Case Study: Leading Manufacturing Company achieves improved efficiency, throughput and floor-space utilization with Honeywell Intelligrated's Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor Enables New Levels of Efficiency for Assembly Operation

A manufacturer relying on manual kitting to feed assembly faced congestion, cluttered floors and inefficient tote handling that created unsafe, hard-to-navigate work areas and limited throughput. Seeking better capacity, space utilization and process efficiency without disrupting production, the company engaged Honeywell Intelligrated USS for an automated solution.

Honeywell Intelligrated USS installed an intelligent vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) system that uses overhead C- and Z-configured conveyors to deliver, return and stage totes at multiple elevations (including 8-, 10-, 12- and 30-foot options) with entrances/exits on most levels. The VRC automates tote movement between kitting stations and assembly, enables staging for back-ordered items, and maximizes overhead space so the floor is decongested. The result: higher throughput, improved operational flexibility and safety, and better use of existing facility footprint.