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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