The Top Three Benefits of Using Overhead Conveyor Systems
Overhead conveyor systems are often overlooked, and as material
handling demands increase and space becomes a premium, companies are looking
for clever ways to optimize their operations. Customers are not only concerned
with space optimization but also cost savings and environmental impact.
What is an Overhead Conveyor System?
An overhead conveyor system is a conveyor system suspended from the ceiling that facilitates the movement of parts between various locations. These systems are usually automated and powered separately from other conveyors. There is typically a continuous loop of track that allows the parts to be moved from various parts of the warehouse.
Benefit #1: Space and Safety
By utilizing the ceiling space, factories and warehouses can double their goods transportation. This efficient and space-optimizing way of doubling the production area without increasing the square footage of the building reduces costs associated with rent. Additionally, it limits the environmental impact of not needing to expand into natural surrounding environments.
Using overhead conveyor systems also offers safety advantages as the conveyor systems are located high above the heads of employees. This eliminates any chance of trips and interference between workers and the conveyor systems, which helps promote employee well-being. By ensuring employee safety, this also decreases the potential for employee time off due to fall or injury.
Benefit #2: Cost Savings
The rigid track or loops allow the conveyors to run continuously. Many businesses are turning to igus® products for their overhead conveyor systems due to their low cost, lubrication-free properties, and availability. By exchanging metal components for polymer ones, such as xiros® ball bearings, customers can save money and enjoy cleaner operations. Without the need for lubrication, no grease or oil will fall from the ceiling, reducing maintenance costs.
Benefit #3: Cleanliness
One great advantage of igus® products used in overhead conveyor systems is that they don't require lubrication. This means that there is no risk of anyone getting covered in oil or grease from the conveyor systems. The absence of lubrication ensures smooth and uninterrupted movement as the components remain free from clogs.
How Can igus® Products Help?
igus® products are known for their cleanliness and their lubrication-free properties, making them ideal for the overhead conveyor industry. Our range of ball bearings are used across standard conveyor systems, along with our ball bearing conveyor rollers. By utilizing the technology and products that are already working well in these standard systems, it makes logical sense to use them in systems hanging from the ceiling.
In principle, the system is the same, just elevated. The requirements are the same, a need to be lightweight and yet heavy-duty, automated, and low-maintenance. All these elements are found in the various igus® products available for this kind of application.
For more
information on the igus® products used in overhead conveyors visit:
https://www.igus.sg/info/xiros-in-overhead-conveyor-systems
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