Overhead conveyor line /
PLA by John Deere, Brazil

Project information

Subject:
Surface treatment line with CALDAN overhead conveyor
End user:
PLA by John Deere
Installation site location:
Argentina
Type of parts to be handled:
Parts for sprayers, planters, and special products
for agriculture
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):
max. 9000 x 2400 x 1940 mm.
Weight of parts:
max. 1800 kg per wagon
Overall cycle time (transport + handling time):
10 min per wagon
Conveyor speed:
6 m/min, power & free, variable
Loading and unloading of parts:
Via 4 x CALDAN lift stations, unguided versions
Lift station in following zones:
Loading / unloading
Process temperatures:
max. 100°C

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

Wagon design:
16-wheeled wagon, 5 wagons in the system

Control system:
A complete CALDAN control system is integrated in
the conveyor line.

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
824 m.

CALDAN / John Deere reference video ⇑ 

P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor in operation @ PLA by John Deere