The overhead chain conveyor is a costeffective solution wherever large quantities of material to be transported are to be transported at a constant speed. From simple sprayfinishing solutions to largescale robotic systems. Overhead conveyor components, parts and systems 1st. Our unique overhead conveyors and extensive knowledge of lean production, we help companies all around the world with clean and green conveyor solutions. Type of drive designed by which the speed of the conveyor can be changed. Iv design procedure and engineering data 14 overhead trolley conveyor symbols 14 typical trolley conveyor installation 15 design procedure 1622 types of drives 23 design data 23. If the products on your conveyor line weighs 400 pounds or.
Design of belt conveyor the design of the belt conveyor must begin with an evaluation of the characteristics of the conveyed material and in particular the angle of repose and the. The horsepower hp requirements of a dragonflite conveyor can be. The significance of the renold conveyor chain design is emphasised, followed by guidance on selection procedure. Overhead conveyor incorporating multiple tracks, generally one over the other. The classic system of overhead conveyor technology is particularly suitable for use in extreme environmental conditions and in enclosed spaces. The lower track supports the load carrying trolleys while the power chain is suspended from the upper track. Section 8 table and accessory parts quick reference. Overhead conveyor solutions chainveyor overhead conveyor systems offer an innovative solution that provides a low cost, lightduty option to meet a diverse range of material handling needs. If an overhead conveyor cannot be installed, we can design and build an inverted electrified monorail or floortrack system.
Overhead conveyor is an elevated system similar to floor level conveyor that is used to transport the materials throughout a. Daifuku webb unibeam and unibilt overhead conveyors. Belt conveyors for bulk materials calculations by cema 5 edition. Renold conveyor chain design is emphasised, followed by guidance. Designed and built to industry standards, these conveyors offer some of the most cost effective and versatile methods. Unibilt industrial conveyor corporation overhead systems. Our conveyor systems cater for airports, construction, warehousing, mining, retail, food industry, post office, farming, factories and any other industry in need of specialised. Guide index the kws dragonflite conveyor is an efficient, high performance alternative to conventional means of material handling. In addition to the facility in robecco pavese pavia, italy, where the. Steel roller chain, which is the ultimate in chain design, and constitutes the majority of chain produced today, is a relatively new invention. Products are attached directly to the chain via pendants.
An overhead conveyor is simply a conveyor chain contained within a track, moving in defined circuit. Should problems arise, the services of fenner dunlop are always available to help with any problems in the design, application or operation of conveyor belts. Overland conveyor co inc grzegorz dewicki manager, advanced technology overland conveyor co inc abstract as belt conveyors get longer and conveyor systems get more complex, it is important for conveyor engineers to understand and utilize advanced design principals required to insure a robust, reliable and cost effective material handling system. The floormounted version is constructed using the same elements as an overhead monorail. Two different switching systems are available, depending on the building and throughput requirements. For over 25 years, pacline has been providing material handling solutions to a. Our range of overhead conveyors consists of industrial overhead conveyors, heavy duty overhead conveyor, and extra heavy. Both the size of the ibeam as well as the chain can be designed to accommodate capacities of 228 lbs, 348 lbs, 458 lbs, and 678 lbs per pendent. Meritt products are engineered for long trouble free service and are available in extensive range of types and sizes for convenient power transmission and conveying. Manual overway conveyor systems are designed for handpush transport. After a thorough analysis of your requirements, pacline prepares detailed layout drawings for your approval. Conveyor chain engineering section toshio takahashi manager chain products division. This type of overhead conveyor is used for applications requiring higher capacities.
Design of belt conveyor the design of the belt conveyor must begin with an evaluation of the characteristics of the conveyed material and in particular the angle of repose and the angle of surcharge. If able to use multiple drives, a single path can be several thousand feet. We have moved to partially or fully staffed operations in a remote capacity. Please contact our sales engineers for assistance with your application. Table of contents section page 12 benefits of rapid overhead conveyors 3 glossary 46 track and accessories 79 trolleys and chain 1014 attachments 1516 load bar assemblies 17 conveyor accessories 18 curves and turns 1920 drives 2122 takeups 23. From engineering and service to manufacturing and installation, daifuku webb and american conveyor groups dedicated teams will work with you to. Ibeam monorail track overhead conveyor is an open design conveyor where the chain rides on an ibeam. We have guides that help you design your system to fit your space. Heres information that will help you handling systems and. It is an example of the drawing technique and conveyor component symbols used by the conveyor industry in designing a system. A rapid overhead conveyor will carry continuously its maximum load suspended. The design guide provides technical details and spec drawings to help you start a conveyor system design or learn about your existing system. Overhead conveyor systems, design, and parts bastian. Belt conveyors for bulk materials calculations by cema 5.
Rexnord flattop engineering manual this engineering manual has been developed to help you with the need for specific engineering information. Daifuku webb provides a wide variety of industial conveyors including the renowned chain conveyors, the unibilt enclosed track inverted and overhead conveyors and the unibeam ibeam conveyors. This manual can also be used as a reference book when a conveyor is going to be modified, during an overhaul or for troubleshooting. Power and free conveyors are more sophisticated and allow for independent product movements. However, should you wish to prepare your own layout drawing, please use the following as a guideline. Steel roller chain, which is the ultimate in chain design, and constitutes the majority of chain produced today, is a. Pacline engineers are specialists in overhead conveyor design.
The following design steps are recommended for your use and assistance in designing an overheadconveyor system. The overhead conveyor systems c1 catalogue displays the different modular fittings to achieve precise track placement for maximum space utilization. Guidelines for preparing your layout overhead conveyor systems. The modular design of the overhead chain conveyor allows for flexible adaptation to modified material flow and production conditions. Conveyor photos are available in paclines photo gallery with the ability to navigate the photos by specific conveyor product.
Shown on pages 4 and 5 is a plan view and an elevation view of a typical unibilt overhead conveyor system. Detailed descriptions are given of the various methods of application in. A range of monorail overhead conveyors suitable for handling a wide variety of products from many industry sectors. Power and free overhead conveyor pacline pdf catalogs. The conveyor design was derived to accomplish powering rollers for curves, spurs, skews and straight sections by the use of a single vbelt. The main parts of the overhead conveyor are rail, carrier, drive, suspension attachments, speed controller, overhead tracks and structure 20.
Technical selection guide for conveyor components webb. Overhead conveyors utilize a single rail, whether manual or driven, from which the conveying means and load handling takes place over work areas. Technical selection guide for conveyor components webb chain. Overhead conveyor system design guides when creating the perfect conveyor system, you need to make sure you follow a few steps. To solve a conveyor problem, certain facts must first be known. Iv design procedure and engineering data 14 overhead trolley conveyor symbols 14 typical trolley conveyor installation 15 design procedure 1622 types of drives 23 design data 2324 guards 2526 v vertical curve data 27 radii 27 compound vertical curve 28 chart 29 vi preventive maintenance and inspection procedure 30 trouble probable cause. Overhead conveyor system conveyors moving your business ocs. May 24, 20 overhead conveyor system basics duration. Pdf necessary calculations of ultralight overhead conveyor. The intelligrated vbelt design has a very quiet operation and has been optimized to. Conveytrac are proud manufacturers of conveyor systems to suit any industry. Daifuku webb conveyors aka jervis b webb american conveyor group inc. Overhead conveyors are what people are generally thinking about when they hear the word conveyor.
Pacline overhead conveyors is dedicated to designing and manufacturing high quality overhead conveyor systems. Intelligent, efficient, and designed for your work flow. Design and structural dynamic analysis of overhead elliptical. Determine the density of the material in pounds per cubic foot lbft3. In addition to the facility in robecco pavese pavia, italy, where the design and production activities of the futura systems are located, futura has. An overhead conveyor system offers many advantages in terms of the ability to transport products, pieces or parts in unused plant spaces above the work area. It can be a source of information when a new conveyor has to be designed.
Ibeam monorail overhead conveyor system bastian solutions. The layout of this manual and its easy approach to belt design will be readily followed by belt design engineers. Overhead conveyors can be installed to follow almost any continuous path, changing direction both horizontally and vertically. Because the material is moved enmasse, horsepower requirements can be as much as half of that of alternative means of conveyance. Advanced design considerations required for overland.
Overhead conveyor fmes allergen access overhead conveyors is built to the highest standards for tracking and dough handling and provides fast and low cost sanitation. Webb company, a subsidiary of daifuku co, ltd, forms one of the largest material handling companies in the. Paper contains geometrical modeling and finite element modeling of existing design and optimized design. Meritt imports and distribute wide range of overhead chains, sprockets etc. Ocs overhead conveyor system conveyors moving your. Conveyor design and design optimisaiton is the main definition of the problem. One of the most common types of conveyor, an overhead conveyor is generally used in a production facility to move parts from one location to another. Since 1979, pacline overhead conveyors has installed thousands of systems with over 1 million feet of conveyors in over thirty countries around the world. If the products on your conveyor line weighs 400 pounds or less, dont pay more for heavyduty when a lightduty conveyor option costs a lot less. This information is essential for sound conveyor engineering. Power dog the forward tooth or dog on a free trolley of a power and free conveyor that will place the free trolley in motion. Overhead conveyor components, parts and systems 1st source. Overhead conveyors overhead conveyors compact design tighter curves precision built modular components bolted assembly.
Overhead and floor conveyors for various industries offered can be made available in various type i. Design and structural dynamic analysis of overhead. A list of conveyor data is given as a typical example of the components necessary to. Overhead load positioning the enclosed precision track has tapered sides to ensure that the load carrying trolleys self locate to run freely and smoothly with minimal force required to move the. Designing specialized pendants and carriers, automatic product transfers, extractors and multipendant, high capacity carriers are just a few of the many custom designs weve implemented over the years to help our customers maximize their investment. The concept and design of an ultralight overhead conveyor system are explained by using computeraided design cad software. The following design steps are recommended for your use and assistance in designing an overhead conveyor system. Please note that these manuals contain operating information, service parts diagrams, maintenance procedures, and specifications covering our standard system components and certain standard options and accessories. Rapid overhead conveyors carry your parts or assemblies to your employees. Wire rope hoist overhead bridge crane monorail system electric chain hoists duration. Overhead conveyor design pdf mine crushing equipment. Power and free conveyors offer a material handling solution for products of various sizes and shapes to be delivered to multiple locations throughout a manufacturing, paint or assembly.
Intelligrated vbelt driven live roller conveyor has been designed to meet a variety of live roller applications. They take advantage of the generally unused vertical space above the working area. The surcharge angle, on the average, will be 5 degrees to 15 degrees less than the angle of repose. Research paper design and selecting the proper conveyorbelt.