Conveyor line custom must see: choose the right factory to protect production efficiency

Hey, are you staring at the old squeaky conveyor line in your factory? You've spent a lot of money on customising it, but it's only been in use for half a year and it's breaking down all the time.Production efficiency does not go up, maintenance master has become a regular customer... Don't panic, newbies! Let's get it right today.How exactly does choosing the right manufacturer double productivity?What do you think? Don't believe all the fancy propaganda, follow my experience and make sure you step in fewer potholes!

First, the strength of the manufacturer is not a metaphysics, the three strokes teach you to identify the true and false at a glance

Newbies are most likely to be fooled by sales!The real reliable manufacturers, have to use a "magnifying glass" to key details::

1. ​The workshop must be seen in person, don't trust videos!​
   Last week I accompanied a friend to a factory inspection, and guess what? The bright and shiny workshop in the promotional video was in reality using recycled aluminium to pretend to be aviation aluminium! Teach you a few hardcore operations:

   • ​Turn over the material yardStainless steel with a magnet (real 304 won't work).
   • ​Take a good look at the quality control desk.: Is there a laser range finder, torque tester (not for show!)
   • ​Semi-finished touch solder jointsFish scale pattern is qualified (the lumpy ones just pass)

2. ​Don't just listen to the case, "check the account."​
   Sales blowing up the sky? Just dump him with a trio of questions:

   • "Send me a video of a case study from the same industry, with the date of manufacture!"(Anti-theft netting)
   • "The customer phone number is given to both, and I ask myself about after-sales responsiveness!"(It's only reliable if you have the guts to give it)
   • "Do you have failure rate data? Can I put it in my contract?"(An electronics factory screened out three companies by this trick)

3. ​Don't be bluffed by "high-tech enterprises".​
   Directly on the "National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System":

   • Registered capital of less than 1 million carefully selected (small factories can not carry large projects)
   • Patent certificate number to check the authenticity (a factory claims 5 patents, but 3 are expired)

Second, demand pairs then rush? First understand these 4 soul torture

​If you can't tell us what you need, customisation is a sure-fire way to roll over.I've seen too many factory owners! I've seen too many factory owners who say, "I want a conveyor line," and then are dumbfounded when it's installed---!

The real lesson: Jiaxing auto parts factory did not mention "material burrs", the result of the ordinary belt was scratched, downtime to change the line blood loss of 200,000 yuan!

Third, the conveyor line selection guide: matching the scene is the king

​Don't believe in "one-size-fits-all" conveyor lines! Different scenarios require different solutions::

▶Light and small parts assembly work (electronics/small goods)​

• ​Preferred belt line: Low cost, low noise, speed up to 30 m/minute
• ​Deadly details.: Anti-static belts are required for static-sensitive goods (surface resistance 10^6Ω).

▶Heavy material handling (automotive parts/building materials)​

• ​Close your eyes and choose a speed chain.: Load capacity of 2 tonnes without bending, and also accurate positioning
• ​experience acquired through blood and tearsChain must choose Germany IWIS or Japan Tsubakimoto (miscellaneous brands to save 30,000, change a stoppage of 5 days)

▶Food/chemical plants​

• ​Material Determines Lifespan: Directly on 316L stainless steel! Ordinary 304 in the salt spray half a year to rust through!
• ​Anti-pollution design: Food-grade grease for bearings (ordinary grease drips contaminated material when exposed to high temperatures)

Fourth, the contract so signed, manufacturers do not dare to play tricks

​Don't wait to read the contract until you have to defend your rights! These clauses must be written to death::

1. ​Performance Parameters Can't Be False​

   Original write-up: "Noise ≤ 85dB" → actual no-load would be 82dB!
   ​avoid writing in a pit:: "No load ≤ 70dB, full load ≤ 75dB (test distance 1 metre)"

2. ​Failure rate linked to liquidated damages​
   The toughest contract ever seen."If there are more than 2 failures per month, we will pay for the loss of the day's output each time."--Weekly proactive inspections after installation by the manufacturer!

3. ​After-sales response is accurate to the hour​

   • 24-hour response?Why don't you write, "Be there within eight hours of failure?"​
   • List of wearing parts attached (bearings/belts are guaranteed for six months)

V. The ultimate torture: can saving a little money really reduce costs?

I was also cheap when I first got into the business until I planted my head in the sand for food factory purchasing -

​❌ Low-cost programmes:: Selection of plain carbon steel + domestic motor =Save 180,000​
​⭕ Quality programmes: 316L stainless steel + Siemens motor =It's a quarter of a million dollars more.​

And the result?

• Low-priced line: half a year of rust and corrosion downtime, maintenance costs to take in 120,000, production losses of 300,000
• Premium line: still in its fifth year, maintenance is less than $20k/year

​Accounting for productivity::

Premium line speed 30 m/min → daily capacity150,000 pieces​
Low-priced line jams down to 22m/min → daily capacity110,000 items​
​Difference of 40,000 pieces × unit price of $10 = 400,000 daily loss!​

Tell me something that's going to offend people.

After more than ten years of procurement, I would like to slap my cheap self back then."You think you're buying a conveyor line? Actually, what you're buying is a capacity guarantee!"Why are the big players willing to spend the extra 30% budget? Because they know better:

• ​One day's shutdown is enough to replace half a line.​
• ​Poor efficiency 10% = 3 less large orders per year​

Next time you pick a plant, just dump this soul-stirring line."Can your design carry me through 5 years of doubling capacity?"Stammering? Replace them immediately! Remember brother - choose the right manufacturer, your production line can be from "drag queen" to "money printing machine"!