Keep Calm and Carry On Conveying with our Maintenance Services

Keep Calm and Carry On Conveying with our Maintenance Services

A cartoon of a broken conveyor desperstely in need of repair
Keep Calm and Carry On Conveying with our Maintenance Services

In most fast-paced manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments a conveyor system is the operational beating heart. If it stops, deadlines slip and costs quickly mount up. So, it goes without saying that keeping your conveyor equipment in peak condition is vital to your bottom line.

At PJP Conveyors, we provide comprehensive support, maintenance and an emergency response service that keeps your business moving. We are both a reliable conveyor servicing company that can handle routine upkeep of your machines and the people you turn to following an unexpected breakdown.

We’ve got you covered either way (or for both).

Why Regular Servicing is Your Best Defence

Unplanned breakdowns are every operations manager’s worst nightmare. You might as well throw your daily schedule in the bin. Chaos is likely to ensue, followed by expensive emergency repairs. However, many of the issues that caused your conveyor to go on strike are entirely preventable with a regular servicing contract in place.

A professional conveyor servicing provider, like PJP Conveyors, will have your back with:

  • Proactive Maintenance: Identifying and resolving minor component wear before it turns into a catastrophic failure.
  • Tailored Packages: Annual servicing, remote PLC support, night shift/weekend coverage to fit around your operational hours – you choose what you want.
  • Peace of Mind: Relax knowing that your equipment is optimised for performance, safety and longevity.
Conveyor having preventative maintenence on

PJP Conveyors does a host of preventative maintenance activities in line with manufacturers’ schedules.

We Repair All Conveyor Systems—Not Just Our Own

“But I don’t Have a PJP Conveyor…” you may be muttering. Well, there’s no need to worry about that as we’re not elitist about conveyors in any way.

One of the common misconceptions in the industry is that you must rely on the original manufacturer of your specific equipment for maintenance. At PJP Conveyors, we are proud to offer expert conveyor repair and maintenance for machinery manufactured by other companies than ourselves.

Our multi-skilled engineering team works with all major brands and systems—including Conveyor Units (Uni-XU), Interroll, Ambaflex, Qimarox, Itoh Denki, and many more. No matter who built your system, you can trust PJP Conveyors to deliver the same high standard of care and technical expertise.

Nationwide Emergency Call-Outs: Whenever and Wherever You Need Us

Equipment failures rarely happen at a convenient time. When a line goes down you will need a rapid response team that can quickly get you operational again.

PJP Conveyors is happy to accept an emergency call out from anywhere in the country. Wherever your facility is located, our experienced engineering team is ready to mobilise, diagnose and carry out professional conveyor repairs to get your business back on track with minimal disruption.

Replacing chains, sprockets, drive bands and bearing housings in line with manufacturers schedules

Replacing chains, sprockets, drive bands and bearing housings. Just like cars need engine belts and chains changed, conveyors need their components looked after.

You Get All the Bells and Whistles With Us

Our years of experience have taught that us a lot about the peripheral support that conveyors need. So, these days we make sure every eventuality is covered with these PJP service add-ons:

  • Spare Parts Management: We will tell you which critical recommended spares to keep on-site so it’s there as soon as you need it. We can also source OEM parts and even manufacture bespoke parts (mechanical and electrical).
  • Safety Compliance: Our SafeContractor accredited safety inspections are able to bring older systems up to modern standards and project manage everything to get there.
  • System Relocations: If your machine needs to change where it calls home, we can manage the move with safe electrical and mechanical disconnection, transport and re-commissioning of the system in its new  location.

Keep On Moving

Don’t wait for a breakdown to find out the true cost of neglected equipment. Whether you need a dependable partner for routine conveyor servicing or an emergency conveyor repairer you can count on nationwide, PJP Conveyors has you covered.

Get in touch with our team today to arrange an initial assessment or to discuss a tailored Support & Maintenance package for your facility.

  • Phone: 01623 354473
  • Email: sales@pjpconveyors.co.uk

 

Unlocking Efficiency: A Guide To Roller Conveyors

Unlocking Efficiency: A Guide To Roller Conveyors

Unlocking Efficiency: A Guide To Roller Conveyors

In the fast-paced world of logistics, manufacturing and retail, efficiency is king. One essential tool that streamlines material handling is the roller conveyor. Whether you’re moving packages or industrial components, a well-designed roller conveyor system boosts productivity and reduces operational costs.

Let’s delve into the ins and outs of roller conveyors, explicitly exploring their types, applications, and benefits.

What is a Roller Conveyor?

A roller conveyor is a material handling system that uses a series of rollers to transport items along a horizontal or inclined plane. Rollers are mounted in a frame which creates the potential for smooth and efficient movement. Consequently, friction is minimised, as is the need for manual intervention.

Types of Roller Conveyors: Tailored to Your Needs

The versatility of roller conveyors lies in their adaptability to various applications. Here’s a breakdown of the common types:

Gravity Roller Conveyors:

    • These rely on gravity to move items down an incline (but best avoided for fragile items).
    • Ideal for simple, non-powered applications.
    • Cost-effective, easy to maintain and also great for the planet.

Powered Roller Conveyors:

    • Use motors and chains, shafts or belts to drive rollers in a controlled movement.
    • Suitable for heavier items and complex systems such as those involving longer distances or bends.
    • Offer precise speed control and can be bi-directional.

Zero Line Pressure Roller Conveyors:

    • A type of powered conveyor with zones that are each powered individually.
    • Sensors along the line detect items and tell the system to turn on or off a zone’s rollers to ensure space is maintained and no pressure builds up.
    • Minimises product damage, power usage and health and safety issues whilst optimising flow.

Heavy-Duty Roller Conveyors:

    • Designed to handle substantial loads and harsh environments such as those in some chemical industries.
    • Constructed with robust materials for durability and longevity.

Applications Across Industries

Roller conveyors are used in a wide range of industries, including:

Warehousing and Distribution for simultaneously streamlining both order fulfilment and package handling.

Manufacturing where they undeniably facilitate assembly lines along with material movement between workstations.

Automotive for transporting parts and components through production processes.

Food and Beverage handling to ensure crates, boxes and pallets are handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Benefits of Implementing Roller Conveyors

Investing in a roller conveyor system offers many advantages:

1) Increased Efficiency: The automation they provide reduces manual labour and speeds up material flow.

2) Improved Productivity: Consistent and reliable transport minimises costly downtime.

3) Enhanced Safety: Reduces the risk of injuries associated with manual lifting and handling.

4) Cost Reduction: Lowers manual labour costs and optimises operational efficiency.

5) Flexibility and Scalability: Easily adaptable to changing needs and expanding operations.

Real-World Application: PJP Conveyors’ Custom Roller Conveyor Solution

To illustrate the power of tailored roller conveyor systems, consider a recent project by PJP Conveyors. We designed and manufactured a complex chain-driven powered roller conveyor system for a major UK integrator. It needed to transport heavy castings through various machining processes.

We powered the rollers with a chain due to the weight of the items being transported and the required traction.

 

Key features of this custom system

  • Transporting castings on common steel pallets with specialised fixture mountings and location pockets for precise robot interface alignment.
  • Integration of damper stops, pallet clamps, twin belt lift and transfer units for controlled and accurate material handling.
  • A robust design featuring 50mm diameter BZP rollers with twin 14-tooth x ½” sprockets. All interconnected via daisy chain drives and spaced at a 126mm pitch.
  • A durable drive system mounted in a mild steel laser-folded profile with a powder-coated finish.
plastic modular conveyor belt

This project highlights PJP Conveyors’ collaborative approach, working closely with the client to deliver a complete, functional solution. It also showcases the ability of roller conveyors to integrate seamlessly into complex automated workflows.

Choosing the Right Roller Conveyor

Selecting the appropriate roller conveyor requires careful consideration several factors. These include:

  • Load capacity and size of materials.
  • Required speed and throughput.
  • Environmental conditions.
  • System layout and integration needs.

Conclusion

Roller conveyors are indispensable tools for businesses seeking to optimise their material handling processes. By understanding what the different types of roller conveyors offer, you can leverage the benefits that are important to you – be that efficiency, cost reduction,  productivity increases – or all three!

Whether you need a simple gravity system or a complex powered solution, we’ve shown that the right roller conveyor can transform your operations.

If you are looking to upgrade your material handling systems, consider the advantages of a well planned out roller conveyor system.

For further help on choosing the right option for you, why not get in touch?