Part carriers for industrial assembly

Process-reliable, automatable & visually distinguishable – ZELL systems for maximum efficiency

In modern assembly processes, precision is not everything – cycle time, variety, and traceability also determine economic efficiency. Whether manual pre-assembly, partially automated lines, or fully integrated systems at OEMs: With part carriers and modular clip systems from ZELL, assembly processes can be standardized, accelerated, and reliably automated.

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Why ZELL in assembly?

✔ Avoid mistakes – ✔ Reduce cycle times – ✔ Visually separate variants

• Precise component pick-up ensures clear positioning – manually or automated
• Less re-fixturing = less waste, less handling effort
• Clips in any number of colors enable visual differentiation of variants – directly on the carrier
• Modular design facilitates rapid changeover during model changes.
• Compatible with robots, palletizers, pick & place, and testing stations

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Application in practice: Automotive assembly with system

ZELL Part Carriers are used, for example, by Tier 2 suppliers for the assembly of mechanical and electronic modules, including:

• Sensor carriers, connectors, carrier plates
• Actuators, Housing Parts, Hybrid Assemblies
• Seat components, lights, steering modules

These assemblies are delivered just-in-time or just-in-sequence to OEMs such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Ford – directly on the carrier, without the need for repackaging.

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Perfect for manual & automated assembly

🔧 Manual assembly: Ergonomic & fail-safe

• Exact position detection reduces incorrect gripping
• Non-slip component fixation, ergonomic removal
• Visual variant identification using colored clip sets

🤖 Automated assembly: Robot-ready & standardized

• Secure component positioning for Pick & Place
• Stackable and indexed for conveyor lines
• Compatible with camera inspection, robotics, and screwing stations

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Continuous material flow – without rebatching

With ZELL workpiece carriers, your components accompany the entire manufacturing process:

1. Pre-assembly
2. Cleaning (optional in the same carrier)
3. Just-in-time delivery for final assembly
4. Testing or packaging station
5. Return to production - as part of a closed reusable system

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Your benefits at a glance

✔ Exact, process-reliable component pick-up
✔ Reduced handling effort through continuous use
✔ Visual variant identification via colored clips
✔ Automatable with robots & palletizers
✔ Stackable & compatible with KLT, GLT, Euroboxes
✔ Modular, durable & reusable
✔ Proven in use at leading Tier-2 suppliers & OEM-related processes

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👉 Get a non-binding consultation now – standardize and accelerate your assembly processes together with ZELL.