Bridge Crane and Hoist System
SHECO created this customized bridge crane and hoist system for a clean technology manufacturing facility. This facility required a solution for moving large items from pallets and then into and out of multiple processing tanks in succession as part of their manufacturing process. Because of the size and weight of raw materials, moving them by hand was not an option and the repetitive nature of the processing stages meant that it would be more efficient to automate the tasks in succession. The end solution needed to be durable and capable of lifting heavy weights slowly, securely and with great precision to avoid damage while processing the materials in the most efficient means possible. SHECO material handling specialists recommended the installation of two Spanco Bridge Cranes combined with a slow-speed electric hoist from Columbus McKinnon as the best solution for the task at hand.
Because of the facilities existing duct work, the bridge cranes needed to be modified to obtain greater lift height to place the materials into the processing vessels. The SHECO installation team accomplished this by putting supporting steel through the runways of the bridge cranes, enabling greater lift height to provide enough clearance for the large items to be moved into and out of each processing vessel.
The end solution was a durable, efficient and highly accurate automated production line that could be managed by a single operator. With minor modifications, the SHECO installation team was able to overcome the challenges of the existing facility layout and systems in a cost-effective and timely manner. All in all, SHECO delivered a safe, efficient and cost-effective solution for this manufacturer’s material processing needs.
Bridge Crane & Hoist
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Wire Cage Storage
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Wire Cage Storage
This industrial machine manufacturer was experiencing a recurring issue with raw materials being out of stock due to employees not following the established inventory control procedures. Because the materials were stored in an area with low visibility to the rest of the facility, it was easy for employees to access materials and not record when supplies were low. This resulted in the facility frequently running out of critical raw materials, causing the production process to grind to a halt.
The material storage specialists at SHECO recommended constructing a wire cage storage system in a highly visible area of the facility. This would not only encourage employees to follow proper procedure since they were in clear site of supervisors, it also provided greater visibility of the materials themselves so an informal, visual assessment of the inventory could be taken more frequently to avoid shortages. The Wireway storage cage installed by the SHECO team also provided greater air circulation to the raw materials which added to their shelf life, thus positively impacting the quality of the end product and eliminating waste due to material degradation.
