Stable transport of parts and pallets
Dimensions and underside condition influence support and roller spacing. Weight alone is insufficient: centre of gravity, carrier stiffness, overhangs and loading or unloading methods also matter.
Material flow between workstations
Conveyors and production material handling
A conveyor must fit the product, cycle and operator tasks. Belt speed or motor power alone does not describe the capacity of the complete line.
Operating context
The whole application matters.
Unit-load handling may use roller or chain conveyors, transfers, turntables or connections between elevations. Design covers the product carrier, contact surfaces, drives, sensors and flow control. Parameters are established for the actual loads and layout.
Engineering priorities
From operating need to design.
Transfers and changes of direction
A transverse transfer or turntable must deliver the carrier in the required position and match downstream availability. The design includes transfer conditions, positioning and the response when the next section is occupied.
Modernisation and operator safety
Changes to an existing line require review of mechanics, drives, guarding and stopping functions. Higher speed can change both loading and risk. Acceptance therefore uses real products and agreed operating scenarios.
Overhead transport and changes in elevation
Overhead tracks, vertical transfers and lifting tables can connect workstations where floor space is limited. Assessment covers load capacity, load attachment, supporting-structure loads and protection against falling loads or trapping. Acceptance includes transfers between the individual sections.
Packing and dispatch
Conveyors can interface with weighing, labelling, wrapping, strapping and empty-pallet magazines. The functional specification defines packing variants, product queues, rejection of non-conforming loads and data exchange with the warehouse system.
Transferring a part into an assembly fixture
An indexing transfer, reciprocating transfer bar or robot gripper must coordinate with part loading and clamping. Design distinguishes the transport position from accurate location for the operation, and checks fixture release, return movement and space for variant changes.
Accumulation without load contact
Individually controlled zones maintain spacing between loads while they wait for the next operation. Zone length, occupancy detection and release logic are defined from load dimensions and the cycle of the downstream workstation.
Supply boundaries
A scope you can specify.
- Layout and material-flow design
- Mechanics, drives and position sensing
- Controls and interface verification
- Overhead tracks, vertical conveying sections, lifting and positioning stations.
- Pallet magazines, load assembly and interfaces with packing and dispatch equipment.
- Rail-guided vehicles (RGVs) for transfers between fixed handover points in warehouse and production zones.
- Roller sections with zero-pressure accumulation and individually controlled zones for totes and unit loads.
Before engineering
Inputs that matter.
- Product, carrier, dimensions and weight.
- Centre of gravity, supports and variants.
- Cycle, accumulation and operator tasks.
- Layout, elevations and adjacent machines.
- Environment and available shutdown window.
- Packing variants, identification rules, warehouse interfaces and empty-carrier handling.
- Transfer positions, locating tolerances, clamping status and operation timing
Agreed with the proposal
Outputs and acceptance.
- Layout and operating-cycle concept.
- Mechanical and control-interface specification.
- Acceptance scenarios and documentation.
- Acceptance scenarios covering elevation changes, accumulation, downstream blockage and packing cycles.
- Handling-to-fixture transfer description with conditions for accepting and releasing the part
The actual scope and acceptance criteria depend on the application and contract.
Selection in context
Which verification and document to request
Acceptance testing, calibration, statutory inspection and conformity assessment serve different purposes, so agree their scope and expected documents before supply.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the selection criteria.
| Principle or option | Typical application | What to agree and which output to expect |
|---|---|---|
| FAT: factory acceptance test | Verification of agreed functions and requirements before shipment, for example for a control system or assembly. | Approved procedure, criteria and simulated interfaces; the output records results, deviations and open items within the tested scope.[1] |
| SAT: site acceptance test | Verification after installation, considering actual connections and agreed operating conditions. | Site and utility readiness, interfaces and criteria; the output is a site test record and a list of outstanding actions.[1] |
| Calibration | Establishing the relationship between instrument indication and reference values under specified conditions. | Measurement points, traceability and uncertainty; the output reports calibration results, not adjustment or an automatic pass/fail decision.[2] |
| Statutory inspection, e.g. electrical equipment in Czechia | Assessment of equipment safety within the scope of applicable requirements. | Equipment type and extent, documentation and inspector qualification; the output is an inspection report with findings and a conclusion on the inspected condition.[3] |
| Product conformity assessment | Demonstrating compliance with applicable legal requirements before placing a product on the market or putting it into service. | Applicable legislation and procedure; the manufacturer prepares technical documentation and the relevant declaration, with notified-body involvement where the required procedure calls for it.[4] |
Sources for this comparison
- IEC 62381:2024 – Factory, site and integration acceptance tests ↗
- BIPM / JCGM VIM – Calibration, clause 2.39 ↗
- e-Sbírka – Nařízení vlády č. 190/2022 Sb., aktuální znění ↗
- European Commission – Manufacturers and conformity assessment ↗
Reviewed on 18 October 2026. Selection is confirmed for the specific operating conditions and equipment design.
From technical proposal preparation
Concrete configurations and supply scopes.
These examples describe proposed solutions and enquiry requirements. Their parameters belong to the stated project stage; completed supplies are shown separately in the project portfolio.
Engineering design · not implemented
Design presented in 2025
Automated battery-cell storage
StageEngineering design preparedNot implemented
Concept scopeControls, storage and handling
Requirement
A design for automated storage of battery cells with conveyor interfaces.
Proposed solution
The concept combines controls, conveyors, racking and stacker cranes. The stated design scope includes the warehouse fire-safety concept.
Proposed scope
- Control system and conveyors
- Racking and stacker cranes
- Fire-safety concept within the design scope
An example of a completed engineering design. This project was not implemented. Parameters and the scope of a future supply will be defined for the specific application.
Discuss a similar application ↗Engineering design · not implemented
Design presented in 2025
Tray conveyor system
StageEngineering design preparedNot implemented
Concept scopeTray conveying
Requirement
An engineering design for conveying products on trays.
Proposed solution
The engineering views show the arrangement of a tray conveyor system. A future supply would require project-specific data on the carrier and product, load, operating cycle and adjacent equipment.
Proposed scope
- Engineering arrangement of the conveyor system
- Trays used as load carriers
An example of a completed engineering design. This project was not implemented. Parameters and the scope of a future supply will be defined for the specific application.
Discuss a similar application ↗Engineering design · not implemented
Design presented in 2025
Gantry manipulator for wheel components
StageEngineering design preparedNot implemented
Concept scopeGantry handling
Requirement
An engineering design for a gantry manipulator handling wheel components.
Proposed solution
The design shows the gantry arrangement of the handling station. A future supply would require the part geometry, gripping method, working envelope and required cycle to be specified.
Proposed scope
- Gantry manipulator arrangement
- Handling of wheel components
An example of a completed engineering design. This project was not implemented. Parameters and the scope of a future supply will be defined for the specific application.
Discuss a similar application ↗Engineering design · not implemented
Design presented in 2025
Palletising
StageEngineering design preparedNot implemented
Concept scopePalletising station
Requirement
An example of a prepared palletising-station design.
Proposed solution
The engineering concept addresses palletising. A future supply would define the product, pallet, stacking arrangement, handling equipment and interfaces with other workstations.
Proposed scope
- Concept design of a palletising station
An example of a completed engineering design. This project was not implemented. Parameters and the scope of a future supply will be defined for the specific application.
Discuss a similar application ↗Relevant experience
From the project portfolio.
Project photograph.
Project 526 · Handling & automation
Automated battery storage project
Installation location: Mladá Boleslav, Czechia · 2023–2025
Two gantry manipulators, conveyor interfaces and battery flow control for automotive production in Mladá Boleslav. The reference covers handed-over engineering and partial delivery stages.
Broader project portfolioEngineering and partial delivery stages
2 gantry manipulators with three axes of motionDetails →
Project photograph.
Project 572 · Handling & automation
Support structures for car-body handling
Installation location: Kvasiny, Czechia · 2024
Engineering and supply of steel structures for an automotive conveyor route in Kvasiny. Three structural sections combine suspended, framed and trussed arrangements.
Broader project portfolioSteel structure and engineering
3 structural sections, A–CDetails →
Project photograph.
Project 422 · Handling & automation
Conveyor extension and material-flow control
Location: Mladá Boleslav, Czechia · 2023–2024
Mechanical transfer stations, cross transfers and new control functions for moving sequenced trolleys between production halls in Mladá Boleslav.
Broader project portfolioEngineering and delivery milestones
2 new workstations in the technical scopeDetails →
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Before we start
Questions that shape the project.
Will a larger motor increase line throughput?
Only if the drive is the real constraint. A transfer, manual operation or insufficient accumulation space may be the bottleneck instead.
Can part of an existing conveyor remain?
After its condition, loading and compatibility are assessed. The interfaces between retained and new sections need defined mechanical and safety requirements.
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