1. Introduction
Against the backdrop of rapid development in industrial automation, the transformation and upgrading of stacking conveyor equipment, as the core equipment of logistics transportation, has become a key measure for enterprises to improve production efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance competitiveness. This article analyzes the necessity of renovating the conveyor equipment on the stacking line from multiple dimensions such as technological optimization, cost savings, and safety improvement, and combines industry cases to prove the value of the renovation.
2、 The core advantages and existing pain points of conveyor equipment for stacking and laying lines
The stacking conveyor equipment achieves buffering and precise positioning of material transportation through the "stacking" function, and is widely used in industries such as automobile manufacturing, logistics warehousing, and metallurgical processing. Its core advantages include:
High space utilization rate: occupying only 50% of the traditional suspended conveyor line, suitable for factories with limited floor height;
Flexible layout: supports multi scene transportation such as straight lines, bends, and slopes, adapting to different production processes;
Energy saving and low consumption: Adopting frequency conversion control and energy recovery technology to reduce energy consumption.
However, traditional stacking equipment has pain points such as lubrication system defects (such as oil dripping pollution), increased chain wear, and high maintenance costs. For example, in the welding and assembly workshop of a certain automobile factory, due to uncontrollable oil levels in the automatic lubrication system, chain oil drips onto the vehicle body, affecting the quality of painting; In another case, the final assembly workshop stopped using the lubrication system, resulting in excessive chain noise and accelerated wear.
3、 In depth analysis of the necessity of renovation
1. Efficiency improvement and cost optimization
The renovated stacking line can increase the conveying speed by more than 20% by accurately controlling the fuel injection amount and optimizing the transmission system. Taking a car battery PACK testing line as an example, after adopting a heavy-duty stacking roller line, the load on a single pallet reached 450kg, the workstation switching time was shortened to 30 seconds, and the overall production efficiency was improved by 35%. At the same time, energy-saving design reduces energy consumption by 15% and saves over one million yuan in electricity bills annually.
2. Safety and Quality Assurance
The renovated equipment is equipped with intelligent safety protection devices, such as emergency stop systems, overload monitoring, etc., reducing the accident rate by 40%. In the automobile motor assembly line, the positioning accuracy of ± 0.1mm is achieved through the lifting positioning device, and the product qualification rate has increased from 92% to 98%.
3. Adaptability and Sustainability
Modular design enables quick layout adjustment of the stacking line, adapting to the production needs of multiple varieties. For example, a certain enterprise switched its production line from fuel vehicles to new energy vehicle parts production by increasing or decreasing the number of rollers, shortening the adjustment cycle from 2 weeks to 3 days. In addition, the use of environmentally friendly materials and closed-loop lubrication systems reduces waste oil emissions, meeting the requirements of the "dual carbon" target.
4. Industry trend alignment
According to the "2024 China Conveyor Machinery Industry Trend Report", large-scale, intelligent, and low-energy consumption have become the main trends in the development of conveyor equipment. The transformation of Jifang Line integrates IoT sensors and AI algorithms to achieve real-time status monitoring and predictive maintenance, which meets the requirements of Industry 4.0 transformation.
4、 Empirical analysis of typical cases
Case 1: Upgrading the lubrication system in the automotive painting workshop
After adopting the VMAXX intelligent lubrication system, the amount of oil dripping from the chain was reduced by 90%, the pollution rate of hanging fixtures was reduced, and the defect rate of vehicle body coating decreased from 5% to 1%.
Case 2: Application of Heavy Load Accumulator Wire in Battery Module Assembly
By combining a 12B speed chain with an accumulation friction line, a single pallet can load 300kg, achieving a module assembly accuracy of 0.2mm and increasing the line speed to 15m/min.
5. Conclusion
The transformation of conveyor equipment on the stacking line is not only a technological upgrade, but also a strategic choice for enterprises to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and achieve green transformation. By targeting lubrication defects, improving automation levels, and enhancing safety design, enterprises can achieve a dual improvement in production efficiency and product quality, and gain an advantage in fierce market competition.
