Daifuku’s Conveying Flow System transports raw materials and finished goods in a predetermined path. Daifuku’s unique conveyor systems achieve zero-pressure accumulation through an indirect drive system. Zero-pressure accumulation ensures that items on the conveyor do not come into contact with each other, protecting product during transportation.
Available in roller, belt and chain configurations, Daifuku’s conveying flow systems are capable of transporting small packages and cartons to heavy pallet loads. Featuring accumulation, power roller, alignment, roller curve, junction, free roller, accumulation diverter and merge modules, it provides versatility for a broad range of material movement applications and is readily integrated with a variety of storage, sorting, palletizing and picking systems.
Daifuku’s STVs and AGVs complement the automation of input/output processes and interstation transport, replacing the need for forklift trucks and handcarts.
Daifuku manufactures a complete line of high quality, low noise, long-life case and pallet conveyors
Features
Indirect Drive (IDD) System with independent roller control and flexible roller pitch
Air-driven, zero-pressure accumulation
Distributed controls with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) at each conveyor module
Precision-milled rollers
Accumulation mechanism independently controls each roller
Contour-hugging belt with roller guides on both sides to maintain proper belt tension (belt conveyor)
Single drive unit with one belt from horizontal to inclined areas (belt conveyor)
Chain transfer unit
Distributed control system
Flexible system design
Decentralized control enables greater ability to modify and expand the system
Benefits
Enhanced efficiency - smooth transport of items or goods reduces roller wear and improves service life
Increased accuracy - precise load control
Reduced roller wear and longer service life
Quiet environment
Primary Problems Addressed:
- Floor space
- Need more space for production
- Productivity
- Limited capacity in storage and production areas
- Inventory
- Poor product accessibility
- Ergonomics
- Workers in hostile environments
- Excessive noise levels from material handling equipment
- Safety hazards
- Labor-intensive processes
- Disjointed Operations
- Multiple staging areas
- Product is often moved from one staging area to another
- Labor
- High employee turnover
- High labor costs
- Small labor pool
- Low job satisfaction
Applicable Industries:
- Apparel
- Automotive
- Beauty & Cosmetics
- Book & Publication Distribution
- Electronics
- Food & Beverage
- Household Appliances
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Retail
- Semiconductor
- Transportation
- Textiles
