Libra Drum Controls

Libra Drum increases production and accuracy with a fully graphic operator interface that integrates with any overhead loadout system.

April 11, 2022

Jessica Lombardo

Libra Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Command Alkon

Libra Drum captures real-time visibility and control for blending and total plant automation. With Libra Drum, a fully graphic operator interface eases monitoring complex drum control operations to increase production and accuracy and seamlessly integrate with overhead loadout.

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Libra Drum

Libra Drum Controls

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