Material Handling Solutions
Industrial Conveyor System Design
Designing a conveyor system requires an assessment of the current and future needs of the client’s operation to establish the right mix of conveyance, sortation, automation, and controls to minimize operational costs and maximize efficiency.
This process is performed by a System Integrator, in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
Speak to a Material Handling Professional
To learn more about system design, reach out to David Rebata by email or call directly at 510.409.6567.
What is a System Integrator?
With their deep technical knowledge, a system integrator harmonizes equipment solutions into a single material handling solution.
Conveyor system equipment lies at the center of this system, but it doesn’t end there. Connecting – or “integrating” – the various applications executed throughout the system is where the value and effectiveness of the solution are created. These activities may include sortation, labeling, shipping, and palletizing.
These actions are guided by a system of controls, a warehouse control system or WCS
Cameras and scanners are deployed to synchronize the performance of equipment, provide system monitoring and collect data.
How to design a conveyor system?
Designing a conveyor system requires an assessment of the current and future needs of the client’s operation to establish the right mix of conveyance, sortation, automation, and controls to minimize operational costs and maximize efficiency.
This process is performed by a System Integrator, in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
The tools used by the SilMan Integration Team include mechanical and electrical engineering and 3D CAD drawings.
Statistical analysis of rate and volume for the current and future system provides valuable information, which in turn drives the determination of scope and kinds of equipment needed.
But the most important ingredient to a successful outcome is relationship and trust. It is paramount that the integrator possesses a deep understanding of the financial and operational ambitions of the system owner, as well as the company’s culture.
And, of course, the client must feel secure in the knowledge and experience in the solutions proposed by the integrator.
SilMan’s in-house engineering team includes mechanical, electrical, structural, and controls engineers. This tightly-knit team is at the heart of our integration services, providing clarity and responsiveness throughout the design phase.
Moreover, our high-touch approach is supported by a cloud-based, real-time project management platform, providing the status of your project on your mobile phone, 24 hours a day.
