More efficiency, less setup – 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 (AGV) form the physical infrastructure – but only with the appropriate part carrier system does the process become consistent, safe, and automatable.
Modular Part carrier systems 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:
uniform carrier systems for all steps – from machine feeding to final inspection.
In conventional lines, inconsistent workpiece fixtures lead to long setup times, media disruptions, and unnecessary conversions during product changes. ZELL takes a different approach:
The result: less complexity, higher availability, lower life cycle costs.
Modular Part carrier systems offer a variety of economic advantages – both at the process level and for investment decisions:
🔹 Modular & expandable – ZELL's modular carrier concept creates investment security: Even when components or variants change, the entire system does not need to be adapted. It is sufficient to replace individual holders (clips); the basic carrier remains the same.
🔹 Conveyor belt compatible – The carriers are mechanically matched to standardized conveying equipment such as roller or chain conveyors. This eliminates the need for special solutions, both when setting up new lines and when retrofitting existing conveyor lines.
🔹 Fast changeover – When products change or series are converted, it is sufficient to replace the clips/multi-clips. The carrier systems themselves remain in the cycle. This reduces downtimes and increases system availability.
🔹 Reduced handling effort – Because components remain continuously in the same carrier – from pre-assembly to transport to testing or packaging – time-consuming repackaging steps are eliminated. This not only reduces costs, but also reduces errors 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 upon request. This makes the material flow MES-compatible, documentable and suitable for traceable manufacturing processes – a clear advantage for quality-critical industries.
Conveyor belts and conveying systems are the backbone of every production facility, but they only reach their full potential with a standardized part carrier system optimized for conveying systems.
ZELL delivers exactly that:
Modular. Reusable. Robot-compatible. Traceable.
Site managers benefit from uniform processes, reduced changeover times, and long-term cost transparency. Automation engineers receive a flexible system that integrates seamlessly into new or existing conveyor systems – from goods receipt to end-of-line logistics.
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