New Tray Cart "With Doors" Securely Transports Small Parts in Sequence for Assembly
An automotive manufacturer uses these carts to securely transport compartmented trays of spark plugs to its engine assembly stations
When an automotive manufacturer needed to securely transport compartmented trays of spark plugs to its engine assembly area, they asked Creform® Corporation, Greer, SC to provide a custom cart design that would be easy to load/unload and transport. Creform designed and built a series of carts that would meet these needs while also providing the flexibility to be easily modified for other uses.
The carts are custom built using the Creform System of plastic coated steel pipe, joints and accessories. Each cart holds up to 80 of the 28″ x 16″ spark plug trays and features swing out doors that open on one side for easy load/unload and then latch close to secure the trays during transport. The cantilevered 'shelves' that hold the trays are made with Creform 2-3/8″ plastic L-channel forming an open shelf design for ease of load/unloading trays while keeping them separated to help prevent part-to-part damage.
The cart design is flexible and easily reconfigured to suit multiple applications. For example, shelf size, spacing and capacities are easily adjustable to hold boxes or trays of different heights for sequenced or kitted parts delivery. This allows for a structured sequence for pulling a mix of parts from any level and in any order.
The carts have a 36″ x 60″ footprint with up to a 300 lb load capacity. They feature four, 5″ diameter urethane wheel casters for safe, stable movement. Two casters have brakes for secure positioning. The carts also feature a hitch for towing by tuggers or AGVs. Carts can be converted into permanent structures by using feet instead of casters.
Wide selections of pipe colors are available for visual identification of carts with different purposes or departments. Optional components include ESD pipe and accessories for anti-static applications, metal shelves and plastic label holders. These carts are available from Creform as assembled structures or in kit form.
