Paper Handling – PJP’s Perplexing Paper Project
Case Studies
Paper comes in all shapes and sizes
A customer approached us wanting a turnkey solution for handling paper.
Sounds easy?
Well…
Several issues made their request a challenge. One particular obstacle was the need to centralise round discs of paper, that could be of different diameters, onto a conveyor. In fact, the product could weigh up to 50 kgs and have a diameter ranging from 300-600mm.
Design skills at the ready for paper handling
PJP pondered the issue before using our specialist design capabilities to create a simple, cost-effective bespoke solution in both 2D and 3D drawing packages. We worked with the customer, using and valuing their input from the initial concept design stage through to detailed design… and the eventual manufacturing of the solution.
A new paper handling invention: the product centraliser
The resulting ‘product centraliser’ that we created was able to centralise a paper core product to within 1-2mm of the conveyor centre line. This meant that the customer’s overhead robot could pick and place its gripper to into the core of the product exactly on the centre line of the conveyor. It would then lift and transfer the product onto awaiting pallets.
The solution also included an overhead timing belt system to accurately move the centralising mechanism in conjunction with a low friction modular belt conveyor which reduced wear on the base of the product.
Not just a pretty face
This is a great example of listening to the customers complex requirements, using our experience and creating an ingenious new paper handling system. Another bespoke solution designed and manufactured by PJP Conveyors.
We are more than just a conveyor company!
Now you’ve seen what we can do, why not see if we can help you
Please get in touch with any new handling ideas you are thinking about introducing into your business – no matter how difficult they sound.