Sat 15 Jan 2011

Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyor

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Ok, so why a blog called Chain Driven Live Roller

Conveyors?

I know this is a strange name for a website, but I wanted to name it that for a specific reason. You see, when you go to Google and you want information on chain driven live roller conveyors, you will probably type in something like chain driven live roller conveyor, or chain driven live roller, or maybe even cdlr.

Because this is what you will be searching for, I wanted to be sure that you would find my site.

Most of the results that you find are for companies selling CDLR conveyors, but I haven’t found any sites that actually offer recommendations as to where to get a good one, or sites that offer anything regarding customer experience. This is what I seek to do with this website. I want to offer you an accurate description of what a chain driven live roller conveyor is and how it can help you in your business. I’m also going to talk just a bit about material handling safety, and how it can really help your business to install one of these conveyor systems.

And lastly, and probably most importantly, I’m going to tell you where you can buy a good one for the best price, and at the same time get the best service from a company that understands the value of needing to get things done fast, and what that means for the success of your company.

Chances are good that if you are searching for a term such as chain driven live roller conveyors, that you have a specific need for your company, and that you have a good idea of what it is that you need to make that happen.

Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyors, or CDLR conveyors are the perfect solution for transporting heavy materials such as tires, drums, or loaded pallets. The following description of what a CDLR conveyor does comes from a great materials handling company that I will be talking about in just a bit.

“Chain Driven Live Roller conveyor (CDLR) consists of (2) structural channel side frames separated by welded on structural angle spreaders. The side frames support a bed of rollers with internal bearings that allow the roller tubes to rotate around a fixed axle that extends through holes in each side frame.

There is a welded on drive base that supports a motor and gear reducer. A b-hub sprocket keyed to the output shaft of the reducer delivers rotation to (2) of the rollers through the drive chain.
The subsequent rollers are driven by a series of roller to roller chains. A guard is required for safety purposes and consists of a formed steel bottom guard that is welded to the spreaders and a formed steel top guard that is bolted to the sideframe and typically painted safety yellow. A separate drive guard is formed to cover the drive chain and sprocket. Structural channel legs can be welded or bolted to the conveyor frames.”

As you can see from the description above, these conveyors are tough and rugged, and are the perfect solution to safely transport heavy items in a variety of materials handling environments. Here are some benefits of chain driven live roller conveyors that may help you decide if they are right for your company:

  • Chains provide a smooth even ride by transferring the same amount of power to each roller, providing a controlled even ride.
  • Better than belt conveyors because they are not limited by environmental conditions.(Freezer, or oven environments are ideal)
  • Can transport hot or cold loads that could damage other types of conveyors.
  • Can resist contamination from grease or other particulate matter better than other conveyors.
  • Better at handling uneven pallets.

CDLR conveyors are great when you have tough environmental conditions to work with. They can be adapted to run in wash down applications, freezers, ovens, and in environments where other contaminates such as grease or oil, would damage or even destroy other conveyor systems such as belt driven conveyors.

It is important to note that if you are looking to use chain driven live roller conveyors in freezer or oven applications, you must make sure and make certain modifications such as zinc-plating and the galvanizing of rollers and/or side frames. Certain applications should give consideration to the possibility of special bearings and gear motors as well.

Modern materials handling facilities use conveyor systems to be more efficient, and also to decrease the risk of human injury. Using chain driven live roller conveyors will ensure that your product is handled in the most efficient way possible, through a variety of environmental conditions, while at the same time reducing human injury caused by accidents, and the sheer force that it takes to move certain items such as heavy pallets or drums.

CDLR conveyors can be made to any specification that you need them to be. Whatever size your product, you can bet that there is a chain driven live roller conveyor that can be built to transport it. These are even a viable option as an overhead conveyor system, as well as in certain vertical applications.

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Sat 15 Jan 2011

Material Handling Safety

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Anyone who is in an industry involving materials handling is concerned with safety. Modern materials handling equipment used to move  products can be dangerous if they are not approached, operated, and treated with respect. The following article gives some information on Materials Handling Safety guidelines that you can follow to make sure that you, and your workers are using the best practices possible to stay safe on the job.

Material Handling Safety Tips
By Kelly Hunter

Historically, family had to be somewhat self-sufficient, growing or making most of the things it needed for itself. As society evolved, it became apparent that some folks had talent toward one task or another and they began to specialize in certain goods or services. Implementing the concept of specialization meant that everybody started manufacturing what they were best equipped to produce. Since various goods where now being made in several places, a system had to be devised to move things around to where they were needed. Shipping and receiving has been a vital part of the economy since the inception of doing business.

Shipping has evolved into a highly specialized industry with several offspring. For example, various goods require various methods of shipping and from that need came the need for special containers that could be built to the exact specifications of the sender, so that the freight would arrive safely to its destination.

The boxes, crates, tanks and palettes used to in shipping are designed, not only for efficiency, but for the safety of the handlers as well. Though heavy moving equipment is often used for big hauls, people are still the backbone of the industry. After all, someone has to load the machines, right?

Small items must be packed into smaller boxes, not only so they won’t scatter and break, but also so they will be a more manageable weight for the people who have to get them from the boat to the truck, for example. Palettes should be designed and filled so that they can lie flat, with their weight evenly distributed. That way the vehicle they’re traveling in will be securely balanced.

The work should start before a single item is lifted. Many accidents can be avoided simply by taking time to prepare. Determine if the load is too heavy or awkwardly shaped for one person. If it is, you’re obviously going to need to enlist the help of a buddy. Next, discuss where the load needs to go and the best route to get it there. This will save a lot of time and strain wasted by trial and error. Also, check the containers for any defects, splinters, cracks or exposed nails, before starting the move, to prevent any injury.

The foremost rule in lifting is not to get hurt. The best way to start off is on solid ground. Make sure you have good footing. Next, remember to keep your back straight. Lift from you knees and use your waist to turn, not your neck and shoulders. Keep your hands protected with gloves that are appropriate for the job you’re doing. Anytime there’s lifting going one, something is probably going to get dropped. Protective footwear is essential. Most companies require their employees to have steel-toed boots, and many even supply an allowance for that purpose.

The two biggest mistakes a shipping company can make is failing to adequately train their employees on material moving safety and suffering a show-off. There’s at least one person on every crew who feels the need to boast about his strength. When your job depends on your muscles, it’s stupid to injure one being silly. That kind of attitude gets people hurt. Proper preparation will keep everyone safe and efficient.

Kelly Hunter operates http://www.material-handling-safety.com and writes about Material Handling Safety.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kelly_Hunter

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Sat 15 Jan 2011

Recommended Manufacturers

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Ok, now comes the important part. Where can you buy a chain driven live roller conveyor, and how can you get the best price?

If you are in the market for a CDLR conveyor you probably know that these things can definitely get expensive, especially depending on the size of your facility.

You want to make sure that any company you purchase from is going to be honest, give you the best service possible before and after the installation is complete, and give you the best price possible. I’m telling you to look no further than Advanced Equipment Co., Inc.

Advanced Equipment Co.,Inc is headquarted in Capitol Heights, Md. and has been in business for over 50 years. I like this company for a number of reasons. One of the best is the size of the company. It is owned by 2 people. Not only do these people know their product and how to best implement it, they are on the road selling it everyday along with their sales team.

I bought a CDLR conveyor system from them just 6 months ago. I am in the steel manufacturing industry. Our facility needed a conveyor system that could work in one of the harshest environments known to man. I wanted someone that really knew their product, and knew of all the available modifications that could be applied to make the conveyor survive and thrive and a harsh environment such as a steel mill.

I called Advanced Equipment Co. on the advice of a colleague who had worked with them in the past, and I am very glad that I did. I called and set up a meeting to find out what they could offer me. I went into this meeting skeptical after meeting with a few companies that just didn’t seem like they could deliver what I needed.

Within the first 5 minutes I was put at ease. I met with an account rep named Mike Cooper, who as it turns out, is one of the owners of Advanced Equipment Co. It was an absolute pleasure to do business with Mike. He had a complete knowledge of his product. So much so that he was already answering some of my questions before they were even asked. He was able to do that because he has sold this type of conveyor system many times before to a variety of different industries.

He understood immediately what I wanted in not only the equipment specifications, but also the level of service that I expected during and after the installation was complete. Mike and Advanced Equipment Co. were the perfect solution for my business, and they can be for yours as well.

I have been so happy with the CDLR conveyor system that Mike helped us put together that I decided to make this website to send people their way. When I told Mike about this he was excited and thanked me for my efforts. He also made me a deal. He told me that folks finding his product through my website are entitled to a 5-10% discount on the total cost depending on the conveyor type that is purchased, when they mention Above The Fold Local Search sent them. Anyone reading this that has priced chain driven live roller conveyors knows that this is a significant discount and should certainly not be ignored!

Don’t waste anymore time looking!

Call Mike Cooper direct at 240-455-1290 or contact him by email at info@aecmd.com to receive a 5-10% discount on the total price of your conveyor system when you tell him that Above The Fold Local Search sent you!

Make sure you act now, as this offer will only be advertised for a limited time.

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