Parts Storage, Accumulation and Work-in-Process (WIP) Overhead Conveyors

Overhead conveyors offer a versatile and space-saving way to store parts. They utilize otherwise unused overhead space, making them ideal for manufacturing environments where floor space is at a premium. Whether your operation needs to store automotive components, plastic parts, or other products, Pacline’s overhead conveyors allow you to maintain an efficient production flow without interruptions. Our overhead conveyors are ideal for parts accumulation and buffering, ensuring that production remains balanced. Accumulation collects parts for temporary holding when production outpaces assembly, while buffering acts as a flexible intermediary, storing parts until the next stage is ready. This allows your manufacturing processes to run efficiently, regardless of production rate variations.

Ideal for Parts Storage Solutions and Work-in-Process Applications

When production rates outpace assembly, overhead conveyors can store excess parts until needed, acting as a buffer. This ensures that assembly operations can continue even when production shifts fluctuate. Our systems can be designed for continuous operation, with parts loaded and unloaded on the move or indexed for precise accumulation. By integrating The PACLINE Retriever™ (ASRS), you can even automate the retrieval of parts, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of your operations. The human-machine interface (HMI) will accept the part number, find an ideal storage location on any number of conveyors and allow retrieval when desired.

Key Benefits of Pacline Overhead Conveyors:

• Maximized Storage Space: Use overhead areas for parts storage, freeing up valuable floor space for other critical operations.
• Flexible Buffering: Keep production balanced by storing parts when needed and retrieving them on-demand, ensuring smoother workflows between production and assembly lines.
• Damage-Free Handling: Our conveyors ensure that parts remain securely on carriers, preventing damage during storage or transportation.
• Cost-Effective: The system’s modular design allows for easy integration with existing equipment, and the conveyors can handle inclines and declines without additional drives, saving on installation and maintenance costs.

Conveyors Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

At Pacline, we offer a variety of conveyor models to suit your specific requirements. Our PAC-LINE™ enclosed track conveyor, The PAC-MAX™ heavy-duty conveyor and I-Beam conveyors can handle various inclines and declines, making them ideal for storing parts on multiple levels and smoothly transferring them across different stages of the production process​.

Ready to optimize your parts storage and buffering process? Talk to our engineers today about how Pacline’s overhead conveyor systems can boost efficiency and save space in your operation. Fill out the form below or give us a call to get started. Let us design the perfect solution for your manufacturing needs.