All industries want solutions that solve bottlenecks and optimize processes from their installation, unfortunately a high percentage of them do not achieve the desired objectives.
In this blog we are going to tell you about the fundamental variables for the concept proposal of the conveyor system that your operation requires. Consider that if you are in a proposal analysis stage, this content can be very helpful to avoid making a hasty decision.
A suitable conveyor system reduces the problems of the operation
Many of our current customers have come to us telling us about their frustrations over choosing a conveyor system that failed to solve their initial problem, even creating new bottlenecks.
And this constant occurs due to multiple variables, but many of them are born from not choosing the right conveyor system.
Let´s start by clarifying that end-of-line conveyor systems help move and transport the product, which is normally packed in boxes or pallets. But what conflicts can we face bynot having an adequate conveyor system?
● Slow processes
● Flow congestion
● Lower productivity
● Labor errors
● Accidents in operating personnel
And although it depends on each business, type of product and volume of production, on a smaller or larger scale, not having an optimized operation not only generates constant losses, but it also stagnates the growth of companies.
Choosing an ideal conveyor system starts from an in-depth analysis, according to the characteristics of the product, its behavior, as well as the trajectory that the conveyor system will follow and the process conditions.
Analyze the benefits that your operation will directly experience with a good integration:
● Standardization of processes
● Order and control in the process
● Minimize operator errors
● Minimizes accidents
● Better care of the finished product
● Increased productivity
● Real-time information to the central control system
Choose an expert partner for the implementation of your conveyor system
Now that we know the problems they avoid and the advantages that a good conveyor system brings, let´s analyze which are the most recommended according to each industry:
● Conveyor systems for boxes’ handling. When handling boxes, it is recommended to use equipment with zero accumulation pressure, minimum accumulation pressure, certain convergences, including sortation area.
● Conveyor systems for pallets’ handling. When the conveyors deliver the product to the palletizing area, it is often necessary to send it to another area where the forklift or stacker crane will take it. For that, pallet conveyors are used, these systems consist of various types of equipment such as: zero-pressure accumulation conveyors, transfer conveyors, turntable conveyors or simply translation conveyors.
The choice of one or the other depends on the needs required.
●Elevation Conveyor Systems. The needs for carrying products at different levels of height has led to the use of vertical, reciprocating, continuous, and spiral elevators.
These conveyor systems can be interconnected at various levels, are quiet and consume little energy.
It is common to see them in food, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical industries, etc.
● TowLine Conveyor Systems. It is an underground conveyor, pulled by a robust chain that allows to tow many carts at the same time, on which the products to be moved have been arranged.
Its use is not only limited to translation, but it can also classify cars to certain pre- established doors, and they are also used successfully in assembly operations.
● Aerial Conveyor Systems. It is common to see them in the "Fashion" industry, auto parts, automotive, electronics, aerospace and white goods, although their versatility allows them to optimize many other industries. These are equipment usually pulled by robust chains, which are interspersed with trolleys or forklifts with an attachment that allows products to be hung in various ways.
They are capable of making complex trajectories, ascents and descents according to the need.
Before saying "YES"; to a supplier that has not carried out a simulation and projection of the productivity that you are going to achieve, give yourself the opportunity to discover the service that we offer at G.I.Eicom. We want to help you and give you operational certainty! contact us here.
