The central conveying system saves customers a significant amount of manpower and management investment through features such as automated operations and centralized management, while also improving space utilization. Additionally, the clean and orderly workshop environment enhances the factory’s external image.
The central conveying system manages the materials in separate zones, independent of the injection molding workshop. The supply area includes a materials zone, soundproof rooms, and several dehumidification and drying devices. The feeding section utilizes a centralized feeding and conveying system with individual machines and pipes, along with a backup line. The central feeding system is equipped with high-pressure fans and a central filter. The fans provide the power for conveying, while the central filter removes dust and fine impurities from the materials, effectively protecting the fans and prolonging their lifespan. The soundproof rooms installed for the fans effectively reduce the noise generated during operation.
For material storage, the option of using European-style hybrid storage bins is available, which not only stores the materials but also meets the customer’s requirements for material mixing. The drying section is equipped with European-style drying machines and dehumidification drying combinations. The drying machines efficiently dry most plastic materials that are not easily affected by moisture, ensuring the quality of the final molded products. The dehumidification drying combination is mainly used for highly moisture-absorbent materials and is accompanied by material distribution stations and PLC control stations to accomplish centralized drying, dehumidification, distribution, and conveying of materials.
In terms of pipeline layout, the overall design utilizes workshop columns as pipe supports, creating a well-arranged and aesthetically pleasing layout. Stainless steel columns are individually installed for the terminal pipeline sections, considering the installation distance factor. Additionally, the system supports the installation of two material ratio valves on the material hopper of the injection molding machine at the end of the conveying system to meet the customer’s blending requirements.
During actual operation, customers can monitor the operation status of each device in real-time through the touch screen of the PLC control station. The material selection function of the material distribution station can be used to switch materials, and the different pipeline equipment is visually labeled for easy use and identification.
The overall planning of the central conveying system, from equipment selection to layout design, embodies the integrity of the system and aligns with the trend of intelligent manufacturing.
