Optimization of Pallet Conveyor System for Weight Reduction

Pallet roller conveyors are designed to facilitate the movement of pallets along a conveyor system, which consists of a series of rollers mounted on a frame. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, pallet roller conveyors are widely used where the efficient movement of pall...

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Main Authors: Himadri Majumder, Rohit S. Bachhav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5567309
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description Pallet roller conveyors are designed to facilitate the movement of pallets along a conveyor system, which consists of a series of rollers mounted on a frame. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, pallet roller conveyors are widely used where the efficient movement of palletized loads is crucial for productivity and warehouse optimization. This study optimized pallet roller conveyors in the case of the number of critical conveyor parts. To verify the existing design, pallet conveyor parts were first modeled geometrically, and then, structural analysis was carried out. To reduce the overall weight and save a significant amount of materials, the existing pallet conveyor system is redesigned by designing the critical parts. A structural analysis was carried out, followed by a comparison of the existing pallet roller conveyor design and the optimized one. The calculated maximum deflection and safety factor remained within acceptable limits, ensuring the safety of the optimized design. This minimizes the overall weight and cost of the pallet conveyor system as well as saving a considerable amount of materials.
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spelling doaj-art-b80618d2465c457580b35ced5968e7bd2025-08-20T03:22:45ZengWileyJournal of Engineering2314-49122024-01-01202410.1155/2024/5567309Optimization of Pallet Conveyor System for Weight ReductionHimadri Majumder0Rohit S. Bachhav1Department of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringPallet roller conveyors are designed to facilitate the movement of pallets along a conveyor system, which consists of a series of rollers mounted on a frame. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, pallet roller conveyors are widely used where the efficient movement of palletized loads is crucial for productivity and warehouse optimization. This study optimized pallet roller conveyors in the case of the number of critical conveyor parts. To verify the existing design, pallet conveyor parts were first modeled geometrically, and then, structural analysis was carried out. To reduce the overall weight and save a significant amount of materials, the existing pallet conveyor system is redesigned by designing the critical parts. A structural analysis was carried out, followed by a comparison of the existing pallet roller conveyor design and the optimized one. The calculated maximum deflection and safety factor remained within acceptable limits, ensuring the safety of the optimized design. This minimizes the overall weight and cost of the pallet conveyor system as well as saving a considerable amount of materials.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5567309
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