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简体中文 Hey, have you ever wondered how many steps a car has to go through from parts to the whole car? Those in the factory "running around" the silver conveyor line, in the end by what to support the entire production system? Today we will talk about this hidden in the car factory "porter" - aluminium conveyor. Don't be scared by the name, to put it bluntly it isConveyor racks made of aluminium alloyBut don't underestimate it.Without it, half the car production line could be paralysed.!
First, why do automobile factories love to use aluminium profile conveyor?
Imagine the variety of things that have to be moved in an automotive plant: from small screws and nuts to large engines and doors. Conventional steel conveyors are bulky and difficult to adjust, while aluminium conveyors are like "Transformers"--Modular design allows it to be disassembled and reassembled at any time. For example, a new energy vehicle factory revamped its production line and took only three days to adjust the conveyor line layout, more than a week faster than the traditional way.
Lightweight aluminium profiles (Only 1/3 the density of steel) and Strong (Tensile strength over 300MPa) are the two main killers. To give a concrete example: a 20-metre-long steel conveyor line weighs more than 1 tonne, while the aluminium one weighs only 600 kg.Electricity costs can save 120,000 kWh a year. Not to mention that it alsoCorrosion-resistant and non-rustingChemical mists in the paint shop? Not afraid at all!
Second, automotive production line, aluminium profile conveyor in the busy what?
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Body Welding Line
The body-in-white (that is, the skeleton of the car) weighs several hundred kilograms, and the conveyor has to be steady as a rock. Commonly used here8080, 9090 large cross-section aluminium profileswith a padded belt.Load-bearing capacity of up to 1 tonne/m².None of it is wobbly. Critical nodes will also addAnti-skew rollers-The accuracy of welding may be affected if the body is crooked by 1 cm! -
Parts sorting "motorway"
Engines and seats are different sizes, so the conveyor line has to be able to "flex and extend".Liftable frame + frequency controlIt's standard:- When you encounter a large load: adjust the bracket up and belt accelerate to 28 m/min to rush through it;
- Sorting small parts: Reduced speed to 5 metres per minute, precise gripping by robotic arm.
A German brand factory even usesZigzag climbing line, delivering parts straight from the ground floor to the third floor assembly room!
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The final hurdle: the loading and shipping of complete vehicles
Workers used to get tired of lifting aluminium onto the car until their backs ached? Now directly useConveyor frame with electric actuator(That's the one in the patent at the beginning). Aim the rear end at the conveyor, press a button and the aluminium profile automatically slides into the compartment, and it also works withAutomatic rubber layer alignment, labour-saving and neat!
Third, the novice selection to avoid the pit guide: 4 must-see parameters
| ①Profile specifications | Don't just look at the price!Small pieces of line with 4040 profile enough; heavy load section must be on the 8080 profile, wall thickness ≥ 3mm. a factory in order to save money with 6060 profile to transport the engine, the results of half a year deformation overhaul. |
| ② Power Configuration | Motor power = 0.8 x conveying capacity (tonnes/hour) x length (m)For 10 metres of line transporting 0.5 tonnes/hour, a 1.5kW motor would be sufficient; for 30 metres of line, a 7.5kW motor would be sufficient. |
| ③ Belt black technology | Welding shop selectionHigh temperature resistant Teflon coating(Carrying 200°C sparks); for assembly linesAnti-static PU tapeTo avoid electrical breakdown of precision circuit boards! |
| ④ Intelligent Plus | retrofittingLaser sensorsDetecting plugging and linking the centre screen to automatically reduce speed. A car company relies on this trick to reduce downtime by 82%. |
Fourth, routine maintenance? Remember these three tricks are more useful than any boss rush!
- Don't be lazy about belt maintenance: Monthly rubbing of surface oils with strips of sponge (that little sponge in the patent is super useful).PU belt life can be extended from 1 to 3 years..;
- Keep your eye on the screws.: Vibrating sections.T-slot attachment bolts are screwed once a month--Looseness can trigger resonant noise;
- Bearings "oil-fed":.Self-lubricating bearings regreased every 8000 hours, don't wait for the crunch to act!
Lessons from the real world: A factory worker was lazy for half a year and didn't clean the dust on the belt, and as a result, the friction fire triggered the fire sprinkler.......the loss was heavy!
Fifth, the future has come: aluminium profile conveyor also want to play "black technology".
You thought conveyors could only move goods foolishly? Now.Internet of Things + Aluminium Profilesis turning tradition on its head:
- self-test function: Predicts bearing failures with vibration sensors and sends out maintenance alerts 3 days in advance;
- Dynamic levelling: The conveyor automatically scans the space of the compartment when loading and adjusts the angle in real time to tuck in the corners (more sophisticated than a teacher!). :;
- Carbon neutral assists: Aluminium recycling rate of over 95%.A conveyor retired and rebuilt back to the furnace, carbon emissions lower than new 70%.
In the end, the role of aluminium conveyor in the automobile factory has long been more than just "moving goods". It is like a flexible and tough "industrial spine", carrying the efficiency, but also support the change. Selected and used properly, it can make the workshop less noisy, the meter turns slower, the workers brothers more straight - this is probably the temperature of the technology should have it. Next time you see those silver skeletons in the factory, you may want to look twice, that can hide the breath and heartbeat of intelligent manufacturing.
