Alba Manufacturing & 7robotics - "The Doors" Solution

THE CHALLENGE
The challenge at hand was to create a turnkey solution for handling both single doors and stacks of wooden doors. The end user in the custom door industry had specific requirements: the solution had to meet stringent speed standards, and it had to integrate seamlessly with an edge-bander. Moreover, there was a wide array of door sizes to consider, making the project even more complex.

THE SOLUTION
To make their vision a reality, 7robotics recognized the need for a robust and adaptable conveyor system that could handle the diverse range of doors, from single units to massive stacks, without causing any damage. They turned to Alba Manufacturing for help.

Alba Manufacturing rose to the occasion and worked closely with 7robotics to design a tailor-made solution. The heart of this system was a series of Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) conveyors. What made these conveyors stand out was the 1/8" thick Kastalon coating on their tubes. This coating provided a cushioning layer that protected the doors from any potential damage as they were transported from one workstation to another. Additionally, Alba also supplied three CDLR conveyors without Kastalon to suit different requirements.

The real game-changer in this solution was the frame-to-frame transfers provided by Alba. Two variants were supplied - one with seven v-belts and the other with three v-belts. These transfers ensured that the doors were not just transported efficiently but also aligned perfectly for integration with the edge-bander.

To make life easier for 7robotics, Alba shipped all these components fully assembled. This standard Alba procedure expedited the setup of the robotic cell for testing, allowing 7robotics to focus on fine-tuning their innovative solution.

THE RESULT
In the end, 7robotics was able to deliver a turnkey automatic feeding and stacking system, in part, due to Alba's heavy-duty conveyor system. The solution could handle the significant weight of stacked doors, ensuring that operations ran efficiently and safely. The Kastalon-coated CDLR conveyors guaranteed that no doors were harmed in transit, even while accommodating the vast range of sizes.

The frame-to-frame transfers were instrumental in aligning the doors precisely for integration with the edge-bander, making it possible to meet the customer's speed requirements.

Together, Alba Manufacturing and 7robotics turned a challenging problem into a success story. The custom door industry has a new and innovative solution that can handle their diverse needs, and the end user has a complete, seamless, and efficient process for their operations. In the heart of Roseburg, Oregon, the collaboration between 7robotics and Alba Manufacturing stands as a testament to the power of ingenuity, innovation, and a shared commitment to solving complex problems.

TO LEARN MORE
To learn more about how Alba Manufacturing can help you, call 866.252.2634, visit www.albamfg.com or email rocksolidcoveyor@albamfg.com today!

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