The twin-strand pallet-transfer conveyor has long been the go-to transfer system for asynchronous automated assembly lines. But, it’s not the only game in town.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a massive surge in demand for a variety of medical devices, not the least of which are N95 respirators and other personal protective equipment. To meet that need, manufacturers worldwide are building new factories and installing new automated assembly lines. Two of those companies are Breathe Medical Manufacturing in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and Husco International Inc. in Waukesha, WI.

Automated assembly systems can be classified into two major categories: synchronous and asynchronous.

Transportation, moving parts or assemblies from place to place in a factory, is one of the seven wastes specified in the principles of lean manufacturing. Transportation does not add value.

Bosch Rexroth sets the new standard in short cycles with the transport system that’s quicker, stronger and more accurate: ActiveMover. Our transport system is built to give you high speed and acceleration with faster pallet changes, making it ideal for fast-moving applications requiring flexibility. Watch the video.

TS 5 from Bosch Rexroth brings the next generation of easy-to-design conveyor solutions to your production line. With its expanded pre-engineered modules and Industry 4.0-ready capabilities, this powered roller conveyor handles heavy loads with flexibility and precision. Discover the advantages of the most flexible, efficient transfer system: TS 5. Download now.

Increase process quality, productivity and profitability with the right conveyor system. The experts at Bosch Rexroth share their key insights and considerations to help you make sense of automated transfer solutions. Download the tech article.

Engineered by the experts at Bosch Rexroth, the TS 5 powered roller conveyor easily handles payloads up to 400kg, making it ideal for industries like automotive, electronics and home appliance manufacturing. Its pre-engineered modular components simplify the design process and allow friction-free integration into existing production lines. Watch the video.

Chain drives are essential to automotive manufacturing. These drives are typically used to transport automotive frames down kilometer-long production lines.

If you are considering how to automate a manufacturing process that needs to move a product from station to station, choices may be overwhelming. It is important to ask yourself the following questions to know when it may be the best decision to use a precision link conveyor.