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Practical articles from WANSUN engineers on planning, building and running overhead conveyors.
Monorail Conveyor Systems: Manual, Chain-Driven and Electric Explained
What is a monorail conveyor? Compare manual, chain-driven and electric monorail conveyor systems, where each fits and the design points to check.
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Overhead Trolley Conveyor: How It Works, Components and Uses
How an overhead trolley conveyor works: track, rivetless chain, trolleys, drives, take-ups and curves, where trolley conveyors are used and their limits.
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Hanging Conveyor Systems: How to Hang Products and Choose the Drive
Hanging conveyor systems explained: hooks, racks, load bars and product carriers, which conveyor drive to choose and practical tips for loading and clearance.
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How to Calculate Chain Pull on an Overhead Conveyor
Step-by-step chain pull calculation for overhead chain conveyors: moving weight, friction, inclines and curve factors, with a worked example and checks.
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Body Shop Conveyor Systems: Moving Body-in-White Between Cells
Conveyors for automotive body shops: overhead transfers between welding cells, lifters, body stores and links to the paint shop, with design tips.
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Overhead Conveyor vs Overhead Crane: Which Fits Your Plant?
Overhead conveyor or crane? Compare flow, routes, operator time, loads and process integration, and see when combining both works best.
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How Long Does an Overhead Conveyor Last? Service Life, Wear and Replacement
Overhead conveyor service life: which parts wear and which last, signs of end of life, and how to decide between repair, refurbishment and replacement.
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Conveyors for Motorcycle and Bicycle Frame Painting Lines
How to choose the conveyor for motorcycle and bicycle frame painting: hanging frames, pretreatment, e-coat and powder, ovens, rotation and masking.
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Conveyors for Metal Furniture Powder Coating Lines
Overhead conveyors for metal furniture coating: chairs, desks, shelving and beds, tube and panel hanging, line layout, oven sizing and colour changes.
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Overhead Conveyor Project Timeline: From Inquiry to Production
The phases of an overhead conveyor project, from inquiry and concept to engineering, manufacturing, shipping, installation and ramp-up, and what speeds each up.
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