Task

Optimization and automation of the picking area for production in potentially explosive atmospheres, zone 2

Material to be conveyed

EURO pallets according to DIN

  • Dimensions W × L: 800 × 1,200 mm
  • Weight: max. 1,000 kg

IBC container 910/911, sub-standard palletizing

  • Dimensions W × L: 1,000 × 1,200 mm
  • Weight: max. 1,200 kg Industrial pallets according to DIN
  • Dimensions W × L: 1,000 × 1,200 mm

The FAB solution

  • On the storage side, containers are placed on a roller conveyor, guided fully automatically through the fire protection door and transferred to the cross traversing carriage in the explosion-proof picking area.
  • The cross traversing carriage automatically distributes the containers to the assigned inclined roller conveyors.
  • The further transport takes place by forklift/hand pallet truck.
  • Return track for empty containers

FAB components

  • Inclined roller conveyors
  • Accumulating conveyor
  • Cross traversing carriage
  • Fire protection door
  • Risk assessment according to DIN ISO/14121-2, ignition source analysis
  • Plant control based on PLC S7

Features/Advantages

  • Faster, more efficient picking
  • Optimized personnel deployment
  • Avoidance of errors through allocation to the production area
  • The system fulfils the legal requirements for potentially explosive atmospheres
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