 Looking to improve on efficiencies associated with moving individual 1 tonne pallet loads of boxed metal roofing nail plates by fork lift truck, from the manufacturing unit to the warehouse located separately some 100 metres away - Wolf Systems invited Conveyor Systems Limited to review procedures and to put forward handling proposals for improvements.
Energy/labour saving, reduced fork truck travel and security were carefully evaluated prior to making proposals that eventually won the contract for CSL.
The solution was to locate 12 metres of heavy duty powered roller conveyor within the manufacturing despatch area, allowing for accumulation of six pallets on the inside of the building and singulate them through a high speed roller shutter door. A single pallet would be presented on a permanently fixed 3 metre external section of conveyor, which was galvanised to protect it from the inclement weather and designed to take account of the difference in floor levels, from internal to external.
Heavy duty truck/pallet stops were fitted to protect the conveyor system and its moving components. Throughout the project CSL liaised closely with the high speed roller shutter door manufacturer to ensure both project coordination and accurate interface with system controls. Security of the premises was critical and a special locking mechanism was fitted, along with steel plates around and underside of the conveyor - up to the height of the rollers, to form a complete weatherproof seal.
CSL designed and installed the system, including all controls and interfacing. An infra-red light senses the fork lift presence and activates the opening / closing of the shutter door to provide security and reduce energy loss.
“The new system is working excellently and there is now a controlled, orderly flow of pallets and a noticeable time saving on fork lift truck operations. The product and installation has been a big success for Wolf Systems and as for CSL, their attention to detail has resulted in us now confidently discussing a second materials handling project with them”.
Dave Leaney, Managing Director of Wolf Systems |
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