A leading automotive manufacturer required a high-speed, low-maintenance conveyor system to transport stacks of battery trays from robotic loading stations to work cells located hundreds of meters away. The system needed to be highly reliable, fully 24V-powered, and allow precise indexing without contact between stacks. Rolmaster Conveyors supplied a custom MDR conveyor system with pop-up chain and urethane belt transfers, ensuring smooth and efficient material flow.
Project Highlights
- Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
- Application: High-speed battery tray transport to work cells
- Integrator Role: Incorporated controls & robotics, sold system to the end user
- Challenges:
- Transporting battery trays quickly and efficiently over long distances
- Ensuring precise indexing without contact between tray stacks
- The system needed to be 100% 24V-powered
- Minimal maintenance & high reliability required for 24/7 operation
- Designed to accommodate both lightweight empty trays and fully loaded stacked trays
Solution
Rolmaster engineered a custom conveyor system featuring:
✔ Poly-V MDR conveyors for energy-efficient, high-speed transport, and optimized load handling
✔ Pop-up chain and urethane belt transfers for seamless movement
✔ Indexing controls to maintain proper spacing between tray stacks
✔ Removable conveyor sections for easy maintenance access
Results & Benefits
✅ Unmatched Performance – System runs continuously with high reliability
✅ Precise Tray Handling – No contact between stacks during transport
✅ Energy-Efficient 24V Power – Meets strict automotive manufacturing requirements
✅ Proven Success – The end user called this the best installation they’ve ever experienced
📞 Looking for a high-speed conveyor solution for your factory? Contact us today to see how Rolmaster can optimize your material handling systems!
