Suspended Conveyor Systems for Lean Production

item® Suspended Conveyor Systems provide an efficient solution for transporting materials, components and products above work areas, ensuring a continuous material flow while maximizing the use of valuable production space. 

By utilizing overhead transport systems, production facilities can free up floor space from additional transport routes and equipment, improving safety, workplace ergonomics and overall operational efficiency. These systems are particularly effective in assembly lines, logistics areas and manufacturing processes where uninterrupted material supply between workstations is essential. 

Thanks to the modular design of item®, suspended conveyor systems can be easily adapted to different production scenarios, expanded as requirements grow and seamlessly integrated with other Lean Production solutions. 

Types of Components item® 

Guide Rails: The core elements of the system, providing controlled movement of materials along predefined routes. 

Trolleys and Carriers: Designed for transporting components, assemblies and finished products throughout the conveyor system. 

Suspension Brackets: Ensure secure attachment of the conveyor system to ceilings or supporting structures. 

Curves and Transfer Elements: Enable the creation of complex transport routes with turns, branches and transitions. 

Buffer and Accumulation Sections: Used for temporary storage of materials between production operations. 

Specialized Transport Solutions: Custom components for specific logistics tasks and integration with manufacturing systems. 

Applications

• Lean Production environments 
• Intralogistics systems
• Automotive manufacturing
• Mechanical engineering
• Packaging and production processes 

Advantages