Line Automation Solution – Drum Welding Line Automation

Project Scope

Automation of drum finishing line to increase productivity and operator safety.


Business Challenges


  • Low productivity due to handling of Drums

  • Non-availability of skilled manpower

  • Lack of safety & large space utilization

  • Extended usage of overhead crane


ARi’s Solutions


  • ARi design & developed complete line (Hydraulic based Skid system capable of supporting various drum sizes utilized)

  • Capacity of 17 drums per day

  • Skid conveyor enables concrete mixing drums of various capacities moving from station one to station four

  • Multiple operations are carried out at these stations like V grooving, Grinding, 7 circumferential welds and finishing operations (Each designed station is now capable of rotating drum weighing up to 3 tons supporting two locations)


ARi’s Value Proposition


  • It can handle more than 10 variants, each of 3-ton weight

  • Handle multiple operations mentioned for 4 Drums at one go on the line with high accuracy

  • Zero waiting time

  • 80-100% cost saving by automation over manual/labour work

  • Reduced dependency on the overhead cranes

  • Improved Quality, Accuracy & Repeatability

  • Improved Safety & Productivity


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