In electroplating equipment, traveling crane (also known as overhead crane or suspension conveyor) is an important material handling equipment, which is mainly used for transporting and transferring workpieces in electroplating production line.
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In electroplating equipment, traveling crane (also known as overhead crane or suspension conveyor) is an important material handling equipment, which is mainly used for transporting and transferring workpieces in electroplating production line. The traveling crane plays a key role in the plating process, its role is not limited to handling, but also directly affect the production efficiency and process quality. The following are the main roles of traveling crane in electroplating equipment and its importance:
1. Workpiece handling and transfer
Function: The traveling crane transfers the workpieces from one process to the next (e.g. degreasing, pickling, plating, cleaning, drying, etc.) through hooks, hangers or fixtures.
Advantage: Automated trolley can replace manual handling, reduce labor intensity and improve handling efficiency.
2. Improve production efficiency
Continuous operation: the traveling crane can realize the continuous transportation of workpieces and ensure the efficient operation of the plating production line.
Reduce the waiting time: By precisely controlling the speed of the traveling crane, it can reduce the waiting time of the workpieces between the processes and improve the production efficiency.
3. Ensure process consistency
Precise control: The traveling crane can precisely control the residence time of workpieces in each tank to ensure the consistency of plating process.
Uniform treatment: through the traveling crane transportation, the workpiece can be uniformly immersed in the plating solution, avoiding uneven plating caused by manual operation.
4. Reduce human error
Automated operation: The automated traveling crane can run according to the pre-set program, reducing the error caused by human operation.
Improvement of quality: By reducing manual intervention, the risk of workpiece damage and contamination can be reduced, and the plating quality can be improved.
5. Adaptation to multiple workpiece types
Flexibility: The traveling crane can adjust the hangers or clamps according to the shape and size of different workpieces to adapt to the transportation needs of multiple workpieces.
Multifunctionality: The traveling crane can be used not only for electroplating, but also for other surface treatment processes (e.g. anodizing, spraying, etc.).
6. Space saving
Three-dimensional layout: the traveling crane can transport workpieces in the vertical direction, making full use of the workshop space and reducing the floor space.
Compact design: the traveling crane can be closely matched with the plating tank to form a compact production line layout.
The role of traveling crane in electroplating equipment mainly includes workpiece handling, improving production efficiency, ensuring process consistency, reducing human error, adapting to a variety of workpiece types, saving space, and improving environmental protection and safety. It is an indispensable key equipment in electroplating production line, which is of great significance to ensure production efficiency and process quality. With the development of technology, the traveling crane is developing in the direction of intelligentization, energy saving, environmental protection and high precision.