Author: Antonina Kocan
Pallet Stacker & Dispenser for Variable Size Pallets
Faced with a significant space constraint, our customer needed a material handling solution capable of moving three fully loaded pallets per minute. Enter LEWCO. In our latest video, we showcase two key components of this high-performance system: our high-lift pallet transfer and variable-size pallet stacker. While these are the stars of the footage, they’re just …
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Belt Conveyor System for Cardboard Scrap
LEWCO recently designed and manufactured a belt conveyor system specifically engineered to handle cardboard scrap for baling operations. The system features two heavy-duty cleated incline belt conveyors that efficiently move cardboard boxes from floor level up 10-feet to an elevated conveyor platform. The platform maximizes floor space and integrates seamlessly into the customer’s facility layout. …
Over and Under CDLR Battery Rack System with Shuttle Car
A customer approached LEWCO, Inc., requiring a double level CDLR system for handling EV batteries and racks. The lower level was the infeed accumulation conveyor for the full racks (3 batteries). The upper level was the discharge accumulation conveyor for the empty racks but designed to be able to convey the occasional full rack, too. …
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CDLR Conveyor System for 4K LB. Pallets
Application: Conveying 48″x48″ Pallets of 55-gallon drums weighing 4,000 LBS. each. Solution: LEWCO provided a combination of pallet handling conveyor, including Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR), Drag Chain Conveyor, Turntables, and Transfer Cars. In the customer’s initial layout, they had several turntables. After learning more about the application and required rate, LEWCO proposed using Transfer …
2.5” dia. Gravity Conveyor with Pneumatic Pop Up Skatewheel for Cross Lane Transfer
Our customer faced the challenge of maneuvering 1,400 LB. automotive racks through a small footprint within their production area. Key requirements included accumulation of a small number of racks, and maintaining an ergonomic height for handling. The metal racks, with narrow (2″) perimeter runners and a limited footprint, presented a significant obstacle. Furthermore, the lift …
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CDLR: Right-Angle? Right Solution!
New customer to LEWCO (paraphrased): “We need to convey 40″ x 48″ plastic pallets in a washdown environment. The load can be up to 4ft. tall and is slightly unstable. The maximum weight is 600 lbs. The tricky part is the pallets are being fed slowly from a 4.5” elevation chain conveyor, and I need …
Chain Conveyors for Manufacturing Personal Watercrafts
LEWCO and trusted integration partner, Air Specialists, recently helped a major Japanese motor manufacturer with their conveyor needs. The customer wanted to streamline their operation by adding new drag chain conveyors with a pop-up right-angle transfer. They needed to convey dunnage racks carrying personal watercraft hulls. Each rack measures 12 feet long by 4.5 feet …
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Weld Cell Conveyor System: A Productivity Boost
When a leading automotive supplier of suspension systems sought to boost throughput at their robotic weld cell, they chose LEWCO to develop the best solution. The primary challenge was to accumulate and convey steel rails and fabricated sub-assemblies, which get welded to the rails. The rails measured approximately 8” wide, 8” high, and 8.5ft. long, …
