Power and Free Conveyors

Engineered Conveyor Systems

Power & Free conveyors have been among the most versatile and productive conveyor systems available. Modern advancements in control and automation devices have greatly added to the contributions that this style of conveyor can make in the areas of just-in-time (JIT) delivery, flexible manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing methods.

A Power & Free system is similar to an overhead trolley conveyor in that it can move a variety of loads, over great distances, through changing elevations and along complex paths. A Power & Free system has the additional ability to separate the carrier trolley (free line) from the power chain. This means that the carrier trolley can be stopped, switched or diverted to other paths (powered or non-powered).

The system design can cause carrier trolleys to accumulate with one another anywhere within the system. This provides positive control of the carriers at all times and allows for a wide variety of manufacturing functions to be performed. Processing, assembly, machining, painting, inspection, load/unload and shipping are but a few of the activities that can be performed all at the same time within the system.

Webb-Stiles designed systems utilize programmable controllers to dispatch or divert carriers to any predetermined schedule. This is useful when product mix calls for different procedures to be randomly applied to parts and assemblies. This makes Power & Free systems ideal for JIT and flexible manufacturing systems.

Power & Free setups can interface with today's robots, process equipment, and other systems offering greater productivity, flexibility and control.

Through the use of computers and automated readers, it is possible to keep track of the status of all components in the system. This enables engineering and production personnel to manage production more closely.

Webb-Stiles Power & Free Conveyor Systems

The Webb-Stiles Company engineers, manufactures and installs Power & Free conveyor systems on a turn-key basis. To learn what our Power & Free system can do for your process, request our design guide. The specifications shown will help you choose the proper size and type of system. Or, contact one of our sales engineers.

Engineering/Controls

With total in-house engineering capabilities, Webb-Stiles offers absolute design control and central decision making. Our mechanical engineers design your system and equipment to meet your needs. Our control engineers accurately fashion your control system through the use of electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Fabrication and Manufacturing

At Webb-Stiles our two completely equipped plants enable us to handle all fabrication work in-house. Our craftsmen build your conveyor equipment using methods and techniques refined through forty years of practical experience.

Installation and Start-Up

Field installations are handled by one of our senior superintendents. He is responsible for handling a crew of skilled craftsmen familiar with the various trades of the industry. Our engineers travel to many installations to direct the commissioning of our sophisticated equipment and systems.

Power and Free Features

Webb-Stiles Power & Free systems can be engineered to perform numerous tasks with the capability to isolate local production processes while integrating your material handling system.

See our Catalog for all specifications.

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