Chain conveyor in sanding booth

As part of a challenging project, TEGEL-TECHNIK has realised a customised conveyor technology solution for automated workpiece handling within a grinding cabin. The system transports ready-welded forklift driver cabs on special load carriers through a robotic sanding cell - reliably, precisely positioned and fully automated.

The centrepiece: a load-bearing 2-strand chain conveyor combined with a turntable, clamping and indexing unit - tailored to the requirements of the R-C2 workpiece automation system.

The system is designed for transporting and positioning heavy workpieces as part of an automated sanding process. The driver's cabs to be sanded are firmly mounted on a load carrier and transported to the robot cell via a slightly inclined chain conveyor system. The entire process - from insertion to removal - is fully automated and synchronised with the robot processing.

This application is an example of how workpiece handling and automation can be implemented precisely and robustly with support chain conveyors - even with complex workpiece shapes and heavy weights.

Carrier chain conveyor with tensioning and indexing unit and turntable in robot cell, hardware and software consisting of circuit diagram creation, switch cabinet construction, system installation, software creation, system visualisation, commissioning and production support.

The goal: This conveyor technology is used to transport previously welded forklift driver cabs through a robot grinding cabin.

1. Task and feed:
   The racks loaded with workpieces are manually pushed onto a slightly inclined 2-strand support chain conveyor. On contact with the conveyor chain, the rack is automatically picked up and conveyed upwards.

2. Sanding cabin throughput:
   The first conveyor ends directly in front of a high-speed door, where a second chain conveyor takes over. This transports the workpiece into the sanding cabin.

3. Processing in the robot cell:
   A turntable with integrated conveyor is located in the centre of the cabin. This is where the frame is precisely stopped, indexed and fixed by a clamping device - the basis for precise robotic grinding.

4. Run-off and removal:
   After machining, another high-speed door opens and the workpiece is transferred to an inclined carrier chain conveyor. At the end of this outfeed section, the processed racks can be conveniently removed.

The conveyor technology was implemented by TEGEL-TECHNIK as a complete solution - including all mechanical, electrical and software components. Consistent quality and a high level of coordination ensure maximum operational reliability:

• Control cabinet construction and individual circuit diagrams

• PLC programming and visualisation

• Assembly and system installation

• Commissioning and production support

This solution is an example of the high level of expertise of our employees at TEGEL-TECHNIK in the field of automation of workpiece processes - especially in robot-assisted machining.

Would you like to grind workpieces automatically or optimise your grinding processes using robots? Then talk to TEGEL-TECHNIK. We provide customised advice and develop tailor-made conveyor technology for your applications - from the initial idea to the finished system.

Contact us now - for your workpiece automation solution.