As outlined in “Keep on rolling” by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, conveyors may appear mundane, but they’re the unsung heroes of factory floors, efficiently ferrying loads within production environments. While their functions seem basic, factors like size, load capacity, operation type, and location, coupled with diverse conveyor configurations, present myriad possibilities.
Conveyors, integral to automotive manufacturing since its industrialization, offer reliability and robustness but suffer from fixed designs and limited reconfiguration capabilities. Notably, Jervis B. Webb, the company that supplied Henry Ford’s first factory, continues its legacy under Daifuku, a Japanese conglomerate.
Despite conveyors’ seeming inflexibility, a significant portion of their automotive sector activities involve upgrades and modifications, reflecting their long-term investment value. Far from rigid automation, conveyors offer inherent reconfiguration potential, making them fixtures adaptable to evolving production needs.
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