Conveyor systems are a key part of material handling. Be it roller conveyors, belt conveyors, chain conveyors, or something more specialized, each helps in faster material transportation, and sortation and improves the overall throughput of any facility. However, there are instances where conventional conveyors face a challenge, namely the product does not fit the conveyor system. This blog aims to explore some common challenges of conveying such irregular products and possible solutions.
Why Is It Difficult To Convey Irregular Products?
Weight And Dimensions
First and foremost, irregular objects can have a significantly higher weight than what is permissible on the conveyor. Even if this is not a problem, the shape of the product might not fit within the conveyor or make it more susceptible to falling out or getting stuck during transportation.
Problems With Manual Sortation
The next possible solution for most facilities in this case is manual sortation. However, manual sortation has its own set of drawbacks.
- Decreased productivity: The sheer speed of transportation and sorting in an automated conveyor system is unmatched. Using manual sortation here will bring down the overall efficiency and throughput of a facility.
- Labour requirements: With the conveyor industry becoming more and more automated, finding labour for such tasks is becoming a challenge, not to mention time-consuming and expensive.
- Increased risk of injury: Employing manual aid also runs the major risk of injuries or errors during transportation, which can complicate matters even further.
The Solution
With so many challenges, how is it possible to convey such products? The answer lies in consulting experts. Turn key solutions providers, such as Norpak Handling, can aid manufacturers in automating their operations to accommodate irregular packages and products. The high-priority and unique products can still be handled manually. However, a degree of automation will go a long way to increasing the effectiveness of the process and reducing instances of error.
Apart from offering turn-key solutions, Norpak Handling also distributes conveyor systems manufactured by leading companies in this sector. Our conveyor range includes roller conveyors, chain conveyors, belt conveyors, plastic conveyors, accumulation conveyors, and much more.
