Overhead conveyor line /
VÄDERSTAD, Sweden

Project information

Subject:
Surface treatment line with CALDAN overhead conveyor
End-user:
Väderstad AB
Installation site location:
Sweden
Parts to be handled:
Various parts for agricultural machinery
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):):
max. 6200 x 1200 x 3400 mm
Weight of parts:
max. 2000 kg per wagon
avg. 1000 kg per wagon
Cycle time – total (transport plus process time):
6 min. per wagon
Conveyor speed:
– 4-6 m/min, Power & Free, variable
– 0,5-2,5 m/min, transfer transportation, variable
Loading and unloading of parts:
via 5 x CALDAN lift stations, unguided versions
Surrounding temperature: max. 40°C

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

Wagon design:
16-wheeled, 40 wagons in the system

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
744 m

ADDITIONAL INFO:
The CALDAN / VÄDERSTAD project was described in two publications. You can read them here:

1) YTforum – 01.2025 »

2) AJI – Annual Review 2024 »

 PROJECT: surface treatment of agricultural machinery

P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor in operation @ VÄDERSTAD