At, Master Automation & Robotics, we have a wide range of overhead conveyor solutions that meet every need. They are selected and configured based on the specific layout, parts and application. The conveyors are highly reliable, efficient and versatile. Our team of engineers ensures that the conveyors are configured to match the application and process requirements.
What is an Overhead Conveyor?
An overhead conveyor, as the name suggests, is a conveyor system that moves material overhead. It utilises the typically unused overhead space in a factory or warehouse helping to save on valuable floor space. An overhead conveyor can move parts in a straight path, around a curve and along a vertical rise/fall. Overhead conveyors use a single track or rail. They can be manually pushed, motorised or power and free. They use very little energy in moving the parts over long paths. It is a very versatile conveying solution and can be used for various applications.
- High efficiency and very low energy consumption
- Quiet and clean working
- Modular allowing for easy layout changes
- Short radius curves for navigating tight spaces
- Versatile application – continuous, stop-&-go, power & free
Enclosed Track Conveyor – Overhead Conveyor
An enclosed track overhead conveyor has a chain running in a closed track. The chain is bi-planar with horizontal and vertical rollers. The components hang from the chain load links and supported on the track by the vertical roller bearings. Horizontal roller bearings in the chain guide it along the curves. The closed track protects the chain from dust and other contaminants ensuring continuous trouble free operation.
Some special characteristics of our Enclosed Track Overhead Conveyor are:
- High strength chain formed using forged steel links
- Enclosed track for protection against dust and contaminants
- Extremely compact layouts possible – turning radius 305 mm
- Suitable for temperatures up to 260 degree Celsius
- Mist-type lubrication system – PLC controlled
- Track manufactured from cold rolled steel
- Modular design which is easy to install and configure
- Quiet and clean operation, easy to maintain
I-Beam Conveyor – Overhead Conveyor
In an I-Beam monorail conveyor, the overhead conveyer chain rides on an I-Beam rail. These conveyors are highly rugged and cost-effective. They are made from heavy duty forged chain and trolleys. The trolleys can carry heavy parts over long distances.
- High quality drop forged rivet less chain with high strength-to-weight ratio
- High strength ribbed steel brackets attached to the wheels
- Protection against anti-runback and reverse run
- Special lubrication system for rollers
- Suitable for temperatures up to 260 degree Celsius
- Modular design which is easy to install and configure
- Quiet and clean operation, easy to maintin
Power and Free Conveyor
The power and free conveyor is one of the most flexible and versatile overhead conveying solutions. It uses two tracks. In one track, the power track, the chain is continuously running. In the other track, the free track, the chain pushes the trolleys forward with pusher mechanisms (known as “pusher dogs”) mounted at regular intervals. The power and free conveyor allows for:
- Buffer and accumulation zones by queuing of components one behind the other
- Bias banking for efficient storage and space utilisation
- Automatic routing of components for module wise segregation, rejection, dedicated storage, etc.
- Speed changes based on the process requirements
- Drop and rises depending on the application and ergonomic requirement
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