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AutoBlend – Smart Automation for Lube Oil Blending Plants

Precision. Speed. Consistency. Engineered for Excellence.

AutoBlend is Logicon’s state-of-the-art automation platform purpose-built for Lube Oil Blending Plants (LOBPs). It delivers precise control, seamless integration, and real-time visibility across every stage of the blending process—from base oil handling and additive dosing to packaging and inventory tracking.

Built on industry standards, AutoBlend ensures consistent product quality, reduced operational costs, and faster production cycles, giving your plant a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding market.

What AutoBlend Delivers
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Automated Recipe-Based Blending

Digitally manage batch formulations with dynamic control logic and parameter enforcement. Ensure reproducibility and eliminate errors across batches.
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High-Precision Additive Dosing

Integrated loss-in-weight systems, mass flow meters, and feedback loops maintain accurate additive dosing—critical for performance-grade lubricants.
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Inline & Tank-Based Blending

Flexibility to switch between high-speed inline blending and tank-based batch blending, depending on throughput and formulation complexity.
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Mass Flow Meter Integration

Real-time flow regulation using Coriolis, ultrasonic, or PD meters, ensuring correct volumetric ratios and compliance with specifications.
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Tank Farm & Inventory Monitoring

Centralized SCADA view of tank levels, temperature, agitator status, and transfer lines. Live dashboards with alarms, consumption history, and auto-replenishment planning.
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Packaging Line Integration

End-to-end control from blending to filling, capping, and labelling, allowing smooth scheduling and batch coordination across units.
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Centralized SCADA / HMI Control

Intuitive dashboards with alarms, event logs, trending, and batch performance reports.
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Batch Traceability & Reporting

Full genealogy tracking, audit-ready electronic batch records (EBR), and comparison against golden batch standards.

Core Modules in AutoBlend

Core Modules in AutoBlend

  • Automatic valve matrix control
  • Interlocks for pump sequencing
  • Remote start/stop of transfer operations
  • Agitator and heater logic for temperature maintenance
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Batch & Recipe Management

  • Configurable master recipes
  • IISA-88 compliant phase logic
  • Real-time deviation detection
  • Version control and audit history
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Additive Skid Automation

  • Precision dosing skids with smart valves and load cells
  • Sequential and parallel injection
  • Temperature and density compensation logic
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Blending Control System

  • Temperature, flow, and mixing control
  • Batch logic with pre- and post-rinse steps
  • Dynamic batch adjustments based on in-process QC
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Quality Integration

  • Interface with LIMS/lab equipment
  • Sample point logging and lab result capture
  • Automatic feedback to correct recipe parameters
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Packaging Coordination

  • Blending-to-packaging handoff logic
  • Batch-level synchronization with filling lines
  • Downtime tracking and bottleneck analytics
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Industries Served

AutoBlend is engineered to meet the unique challenges of:

  • Lubricants & Greases
  • Automotive Fluids (Coolants, Brake Oils, Gear Oils)
  • Specialty Oils (Transformer, Hydraulic, Turbine)
  • Industrial Oils & Cutting Fluids
  • Additive Blending Units
Our Benefit

Why Choose AutoBlend?

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Minimize Human Error

Automated logic and validation checks reduce manual dependencies.
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Achieve Unmatched Product Quality

Maintain consistent performance and viscosity index across every batch.
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Accelerate Time-to-Market

High-throughput, modular blending sequences reduce cycle time.
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Ensure Compliance

Full audit trails, user access logs, and batch records aligned with API, ISO, and OEM standards.
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Enable Data-Driven Operations

Real-time reports and KPIs for energy use, batch yield, and equipment performance.

Technology Stack & Integrations

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SCADA Systems

FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware InTouch/System Platform
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Instrumentation

Mass Flow Meters (Coriolis), Load Cells, Temperature Transmitters, Smart Valves
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Communication Protocols

Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC UA
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MES / ERP Integration

SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Custom MES
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PLC Platforms

Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Siemens (S7), Schneider

Deployment Options

  • New LOBP Projects: Turnkey control system design, integration, commissioning.
  • Modernization Projects: Retrofit automation for legacy systems without disrupting production.
  • Cloud / Edge Enablement: Real-time plant visibility through web dashboards, mobile apps, or IoT layers.
Transform Your Blending Operations with AutoBlend

Whether you’re upgrading an aging facility or building a new, world-class LOBP, AutoBlend is your trusted partner for automation, efficiency, and compliance.

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