Realization of a table-top accumulation conveyor line for water heaters and boilers: The Alutec solutions
In the water heater and boiler manufacturing industry, the efficient management of product transport and accumulation is crucial for maintaining a seamless production flow and maximum operational efficiency. In this context, Alutec stands out with its innovative solutions, such as the table-top conveyor, designed to meet customers' specific needs and overcome the most demanding challenges.
The challenges of the project
One of our customers submitted us a key request: a conveyor line that could handle different types of boilers in terms of size, weight and format. The design required special attention to address these issues:
- Managing boilers of different sizes: The conveyor line, made with multiple table-top conveyor systems, had to be designed to convey a wide range of boiler with different sizes, without having to provide for frequent adjustments or stoppages.
- Smart product accumulation: The system had to be able to store up to three boilers to ensure good autonomy for the handling robot, thus optimising working time and reducing downtime to a minimum.
- Transport versatility: The customer needed a single line that could convey boilers of different sizes, thus reducing the complexity and cost of the overall system.
- Supporting heavy loads: Considering the heavy weight of the boilers, the conveyor belt had to be designed to support heavy loads while maintaining a high level of efficiency.
The Alutec solution: Customized table-top conveyor belt
Thanks to our experience in the industry, we proposed a customized conveyor line with a table-top conveyor belt and used high quality, durable components designed for reliability and long-life over time.
More specifically, we have implemented the following products:
Component for table-top accumulation conveyor line ARU12196S: Pulling head (right) for steel chain 190,5 mm
Component for table-top accumulation conveyor line A2U92196: Return frame for chain 190,5x60
Component for table-top accumulation conveyor line A6050190S: Steel chain for channel 196
Component for table-top accumulation conveyor line A2U92127: Return frame for 114,3 chain
Results achieved with the table-top accumulation conveyor line
The Alutec solution implementing the table-top conveyor with steel chain resulted in a highly efficient line able to handle different sizes of boilers and ensuring the continuous production process.
Conclusions: The value of a table-top accumulation conveyor line
The customer has improved productivity and reduced downtime as a result of these innovations.
Alutec is continuing to offer tailor-made solutions that meet the industry's most complex challenges, focusing on reliability, flexibility and innovation.
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