Towline Conveyor
In-Floor Towline Conveyor Systems
SI Systems’ In-Floor Towline Conveyor System is considered the “industry standard'' for sequential assembly manufacturing in which a heavy-capacity conveyor is required to transport inventory work through sequential assembly operations.
Heavily used in Fortune 500 manufacturing, towline conveyor technology is known for its durability and simple ease of use. This fixed-path in-floor conveyor system can be configured in a loop or straight line with paths tailored specifically for each client’s needs.
The majority of these towline and in floor conveyor systems are installed below ground, providing obstruction-free operation for operators, vehicle traffic, and optimal safety conditions.
Production and Assembly In-Floor Towline Conveyor
Cost-effective & Reliable:
Many years after its initial installation, SI’s towline systems are still reliably operating thanks to its durable design and low maintenance, continuing to transport work through its manufacturing processes.
Ergonomic
In-floor conveyor system installation provides operators with 360-degree access to their work. Additionally, assembly carts can vary from simple four-wheeled carts to mobile ergonomic workstations with lift, lower, and rotate capabilities.
Safe Operation
The powered chain recessed into an in-floor track is encoded to assure accurate tracking. SI’s carts (sometimes referred to as “carriers”) are dependably towed
Tactical
SI’s towline (sometimes referred to as “towveyor” or “drag chain system”) seamlessly integrates into new or existing facilities.
High-Tech Hardware
SI’s conveyor options include; cart-to-cart accumulation; diverting and merging hardware, which allows carts to selectively change paths; as well as control systems based on state-of-the-art PLC controls and variable frequency drive (VFD) technology.
SI Systems Lo-Tow Conveyor
Typically used for “round trip” transport, SI’s Lo-Tow Towline conveyor is often configured in a “loop” allowing the carts to cycle from start-to-finish-to-start. Our towline reduces downtime and maintenance while increasing quality and throughput.
SI Systems SideFinger Conveyor
Typically used for “one way” transport, SideFinger Towline conveyor is configured in a straight line. This towline conveyor is preferred for assembly and manufacturing as it utilizes a design to reduce jams which then in turn minimizes downtime and maintenance while Increasing quality and throughput.
Rejuvenate and Retrofit (R&R) Program for Towline Systems
SI Systems’ highly experienced staff renovates and repairs existing towline conveyor systems manufactured by other factories.
No Fault Forward (NFF) Technology for Towline Conveyors
SI’s proprietary ‘No Fault Forward’ (NFF) technology provides warehouse manufacturing operations with the highest levels of quality, accuracy and productivity by assuring that workstation operations are completed to specifications. With NFF technology, non-conforming work will not advance forward in the assembly process.
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