back? Learn the right mill type, conditioning, and automation to maximize throughput and efficiency.
- [The Definitive Guide to Modular Blending Batching Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-modular-blending-batching-systems/): Discover how modular blending batching systems increase throughput, improve batching accuracy, and simplify future plant expansion.
- [In-Depth Guide to Feed Mill Automation Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/in-depth-guide-to-feed-mill-automation-solutions/): Discover how feed mill automation boosts efficiency, reduces costly errors, and improves production visibility plant-wide.
- [Mastering the Flow: A Guide to Industrial Process Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-brains-behind-the-brawn-unpacking-industrial-process-control/): Learn about the core components of industrial process control, from sensors to HMIs, and how they work together to keep your plant running smoothly.
- [Essential Dust Control Measures for Safe and Efficient Manufacturing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/essential-dust-control-measures-for-safe-and-efficient-manufacturing/): Learn essential dust control systems and measures to ensure safety and efficiency in manufacturing. Understand dust hazards, health risks, and explosion dangers.
- [Manual Batching vs. Semi-Automatic: What’s Right for You?](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/manual-batching-vs-semi-automatic-whats-right-for-you/): What’s the difference between manual batching vs. semi-automatic? Compare accuracy, labor, and scalability to choose the right approach.
- [The 7 Steps of Manufacturing Process Automation and Scalability](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-7-steps-of-manufacturing-process-automation-and-scalability/): Discover how scalable automation solutions are revolutionizing modern manufacturing, boosting efficiency, flexibility, and resilience for growing businesses.
- [A Complete Guide to Bulk Sack Unloader Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-perfect-bulk-sack-unloader-for-your-plant/): Learn how bulk sack unloaders work, their types, and key features to optimize your dry bulk material discharge process.
- [Semi-Automatic vs. Fully Automatic Batching Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/semi-automatic-vs-fully-automatic-batching-systems/): Compare semi-automatic vs. fully automatic batching systems to boost throughput, accuracy & ROI with Sterling’s modular automation platform.
- [Streamline Your Operations with Material Flow Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/streamline-your-operations-with-material-flow-control/): Optimize material flow and reduce downtime with engineered control systems. Get expert support to improve efficiency—request a quote today.
- [Enhancing Sustainability in Process Manufacturing through Automated Ingredient Batching and Process Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/enhancing-sustainability-in-process-manufacturing-through-automated-ingredient-batching-and-process-control/): Boost efficiency and sustainability in process manufacturing with Sterling Systems & Controls. From precise ingredient batching to energy-saving automation, our solutions reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve output.
- [Precision in Food Processing: How Automated Weighing and Ingredient Batching Improve Quality and Efficiency](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/precision-in-food-processing-how-automated-weighing-and-ingredient-batching-improve-quality-and-efficiency/): Discover how automated food batch weighing systems enhance accuracy, reduce waste, and improve efficiency in food production. Achieve quality and consistency with advanced technology.
- [Sustainability in Process Manufacturing - Trends and Innovations](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/sustainability-in-process-manufacturing-trends-and-innovations/): Discover sustainable manufacturing practices with Sterling Systems & Controls. Explore energy efficiency, waste reduction, and advanced automation for greener, more efficient operations.
- [Interconnectivity of Data from Process to Cloud and Process Manufacturing Implementation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/interconnectivity-of-data-from-process-to-cloud-and-process-manufacturing-implementation-of-predictive-ai-the-future-in-process-manufacturing/): Discover how process automation and control systems can tackle labor shortages in manufacturing. Improve efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline operations.
- [The Lack of Skilled Process Operations Labor: How Process Automation and Control Helps](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-lack-of-skilled-process-operations-labor-how-process-automation-and-control-helps/): Discover how process automation and control systems can tackle labor shortages in manufacturing. Improve efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline operations.
- [Industry 5.0: Evolution or Revolution?](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/industry-5-evolution-or-revolution/): Explore Industry 5.0 where human creativity meets automation to drive sustainability, mass customization, and the future of manufacturing.
- [How to Conduct a Successful Process Optimization Audit](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/how-to-run-a-successful-process-optimization-audit/): Conduct a process optimization audit and cut waste, boost quality, and unlock profits with proven techniques and automation expertise.
- [From Grain to Glory: Mastering Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/from-grain-to-glory-mastering-feed-mill-automation/): Your Introduction to Feed Mill Automation A feed mill automation guide is your roadmap to modernizing operations with technology.
- [Unlock Efficiency with Automated Bulk Bag Unloading](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/unlock-efficiency-with-automated-bulk-bag-unloading/): Learn how automated bulk bag unloading systems improve material flow, reduce manual handling, and boost process efficiency in industrial operations.
- [Streamline Your Workflow: The Best Automated Dispensing Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/streamline-your-workflow-the-best-automated-dispensing-solutions/): Discover automated fluid dispensing systems that boost accuracy, save time, and streamline production for varied industrial and lab workflows.
- [Bulk Bag Filling Systems: Your Guide to Efficient Operations](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-bulk-bag-filling-for-industrial-efficiency/): Bulk bag filling packa dry materials like powders and granules into Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), or super sacks, typically holding 500 to 4,400 pounds.
- [Mastering Material Flow with Bulk Bag Dispensers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mastering-material-flow-with-bulk-bag-dispensers/): A bulk bag dispenser is a material handling device that allows operators to safely and efficiently unload contents from large flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) or bulk bags.
- [The Power of Automation in Production Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/unlocking-efficiency-a-guide-to-automation-in-production/): Improve efficiency, quality, and throughput in automation in production systems. Get expert guidance on batching, weighing, and process control systems.
- [The Importance of Employee Training in Process Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-importance-of-employee-training-in-process-automation/): Discover the importance of process automation training to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and adapt to evolving technologies. Learn key strategies for effective workforce training.
- [Product Recalls: The Importance of COMPLETE Data Recording and Management in Process Manufacturing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/product-recalls-the-importance-of-complete-data-recording-and-management-in-process-manufacturing/): Ensure effective traceability in manufacturing with robust data management systems. Track, trace, and respond to recalls quickly to protect your brand.
- [Feeding Fido and Whiskers – How Humanization Is Altering Pet Food Manufacturing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/feeding-fido-and-whiskers-how-humanization-is-altering-pet-food-manufacturing/): Pet food humanization: Discover how automation and advanced systems are transforming pet food manufacturing to meet rising demands for quality, sustainability, and precision.Thank you!
- [Optimizing Industrial Processing with Major Ingredient Batching Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/optimizing-industrial-processing-with-major-ingredient-batching-systems/): Discover how ingredient batching systems optimize industrial processes by automating material handling for increased efficiency, accuracy, and reduced waste. Ideal for high-volume operations in industries like food production, feed mills, and chemical manufacturing.
- [Optimizing Grain Processing with Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/grain-handling-automation-improve-efficiency-quality-safety/): Discover how grain handling automation enhances efficiency, ensures consistent quality, and improves safety in grain processing. Learn about its benefits and key features.
- [Why Small Companies Excel In Custom-Engineered Process Control Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/why-small-companies-excel-in-custom-engineered-process-control-systems/): Discover why smaller companies are the top choice for engineered Process Control systems. Learn how their agility, expertise, and personalized service boost efficiency and streamline production.
- [Regenerative Agriculture - How It Shapes Process Equipment and Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/regenerative-agriculture-how-it-shapes-process-equipment-and-automation/): Discover how regenerative agriculture shapes process equipment and automation, supporting soil health and sustainable food system production practices.
- [Sustainability in Manufacturing: How Process Control Can Drive Green Initiatives](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/sustainability-in-manufacturing-how-process-control-can-drive-green-initiatives/): Optimize manufacturing with sustainable practices. Use process control to reduce waste, save energy, and drive efficiency for a greener future.
- [Industry 5.0: Evolution or Revolution?](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/industry-5-0-evolution-or-revolution/): Explore Industry 5.0: A new chapter or just evolution? Dive into debates on human-machine collaboration, industrial sustainability, and industrial innovation.
- [Sterling Systems & Controls at IPPE 2025: What You Need to Know](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/sterling-systems-controls-at-ippe-2025-what-you-need-to-know/): Sterling Systems & Controls is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming IPPE Show – International Production and Processing Expo on January 28–31, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. IPPE is the go-to event for poultry, egg, meat, and animal food professionals. As the world’s largest showcase of technology, equipment,
- [Embracing Efficiency: The Shift to Semi-Automatic Batching in Baking and Pet Food & Treat Production](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/embracing-efficiency-the-shift-to-semi-automatic-batching-in-baking-and-pet-food-treat-production/): Improve efficiency and accuracy in baking and pet food production with a semi-automatic batch control system, balancing cost and flexibility.
- [Improving Efficiency in Hydraulic Fracturing: The Key Role of Automated Frac Sand Handling Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/improving-efficiency-in-hydraulic-fracturing-the-key-role-of-automated-frac-sand-handling-systems/): Optimize hydraulic fracturing with automated frac sand equipment, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and reducing costs in sand delivery and handling.
- [From Manual to Mastery: What is a Hand Prompt Batching Station?](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/from-manual-to-mastery-what-is-a-hand-prompt-batching-station/): Discover the Hand Prompt Batching Station, a batch control system enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in ingredient batching processes.
- [Bearing Condition Monitors: Ensuring Longevity and Safety in Particle Size Reduction Equipment](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bearing-condition-monitors-ensuring-longevity-and-safety-in-particle-size-reduction-equipment/): Learn how Bearing Condition Monitors protect rotating machinery, prevent failures, and enhance operational safety effectively.
- [Enhancing Animal Health: Controlling the Pelleting Process](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/enhancing-animal-healthcontrolling-the-pelleting-process/): Discover the impact of the pellet mill on animal nutrition, focusing on durability, hardness, size, and moisture for optimal health and performance.
- [Cybersecurity: Importance in Process Manufacturing and Process Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/cybersecurity-importance-in-process-manufacturing-and-process-automation/): Learn the critical role of industrial cybersecurity in process manufacturing and automation--common threats, impacts, and strategy tips to protect your operations.
- [What is Industry 4.0: What It Means for Growing Process Manufacturers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/what-is-industry-4-0-what-it-means-for-growing-process-manufacturers/): Explore Industry 4.0's impact on innovations in food processing and pet food, with IoT, AI, and automation enhancing efficiency and quality.
- [Integrating Liquid Handling Systems into Automated Processes](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/integrating-liquid-handling-systems-into-automated-processes/): Explore the integration of liquid handling automation in industrial processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency while reducing waste in sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
- [The Future of Process Controls and Automation: Embracing the Next Wave of Innovation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-future-of-process-controls-and-automation-embracing-the-next-wave-of-innovation/): Dive into the evolving world of process control in manufacturing with insights into automation, emerging technologies like AI, IIoT, and blockchain, and the key challenges industries face in boosting efficiency and competitiveness.
- [The Essential Role of Controls and Automation in Process Manufacturing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-essential-role-of-controls-and-automation-in-process-manufacturing/): Learn how industrial automation and control systems improve process manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety across various sectors like food, chemicals, and pet food, ensuring consistent production.
- [A Holistic Approach to Industrial Automation for Complete Process Systems: Top Five Implementation Strategies](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/a-holistic-approach-to-industrial-automation-for-complete-process-systems-top-five-implementation-strategies/): Transform your manufacturing operations with significant process automation benefits. Discover how a holistic approach can enhance efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility for long-term success.
- [Weighing and Batching Solutions for The Food Industry](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/real-weighing-and-batching-solutions-for-the-food-industry/): Custom-engineered weighing and batching system by Sterling Systems & Controls includes PLC control, vacuum transfer, and comprehensive engineering deliverables.
- [Receiving/Transfer Automation Application for Feedmills](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/receiving-transfer-automation-application/): Sterling Systems' custom Receiving/Transfer Automation module improves efficiency in feedmills by accurately tracking and transferring dry solids with enhanced reporting.
- [Process Control Automation - Turning Old Tires Into Usable Materials](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/process-control-automation-turning-old-tires-into-usable-materials/): Sterling Systems delivers custom process control automation for tire pyrolysis, converting old tires into usable materials like oils, gases, and carbon ash efficiently.
- [Pelleting Automation Application for Feed Mills](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/pelleting-automation-application-for-feedmills/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers a custom pelleting automation application for feed mills, optimizing efficiency, throughput, and dependable mill operation.
- [Feeder Design Ensures Batching System Reliability](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/batching-system-reliability/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers reliable ingredient batching systems with advanced feeder design for better performance and durability.
- [Batching Instrumentation with Traceability and Validation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/batching-instrumentation-with-traceability-and-validation/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers customizable batching instrumentation with traceability and validation, including lot tracking, for semi-automatic or automatic systems.
- [Streamlining Micro Ingredient Batching with Advanced Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/streamlining-micro-ingredient-batching-with-advanced-solutions/): Discover the benefits of advanced micro ingredient batching systems in process manufacturing: precision weighing, automated dispensing, and data integration for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- [Boosting Gut Health: How Automated Batching Systems Support Optimal Nutrition](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/boosting-gut-health-how-automated-batching-systems-support-optimal-nutrition/): Explore how automated batching systems enhance gut health by ensuring precise ingredient blending. Learn about the gut biome's impact on nutrient absorption, immune function, and digestive health.
- [Bulk Bag Handling: From Filling to Unloading](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-handling-from-filling-to-unloading/): Explore our comprehensive bulk bag handling equipment solutions, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in material management.
- [Handling The Dust Problem](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/handling-the-dust-problem/): Automatic ingredient batching systems that handle and feed/batch powder materials that are very prone to dusting during feed discharging and supply bin refill can be problematic.
- [Kitchen Batching Systems: Precision and Efficiency for Commercial Kitchens](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/kitchen-batching-systems-precision-and-efficiency-for-commercial-kitchens/): Learn how batch processing systems streamline food production and enhance quality control for large-scale food service establishments.
- [Food and Baking Automation: Enhancing Quality and Consistency](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/food-and-baking-automation-enhancing-quality-and-consistency/): Transforming the food and baking industries with automation for improved quality, consistency, and efficiency. Explore exciting opportunities in food processing automation to elevate operations and meet market demands.
- [How To Fill Bulk Bags](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/how-to-fill-bulk-bags/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers custom automation for bulk bag filling with advanced control panels, including PLCs and touchscreens, ensuring precision and efficiency.
- [NEMA and IP Ratings: A Primer](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/nema-and-ip-ratings/): Discover the differences between NEMA and IP ratings. While both define environmental protection for enclosures, NEMA includes additional safeguards like corrosion resistance, unlike IP ratings.
- [Automatic Batching for Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automatic-batching-for-compounding/): Sterling Systems & Controls introduces a custom-engineered automatic batching system for rubber compounding, enhancing efficiency with precise, automated ingredient handling.
- [Broadest Range of Weighing Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/broadest-range-of-weighing-solutions/): 16/16ChatGPT said:ChatGPTSterling Systems & Controls offers a comprehensive range of custom material weighing solutions, including semi-automatic and automatic batching systems with high accuracy.
- [Mother Totes for System to Dose Liquids](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mother-totes-for-system-to-dose-liquids/): Sterling Systems' custom liquid dosing tote system features a heated ‘mother’ tote and a supply tote, with precise control for honey, molasses, and syrup dosing.
- [Affordable Hand Prompt Batcher Eliminates Bad Batches](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/affordable-hand-prompt-batcher-eliminates-bad-batches/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to present its affordable hand prompt batcher, most affordable batching system, and semi-automatic hand prompt batching system.
- [Best Transition from Manual Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/best-transition-from-manual-batching/): Upgrade from manual to semi-automatic batching with Sterling's Hand Prompt Batching Station—reduce errors, scrap, and loss with automated controls and tracking.
- [Mixer Control for Rubber Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mixer-control-for-rubber-compounding/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers customized mixer control systems for rubber compounding, enhancing efficiency with automated mixing, batching, and process control.
- [Automation Migration Critical](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automationmigration/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces that it will provide a continuity of automation upgrade within its batching control automation systems for the baking, food, and other industries.
- [Multiple Batching Stations](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/multiple-batching-stations/): Sterling Systems & Controls optimized a bakery batching system with multiple stations, offering operator convenience and flexibility with advanced PLC control.
- [Helping Seeds Engineering Services](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/helping-seeds/): Sterling Systems engineers and manufactures control panels that incorporate electronic automation hardware as well as software for the applications.
- [Batching Systems Include Material Lot Tracking](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/batching-systems-include-material-lot-tracking/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. custom engineers and manufactures material weighing and batching systems and is pleased to announce that lot tracking material traceability is available. Batching Systems Include Material Lot Tracking is an important announcement.
- [Rubber Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/do-you-compound-rubber/): Sterling Systems & Controls provides custom rubber batching systems for precise compounding, enhancing rubber properties with advanced automation and control solutions.
- [Pellet Mill Control and Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/pellet-mill-control-and-automation/): Optimize your feed mill and pet food manufacturing with Sterling Systems' custom pellet mill control software, designed for efficiency, uptime, and smooth operation.
- [Automatic Ingredient Bread Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bread-making-ingredients/): Efficiently automate your bread batching with Sterling Systems' custom solution featuring an 8-bin ingredient system and integrated PLC control for precise operations.
- [Ingredient Batching Controls](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/ingredient-batching-controls/): Optimize batching with Sterling Systems' BatchPro-SA™—ensuring accuracy, traceability, and efficiency in feed, food, and rubber production automation.
- [Bulk Solids Test Facility](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-solids-test-facility/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces its new ability to test various powders and other bulk solid materials in its bulk solids test facility.
- [Size Reduction Mill Monitoring](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/size-reduction-mill-monitoring/): Ensure optimal performance and safety with Sterling Systems' high-quality bearing condition monitors, designed for hazardous areas and integrated mill monitoring.
- [Mixer Process Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mixer-process-control/): Mixer process control is critical to quality and production efficiency. This includes applications in food and baking, rubber, and feed milling, among other industrial applications.
- [Rubber Chemical Batching Made "Automatic"](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/rubber-chemical-batching-made-automatic/): Sterling Systems offers custom-engineered rubber chemical batching systems designed to automate and streamline the rubber compounding process.
- [Mixing/Blending Control for Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mixing-blending-control-for-compounding/): Optimize your rubber product manufacturing with Sterling Systems' customized mixing/blending control system. Ensure precision, efficiency, and automation in every batch.
- [Hybrid Material Weighing and Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/hybrid-material-weighing-and-batching-system/): Sterling Systems offers custom hybrid weighing and batching systems for Micro, Minor, and Bulk ingredients, ensuring high accuracy and flexible processing solutions.
- [Mill Monitoring](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mill-monitoring/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers custom mill monitoring for Prater mills, detecting issues before shutdown, preventing damage, and providing data trending.
- [Mechanical Conveying Automatically Discharges Batches](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mechanical-conveying-automatically-discharges-batches/): Optimize your ingredient batching with Sterling Systems & Controls' custom-engineered mechanical conveying systems for efficient and precise dry material handling.
- [Data Management for Fracturing Sand](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/data-management-for-fracturing-sand/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its SandTrack™ data management for fracturing sand. Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation technique in which rock is fractured by a pressurized liquid. The process involves the high-pressure injection of a “fracing fluid”(primarily water containing sand or other proppants suspended with the aid of thickening agents)...
- [Revolutionizing Feed Mill Operations with Advanced Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/revolutionizing-feed-mill-operations-with-advanced-automation/): Learn about our feed mill process and automation solutions, enhancing efficiency and quality in animal feed production.
- [Maximizing Accuracy in Material Weighing Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/maximizing-accuracy-in-material-weighing-systems/): This blog post delves into strategies and best practices for enhancing accuracy in bulk material weighing systems, covering both common challenges and advanced solutions.
- [Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency with Custom Automation Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/enhancing-agricultural-efficiency-with-custom-automation-solutions/): Agriculture automation projects in livestock farming can reduce costs, mitigates environmental impact, and uses digital tech for data-driven decisions on animal health and management. Learn more here.
- [Exploring Data Integration Methods: Batch Control Systems and ERP](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/data-integration-methods-batch-control-systems-and-erp/): In today’s fast-paced industrial environment, integrating data between batching control systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is crucial for optimizing operations, improving accuracy, and driving overall efficiency.
- [Moving Batches from Point A to Point B](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/moving-batches-from-point-a-to-point-b/): So, you purchased a custom-engineered ingredient batching system but are concerned about arranging for moving batches from point A to point B. Learn how here.
- [Bakery Mixer Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bakery-mixer-control/): Learn more about how Sterling Systems' standard bakery batching controller can automate the mixer speed using the recipe sequence instructions.
- [Auger Feeders Ensure Batching Reliability](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/auger-feeders-ensure-batching-reliability/): Sterling Systems & Controls auger-type screw feeders are a critical component within ingredient batching systems for food processing, feed milling and many other industrial applications.
- [Upgrading Bakery Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/upgrading-bakery-batching-system/): A customer asked Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. to analyze their existing batching system and process and perform a batching system upgrade using mixing bowls as the batch container.
- [Bulk Bag Unloading Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-unloading-systems/): Bulk bag unloading systems come in many “colors” and finding the supply partner that can custom engineer bulk bag unloading systems to meet your specific objectives is key to your success.
- [System Supplier Make a Difference?](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/system-supplier-make-a-difference/): Sterling Systems & Controls has strict procedures to ensure the best possible customer experience in the custom-engineered systems provided.
- [Semi Automatic Batching Station](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/semi-automatic-batching-station/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its affordable Semi-Automatic Batching Station, which can eliminate bad batches typically associated with manual batching and assist in meeting product safety goals with lot tracking and batch validation capabilities.
- [Video: How Preventive Maintenance Leads to Predictive Maintenance](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video-how-preventive-maintenance-leads-to-predictive-maintenance/): Preventative Maintenance Planning software can seamlessly manage operations across multiple locations to ensure unmatched consistency and peak performance in process manufacturing.
- [The Importance of Minor Ingredient Batching Systems in Food Processing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/benefits-of-minor-ingredient-batching-systems-in-food-processing/): Discover the advantages of batch processing in food manufacturing. Learn how minor ingredient batching systems enhance precision, efficiency, and sustainability in production.
- [Preventative Maintenance: A Strategy for Ensuring System Reliability](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-a-strategy-for-ensuring-system-reliability/): Explore why preventative maintenance software for manufacturing is essential for process industries, ensuring efficiency and reliability in food, baking, and more.
- [Cattle Feed Manufacturing in Livestock Management](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/cattle-feed-manufacturing-in-livestock-management/): The advent of custom-engineered batching systems has revolutionized the efficiency and precision of feed manufacturing processes.
- [How Preventative Maintenance Leads to Predictive Maintenance](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/preventative-maintenance/): Preventative maintenance software is a technological solution designed to facilitate the planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring of maintenance tasks.
- [Automated Bulk Bag Filling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automated-bulk-bag-filling/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. custom designs and manufactures the highest quality automation control systems for virtually any process, such as automated bulk bag filling, or a complete facility. Sterling Systems & Controls works with numerous OEM’s to provide them with competitive and efficient automation and process control of their equipment being sold to their customer.
- [Automation Migration Critical to Long Term Efficiency](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automation-migration-critical-to-long-term-efficiency/): Sterling Systems & Controls provides for a continuous automation upgrade within their batching control and automation systems for the baking, food, and other industries.
- [Mixing Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mixing-control/): Mixing control is critical to quality and production efficiency. Producing rubber combines plastic resin (pellets, flakes, powders, or liquid) is with other materials, including liquids and bulk solid materials. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. offers a mixing control system for rubber compounding. An HMI mixing screen is provided as an extension of the main batching screen.
- [Kitchen Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/kitchen-batching-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. provides many types of batching systems. A popular type of batching system in many industries, but most especially in the food and related food industries, is the Semi-Automatic Kitchen Batching System, a.k.a the Kitchen System. The semi-automatic kitchen batching system uses similar automation technology, both hardware and software, as the semi-automatic hand prompt batching station and automatic batching systems.
- [Dust Containment for Ingredient Batching Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/dust-containment-for-ingredient-batching-systems/): Dust collection system for ingredient batching is essential to protect personnel and equipment. Learn more about our capabilities today!
- [Mixing Control for Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/mixing-control-for-compounding/): Mixing control is critical to quality and production efficiency. Producing rubber combines plastic resin (pellets, flakes, powders, or liquid) with other materials, including liquids and bulk solid materials.
- [Lump Breakers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/lump-breakers/): Lump breakers, also known as powder crushers or lump crushers, are mechanical devices designed to break down these larger bulk solid materials into smaller, manageable pieces.
- [Sand Facility Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/sand-facility-control-system/): A sand facility control system includes Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk ME software on a desktop PC, interfaced with a PLC Control Panel, Motor Starter Control Panel, and Sterling Systems’ SandTrack™ and WebCentral™ for remote control.
- [Bulk Bag Unloading Systems Customized](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-unloading-systems-customized/): These bulk bag unloading systems are designed to meet customer objectives and can include custom frame engineering to fit your specific facility requirements.
- [Filling and Packing Stations for Bulk Bags](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/filling-and-packing-stations-for-bulk-bags/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its new line of Filling and Packing Stations for Bulk Bags (FIBCs).
- [Pellet Mill Control and Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/pellet-mill-control-and-feed-mill-automation/): Sterling Systems & Controls is pleased to announce the availability of its state-of-the-art process control and automation of pelleting mills and processes that may be found in feed mill and pet food manufacturing facilities.
- [Dust Containment is Essential](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/dust-containment-is-essential/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. designs material weighing and ingredient batching systems for dusty, difficult to handle powder and bulk solid, sometimes hazardous, materials. Dust containment is essential to protect personnel and equipment. tom engineered and can be equipped with dust control and containment options, including a dust collector (typically baghouse design), dust collector hoods over ingredient bins and between feeders and batch hoppers, along with ducting to the collector (inside or outside facility).
- [Packaging Powder Materials In Bulk Bags](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/packaging-powder-materials-in-bulk-bags/): Stations for packaging powder materials in bulk bags typically includes an adjustable upper frame to accommodate either square and rectangular containers, as well as heavy duty weighing, and controls designed to withstand the rigors of tough industrial use.
- [Ingredient Batching for Rubber](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/ingredient-batching-for-rubber/): Ingredient batching for rubber compounding is a critical process that demands an expert-level understanding of material weighing and the control/automation of ingredient batching systems.
- [The Most Common Way to Batch Ingredients for Rubber](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-most-common-way-to-batch-ingredients-for-rubber/): The automatic ingredient batching of chemicals for compounding rubber is something requiring a minor ingredient batching system.
- [Company Video](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/company-video/): Watch to our short introduction video on the capabilities and applications of Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. As specialists in material weighing, batching, and process controls/automation, we are dedicated to delivering precision and efficiency to your industrial operations. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, providing tailored solutions that enhance productivity, ensure accuracy, and streamline processes.
- [Improving Manual Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/improving-manual-batching/): The Semi-Automatic Hand Prompt Batching Station serves a wide range of industrial applications where the negative effects of time-consuming and problematic manual batching need to be eliminated.
- [Key to Process Efficiency](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/key-to-process-efficiency/): The evolution of process equipment, control and automation technology for your dry and liquid material handling, Learn more.
- [NEW Particle Size Reduction Guide](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/new-particle-size-reduction-guide/): Many industries utilize particle size reduction and separation of particles as a regular part of their operations when processing bulk materials.
- [Preview of IPPE 2024 by AFIA President](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/preview-of-ippe-2024-by-afia-president/): Constance Cullman, President and CEO of AFIA, describes the importance of the international contingent at IPPE and emphasizes educational opportunities as learning and networking platforms.
- [Bulk Bag Unloading and Weighing System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-unloading-and-weighing-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its line of bulk bag unloading systems. These customized unloading systems can include bulk bag discharging, material weighing and batch dispensing, along with the controls required for automatic operation. Just such a system has been successfully operating at the site of a leading manufacturer of sugar free and no sugar added baked desserts. The comprehensive bulk bag unloading system for premixed food ingredients incorporates the mechanical structure which houses and supports the bag discharge, material weighing, dispensing (flexible screw conveyor) and control panel components.
- [Grinding and Classifying Control & Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/grinding-and-classifying-control-and-automation/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce its customized process control & automation system for grinding and classifying. “Grinding,” “milling,” and “classifying” terms are sometimes used interchangeably because, in recent years, the differences have blurred.
- [Material Weighing Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/material-weighing-systems/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. offers a variety of material weighing systems for many industries and applications. Each system is custom engineered to meet the exact requirements and demands of the application. These systems are useful for automatic blending of materials using single or multiple scales. Semi-automatic material weighing and blending systems require some operator assistance but still deliver the quality and accuracy of automatic weighing systems.
- [Automated Feedmill Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automated-feedmill-control-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. custom designs and manufactures the highest quality automation control systems for virtually any process or a complete facility. Sterling Systems & Controls has designed and provided equipment and software for a customized Automated Feedmill Control System using an Allen-Bradley PLC and desktop PC’s running Sterling Systems’ customized Windows-based Automation Software.
- [Bulk Bag Handling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-handling/): Bulk bag handling systems are one of our capabilities that emphasizes our strength in mechanical engineering and design. This includes the ability to custom engineer and manufacture bulk bag packaging or filling machines and bulk bag dischargers or unloaders. Bulk bags are a very common packaging for dry bulk materials in a wide range of industries.
- [Grinding Automation Application](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/grinding-automation-application/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces availability of its automation application module for Grinding of solids, such as for Grinding applications in Feedmills. Grinders are known by many names/types, e.g. Grinder, Classifier, Hammermill, etc. All automation systems are custom engineered and manufactured to meet exact customer requirements.
- [Bulk Bag Handling Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-handling-systems/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its line of bulk bag handling systems. These include customized unloading systems and also customized bulk bag filling systems. Bulk bag unloading systems can include bulk bag discharging, material weighing and batch dispensing, along with the controls required for automatic operation.
- [Batching Automation Application](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/batching-automation-application/): Batching systems are known as micro, minor, major and bulk systems. Many production operations use the batching of ingredients into a mixer or blender; control is required to achieve proper batch and mixing results. Sterling Systems Batching automation app will eliminate error, ensure lot and material traceability,
- [Loadout Automation for Feedmills](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/loadout-automation-for-feedmills/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces availability of its Loadout Automation for Feedmills software. This application module is for automation of the Loadout of feed materials in Feedmills, Petfood manufacturing facilities, or for use in other agricultural and industrial applications. The end result of the feed manufacturing process, Sterling Systems’ ensures the transport of the correct product to the desired location, quickly and efficiently, with superior accuracy.
- [Affordably Replace Manual Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/affordably-replace-manual-batching/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its Affordable Batching Controller. Now you can affordably replace manual batching. Sterling is a manufacturer of custom engineered and manufactured micro, minor and bulk weighing and ingredient batching systems, process controls and plant automation.
- [Prewired Material Weighing Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/prewired-material-weighing-systems/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is a leader in the custom engineering and manufacturing of automatic Material Batching and Weighing Systems. These systems can now be supplied Prewired for easier and less costly overall installation.
- [Bulk Bag Unloading Systems for Food](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-unloading-systems-for-food/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its line of bulk bag unloading systems, specifically for food or food grade applications. These customized unloading systems are designed specifically for food industry applications such as the baking and snack industries and can include bulk bag discharging, material weighing and batch dispensing, along with the controls required for automatic operation.
- [Micro and Tote Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/micro-and-tote-batching-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of customized ingredient batching systems with both liquid and dry materials. Each automatic Micro and Tote Batching System is custom designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs and requirements of the customer. This type of micro and tote batching system typically includes supply bins, feeders, work platforms, automatic or manual bin refilling, liquid tank/pump skid equipment and the dry and liquid dosing automatic control system.
- [Bulk Bag Discharging](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-discharging/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale, engineering and production of its line of bulk bag discharging systems. These systems can be highly customized with many features and options. Sterling Systems & Controls uniquely custom engineers and manufactures all of its systems, including the line of bulk bag unloading systems.
- [Profitability with Kitchen Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/profitability-with-kitchen-batching-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. designs and manufactures its Kitchen Batching System as an ingredient batching system for the baking, food and other industries that currently perform manual formula and recipe batching. You can increase profitability with kitchen batching system by eliminating how manual batching by operators produce scrapped batches, lost ingredients and other unprofitable results due to operator errors.
- [Receiving Automation Application](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/receiving-automation-application/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces availability of its Receiving Automation Application software module for Receiving and Material Transfer for dry solids. All automation systems are custom engineered and manufactured to meet exact customer requirements. Sterling Systems routinely incorporates its Receiving/Transfer application module in automation systems within a variety of industries.
- [Hand Prompt Batching Station](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/hand-prompt-batching-station/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of a new line of Semi-Automatic Hand Prompt Batching Stations with custom designed automation software to meet the specific requirements of each customer. The Hand Prompt Batching Station serves a wide range of industrial applications where the negative effects of time consuming and problematic manual batching needs to be eliminated.
- [Automating Rubber Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automating-rubber-compounding/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce it has developed and implemented the capability to automate the ingredient batching of the rubber compounding process. Using a hybrid ingredient bulk material batching system that combines minor bin and bulk bag ingredient batching, Sterling Systems has been automating rubber compounding and replaced the slower, labor intensive manual batching with an efficient, fast and accurate automated system.
- [Minor Ingredient Weighing And Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/minor-ingredient-weighing-batching/): Sterling Systems & Controls, inc. supplied a Minor Ingredient Weighing and Batching System, with Batching Controls to a bakery that produces fresh baked goods such as Buns, Bagels, French Bread and Italian Bread Products. The system supplied by Sterling Systems is responsible for the individual weighments for the minor ingredients for their bread dough and helped contribute to a consistent batch every time.
- [Feed Mill Automation Migration & Upgrade](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/feed-mill-automation-migration-upgrade/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces that it provides for migration and upgrade of automation within their batching control. This is important for long term operation of the feed mill within the feed manufacturing industry. A major livestock feed manufacturer has seamlessly maintained state-of-the-art feed mill automation and control of the feed manufacturing processes across several decades.
- [Reducing Dust In Bulk Bag Unloader](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/reducing-dust-in-bulk-bag-unloader/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce that its line of bulk bag unloading systems is available with integral dust containment thereby reducing dust in bulk bag unloader. The integral dust containment system provides operator access to the bag spout for connecting a new full bag or disconnecting an empty bag, within a Dust Containment Box. Operator access to a positive shutoff valve to turn flow from the bag on and off as needed is provided within the Dust Containment Box.
- [Automated Fill of Mixing Containers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/automated-fill-of-mixing-containers/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the design, manufacture and availability of a customized automated ingredient batching fill system for three different size mixing containers. The carts that the ingredient system batches into will be directly connected to a “container mixer”. The Sterling Systems’ automation was custom designed and manufactured to provide for the automated fill of mixing containers.
- [Eliminate Bad Batches](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/eliminate-bad-batches/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its very affordable Hand Prompt Batching Station that will eliminate bad batches. This batching station serves a wide range of industrial applications where the negative effects of time consuming and problematic manual batching currently needs to be improved.
- [Custom Bulk Bag Unloader](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/custom-bulk-bag-unloader/): CustoSterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce its line of Custom Bulk Bag Unloader systems. These unloading systems are highly custom engineered and manufactured. They can include many special features, such as material weighing and batch dispensing, system controls required for automatic operation, bag hoist, bag massagers, a variety of valve types, dust containment and much more.
- [Preventative Maintenance Planning](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-planning/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its NEW PMPlanR™ software. PMPlanR (pronounced "PM-Planer") is a robust standalone Preventative Maintenance Planning Software Application. PMPlanR allows you to “Build Your Plant”. Each Plant consists of Areas, Machines and Assets.
- [Micro Ingredient Material Weighing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/micro-ingredient-material-weighing/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is a leader in the custom engineering and manufacturing of the automatic Micro Ingredient Material Weighing System.
- [Bulk Bag Packaging Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/bulk-bag-packaging-systems/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its new Bulk Bag Packaging Systems! These Bulk Bag Packaging Systems can fit a wide range of bag and container sizes and can be provided to weigh filled capacities of from 100lbs – 4400lbs.
- [Multiple Scales are Better](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/multiple-scales-better-than-rollover/): In micro/minor/bulk ingredient weighing and batching systems the use of multiple scales, while somewhat more expensive, is a far superior choice compared to the single scale rollover hopper “tub” designs. This is always a question … why use multiple scales when one rollover tub will do? Let’s clear this up once and for all. Why is it best to use multiple scales (scale hoppers or conveyor scales) rather the single scale roller tub.
- [What is NFPA 652](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/what-is-nfpa-652/): What is NFPA 652? Why do I need to know? Do I need to comply? Well those are good questions, especially if you are an industrial processor of powder materials. But first, let me address what or who is NFPA. The NFPA is an acronym that stands for National Fire Protection Association.
- [The need for speed .... in batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/the-need-for-speed-in-batching/): The need for speed …. in batching? How do you achieve it, and why? Vibratory Feeders feed critical ingredients into individual scale hoppers. Well there can be a few reasons why you might need your ingredient batching system to operate as fast as possible: 1. Your batching requirements are continuous. 2. Your batching requirements are very large, possibly moving many tons per hour or day.

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- [Denesting Totes in Minor Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/denesting-totes-minor-batching-system/): Efficient denesters streamline minor ingredient batching systems by separating nested totes, optimizing the process for over 700 batches per 8-hour shift.
- [Well Monitoring Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/well-monitoring-control/): Sterling Systems & Controls delivers custom Well Monitoring Systems: automated pumps, temperature monitoring, power loss alerts, & more for seamless operations.
- [Minor Ingredient System for Foods](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/minor-ingredient-system-foods/): Elevate your food processing efficiency with our cutting-edge minor ingredient system. Custom-engineered for precision batching and high throughput.
- [Micro Ingredient Batching for Bakery](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/micro-ingredient-batching-bakery/): Custom-engineered ingredient batching system by Sterling Systems boosts efficiency, accuracy, and profitability for small-scale bakery operations.
- [Automating Bulk Solids Processes](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/automating-bulk-solids-processes/): Automate your bulk solids processes efficiently with Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. Offering 50+ years of expertise in bulk processing equipment and custom automation solutions.
- [Bulk Bag Discharge of Clay Powder](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/clay-powder-bulk-bag-discharge/): Efficiently unload clay powder with our Bulk Bag Discharge System! Features steel frame, vibrator, & auger feeder for seamless operation.
- [Pellet Mill Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/pellet-mill-control/): Feed mill efficiency with automated Pellet Mill Control systems. Optimize mash feeding, conditioning, and more for top-quality pellets.
- [Manufacturing Cattle Feed](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/manufacturing-cattle-feed/): Precision meets efficiency in our automated livestock feed manufacturing systems. Custom-engineered by Sterling Systems & Controls for accurate batching & blending of ingredients.
- [Legacy Software Upgrade for Feed Mill](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/legacy-software-upgrade-feedmill/): Upgrade your feedmill operations with FreshStart™ Legacy Software Upgrade by Sterling Systems & Controls. Modernize your system for peak efficiency.
- [Spice Production Process Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/spice-process-control/): Upgrade your spice processing with Sterling Systems & Controls' automated solutions. Secure, efficient, and precise control for optimal production.
- [Seed Coating](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/agriculture/seed-coating/): Enhance seed coating efficiency with automated grinding systems by Sterling Systems & Controls. Our advanced control panels ensure precise processing and optimal yields.
- [Grinding/Classifying](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/agriculture/grinding-classifying/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers advanced particle reduction equipment with automated control systems for efficient field pea grinding and classifying into flour, starch, and protein.
- [Testimonials](https://sterlingcontrols.com/about/testimonials/): Read our customer testimonials and discover the difference at Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. Trusted, reliable, and dedicated to your success.
- [Dust Control for Powder Handling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/dust-control-for-powder-handling/): Top-notch industrial dust control systems for powder handling. Safeguard your facility with expert-recommended solutions. Learn more.
- [Bag Dump Station](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/bag-dump-station/): Efficiently transfer bulk solids with Sterling Systems & Controls' Bag Dump Stations. Custom-engineered for precise process requirements with dust control for safety.
- [Grinding Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/grinding-feed-mill-automation/): Transform your feed production with Sterling Systems & Controls' cutting-edge automation solutions. Optimize efficiency and elevate product quality effortlessly!
- [Hand Prompt Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/hand-prompt-batching/): Simplify your batch control with Sterling Systems & Controls' semi-automatic Hand Prompt Batching Station. Ideal for diverse industries, it offers efficient, cost-effective batch management.
- [VFD Control Panels](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/vfd-control-panels/): No project for custom process controls, even just the electrical control components, is too small when a customer needs our help. One example is VFD control panels. In this specific case reviewed here, we were working with Prater Industries and they required the electrical controls for a Lump Breaker airlock and also for a Hammermill. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. has provided both of these pieces of process equipment in systems before and is very familiar with their operation, control requirements and the automation and use of them in a wide range of industries, including providing VFD control panels. Sterling Systems is a certified UL control panel manufacturing facility and routinely provides electrical controls for a wide range of process equipment. Here we proposed and provided two (2) VFD Control Panels, each a dual VFD panel with one (1) VFD for the Lump Breaker and one (1) for the Hammermill. Two VFD panels were provided at the request of the customer as there were “two lines”, each having a Lump Breaker and a Hammermill. One panel for all four devices could have been provided but the customer requested the split into two (2) VFD control panels.
- [UL Approved Control Panels](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/ul-approved-control-panels/): Transforming wet sand processing with Sterling Systems. Our UL Approved Control Panels streamline operations, integrating equipment seamlessly for masonry industry efficiency.
- [Supervisory Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/supervisory-control/): Seamless integration with WebCentral™! Bridge PLC control systems with extensive data management via browser-based supervisory control. Accessible, scalable, and secure.
- [Process Controls for OEM’s](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/process-controls-for-oems/): Customized manufacturing control systems for material weighing, bag filling, and bulk unloading. Sterling Systems: Your partner in precision automation solutions.
- [Plantwide Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/plantwide-systems/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. provides customized plantwide systems and process control & automation solutions for industries like food processing, animal feed, pet food, and chemicals, optimizing efficiency and profitability.
- [Automation Upgrade](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/automation-upgrade/): Upgrade your batching system seamlessly with Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. Our automatic batching system evolves with your needs for cost-effective efficiency.
- [Automating Bulk Bag Filling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/automating-bulk-bag-filling/): Explore Sterling Systems & Controls' top-tier Bulk Bag Filling Equipment. Our custom automation systems ensure efficiency and precision for OEMs and end users.
- [Rubber Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/rubber-batching/): Rubber manufacturing with precision! Sterling Systems & Controls delivers tailored batching solutions & cutting-edge automation for process control and automation systems.
- [Recycling Tires](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/recycling-tires/): Tire recycling efficiency with Sterling Systems & Controls' state-of-the-art process control and automation solutions. Maximize pyrolysis effectiveness for superior extraction of oils, gases, and carbon.
- [Peat Processing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/peat-processing/): Maximize crop yields with our automated peat moss production systems. From processing to packaging, Sterling Systems delivers nutrient-rich solutions efficiently.
- [Mixing/Blending](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/mixing/): Precision rubber compounding solutions with Sterling Systems & Controls. Our custom batching systems and automated processes ensure optimal mixing for top-quality rubber compounds
- [Mineral Processing Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/mineral-processing-control/): Unlock the potential of your mineral processing with Sterling Systems & Controls. From extensive automation to custom-engineered solutions, optimize your mineral process control effortlessly!
- [Liquid Colorant Dosing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/liquid-colorant-dosing/): Efficient liquid dosing systems by Sterling Systems & Controls for precise colorant injection in your mixing process. Increase profitability with our comprehensive solutions.
- [FRP Enclosure Manufacturing Systems](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/frp-enclosure-manufacturing-systems/): Manufacture quality FRP enclosures for Transportation, Municipal Water, Electric & more with Sterling's custom FRP Enclosure Manufacturing Systems.
- [Frac Sand Handling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/frac-sand-handling-systems/): Efficient frac sand storage solutions by Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. Enhance your fracking process with our automated handling systems.
- [Dryer Temperature Monitoring](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/dryer-temperature-monitoring/): Improve industrial processes with precise dryer temperature monitoring systems. Sterling Systems & Controls offers expertly engineered solutions for optimal safety and quality assurance.
- [Pelleting Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/pelleting-feed-mill-automation/): Unlock peak efficiency in feed production with Sterling Systems & Controls' tailored automation for feed pellet mills. Maximize quality and throughput effortlessly.
- [Batching Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/batching-feed-mill-automation/): Simplify feed milling with Sterling Systems & Controls' custom-designed automation software & equipment for precise batching & superior efficiency.
- [Loadout Feed Mill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/loadout-feed-mill-automation/): Optimize feed mill operations with Sterling Systems & Controls' tailored Loadout solution. Ensure precise and efficient transport for top-notch feed delivery integrity.
- [Automated Feed Mill Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/automated-feed-mill-control-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls crafts top-tier Automated Feed Mill Control Systems, integrating precision hardware and software for optimal efficiency. Maximize your feed mill operations!
- [Cattle Feed Batching Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/cattle-feed-batching-control/): Seamlessly upgrade your cattle feed batching control system with Sterling Systems & Controls' cutting-edge feed mill equipment.
- [Hand Prompt Batching in Pet Food](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/hand-prompt-batching-pet-food/): Our Hand Prompt Batching Station – the ultimate batch controller for pet food production. Say goodbye to errors and waste. Maximize ROI effortlessly!
- [Feed Batching Using Bulk Bags](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/feed-batching-using-bulk-bags/): Precision and efficiency with Sterling's custom Ingredient Batching System. Optimize aquaculture feed production with bulk bag integration for accurate, continuous batching.
- [Feed Mill Automation Receiving & Transfer](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/feed-mill-automation-receiving-transfer/): Optimize your feed milling operations with Sterling Systems & Controls' tailored automation solutions. Boost efficiency, traceability, and safety effortlessly.
- [Liquid Dosing Tote System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/liquid-dosing-tote-system/): Efficiently manage temperature-sensitive liquids with Sterling Systems' advanced liquid dosing system. Retrofit projects and precise automation ensure seamless integration.
- [Kitchen Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/kitchen-batching-system/): Streamline your food batching with The Kitchen System: a semi-automatic control system ensuring precise ingredient measurements and easy tracking for every recipe.
- [Batching Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/batching-control-system/): Optimize food production with our Batching Control System. Enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality in food manufacturing. Automate your batching process today!
- [Food Ingredient Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/food-ingredient-batching/): Sterling Systems & Controls’ advanced ingredient batching systems for both liquid and dry products, enhance automation and efficiency.
- [Breadcrumb Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/bread-crumb-control-system/): Sterling Systems & Controls' custom bakery automation solutions are tailored to boost efficiency and reliability in every project.
- [Process Control for Food Production](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/process-control-food-production/): Streamline food ingredient production with our custom process control systems. From granulated sugar handling to precise batching, rely on our automation solutions.
- [Mixer Control for Bakery](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/mixer-control-bakery/): Enhance bakery mixing precision with Sterling Systems & Controls' tailor-made mixer controls. From seamless sequencing to meticulous ingredient tracking, ensure top-notch efficiency and quality in every batch!
- [Mixer Bowl Batching System Upgrade](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/mixer-bowl-batching-upgrades/): Upgrade your batching system with Sterling Systems & Controls. Custom-engineered for efficiency, reduce manual handling, increase capacity, and optimize processing.
- [Bread Batching](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/baking-food-processing/bread-batching/): An automatic ingredient bread batching system can be used to produce a variety of breads. In this application example, an 8-bin minor ingredient system is used to batch the ingredients required to produce organic breads. The customer desired to create each bread batch in a tote. The system consists of 8 stainless steel storage bins and
- [Grain Terminal Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/agriculture/grain-terminal-control/): Optimize your grain processing with Sterling Systems' custom-engineered control systems. Our advanced grain processing equipment ensures efficiency and profitability.
- [Grain Handling](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/agriculture/grain-handling/): Sterling Systems & Controls offers advanced automation solutions for grain handling equipment, ensuring optimal sorting, storage, and processing efficiency.
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- [White Papers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/resources/white-papers/): Explore Sterling Systems & Controls' white papers for innovative strategies to optimize process control. Download now to drive efficiency and achieve operational excellence.
- [Communications Upgrade](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/general/communications-upgrade/): Transform your automation system effortlessly with Sterling Systems & Controls. Upgrade from DeviceNet to Ethernet IP for faster, universal, and simpler communication solutions.
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- [Weigh System for Metallurgical Application](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/weigh-system-for-metallurgical-application/): Enhance metallurgical processes with our precise weighing & batching system! Customized for efficiency. Contact us today!
- [Soda Ash Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/soda-ash-control/): Improve water treatment efficiency with Sterling's Soda Ash Injection Systems. Our robust control panels ensure precise automation for optimal pH balance.
- [Sand Facility Automated Control System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/sand-facility/): Optimize sand distribution with our automated control system featuring Rockwell Automation software, PLC Control Panel, and SandTrack™ for seamless operations.
- [Batching in Mixing Containers](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/batching-in-mixing-containers/): Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. has provided a custom engineered automation for an ingredient batching system featuring batching in mixing containers. This includes three (3) transfer/mixing scale carts (each a different size capacity) with the structural frame, two (2) single scale HMI control panels with Allen Bradley PanelView Plus operator interface terminals (one located at each end of the system), two (2) VFD (variable frequency drive) electrical control panels (one located at each end of the system), and one (1) common CompactLogix PLC system panel. The system utilizes eight (8) ingredient feeders and bins for batching ingredients via gain-in-weight. The automation system controls the batching process by operating the two-stage feeders as required. The “mixing containers”, when filled with a completed batch, will be moved directly to the “container mixer” for mixing.
- [Agglomeration Process Control](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/agglomeration-process-control/): Discover expert agglomeration process control solutions for efficient production. Control compaction with precision settings for optimal results.
- [Industrial Processing](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/industrial-processing/): Precision in industrial processing with Sterling Systems & Controls! Custom-engineered solutions for diverse sectors like rubber, construction materials, chemicals, and more.
- [Custom Feed Mill Controls](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/custom-feed-mill-controls/): Sterling Systems & Controls' offers tailored automation solutions. Our skilled engineers design custom feed mill controls, ensuring efficiency without compromise.
- [Bulk Bag Resupply of Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/industries-applications/feed-milling-pet-food-manufacturing/bulk-bag-resupply-batching-system/): Enhance your ingredient batching system with Sterling Systems & Controls' bulk bag fillers. Experience precise weighing, high throughput, and seamless lot tracking for optimal efficiency!
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## Brochures

- [Capabilities Overview](https://sterlingcontrols.com/brochure/capabilities-overview/): Custom-engineered ingredient batching, material weighing, and process controls for feed, food, pet food, and industrial manufacturers.
- [Brochure: Baking Food & Process Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/brochure/brochure-baking-food-and-process-automation/): Discover the transformative abilities of Sterling Systems & Controls custom engineered solutions for baking and food processing: Food Safety, Bulk Unloading Storage and Transfer, Automatic Ingredient Batching, Semi-Automatic Batching Stations, Blending/Mixing, Drying/Proofing/Cooling, Material Processing, Packaging, Preventative Maintenance, and more. Whether making snack foods, breakfast cereals and ready-to-eat meals, breads, bagels, specialty baked goods or any other food products, we can increase efficiency, consistency, optimize your process capacity, and help you deal with labor shortages, thereby maximizing your profits!
- [Brochure: Sterling Capabilities](https://sterlingcontrols.com/brochure/brochure-sterling-capabilities/): Learn how Sterling Systems & Controls can provide you with custom engineered solutions that can assist you in reaching your objectives: process controls & automation, batching & weighing, bulk bag handling, liquid handling, mill bearing condition monitoring, and complete process systems. We can help and support you to excel in manufacturing. Improve process efficiency, product quality and consistency, product safety, meet regulatory requirements, maximize process capacity, and avoid your manufacturing processes from hurting your profits!
- [Brochure: Feedmill Automation](https://sterlingcontrols.com/brochure/brochure-feedmill-automation/): See how Sterling Systems & Controls custom engineered solutions will boost your feed mill efficiency with automation and control applications: Raw Material Receiving/Transfer, Grinding/Milling, Ingredient Batching, Feed Pelleting, and Finished Product Loadout. With our feed mill automation, you can achieve manufacturing excellence by improving your process efficiency, product quality and consistency, process capacity, and profit margins. Whether you make Dry Feed, Premix, Liquid Feed, or Feed Ingredients and Supplements, we can optimize your process with our tailored solutions.

## Case Studies

- [Food Industry: Weighing & Batching Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/weighing-and-batching-solutions-for-the-food-industry/): Discover how Sterling Systems & Controls helped a leading breakfast food company optimize production, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency with innovative solutions.
- [Rubber Industry: Batching & Mixing Controls Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/rubber/): Sterling Systems transformed rubber compounding for a hose manufacturer, enhancing batch integrity and production efficiency with a custom automation solution.
- [Feed Industry: Batching Solutions](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/feed-industry-batching-solutions/): Agri-King partnered with Sterling Systems to upgrade their aging automation, enhancing operations with a new batching system. Discover more in our case study!
- [Minor Ingredient Weighing & Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/minor-ingredient-weighing-batching-system/): Sterling Systems revolutionized a bakery’s production with precise minor ingredient weighing and batching, ensuring consistent, efficient dough batches. Learn more today!
- [Control Automation Conveying and Grading System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/control-automation-conveying-and-grading-system/): Discover how Sterling Systems & Controls engineered a space-saving control system for precise sugar conveying and sifting. Read the case study for innovative solutions.
- [Micro/Minor Weighing System With Bulk Bags](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/micro-minor-weighing-system-with-bulk-bags/): Sterling's Micro/Minor Weighing System cut batch cycle times by two-thirds, improved accuracy, and reduced manual labor. Discover more in the full case study.
- [Rubber Industry: Minor Ingredient Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/rubber-industry-minor-ingredient-batching-system/): Hose manufacturer overcomes manual batching inefficiencies with Sterling Systems' custom automation solution, boosting productivity and ensuring dust control.
- [Baking Industry: Upgraded Batching Solution](https://sterlingcontrols.com/case-study/baking-industry-upgraded-batching-solution/): Explore how Sterling Systems helped a bread producer modernize operations, boost production, and reduce labor in their latest case study. Download now!

## Testimonials

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- [Charlie Letcher Director of Manufacturing Agri-King, Inc.](https://sterlingcontrols.com/?testimonial=charlie-letcher-director-of-manufacturing-agri-king-inc)
- [Robert Ruiz Continuous Improvement Manager Mountain Country Foods](https://sterlingcontrols.com/?testimonial=robert-ruiz-continuous-improvement-manager-mountain-country-foods)
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## Videos

- [How preventive maintenance leads to predictive maintenance](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/how-preventive-maintenance-leads-to-predictive-maintenance/): Step into the future of maintenance with Feed & Grain magazine as they delve into Preventative and Predictive Maintenance with Sterling Systems & Controls in this engaging video chat. Explore how proactive Preventative Maintenance is transforming grain processing and feed mills, preventing equipment breakdowns and enhancing operational efficiency while mitigating costly downtime and safety risks. Discover how state-of-the-art Preventative Maintenance Planning software, can seamlessly manage operations across multiple locations to ensure unmatched consistency and peak performance in process manufacturing. Looking ahead, venture into the forefront of maintenance innovation with Artificial Intelligence and QR codes. Sterling Systems & Controls anticipates AI and data-driven Predictive Maintenance to provide real-time machine insights, optimize production efficiency, and redefine profitability and customer service standards across the manufacturing sector.
- [DENESTER OPERATION](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/denester-operation/): Video shows operation of a plastic tote Denester in a minor ingredient batching system within food industry manufacturing operation.
- [Weigh Batch System for Metallurgical Application](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/weigh-batch-system-for-metallurgical-application/)
- [INGREDIENT BATCHING SYSTEM FOR RUBBER COMPOUNDING](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/ingredient-batching-system-for-rubber-compounding-2/)
- [Chesapeake Energy hydraulic fracturing method](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/chesapeake-energy-hydraulic-fracturing-method/): In order to maximize the production potential for a natural gas well, the shale formation must be hydraulically fractured. This video outlines and demonstrates the hydraulic fracturing process in Chesapeake Energy natural gas operations. For more information on fracking, visit www.hydraulicfracturing.com.
- [Ingredient System Lot Tracking and Locking Bins With Dust Collection Hoods](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/ingredient-system-lot-tracking-and-locking-bins-with-dust-collection-hoods/): This video illustrates some of the optional customization Sterling Systems & Controls can provide its customers as a part of an ingredient batching system (micro, minor, bulk or hybrid). These features shown here include: Barcode Scanning (RFID available as well) for lot tracking and to ensure proper ingredient is added to the bin, and Bin Locking to aid in dust control and prevent tampering.
- [Kitchen Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/kitchen-batching-system/): A semi-automatic ingredient batching system for the food industry is often referred to as a Kitchen Batching System. This multiple bin system requires operator involvement for the batching operation but it is also automated in the control of the human actions and assures accurate weighments and batches. The Kitchen Batching System also improves speed and overall efficiency of the ingredient batching process over a manual process.
- [Ingredient Batching System For Rubber Compounding](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/ingredient-batching-system-for-rubber-compounding/): The first step in most rubber manufacturing processes is compounding. This requires the accurate batching of ingredients together for further process. Most often to produce a rubber compound a combination of plastic resin (pellets, flakes, powders, or liquid) is combined with other materials, including liquids and/or bulk solid materials. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. designed and supplied a customized batching system for a rubber compounding application where industrial hoses and fittings are manufactured.
- [30 Bin Auto And Semi Auto Hybrid Ingredient Batching System](https://sterlingcontrols.com/blog/video/30-bin-auto-and-semi-auto-hybrid-ingredient-batching-system/): 30 bin ingredient batching system, 18 automatic and 12 semi-automatic hand-adds. This hybrid system used 4 scales in the automatic section and 2 scales in the hand-adds.
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## White Papers

- [How to Choose the Right Systems Integrator for Your Project: A Guide](https://sterlingcontrols.com/white-paper/how-to-choose-the-right-systems-integrator-for-your-project-a-guide/): Discover how to choose the right systems integrator for your digital transformation. Download our white paper for insights on seamless integration and project success.
- [Enhancing Process Control Through Effective Data Management](https://sterlingcontrols.com/white-paper/enhancing-process-control/): Download our white paper, "Enhancing Process Control," to explore how data management and IIoT can drive efficiency and innovation in process manufacturing.
- [Integrating Process Control with ERP](https://sterlingcontrols.com/white-paper/erp/): Data is everything in today’s Process Control Systems (PCS), capturing extensive data on equipment, processes, inventory usage, and more. Discover the crucial role of integrating data between PCS and ERP systems, exploring the top 5 benefits, along with key challenges and best practices for seamless integration within your business. Dive into our white paper to uncover how this integration can optimize operations, drive business growth, and streamline efficiency in your data integration journey.
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