Overhead conveyor line /
CATERPILLAR

Project information

Overview:
A CALDAN Power & Free overhead conveyor system transports the customer’s product through an automated coating process.

End user:
CATERPILLAR, Skinningrove
Installation site location:
United Kingdom
Type of parts to be handled:
Metal components for construction machinery
Dimensions of parts (l x w x h):
max. 1,676 x 304 x 1,676 mm
Weight of parts:
max. 850 kg per wagon
Overall cycle time (transport plus handling time):
– 80 seconds per wagon
Conveyor speed:
6.0 – 10.0 m/min – transportation
2.0 m/min – process areas
Operational capacity per hour:
45 wagons
Loading and unloading of parts:
Manually in stop position
CALDAN lift station:
Guided version in loading/unloading zones
Process temperatures:
max. 220 °C

CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA
Type:
P&F400 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
Type of chain:
Cardan chain
Wagon design:
12 – wheeled wagon
Length of load bar:
1,676 mm

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
256 m.

PROJECT: surface treatment of parts for construction machinery 

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