Industrial Distribution

The warehouse distribution industry manages the flow and delivery of products for one or more companies. Typically these warehouses receive bulk shipments from suppliers to sort, repackage, and ship to retail stores or direct to customers.

Warehouse distribution is a growing industry, as the efficacy of logistics is more important now than ever. Today’s warehouse can range from a simple gravity system to a complex computer controlled system of powered conveyors, sorters, robotics, and custom machines. Whether distribution is internal or via a 3rd party, it is important to have a well-designed system that fits all the aspects of the company’s present and future needs. A distribution system can include storage, depalletizing, labeling, sorting, part picking, packing, quality control techniques, palletizing, shipping and countless others.

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ZiPline Accumulation Conveyor

Applications

For use when buffering and/or metering are required
Typically used prior to decision making points within the conveyor system

Benefits

Eases stress on upstream and downstream equipment
Balances the throughput for robotics, machines, and sorters by buffering product
Low Profile frame

Specifications

24VDC brushless DC motor or 460VAC motor
4.5" tall side channel
Capacity 75 lbs per zone
24VDC photoeyes at each zone
Roller centers of 2" or 3"
Speeds up to 200 feet per minute

Partial Client List

iHerb
Roche
Medco

Transportation Conveyor

Applications

For use when transporting products from point A to point B
Ideal for medium to light loads

Benefits

Low profile frame
Cost effective

Specifiications

24 VDC brushless DC motor or 460VAC motor
4.5" tall side channel
Capacity 50+ lbs per foot
Roller centers of 2" or 3"
Speeds up to 200 feet per minute

Partial Client List

iHerb
Roche
Medco

Sorters

Applications

Dividing product to different robotic cells
Switching product flow based on downstream capacity

Benefits

Balances flow of product and material to maximize throughput
Fast throughput
Low maintenance

Specifications

Uses Intralox Angled Roller Belt (Available in 45 degree and 60 degree)
Powered by an AC gearmotor (460/3/60)
Uses compressed air to actuate pop up modules
Up to 220 feet per minute

Partial Client List

iHerb
Conagra Foods

Custom Conveyor

Applications

Custom functions that cannot be accomplished with standard conveyor
Modifications of standard conveyor such as wider widths, longer zones, specified component brands

Benefits