Our customer needed a Tuff conveyor for their robot cell. It had to work through a lot of machining debris and withstand the weight of several raw engine block castings. We developed a two-strand top roller chain conveyor. Raw castings travel from a machining station along the conveyor, accumulate using indexing stops, and are positioned using a lift and locate device. Once located, they are unloaded by a workstation robot. The top roller chain conveyor makes heavy duty part accumulation easy, and the design minimizes obstruction by debris.
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Tuff Automation does robots /
Robots make complex and delicate processes more efficient and precise. They are widely becoming more popular in material handling processes. Still, many hesitate to incorporate them into their processes because of the investment they require upfront. We’re here to tell you that the investment pays off in safety and efficiency. Tuff Automation integrates robots. We design end-of-arm tooling, program robots and PLCs, wire and install. Does your project call for vision? We do that too. From drawing board to production floor, we'll see your project through.
Read MoreWarehouse Safety: It Starts with Training Your Personnel /
Even the best warehouse safety program can't protect workers if they're not properly trained. Here's why warehouse safety starts with training your personnel.
Read MoreOur conveyors boost productivity /
Our goal as a material handling equipment manufacturer is to help our clients make their processes more efficient. How do you measure that? Well, the proof is in the numbers. An engineering company that designs and manufactures steel automotive parts, came to us for conveyor help. We built them some customized powered extendable conveyor and roller conveyors, which were installed in October.
Read MorePerforming maintenance on your material handling equipment /
The best thing you can do to keep your material handling equipment running smoothly is to develop a customized maintenance plan. The simplest negligence can lead to extreme machine deterioration over time. But if you periodically make sure every component on your conveyor, lift, over under, or stacker is in good shape, you won't have to worry about fatal faults at inconvenient times. We have a couple tips on what you should include in your specific maintenance plan. What follows is intended to be a guide and is by no means all inclusive.
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