Conveyor systems/internal transport systems: Linking technology in warehouse logistics
Shorter lead times, peaks in order processing and sharp margins ask for automated warehouses which are always available and grow with the business while minimising operational costs. The success of automated storage, order picking and sortation systems depends fully on the reliability and cost effectiveness of the internal transport that connects all logistics processes. The .M conveyor range is designed specifically to meet these requirements.
The multi talented conveyor system
The .M conveyor range represents a new vision on internal transport for modern warehouse logistics. .M conveyors combine 3 technologies that allow transportation of any type of product in any type of application:
- Belt conveyors: The smoothest technology, suitable for inclines and declines. Can handle almost every type of product.
- Roller conveyors: The most versatile technology, suitable for accumulation, diverting and merging.
- Multi-belt conveyors: The most compact technology for high capacity sortation and accumulation.
The modular conveyor system
The conveyors are based on a design where functional units are constructed as interchangeable modules. The modules allow for adjustment of your system to changing business requirements, optimising the value of your investment. The following modules are fully interchangeable: transport, drives, diverts, transfers, merges and accumulation modules.
More value for money
The modular design makes it possible to optimise production and installation processes, resulting in 30% lower operational cost during the entire life cycle of the system. How? Shorter installation time, faster return to normal business after maintenance, simple modifications or extension if required by the process and a substantially lower stock level of spare parts because of high commonality in parts.
Minimal power consumption
With .M conveyors it is possible to reduce energy consumption by 20% by using several technologies and principles such as:
- Intelligent software algorithms
- Light-weight pulleys and axles
- Low friction
- Drives of the highly efficient IE2 class
The .M conveyors have been implemented at many well-known companies, such as Amazon and Tesco.
