LEWCO Aluminum Extrusion Transfer Conveyor

LEWCO provided a powered roller and transfer system to interface with a punch system.   This conveyor is handling aluminum extrusions of various lengths.   Some components needed to be transferred to the punch, and others had to bypass it. LEWCO built a multi-strand self-powered transfer with PowerTwist interlocking V-belts. roller conveyor is line shaft driven with non-marking …

LEWCO Pallet Management and Robotic Interface

Recently a customer requested pallet handling conveyor for their (2) robotic palletizers.  For flexibility and to maximize robot up-time, LEWCO built (2) pallet dispensers that could feed either of the two robots.  To create a buffer queue for stacks of empty pallets, a chain conveyor was placed in front of each pallet dispenser.  Floor space …

LEWCO Enhances Manufacturing Flow for Door Handling with Poly-V System

LEWCO recently provided a door manufacturer with a system of Poly-V Conveyors, Poly-V Pop-Up Belt Transfers, along with Multi-Strand Belt conveyors to handle doors in process from existing machines. LEWCO worked with the end user to design the system to fit the current floor plan while enhancing material flow within the existing manufacturing process. The …

Gentle Handling of Aluminum Product on LEWCO Conveyor

A manufacturer of high-end aluminum door panels recently contacted LEWCO to supply a challenging lift transfer. The new equipment needed to be integrated with existing equipment and allow for future expansion. Care and protection of the finished aluminum part surface was a requirement. In this process aluminum extrusions are received from cutting equipment at 90-120 …

LEWCO Custom Multi-Strand Drag Chain Conveyor and Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyor with Pop-Up Chain Transfer

LEWCO Inc. recently developed and delivered a custom Multi-Strand Drag Chain Conveyor with an entry ramp to a leading packaged food supplier. Along with the Multi-Strand Drag Chain Conveyor, LEWCO also constructed a low elevation Chain Driven Live Roller conveyor with pop-up chain transfer. The customer has palletized cases of can goods weighing up to …

LEWCO Robot Palletizing Conveyor System

Recently, LEWCO utilized multiple products to provide Case and Pallet Handling Conveyor for a Robot Palletizing System.  This system included multiple zones of 24V MDR Case Conveyors with bump turns and pushers to arrange and locate the cases for the robot interface.  Pallets were dispensed from LEWCO’s newly developed Pallet Dispenser, and accurately located with …

LEWCO Multi-Strand Chain Conveyor

LEWCO has the ability to mix and match multiple components to fulfill all your pallet/container handling needs. The Multi-Strand Chain Conveyor is another excellent option in a Pallet Handling System. Sometimes called drag chain conveyor, it is typically used for pallets with bottom configurations not conveyable on roller conveyors. This design is suitable for harsh environments …