search.noResults

search.searching

saml.title
dataCollection.invalidEmail
note.createNoteMessage

search.noResults

search.searching

orderForm.title

orderForm.productCode
orderForm.description
orderForm.quantity
orderForm.itemPrice
orderForm.price
orderForm.totalPrice
orderForm.deliveryDetails.billingAddress
orderForm.deliveryDetails.deliveryAddress
orderForm.noItems
FEATURE MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY


OPTIMISING MANUFACTURING in the food and drink industry


Chris Joy, operations director at specialist engineering firm Tadweld, provides insight into the


importance of innovation in steel access platforms for safe and efficient manufacturing


material handling solutions, System Logistics, awarded Tadweld the order to fabricate and install a new hard link conveyor platform at Coca Cola’s factory in Wakefield. Tadweld’s team includes CAD specialists, skilled


C


ontributing more than £30 billion to the UK economy each year, the food and drink


industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. Despite this, however, it still faces challenges around improving productivity and driving innovation in products. Central to this is the manufacturing process itself and the steps involved in creating a successful operation. Tadweld designs access solutions to meet


the most challenging situations for leading blue-chip companies in the food and drink industry, including Coca Cola European Partners (CCEP). Recently, Tadweld worked with CCEP to navigate a recent issue at their manufacturing site in Yorkshire.


INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CCEP Leading global supplier of intralogistics and


engineers and coded welders who work together to design, develop, create and install access platforms. The team worked closely with CCEP and System Logistics to understand their needs and create a bespoke steel access solution – from concept design to on-site fit. But, the project was not without its obstacles. The initial design of the platform was to have


metal legs down to the ground to support the structure. It soon became apparent, however, that these legs were in the main fork truck route that brought in the empty cans. So, to overcome the problem, our team used its collective expertise to devise a solution that would avoid this obstruction and allow ease of access and mobility in the factory. We have extensive experience in installing these


systems in a range of working environments which means we can provide quality, tailored solutions for our clients. It also means we’re able


to identify and overcome any issues early on – saving our customers time and money – which is what we were able to do for CCEP.


THE SOLUTION For this project, we proposed an innovative concept of removing the legs and supporting the structure on 15m beams connected to the building. We therefore commissioned our structural team to assess if this was possible. The structural report then generated the size of the sections required and the connection details, so our CAD experts were able to draw up this alternative solution to present to the client. Both System Logistics and CCEP approved the design and we were able to fabricate and install the steel work with zero impact on production. All our projects follow a clear process to ensure


they run smoothly, from the initial enquiry to installation. Our rigid process is for quality assurance and is not a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring that projects generate the best result for our bespoke access solutions.


Tadweld https://tadweld.co.uk


Pre-designed modular mounting systems aid component selection A


kit of components that fit together to mount conveyor rails, sensors, screens,


cameras and other industrial components in a variety of applications, is available from Ruland Manufacturing. These pre-designed systems give engineers an easy way to select the group of components that works best for their equipment. The kits are comprised of tubes, connectors,


mounting components and accessories that are used for mounting in industrial equipment such as those found in food processing, packaging, printing, and material handling. Users can start with a base design and then


customise to suit application needs. Standard options include tube length, adding a scale to the tube, and selecting the size of the sensor hole on mounting brackets. Further options include adjustable levers, allowing for rapid adjustments of conveyor height or width, and portable magnetic bases for easy portability. Pre-designed systems for mounting sensors


are available in three base options: adjustable, 90˚, and flanged bolt. All have sensor mounting brackets that can accommodate round or tubular


12 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS


sensors with an 8, 12, 18, or 30mm diameter. Alternatively, users can select a plain bracket with no pre-cut hole to add their own custom sensor hole. Plain brackets can also be used as reflectors in optical sensing applications or to mount screens. An adjustable connector allows the user to rotate the sensor 360˚ along the X or Y axis until the correct position is reached. The 90˚ system features two tubes fixed at a 90˚ angle. While it contains more components, this design allows users to easily adjust the length and height of the system at a reduced cost when compared to the adjustable system if rotational adjustability is not desired. The flanged bolt base is also a two-way system fixed at 90˚, however it only has one tube. The compact and simplified design is ideal for systems that only require the sensor connector to be repositioned in one plane (vertical or horizontal) along the tube.


In addition to the sensor mount kits, Ruland has pre-designed systems for mounting guide rails in conveyor applications – these are designed for conical side guide rails with a channel width of 17mm or 0.67in. The two base options for guide rail mounting systems are 90˚ and flanged bolt systems. The systems have the same benefits when compared to their use for sensors, however the sensor attachment is replaced by a rail clamp. The use of the same


components makes it easy for designers to select the same base system, simplifying installation and repeatability throughout the machine. Users can customise the mounting system by adding additional connectors and tubes as needed, such as in double or stacked conveyor rail applications.


Ruland Manufacturing Co www.ruland.com Acorn Industrial Services (UK distributor) www.acorn-ind.co.uk


/ DESIGNSOLUTIONS


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52