Suspended transport is one of the most effective, hygienic and safe for goods internal logistics systems. Its technology is based on suspended chains with wheels and suspended trolleys in a modular system. It is mainly used in industrial halls and warehouses. The discussed system has many advantages, therefore it finds supporters in many industries. Find out why companies decide to change the classic transport to the suspended one and learn about its many advantages.
Where and why are overhead transport systems used?
Initially, it might seem that only large companies and corporations decide to use suspended transport systems. With their help both individual products and collective packages can be transported. Depending on the construction of the transport line and the specificity of production, it is possible to use the following conveyors: mechanical, gravity, special, rope and suspended, manual, with various lifting capacity. The flexibility of overhead transport means that more and more small and medium-sized manufacturing companies install these systems. We can find them, among others, in the following industries:
- clothing,
- textile,
- automotive,
- construction,
- industrial laundries,
- food,
- meat.
What are the advantages of overhead transport systems?
Suspended transport is currently a very popular solution due to the numerous benefits resulting from its use. Belong to them:
- increased hygiene of transported goods. No contact with the ground and quick transport from the place of origin to destination, reduce the risk of contamination of the goods. In addition, the open floor can be cleaned more easily and thoroughly, which is particularly important in industries with high demands on cleanliness.
- convenience and ease of use of the system;
- reasonable investment costs and individual adaptation of system details to customer needs;
- safety of transported goods. Due to the possibility of transporting products individually, the risk of damage, even for fragile goods, can be minimized.
- the possibility of installing the system regardless of the condition of the floor;
- high durability and strength of the system thanks to the use of high quality component elements;
- the possibility of expanding or changing an already installed system;
- efficient use of available space;
- economization of energy consumption, thanks to energy consumption only during the operation of the transport line;
- compatibility of the suspended transport system with other machines used in industry;
- saving time when sending products;
- restriction of human labor.