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Customer case study: Paint line integration for total autonomy
Our customer wanted to integrate a paint line into its production site to gain greater autonomy.
Context and customer requirements
Our customer wanted to integrate a paint line into its production site in order to gain greater autonomy. The aim was to reduce the costs and lead times associated with subcontracting, while optimizing the manufacturing process.
Technical constraints
The overhead handling system had to be able to transport loads of up to 500 kg per spreader bar, and to accommodate parts of varying dimensions: from 400 mm to 1500 mm wide, with a maximum length of 7000 mm. In addition, the installation had to allow for future expansion with three additional storage rails.
The handling solution proposed by OCA
To meet these requirements, OCA designed and installed an optimized conveyor line comprising :
- A loading station equipped with a lifting station to facilitate loading and improve ergonomics for operators, thus reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).
- One rail in the automatic shot-blasting machine for part pre-treatment.
- Three rails in the powder booth to ensure even application.
- Six rails in the baking oven to optimize paint curing.
- Six rails in front of the paint booth for smooth production flow.
- Six cooling rails for rapid drying before handling.
The results
Thanks to this new installation, our customer is now completely autonomous in his painting operations. He has been able to make significant savings by eliminating transport costs and saving precious time - between 15 and 20 minutes per production cycle.
With this modular set-up, he also has scope for future expansion of his paint shop.
The OCA team is proud to have supported this customer in his production modernization and optimization project!
