Overhead conveyor line /
VOLVO Penta, Sweden

Project information

Subject:
Surface treatment line with CALDAN overhead conveyor
End-user:
VOLVO Penta
Installation site location:
Vara, Sweden
Parts to be handled:
Marine diesel engines
Dimensions of parts (L x W x H):
max. 2200x1800x1600 mm
Weight of parts:
max. 2600 kg per wagon
Cycle time:
10 min per wagon
Conveyor speed:
6 m/min
Operational capacity per hour:
6 wagons / engines
Loading and unloading of parts:
– via 2 x CALDAN lift stations, unguided versions
– manually with conveyor stopped

CONVEYOR SYSTEM DATA
Type:
P&F420 – Power & Free overhead conveyor
Chain type:
Cardan chain

Wagon design:
16-wheeled wagon, 8 wagons in the system
Length, load bar:
2000 mm

SYSTEM LENGTH, TOTAL
68 m

 PROJECT: surface treatment of marine diesel engines 

P&F420 – Heavy Duty, Power & Free overhead conveyor in operation @ VOLVO Penta