The automotive industry, with its high delivery requirements and often tight margins, has experienced tremendous
growth over the past few decades. Conveyors can help ease these demands by moving heavy and bulky parts quickly and efficiently, improving safety in the factory and increasing productivity. To remain profitable and to meet the ever-increasing demands of customers in the automotive industry, effective and efficient automated production flow solutions are essential.
Industrial and automation conveyors — also known as industrial conveyor belts, industrial conveyor systems, and industrial conveyor belt systems — move parts and products from one place to another during specific phases of the production cycle, making them a crucial component. Industrial conveyors serve every stage of manufacturing, from inspection and production to assembly and packaging. In the automotive industry, conveyors are particularly useful in accumulation, assembly automation, and part handling. Either fabric belted or modular belted, both types of conveyors increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure smooth operations.
In addition to being wear-resistant, belt conveyors can transport sharp-edged products. A Dorner 2200 series conveyor is resistant to cutting and allows for the drainage of coolants and oils, whereas urethane belts can be damaged by sharp edges on metal parts or scraps.
With floor space in automotive manufacturing and packaging facilities continuing to shrink, it is imperative that conveyors be able to make tight turns in and around existing equipment. For small part transfer in and around tight spaces, along with pallet assembly integrations, Dorner's flexible chain conveyors are designed to move products horizontally and vertically, improving product movement capabilities when floor space is limited.
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