In applications where you need to convey, manipulate, or orientate irregularly shaped products, sometimes it is useful to utilize a system design that can adapt accordingly. This is particularly evident when you want to convey and accumulate assemblies, but they cannot tolerate contact with each other or associated backpressure of accumulation.
Here’s how it works.
Assembly processes for uniquely shaped products often rely on manual handling to move products between production stages. This increases labor dependency and elevates the risk of damage to products. Where conveyors are utilized, the key challenge is to keep products running smoothly across different sections without bumping or jostling on the line.
A Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor handles each product individually. Whether it’s moving on a pallet with pilot holes or traveling directly on the line, the Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor eliminates these risks while integrating seamlessly with your production processes.
24V DC drives simplify the control scheme and provide smooth stops and starts within each zone. This methodology eliminates the use of VDFs and simplifies the code by utilizing low-voltage DC driver cards with built-in logic. Using this methodology, you can safely transport your products up, down, over, under, and around all areas of your facility.
Products you can convey on a zero-contact zoned conveyor include:
Where you need to lift, rotate, transfer, or orientate the product, we have custom standard solutions to achieve any kind of automated manipulation required. These include vertical transfers, drop & rotates, pop-up lifts, and pedestal-mounted support systems for heavy-duty lift and locate operations.
Smoothly conveying your irregularly shaped products is easy with a Glide-Line solution. What’s more, you can get started designing your solutions with our in-context SolidWorks configurator called IMPACT!
With Glide-Line, you gain expert control over the flow of products while reducing overheads, improving operator safety, and maximizing the use of space in your facility.
To speak to a product handling expert who can help solve your unique application challenges, reach out to Glide-Line here.