Overhead conveyor line / AS&D

Project information

Subject:
Surface treatment line with CALDAN overhead conveyor
End user:
AS&D (American Structures & Design)
Installation site location:
Sumner, USA

Type of parts to be handled:
aluminium parts for railings, balconies, patio covers,
sunshades etc.
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):
Normal max. 25’ x 8” x 7’ (7620x205x2170 mm)
Large max. 25’ x 2’6” x 7’ (7620x762x2170 mm)
Weight of parts:
max. 1500 lbs (700 kg) per wagon
Overall cycle time (transport + handling time):
2,03 min. per wagon
Conveyor speed:
– 2.44 to 4.2 m/min., process areas, variable
– 10 m/min., Power & Free, variable
– 2.44 to 4.2 m/min., transfer transportation, variable
Loading and unloading of parts:
Manually in stop position
Process temperatures:
max. 250°C

CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA
Type:
P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
Type of chain:
Cardan chain

Wagon design:
16-wheeled wagon, 46 wagons in the system

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
474 m.

CALDAN / AS&D reference video ⇑

P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor in operation @ AS&D