Overhead conveyor line /
VILQUIN, Fayat Group

Project information

Subject:
Surface treatment line with CALDAN overhead conveyor
End-user:
VILQUIN, Fayat Group
Installation site location:
France
Type of parts to be handled:
x-large steel construction
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):
max. 18000x1000x2500
Weight of parts:
max. 6000 kg,
– 90 % <=5000 kg
– 10 % >5000 kg
Overall cycle time (transport plus handling):
30 min wagon
Operational capacity:
2-3 wagon per hour
Conveyor speed:
– 5 m/min, Power & Free, variable
– 1-2 m/min, Process, variable
Loading and unloading of parts:
Via 2 x CALDAN lift stations, top-guided versions
Lift station in following zones:
Loading / Unloading
Process temperatures:
max. 220 °C, manual area

CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA
Type:
P&F420 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
Type of chain:
Cardan chain
Wagon design:
36-wheeled wagon, 9 wagons in the system
Length of load bar:
18000 mm

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
750 m.

CALDAN / VILQUIN reference video ⇑

P&F420 – Heavy Duty overhead conveyor in operation @ VILQUIN SAS