More efficiency, less set-up time - how ZELL carrier systems economically optimize material flow processes
In modern production, material flow is increasingly at the center of efficient production planning. Conveyors such as roller conveyors, chain conveyors or automated guided vehicles (AGVs) form the physical infrastructure - but it is only with the right workpiece carrier system that the process becomes consistent, safe and automatable.
Modular workpiece carriers from ZELL have been specially developed for use on conveyor belts and in automated material flow systems. For site managers and automation engineers, this means:
standardized carrier systems for all steps - from machine infeed to final inspection.
In conventional lines, inconsistent workpiece fixtures cause long set-up times, media breaks and unnecessary conversions during product changes. ZELL takes a different approach:
The result: less complexity, higher availability, lower life cycle costs.
Modular workpiece carrier systems offer a number of economic advantages - both at process level and for investment decisions:
🔹 Modular & expandable - ZELL's modular support concept creates investment security: even when components or variants are changed, the entire system does not need to be adapted. It is sufficient to replace individual brackets (clips); the basic carrier remains the same.
🔹 Conveyor belt compatible - The carriers are mechanically matched to standardized conveyors such as roller or chain conveyors. This means that no special solutions are required, neither when setting up new lines nor when retrofitting existing conveyor lines.
🔹 Quick changeover - When changing products or changing series, it is sufficient to replace the clips/multiclips. The carrier systems themselves remain in the cycle. This reduces downtime and increases system availability.
🔹 Reduced handling effort - Because components remain in the same carrier throughout - from pre-assembly and transportation to testing or packaging - time-consuming repackaging steps are eliminated. This not only cuts costs, but also reduces mishandling and rejects.
🔹 Reusable & robust - ZELL workpiece carriers are designed for several hundred cycles and are resistant to chemicals, cleaning and mechanical abrasion. This saves resources and reduces the need for disposable or single-use packaging.
Traceable & digitally integrable - Each carrier can be equipped with a serial number, DMC code or RFID tag on request. This makes the material flow MES-capable, documentable and suitable for traceable production processes - a clear advantage for quality-critical industries.
Conveyor belts and conveyors are the backbone of every production process - but they only develop their full potential with a standardized, conveyor-optimized workpiece carrier system.
ZELL delivers exactly that:
Modular. Reusable. Robot-compatible. Traceable.
Site managers benefit from standardized processes, reduced conversion times and long-term cost transparency. Automation engineers receive a flexible system that can be seamlessly integrated into new or existing conveyor belt systems - from incoming goods to end-of-line logistics.
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