Pacline Honored at Robotics Sponsor Appreciation Event Pacline Conveyors recently had the privilege of attending a special Sponsor Appreciation Event hosted by FIRST Robotics Team 1325 – Inverse Paradox. Inverse Paradox comprises of over 30 high school students and mentors who work together each year to design and build industrial-size robots to compete against other FRC teams. The evening was a celebration of innovation, collaboration and Pacline was proud to play a central role in empowering the next generation of engineers and technology leaders. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting youth in this program, Pacline awarded two scholarships to outstanding students from the robotics program. These scholarships are designed to support students in pursuing higher education in STEM fields, reinforcing our conviction that investing in students today lays the foundation for tomorrow’s breakthroughs. In addition to sponsoring the team, Pacline has opened its facility to serve as a dedicated workspace for the robotics team. During the event, Pacline was formally recognized by the robotics team for its ongoing support. The team expressed heartfelt gratitude for our sponsorship and for allowing them to innovate and build their competitive robots within our facility. Seeing their success and enthusiasm reminds us why giving back to our community is so important. Moments like this reinforce our commitment to making a positive impact beyond business by helping shape the future of engineering and automation. GET MORE INFORMATION Your NameCompany NameE-mail Address Phone NumberCountryIndustry/ApplicationWhat is your application?Assembly LineEmpty Carton and Tote HandlingCorrugated Trash RemovalPaint & FinishingParts Accumulation & WIPGarment HandlingGreenhouseWoodworkingProduce PackingEntertainment ProductionCreative DisplayOtherTell us about your project?PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be...
Empty Carton Induction: Why Overhead Monorail Conveyors Outperform MDRs and Manual Methods TL;DR Overhead monorail carton induction optimizes fulfillment operations by using overhead space, reducing maintenance and labor costs, and preserving MDR capacity for product movement. Compared to MDR-based or manual case erection methods, monorail systems offer higher throughput, lower total cost of ownership, and a more ergonomic, efficient picking environment. Download the Business Case PDF to compare overhead monorail, MDR, and manual carton induction across all major criteria. When evaluating methods for delivering empty cartons to picking areas, distribution and fulfillment centers face a choice between three common solutions: overhead monorail conveyors, MDR (motorized driven roller) conveyors, and manual case erection. While all aim to keep pickers supplied with corrugate, they differ significantly in cost, efficiency, space requirements, and operational impact. Why Choose an Overhead Monorail for Carton Induction? Overhead conveyor systems utilize unoccupied ceiling space, freeing up valuable floor area for core operations. These systems can operate on a single motor for long distances, such as 500 feet with turns and elevation changes, and minimal maintenance needs. Some Key Advantages: Lower Capital and Operating Costs: Compared to MDR systems that require multiple motors, sensors, and lift gates, monorail conveyors offer a moderate CapEx and minimal ongoing maintenance. Space Saving Footprint: Monorail systems use overhead paths, preserving ground-level space for productive picking and associate movement. Decoupled Carton Flow: Unlike MDR systems, monorails keep empty carton induction separate from product takeaway, maximizing throughput and system efficiency. Custom Carriers: Carriers can be engineered to accommodate specific carton sizes and shapes, reducing carton damage. Want to see a side-by-side breakdown...
An Ideal Time to Invest in Overhead Conveyors for Manufacturing As manufacturers gear up for growth in the United States, many are modernizing operations with facility automation. Whether establishing new plants or upgrading existing production lines, there has never been a more strategic time to invest in conveyor systems. At Pacline, we’ve spent over 45 years engineering and installing overhead chain conveyor systems that solve real-world challenges in manufacturing environments. If you’re scaling operations, upgrading outdated infrastructure, or designing a new plant from the ground up, we have a conveyor solution for you. Engineering Efficiency from the Ceiling Down Unlike traditional floor-based systems that consume valuable real estate, overhead conveyors maximize vertical space. Our solutions allow manufacturers to build more optimized workflows, reduce congestion on the floor, and enable continuous, non-stop movement of parts and assemblies throughout the facility. From single-line synchronous conveyors to sophisticated power and free systems that offer asynchronous movement, Pacline systems are tailored for precision control and adaptability to simple or complex paths involving inclines, declines and turns. Designed for Modern Manufacturing Demands Whether you’re automating assembly lines, finishing processes, or material storage and retrieval, PACLINE conveyors are purpose-built to perform in industrial environments. Assembly Line Automation: Our enclosed track (synchronous) and power & free (asynchronous) conveyors support both continuous and stop-start operations. Custom carrier designs and ergonomic height alignment enhance worker comfort and productivity across diverse applications from automotive wire harnesses to heavy machinery components assembly. High-Performance Finishing Lines: Our overhead conveyor systems are engineered to meet the unique challenges of wet spray, powder coating, e-coat, and dip finishing operations. An enclosed track design protects...
Pacline Conveyors to Showcase Robotic Empty Carton Handling System at ProMat 2025 Pacline Conveyors is proud to announce its participation in the highly anticipated ProMat 2025 trade show, taking place March 17-20 in Chicago, IL. At Booth #S1471, Pacline will demonstrate its innovative robotic empty carton loading solution designed to transform order fulfillment processes in distribution centers and warehouses. The system will seamlessly integrate Pacline’s PAC-LINE™ enclosed track conveyor, a Motoman robot equipped with a specialized end effector to expertly load empty cartons onto an overhead monorail conveyor from a Motor Drive Live Roller (MDR) conveyor to replicate a real-world order fulfillment solution. This demonstration highlights Pacline’s capability to provide a fully automated solution that optimizes the delivery of empty cartons to operators, achieving consistently high rates, while reducing labor dependency. Pacline’s conveyor systems are essential for streamlining delivery of e-commerce cartons, retail replenishment cartons, or donor totes, in order fulfillment environments such as: Person-to-Goods: using Pick Modules with Pick to Light, Pick to Voice, or RF technology. Goods-to-Person: using Unit Sorters, Zone Routing systems (or Pick-and-Pass), Cubic Automated Storage and Retrieval (cASRS) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). The comprehensive showcase underscores Pacline’s expertise in integrating robotics, conveyor systems, and other technologies to address the evolving demands of a wide range of industries such as consumer goods, apparel, shoes, electronics, packaged food, and bath products. In addition to the robotic loading system, Pacline offers a broader suite of automation solutions designed to meet the specific needs of distributors, integrators, and end-users. “Automation is the future of material handling, and we are excited to showcase our solutions at ProMat 2025,”...
Wheel Rim Repair and Finishing Conveyor System Pacline Conveyors partnered with an integrator to help a wheel rim repair shop automate their finishing process. By integrating the high-capacity floor-mounted slot sideways Pac-Max™ conveyor with other finishing equipment, the facility transitioned from a manual powder coating system to a fully automated solution. This case study highlights the successful deployment of Pacline’s conveyor technology, enabling precise, high-quality finishes for various wheel rims. The Challenge The end-user wanted to automate their wheel rim finishing process. Previously, they manually placed rims on racks and then moved them throughout the facility to be hand-painted, which was labor-intensive and prone to inconsistencies. Therefore, they sought to fully automate the process to improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs. One of the major requirements of the system was to have the rim spin at high speeds yet still be able to attain a precise and even finish on the rims. The automobile wheel rims were of various sizes, reaching a maximum of 26” diameters and 12” height, which the system had to be able to handle. The Solution Pacline, working with an integrator, developed and installed a customized conveyor solution using a slot slideways Pac-Max™ conveyor system. The system totaled 112 feet and was installed 20″ off the ground, all floor-supported. Pacline designed a sprocket rotator and spindle to accommodate various sizes of rims. The first part of the finishing process required the rims to travel through a pre-heat convection oven that required no part rotation and had the conveyor travel at 2 feet per minute speeds. Then, the rims travel through a powder-coating spray booth....
