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简体中文 In the factory automation upgrade, the wrong choice of conveyor line can cut down the efficiency, or the production line can be paralysed - are you suffering from the problem of material adaptation? Don't worry, this guide will start fromMaterial characteristics, environmental suitability, cost controlThree dimensions that take you to avoid the 90% selection pitfalls.
Material characteristics determine the fate of the conveyor line
Q: How do material shapes and sizes affect selection?
A: Regular materials such as boxes and pallets are preferred.Belt lines or roller linesThe material is conveyed smoothly and customised flexibly; irregular materials such as tubes and rods need to beSuspension or accumulation linesto avoid lagging or dropping.
- Weight is life and death.::
▶≤60kg light load material(e.g. electronic components): precise positioning of synchronous belt lines with an error of only 0.01 mm.
▶60-250kg medium load material(e.g. home appliances): the king of flat belt lines in terms of price/performance ratio, with speeds of up to 2 m/s.
▶≥250kg heavy duty material(e.g. car engines): Heavy-duty roller lines or speed doubling chains carry heavy loads of up to 4 tonnes. - Special Attributes Plus Tightening Requirements::
✔fragile material(glass, ceramics): air cushion conveying line shock absorption and damage prevention, breakage rate down 70%
✔Corrosive materials(Chemicals, food materials): stainless steel plate chain line acid and alkali resistance, the shower does not rust and corrode
Invisible thresholds of environment and craftsmanship
Q: Can I use a normal conveyor line in a hot shop?
A: Absolutely not!>100℃ environment(such as foundry) must choose high temperature chain plate line, ordinary material will be deformed and scrapped.high humidity environment(e.g. food washing area) Stainless steel is required to prevent rust and bacteria.
- Spatial layout determines winners and losers::
→Compact workshop: Screw Conveyor Line Ground Saving 50%, Suspension Line Aerial Shuttle
→open space: Circular roller line for improved turnaround efficiency and stress-free right-angle turns - Matching automation levels::
High-speed production line(>5000pcs/day): speed chain + servo motor, synchronous accuracy up to ±0.5mm
High demand for flexibility: Accumulation function saves 3 caching stations, responding to order fluctuations
Cost Pitfalls and Pitfall Avoidance Forms
Q: How do I balance budget and performance?
Answer.Initial investment ≠ total cost--Low-cost belt line maintenance may exceed the price of the equipment! Refer to comparison table for decision making:
| Conveyor line type | Applicable materials | Maximum load | restricted area | Average price per metre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| synchronous belt line | Precision electronic parts, small parts | 60kg | High Temperature / Heavy Duty | ¥800 |
| flat belt line | Box/bag bulk | 250kg | Dust/precise positioning | ¥500 |
| doubled speed chain | Pallet carriers/heavy components | 4000kg | small batch production | ¥2500 |
| platen | Flat bottom rigid packaging/tyre | 4000kg | Soft spherical materials | ¥1500 |
| plate and chain line | Food cans/medical devices | 700kg | General industrial scenarios | ¥3000 |
The Three Golden Rules::
- Budget <100,000Choose flat belt line, save money plus visual inspection more cost-effective
- Daily output >5000 piecesMust be on the multiplier chain - payback period less than 6 months
- health sectorDirect stainless steel plate chain line - save the risk of rectification fines
From the hard lessons learnt from the auto parts factory that used the wrong flat belt to convey the engine, selection is not a gamble but is based on theMaterial Characteristics Data MatchingThe science of decision-making. Don't let "just about" thinking get you into trouble - accurate fit is the ultimate weapon for cost reduction and efficiency.
