PROJECT: Surface treatment of metal parts for construction machinery
CONVEYOR SYSTEM: P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
SYSTEM LENGTH: 256 m.
Project information
End user: CATERPILLAR, Skinningrove Installation site location: United Kingdom Type of parts to be handled: Metal components for construction machinery Dimensions of parts (l x w x h): max. 1,676 x 304 x 1,676 mm Weight of parts: max. 850 kg per wagon Overall cycle time (transport plus handling time): – 80 seconds per wagon Conveyor speed: 6.0 – 10.0 m/min – transportation 2.0 m/min – process areas Operational capacity per hour: 45 wagons Loading and unloading of parts: Manually in stop position CALDAN lift station: Guided version in loading/unloading zones Process temperatures: max. 220 °C
CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA: Type: P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor Type of chain: Cardan chain Wagon design: 12 – wheeled wagon Length of load bar: 1,676 mm