Pallet type Assembly line Conveyors
A pallet conveyor system transfers materials and work in process from one point of the production line to another. Those items may be heavy, bulky and hard to handle manually, or small, lightweight and delicate. Pallets typically range from a around 10 x 10 inches to nearly 48 x 48 inches. They are capable of carrying loads weighing a kg of less, and up to several hundred pounds per pallet. Because conveyor systems are designed as modular components (or modules) that are easily joined together, moving items long distances, changing elevations and around corners can be accomplished easily.
A pallet assembly line conveyor is a type of conveyor system used to move pallets along an assembly line in a manufacturing or distribution facility. It consists of a series of interconnected conveyor modules that can be configured in various layouts to suit the specific needs of the facility.
Pallet assembly line conveyors typically consist of a powered roller conveyor or chain conveyor that moves pallets along a predetermined path. The conveyor is usually equipped with sensors that detect the presence of pallets and control the speed of the conveyor to maintain a consistent flow of pallets along the assembly line.
The pallets are usually loaded onto the conveyor system manually or by automated equipment such as robotic arms or palletizers. As the pallets move along the conveyor, they may pass through various workstations where workers or machines perform specific tasks such as assembly, packaging, or labeling.
Pallet assembly line conveyors are commonly used in industries such as automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, where they help to increase efficiency and productivity by reducing manual labor and streamlining the production process.
