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Rail Guided Vehicle (RGV) Engine Decking System


Fori India recently designed, built and integrated a Rail Guided Vehicle (RGV) style engine decking system to an automotive manufacturer near Pune, Maharashtra.

Features:

  • Jobs Per Hour: 25 jobs
  • Features: Engine dress conveyor and pallets, overhead hoist and rail system for loading engine on pallet
  • Results: Increased production rate, improved decking process
2 The system was supplied for accommodating the customer's new vehicle model. The system was integrated into an existing assembly shop and was designed for 25 jobs per hour. The decking system supplied runs cross-car to the underbody conveyor line. The decking for the engine assembly is completed in a static position. The RGV movement was completed with a friction drive wheel. A hydraulic scissor lift was provided for vertical movement of the pallet and engine. The control architecture for the system was Allen Bradley PLC based. 1 The decking system also included the engine dress up conveyor and pallets, as well as a buffer conveyor with overhead hoist and rail system for loading the product on the pallet. For more information about Fori Automation's automotive capabilities, please visit our website.

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