Overhead conveyor line /
PORTAKABIN Ltd.

Project information

End-user:
Portakabin Ltd
Installation site location:
United Kingdom
Type of parts to be handled:
Metal frames for portable cabins and modular buildings
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):
max. 9,000 x 3,000 x 3,500 mm
Weight of parts:
max. 3,000 kg per wagon
Overall cycle time (transport plus handling time):
50 min per wagon
Conveyor speed:
6.0 m/min
Operational capacity per hour:
1 wagon
Operational capacity per shift:
8 wagons
Loading and unloading of parts:
Via 2 x CALDAN lift stations, unguided versions
Lift station in following zones:
– Loading
– Unloading
Process temperatures:
max. 100°C

CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA
Type:
P&F420 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
Type of chain:
Cardan chain
Wagon design:
16 – wheeled wagon, 5 wagons in the system
Length of load bar:
6,000 mm

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
216 m

PROJECT: surface treatment of parts for modular buildings 

P&F420 – Power & Free overhead conveyor in operation @ PORTAKABIN Ltd.