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In the automotive industry, every cycle, every installation space, and every gram counts – whether at OEMs or Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers. Components must be safely transported, automatically assembled, and cleaned without residue. The part carriers, product carriers, and modular load carrier systems from ZELL are designed to reliably meet these requirements.
ZELL systems are used worldwide in series production, prototype development and global reusable transport systems. Manufacturers rely on ZELL, particularly in the fields of intralogistics, assembly and component cleaning.
✅ Safe transport of precision components within the factory
✅ Automated feeding for assembly (e.g., sensors, control units, structural parts)
✅ Intermediate buffering and circulation logistics between plants or partners
✅ Component cleaning directly in the part carrier
✅ Traceability and digitization for series production
„We have been successfully using the ZELL Factory System at our site for a year now. The plastic workpiece carriers are ideally suited for the internal transport of our precision parts. The optimal separation guarantees that our high-quality components are contact-free – this prevents micro-scratches and impact marks during production.“
– Peter Ruppert, Process/Manufacturing Engineer, Valeo Power Division
„We have been working in partnership with ZELL since 2016. With ZELL© stainless steel, we can specifically clean our products. Thanks to the special positioning of the parts in the clips, they are contact-free and can therefore be washed in rotation without damage. Overall, we are now achieving a better cleaning result.“
– Francesco Franchi, Production Manager, NTK
These examples show that whether plastic carriers for logistics or stainless steel baskets for cleaning, ZELL provides the individually suitable solution for all processes along the automotive value chain.
✔ Secure component protection – non-contact, dimensionally accurate, reusable
✔ Compatible with automated assembly & intralogistics
✔ Media-resistant & easy to clean – also rotating
✔ Traceable via DMC, laser engraving or RFID
✔ Standard formats + customer-specific adaptation
✔ References at OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
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Depending on the application, we recommend starting with our "Factory" workpiece carriers, as these can be configured both as inserts for Euro containers and as standalone functional carriers. More demanding applications are better suited to our reinforced "Carrier" or "Stainless Steel" carriers.
Yes, all carriers are washable. Samples can be provided for specific critical process parameters.
Yes, all workpiece carriers are compatible with automation systems, form a defined matrix, and can therefore be configured for robotic use. Components are arranged in such a way that grippers can be positioned accordingly. Because the carriers are designed to be cleanable, they are slightly heavier; therefore, their weight and center of gravity must be taken into account when handling the entire carrier.
Our plastic carriers operate reliably over extended periods at temperatures of approximately 60–70°C, and in some cases even at significantly higher temperatures during short cycles. Our stainless steel carriers—particularly the GRID carriers—can be used in furnaces at temperatures up to 1,200°C. For additional specifications, please refer to our material data sheets.
Yes, all plastic components can be manufactured with an antistatic additive. See also the data sheet in the Downloads section.
Yes, ZELL can custom-manufacture component holders, as well as entire workpiece carriers or inlays for containers, as a single injection-molded component. We typically start by reviewing the more than 1,300 available variants using our ZELL configurator; if no satisfactory solution is found there, customers can work with our engineering team to develop a “new clip.” These can be tested in 3D and as prototypes before the corresponding injection mold is manufactured.
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