Projects
Smart conveyor technology for profile products
Automated layer forming for higher output and short product changeovers
- Industry
- Metal
- Solution
- Handling / Palletising
For the expansion of an existing packaging line, AGS developed a modular conveyor system with a cross conveyor belt and automated layer formation. Different profile variants are counted, aligned, grouped by type and prepared for subsequent palletising.
Project highlights
- Belt and roller conveyors for profiles as well as empty and full crates
- Cut-resistant conveyor belts with 50–125 m/min
- Sensor-controlled layer formation with servo drive
- Pneumatic clamping for precise transfers
- Profile lengths from 400–1,000 mm
- Software-based right/left distribution and optional QA discharge
Application & machining processes
- Separation from the longitudinal conveyor belt
- Transfer to the cross conveyor and formation of defined rows
- Pneumatic clamping and high-precision transfer
- Automatic provision of empty crates
- Single-variety stacking of filled crates
Operating & control concept
- System visualisation and parameterisation via HMI
- Sensors for profile counting, crates and conveyor status
- Software-based piece counting and QA discharge
- Modular design with clearly marked maintenance and reference points
Safety concept
- Safety light barriers and stoppers
- Defined transfer and sensor areas
- Ergonomic maintenance access
- Constructive protective measures on handling modules
Result
- Continuous packaging process
- High variety of variants with short changeover times
- Sorted layer formation and palletising
- Modularly expandable conveyor technology
Insights | Process
Conclusion
The conveyor solution combines precise layer forming, flexible product logic and robust conveyor technology into a scalable packaging process.