A major automotive manufacturer required a high-speed conveyor system to precisely present Work-in-Progress (WIP) pallets to automated work cells. The solution needed to operate at 140 feet per minute (FPM) while allowing:

• Turntables for product presentation
• Access from underneath for robotic operations
• A lower-level return conveyor for empty pallet recirculation

Rolmaster Conveyors supplied a custom twin-run MDR conveyor system, ensuring efficient, high-speed pallet movement with precise indexing to meet the demanding cycle times of this application.

Project Highlights

• Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
• Application: High-speed WIP pallet transport to automated work cells
• Integrator Role: Incorporated controls & robotics, sold system to the end user
• Challenges:
  • Moving 650 lbs pallets at 140 FPM with precision indexing
  • Ensuring pallets do not contact each other during transport
  • Fitting within constrained factory space
  • Allowing turntable integration & underside access
  • System needed to be 24V-powered for energy efficiency
  • Complex Automated Functions

Solution

Rolmaster designed and supplied a custom twin-run MDR conveyor system, integrating:
✔ MDR conveyors for high-speed, energy-efficient transport
✔ Precision indexing to prevent pallet contact during movement
✔ Turntable integration for flexible product presentation
✔ Lower-level return conveyor for empty pallet recirculation
✔ Compact system design to fit within tight factory constraints
✔ MDR system with networked control cards featuring I/O positions for sensors

Results & Benefits

✅ Optimized Cycle Times – High-speed operation meets strict production requirements
✅ Precision Handling – Indexing prevents pallet contact, ensuring smooth operation
✅ Modular Flexibility – Integrated turntables and underside access
✅ Energy-Efficient 24V System – Low-maintenance and built for 24/7 reliability
✅ Integrator Success – System design allowed for seamless factory integration

📞 Need a high-speed conveyor system for your factory? Contact us today to learn how Rolmaster can optimize your material handling operations!