The client procurement of this conveyor system was supported by R&HA’s training and projects department. The whole infrastructure was installed and tested within 14 weeks.
Production line logistic challenges eased
As parts are consumed at the production line, R&HA associates collect the empty containers and deliver them back to a manual sortation area. Over 750 containers are sorted, cubed and banded in a given 24 hours, all done within a compact, very busy work area, utilising a large workforce. The returned used containers are then manually loaded on to the conveyor in no particular order. The conveyor then pushes each container through high accuracy recognition hardware to segregate the 11,000 different containers that are utilised at the manufacturing plant. Once recognised – each container is segregated onto a specific sortation unloading area where a R&HA operative unloads and cubes each container. Where relevant each KLT cube is then passed through a secondary automated process to band and secure ready for back loading.
Triple whammy of financial, operational and health & safety benefits
As an established solution, the conveyor systems have had successful implementation at several other OEM manufacturing plants. The key benefits are the reduced scope for error and potential increases in volumatic throughput capability. This increased efficiency, promoted safer and cleaner working practices within the empty container sortation environment. As a result, the implementation has significantly improved efficiency, created a safer working environment and delivered increased employee morale.
