Designing a a simple standalone conveyor
Discover our basic architectures, value propositions and bill of materials
CONVEYOR AND HOISTING DESIGN MADE SIMPLE
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Conveyor and hoisting design made simple
Let Schneider Electric unlock the potential of your machines with our guide to simple conveying and hoisting solutions for machine builders.
Designing a Block Hoist
Explore our basic architecture for lifting using a pulley system with a cable or a chain
Designing a Standalone Conveyor : Typical Basic Architecture
This suggested architecture is for a basic modular conveyor system based on material transportation only with a limited requirement of starts cycles per hour (< 12). Loading and downloading flows should then be equivalent or similar.
Sensors are used to start the movement and at the end of a conveyor section to avoid material falling.
The transmission is designed with simple electromechanical motor starters controlling asynchronous motor and gearbox for speeds up to 1.5m/s. This type of systems would be suitable for a warehouse with minimal levels of automation
Technical benefits of choosing this architecture
- Maximum motor protection with Tesys U high performance MCB
- Logic controller with Safety module expansion allows Cat 3 emergency stop loop monitoring
- Operator interface with information via tower light
- Economic transmission designed with asynchronous motor and gearbox for speeds up to 1.5m/s limited to 12 start/stop cycles per hour
Technical Features of this Architecture
- Simple economic stand alone, reliable and robust architecture dedicated to basic modular conveyor systems
- Flexible and robust design based on TeSys U MCB providing total coordination, motor protection and minimum machine downtime
- Easy installation and on site commissioning
- Simple maintenance, requiring only basic electrical skills reducing maintenance cost
Continuous Run Mode Conveyor
Example Architecture and Bill of Materials
This is an economic and robust solution with simple electromechanical components and maximum motor protection. The material detection is done by sensors at both ends of the conveyor and would be suitable in situations where a design requires:
- Simple automation solution managing a modular, stand-alone conveyor in “continuous” running mode with a duty cycle < 12 start/hour
- Automatic start and stop at the end to avoid material drop
- Management of material accumulation is not required
In this example the motors selected for the different conveyor sections are respectively 0.37 kW, 0.75 kW & 1.5 kW power
Common Parts
Designing a Crane : Typical Basic Architecture
This suggested simple architecture proposes an basic electro mechanical 2 speed system controlling the vertical load movement and a double speed motor and standard speed drive for the horizontal movement.
Technical benefits of choosing this architecture
- Wireless pendant for ergonomic and simple operator load control
- Simple and easy drive configuration of horizontal movements
- Worldwide multi standard electro mechanical components
- Load time delay control features (Adjustable Single height Antisway)
- Simple wiring and reduced cost with embedded travel Limit switches management
- Long lifespan in tough hoisting environments, thanks to reliable robust Schneider Electric parts
Note : Usage of “Motor closed loop feature is highly recommended to obtain precise motor speed, position and system control
Technical Features of this Architecture
- Simple economic robust flexible design and reliable architecture
- Easy installation and on site commissioning
- Smooth operation movement reduces metal fatigue on mechanical structure and improves machine durability
- Simple maintenance and diagnostics, requiring only basic electrical skills reducing maintenance cost
- Readily available components through a Schneider Electric s worldwide distribution network helping reduce machine downtimes, thanks to reliable robust Schneider Electric parts
Designing a Block Hoist Machine
Example Architecture
Electrical block hoist lifting systems are typically used when you need to move a load higher than 35kg. In this example the motors selected are 1.5 kW for the hoist and 0.18kW for the trolley.
Warning - Hoisting machines are considered dangerous and need specific attention according to local standards and directives. Remember to implement necessary safety measures to ensure safe and efficient operations
