Smartpacs

The PRO version adds Ethernet connectivity, remote diagnostics, and data export. Looking across a shop floor, presses without SmartPAC are harder to optimize; those with it run longer, crash less, and provide actionable data.

At first glance, SmartPAC — specifically the SmartPAC 2 or SmartPAC PRO from Wintriss — looks like a simple industrial controller with a keypad and monochrome or color display. But look closer, and you’ll see it’s the central nervous system of a high-speed metal stamping press. smartpacs

What stands out immediately is its dual role: . Unlike basic PLCs, SmartPAC combines die protection, press sequencing, part counting, and tonnage signature analysis in one rugged unit. Operators can set up jobs, monitor brake performance, and detect tooling issues before they cause a crash. But look closer, and you’ll see it’s the