Back to the Basics: Is SMART Material Convey Right for Your Plant?
Let’s get back to the basics of material conveying.
An accurate and reliable material handling setup is the backbone of plant efficiency. What that setup looks like depends on your materials, equipment, production needs, and the complexity of your system. Understanding those factors starts with asking a few basic questions.
While we’re naturally biased toward our SMART Stands and the other equipment that makes up an ABS system, including our tranquility vacuum pumps with built-in variable frequency drives with our patented Velocity Control software, dust collection units, SAVER auto aspirators and railcar unload systems, we believe every customer should understand what matters most for their specific setup and material needs. Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself when considering SMART Stands.
How many material lines and destinations are you managing?
As the number of material lines and destinations increases, so does the potential for confusion during material changes. A material sent to the wrong destination can lead to downtime, wasted material, decreased profitability, and manual troubleshooting.
SMART Stands help eliminate that guesswork by verifying the correct material to the correct destination, reducing the risk of operator mistakes.
Do you have a lot of material lines running throughout your plant?
If your plant has a growing maze of piping, it may be time to look at ways to simplify your material routing.
SMART Stands allow a common material line to serve multiple destinations, allowing a more organized and verifiable material convey system. With verification, time and money are saved by preventing costly operator mistakes.
Are you planning a plant expansion?
Growth is another reason to consider how flexible your material handling system needs to be.
A SMART system can provide a flexible foundation that can adapt as your plant grows, helping you manage additional materials and destinations without simply adding more dedicated lines.
So, is SMART Material Convey right for you?
The question isn’t whether SMART systems are better. It’s whether your material handling system is complex enough to benefit from a smarter approach.
If you’re managing multiple materials and destinations, dealing with complex piping, or planning for future expansion, SMART Stands may be worth a closer look.
Have more questions about our SMART Stands or other ABS material handling solutions? Email us at sales@adv-blend.com or call us at 906-914-4180. We’d be happy to talk through your system and see if SMART Stands are the right fit!
Watch this video to see our SMART Stands in action!