CONTROL & AUTOMATION THE KANBAN PRINCIPLE
MK PROFILE SYSTEMS
Efficient material flow thanks to Kanban components
The Kanban principle is usually used to optimise material supply in assembly and production processes . Workpieces and assembly material are supplied to the individual process stations via flow racks with roller tracks or roller conveyors . This ensures fast and efficient provision of material in accordance with production control . By avoiding unnecessary lifting tasks , there is also less strain on the employees .
Roller tracks are used in flow racks or Kanban racks to ensure that the handling cases and cardboard boxes are transported safely . They are available in lengths of up to 4500 mm . The roller spacing is either 33 mm or 49.5 mm . In the case of longer roller tracks or higher loads , it is advisable to place profiles underneath for support . The rollers are mounted on steel axles and are available with and without flanges .
This application uses mk ’ s RBS-P 2065 / 2066 gravity roller conveyor which is ideal for use as a roller carrier transporting material flows between picking stations . Depending on the total load and the required spacing , rollers with dimensions from 20 to 50 mm can be selected . An inclination of 1 – 2 ° usually ensures a reliable component feed . Over longer lines and steep inclines , it is possible to reach high speeds . In this case , the kinetic energy requires a damped deceleration .
The mk roller conveyor system with gravity drive ( RBS ) is typically used in industrial applications for semi-automatic interlinking at picking stations or kanban shelves . An extensive selection of different roller types makes the system extremely flexible and suitable for a wide range of applications . The conveyors are available in both straight and curved configurations . The roller diameters of 20 , 40 or 50 mm ensure that both large and small workpieces can be transported reliably and without interruption .
The longitudinal slots in the profile beams can be used to attach side rails , stands , sensors and other accessories . Products
By avoiding unnecessary lifting tasks , there is also less strain on the employees .
can be transported along a decline either by hand or using gravitational force .
A slope of 1 to 2 ° is usually sufficient for transporting products with gravitational force . Please note that high speeds can be reached with long lines and / or steeper slopes . This kinetic energy will require dampened deceleration .
To find out more about the complete mk conveyor range please visit www . mkprofiles . co . uk , call ( 01949 ) 823751 or email info @ mkprofiles . co . uk .
For further information , please visit www . mkprofiles . co . uk
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