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1- What is a conveyor?

A conveyor is a mechanical handling system used to transport loads (or products) within an industry from point A to point B.

2 – What is a traditional conveyor?

A traditional conveyor is a system for transporting loads or materials in a closed circuit, fixed to the floor and equipped with rollers, belts or chains. It is generally referred to as a belt conveyor or conveyor belt.

3 – What is an overhead conveyor?

This is a handling system consisting of a set of rails attached to a framework, generally used in a variety of industrial sectors (automotive industry, surface treatment, industrial laundry, food industry, etc.). This type of conveyor is also known as an above-ground conveyor.

4 – What is an overhead conveyor used for?

An overhead conveyor has several objectives. It frees up floor space and makes it easier to transport and handle loads within an industry, thereby optimising productivity. In addition to the advantages mentioned above, overhead conveyors can also be used to adapt workstations, protecting industrial operators from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).

5 – What is a bi-rail conveyor?

A bi-rail conveyor (also known as a power & free conveyor or accumulation conveyor) is a handling system consisting of a double track of rails enabling loads, usually heavy, to be conveyed from point A to point B. This load transport system offers the possibility of creating zones for accumulation, stopping, storage, switches, weighing stations and rotation stations.

6 – What products can be transported?

All types of product can be conveyed. After studying your needs, we will propose the handling solution best suited to your industry.

7 – How much does an air transport system cost?

An overhead conveyor can be made from a variety of materials (aluminium, stainless steel, steel) and fitted with options to suit the needs of each manufacturer. That’s why each conveyor is tailor-made to meet the needs of each of our customers. Please contact our team for a free quote.

8 – What is dynamic storage on overhead conveyors?

Dynamic storage is storage that allows a product to be identified. This storage method means that several products can be stored on the same conveyor, making production more efficient.

9- What are the advantages of a Power & Free system?

A Power & Free conveyor system offers a number of advantages: no contact between the loads being conveyed, constant, slow or fast speed depending on the needs of each industry. What’s more, this type of handling requires very little maintenance.

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