Overhead Chain Conveyor
- Customer pickup,
- Courier
- In detail
Overview:
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An overhead conveyor is a type of material handling equipment used to transport products from one location to another location. The transportation path of this conveyor is above the floor.
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Overhead conveyors can be non- powered or powered. Non-powered overhead conveyors are manual or gravity force to move products from one location to the next. Powered overhead conveyors transport products utilizing a load-carrying mechanism such as a chain that is propelled by an electric motor.
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Overhead conveyors are used predominately in complex production, assembly, and finishing operations that demand a continuous supply of materials at each work station.
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Overhead conveyors are used in manufacturing and assembly, paint finishing.
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Overhead conveyors can prove to be cost effective as they reduce the use of manpower (carriers) and allows large volumes to move rapidly through a process. Since overhead conveyors hang above the ground, they assist in optimizing a given operation's use of space and floor space.