INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ITS FUTURE

 

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ITS FUTURE

Hello to all Saifi Blog Readers!

In today’s blog, we will be discussing Industrial automation, its benefits, and the future it holds in the coming years.

Let us first understand what is Industrial Automation?

Industrial Automation is the use of information technology and control devices to control and automate the industrial processes, operations and machinery with minimum human intervention.

Automation is derived from two terms:  Auto (means ‘self’) Matos (means ‘moving’).

In industrial automation we can adjust, control and automate various factors like temperature, flow, pressure, distance, and liquid levels and so many other things as per our desired specifications and requirements.

Why do we need Industrial Automation?

In today’s time Manufacturers, Warehouse Owners, and Factory Owners are facing huge competition in terms of order completion, profit margins, stocking, safety of goods, energy savings, and on-time fulfillment of bulk orders.

 

Also, with this, they face a lot of challenges posed by human labor, example- Frequent strikes, accidents, human errors, unproductivity and unnecessary delays impacting the running and goodwill of an organization.

 

Hence to reduce the dependency on human labor and eliminate human errors, manufacturing concerns are now moving towards automation.

 

Above listed are a few of the factors which drive manufacturers towards industrial automation.

BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

As compared with manual and traditional systems, automation systems provide better performance in terms of precision, productivity, power, quality, and speed of operation.

1.     Increased Productivity

Automation system increases productivity by producing greater output for a given labor input. Humans can work for limited hours with limited energy but automaton systems can work endlessly for 24x7 without stopping and getting tired.

 

2.     Great Product Quality

Through uniform processes and standard procedures, the biggest advantage industries receive is the uniform and premium quality product which ensures minimum or no production defect thereby reducing the return of the products to a great extent. By using these automation systems, industrial processes, and operations are controlled and monitored from the initial stage to end-stage to manufacture a uniform and qualitative end product.

3.     Cost Reduction

Automation system helps the industries to save a lot of money in terms of minimum waste generation for maximum production and by saving salaries, workforce costs, pensions and other costs associated with employees. If your orders get completed on time your organization would yield in more orders hence increasing the overall profits of the firm.

4.     Reduction Manual Tasks

In traditional methods various process variables like temperature, liquid level, pressure, power, etc. are set by manual labor. However, using automated systems same can be automatically controlled and maintained without the involvement of human labor and without any error too.

5.     Lesser Accidents and Human Errors

Since most of the processes get automated with minimum human intervention, fewer accidents are prone to happen at the sites and manufacturing plants. By implementing an automated system, repetitive operations work is made simpler and safer by reducing human dependence and relying on accurate automation systems and only giving supervisory and administrative roles to human labor.

 

Also, automated systems can operate in any weather at any given point of time and, especially in life-threatening conditions (chemical and high-temperature conditions). Thus, an industrial automation system prevents accidents and injuries to the workers.

 

6.     Data Accuracy

Automated systems enable accurate data collection and handling thereby helping you to take the correct decisions depending upon the information and data collected at various stages of production. You can check accordingly which process is taking how long and what further improvements are needed.

FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Ø  Automation can not only make a difference in one or two processes but across the whole organization. Most of the operations can now be automated with new software and machines coming every day. You can automate your back-office support, attendance system, production lines, research and development, sales, marketing, placing and fulfillment of orders, stacking, warehousing, and stocking of products, and whatnot.

Ø  Today more than 20% of manufacturing concerns and industries have realized the importance of automating their processes and in the coming decade 80% of the Industries will be operating in automated mode.

Ø  Its not just about saving money when we talk about industrial automation but if you really want to stand this cut-throat competition and want to gain an extra edge over your competitors than automation is one of the key drivers.

Ø  Companies are increasingly deploying automation to strengthen business resilience, reduce risk and generate useful business insights more easily.

Ø  As per a recent report, around 60% of technology companies are planning to automate most of their activities now.

Ø  By year 2025, it’s estimated that around 10-15% of jobs in three major sectors (manufacturing, transportation and storage, and wholesale and retail trade) will see multifold automation and growth in their processes.

Ø  By 2035, the range of jobs with high automation potential will be closer to 35-50% for those sectors.

CONCLUSION WITH RETURN ON INVESTMENT

 

1.     Automation Systems like Conveyors ensures the continuous movement of goods twice as fast as manual handling.

 

2.     Your investment can be recovered in less than two years as it speeds up your process, enabling you to produce more and profit more.

 

3.     By making operations organized and transparent, conveyors and other automated systems help you fulfill your consignments and targets on time, so that you can target double clients and go ahead of your competitor.

 

4.     As less of the humans are involved, human errors and damage due to human handling are reduced by 50%.

 

5.     Site accidents due to product handling reduces by 65%.

 

Want to know more about Automated Conveyor Systems?

At Saifi Automations a team of experts who designs and customize conveyors for your organization according to your required weight and speed specifications, to improve both the productivity and the work environment. 

We are a prominent Manufacturers, Exporters of a wide range of Overhead Conveyors, Belt Conveyor, Slat Conveyors, I-Beam Overhead Conveyors, Six Wheel Model Head Conveyor, Three Wheel Over Head Conveyor, Conveyors Components, and much more

The right time to automate your operation is now. If you want to learn more about the latest in Conveyor Systems, or if conveyor meet your needs or have any queries or hesitations about conveyor systems you may please contact us!

You may visit us @www.saifiautomation.com

CLIENTS SERVED BY US:

Escorts

Orient Fans

Anchor

Carrier

Godrej

Relaxo

Eicher

HP etc

 

Founded in the year 1987, Saifi Con-Fab System Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading Manufacturers, Exporters and Importer of a wide range of Monorail Overhead Conveyors, Belt Conveyor, Slat Conveyors, I-Beam Overhead Conveyors, Six Wheel Model Head Conveyor, Three Wheel Over Head Conveyor, Conveyors Components and much more.

 

 

 

Will Packaging Conveyor Ever Rule the World?

Hello, All Saifi Blog Readers!

Today in this Blog we are going to discuss Packaging Conveyors w.r.t.- What are Packaging Conveyors? Future of Packaging Conveyor Market and what are the factors for the growth of the Packaging Industry and how fruitful is investing in the Conveyor Systems with respect to the Return on Investment?

So, without further delay, Let’s Begin!

What Are Packaging Conveyors?

Packaging Conveyor systems are one of the most popular and commonly used forms of automation today for the Packaging Industry. The packaging industry has various process requirements; from moving the product into packages-light weight or bulky, marking packages, stacking or barcoding, and sorting of the packages. Packaging Conveyors are used to merging, divert, route, and pace the movement of packages through conveyor belts and channels.

E-commerce in India is projected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of 27 percent from 2017 to 2026 to reach $200 billion by 2026 which automatically gives a great rise to the Packaging Industry.

Packaging conveyors are used in several industries including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, automotive, electrical & electronics etc. to channelize the product manufacturing, storing, sorting, and packaging.

Factors Boosting the Packaging Industry?

Ø  Globalization: Globalization has led to cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information. Since the trading of goods is beyond borders, we are obviously needing packaging conveyors at multiple levels. From manufacturing products in large quantities to packing, sorting, and storing packaging conveyors have got a role to play at every point.

To protect the product from dust, damage, and unwanted human handling multiple layers of packaging are used for a single product. Now we can imagine how much packaging would be required to pack million and billions of products. And ultimately pacing the demand for the Packaging Conveyors.

Ø  E-Commerce: E-Commerce and E-Retailing are touching new heights in India. As discussed above E-Commerce is expected to reach $200 billion by 2026 is giving us the indication that the segment of Ecommerce requiring the maximum packaging is going to grow multifold. In today’s scenario, every entrepreneur is going digital in some way or the other and the demand for packaging is going to be huge with each passing day.

Today we cannot imagine the functioning of e-commerce without the use of packaging conveyor solutions. It's only because of packaging conveyors that are so adaptable and adjustable and are fit to carry any type of product.

Ø  Covid-19: Since the impact of this pandemic is expected to be long-drawn, consumer preferences will continue to shift towards e-commerce and e-retailing which involves a lot of Packaging. Due to closures of retail stores and markets, consequent to the lockdowns and fear of going to the markets consumers are preferring to stay home and order things online only.

In fact, this season, the big e-commerce giants like Flipkart and Amazon has experienced the highest sales in the last decade.

Ø  Growing Investment in the Packaging Industry: Many big Investors have already understood the best place to invest in packaging industry which is going to yield the maximum returns on their investment in the years to come.

Hence Packaging Conveyors have got a major role to play in the Indian Economy and definitely holds a bright future.

 

Ø  Disposable Takeaway Packaging: Another big thing trending is restaurants and cafes offering home deliveries and disposable takeaways where the food is wrapped in a lot of packaging.

According to a study conducted by the Ministry of corporate affairs (India), the revenue generated by Swiggy and Zomato in India in FY 2018 was INR 4.42 billion and INR 4.66 billion, respectively.

Benefits of the Packaging Conveyors

1. Faster Operations: Packaging Conveyors are so fast and accurate in product handling; they are capable of performing endless operations on a repeat mode at a lightning speed.
2. Protects the goods of Perishable Nature: Products of perishable nature like vegetables, milk, etc. that are highly perishable are required to be packed immediately, and carefully. Packaging conveyors speed up the packaging process for faster delivery of products.
3. Minimum Human Touch Involved: Since the Packaging Conveyors are doing all the job for you- from manufacturing to packing, sorting, and storing, the minimum human touch is involved protecting your product from unwanted human handling and damage.
4. Less Human Errors: Packaging Conveyors work on automated mode and hence there are very negligible errors unlike human handling where error chances are high and productivity is bound to hamper.
5. Efficient Operations: Packaging Conveyors minimize the overall packaging time of the products and increase the efficiency of the operation, hence allowing the organization to focus on the core operations and can deliver on time and take more orders.

We can say the demand for packaging conveyors are expected to grow in order to cater to manufacturing and packaging lines. In today’s, time almost every manufacturing and packaging industry requires packaging conveyors.  These are some factors that foster the demand for packaging conveyors in today’s scenarios as well as in the times to come.

There can be different types of conveyors depending upon the requirement and the nature of the business:

• Belt Conveyors
• Chain Conveyors
• Incline Conveyors
• Decline Conveyors
• Horizontal Conveyors
• And many others…

 Conclusion with Return on Investment

1.      Conveyors ensure the continuous movement of goods twice as fast as manual handling. 

2.     Your investment can be recovered in less than two years as it speeds up your process, enabling you to produce more and profit more. 

3.     By making operations organized and transparent, conveyors help you fulfill your consignments and targets on time, so that you can target double clients and go ahead of your competitor.

4.     The warranty on the conveyor system is just another advantage.

5.     As less of the humans are involved, human errors and damage due to human handling are reduced by 50%.

6.     Site accidents due to product handling reduce by 65%.

 

Want to know more about Conveyor Systems?

At Saifi Automations a team of experts designs and customize conveyor for your organization according to your required weight and speed specifications, to improve both the productivity and the work environment. 

We are a prominent Manufacturers, Exporters of a wide range of Overhead Conveyors, Belt Conveyor, Slat Conveyors, I-Beam Overhead Conveyors, Six Wheel Model Head Conveyor, Three Wheel Over Head Conveyor, Conveyors Components and much more

The right time to automate your operation is now. If you want to learn more about the latest in Conveyor Systems, or if conveyor meet your needs or have any queries or hesitations about conveyor systems you may please contact us!

You may visit us @www.saifiautomation.com

CLIENTS SERVED BY US:

Escorts

Orient Fans

Anchor

Carrier

Godrej

Relaxo

Eicher

HP etc

 

Founded in the year 1987, Saifi Con-Fab System Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading Manufacturers, Exporters and Importer of a wide range of Monorail Overhead Conveyors, Belt Conveyor, Slat Conveyors, I-Beam Overhead Conveyors, Six Wheel Model Head Conveyor, Three Wheel Over Head Conveyor, Conveyors Components and much more.

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENT

 

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENT

As far as manufacturing is concerned, we all are well aware now that conveyor belt systems have become an indispensable and non-negotiable component without which manufacturing and warehousing is just not possible in today’s scenario. But how often it is we consider the maintenance and check-up of the conveyors at regular intervals,  unless and until the machinery breaks down and brings the manufacturing and material handling to a standstill.

Conveyors also known as material-handling equipment requires a comprehensive system at regular intervals for its checkup and maintenance plan. All those moving components and parts wear out over time. Bearings, rollers, belts, pulleys, magnets, and motors etc. need inspection and occasional repair and replacement.

But What Are The Factors To Be Considered Before Repair And Replacement Of Conveyor Parts?

Conveyor belts might break in the middle of demanding production runs when downtime simply isn’t an option and may lead to heavy losses and non-fulfillment of orders on time.

Fortunately, there are a few parameters which we can keep in mind and get to know when to go for repair and replacement options and ultimately will help your organization in running faster.

1.      Service: Once the conveyor system is installed in the organization, make it a practice in your organization to get its services as and when scheduled without any fail and prior to its due date and maintain a separate record file for the same.

2.     Feedback from the Operator: The technical head of the organization must get the regular feedback from the operators because they are the people who are dealing and handling the conveyor systems and are the best people who can give the exact details on how the conveyors are working and if they are facing any issues or not?

3.     Timely Checkups: We understand that the check-up and maintenance is required but it is the time which matters the most. There is no point of maintenance when we ignore it for longer periods but till that time damage done is irreversible. So, ensure to get the machinery checkups at regular intervals.

4.     Budget Allocation:  When the machinery breaks down or any part or the component requires repair or replacement, it is obvious that it will be chargeable and would need some investment. Instead of arranging money at the last moment make it a habit of allocating a certain amount in advance for the repairs and replacements you might need for the entire year.

5.     Choose a Trusted Conveyor Solutions Provider: Primarily choose the trusted brand for buying of conveyor systems because these are the machineries your processes are highly dependent upon. Check if they provide after-sales service or not. What are their annual maintenance charges and what all they cover in that?

Once the conveyors are installed, keep in touch with your service provider to know about the latest trends, new conveyors, new technology, and any schemes or annual packages they are offering. 

Share the problems you are facing and let their team guide you whether you would require repair or replacement and take the action accordingly.

6.     Ensure Careful Handling of Conveyors: Do not take conveyor handling very lightly because many a time we have seen Conveyors are often misapplied for a variety of reasons, including the desire to keep the number of unique pieces of equipment to a minimum, going against the speed limit or weight capacities mentioned or overcrowding the conveyors as these things when practiced for longer periods of time damage the machinery badly and ultimately results in breakdown, slowdown resulting to a loss of money, production, and time.

We Can Help!

If you’re in the market for a new conveyor system, Saifi Con-Fab System Pvt. Ltd. Would like to become your helping hand in choosing the right conveyor system for your organization depending upon the processes you follow and the materials you handle.

 

Our experience & innovation provides our clients with custom-design processing and handling conveyor systems for numerous business-like bakeries, dairy, candy, meat, poultry, grain, and pharmaceutical processors. 

 

Our dedicated and trained team of professionals will meet with your group to determine your needs and we will design a complete cost-effective conveyor solution for your organization that delivers quality & payback and results into a fruitful investment.

We do all the hard work for you so you can just sit and relax and automate your processes with the automation solutions we provide.

Conclusion with Return on Investment

 

1.      Today about 60% of the manufacturing concerns are using conveyor systems for at least 1/3 of their operations.

2.     Installing Conveyor system in your industry reduces human labor costs by 50%. (For example: if your average manufacturing labor cost is somewhere around 30,000 then it is predicted to decrease to 50% when you go for automation.)

3.     As fewer humans are involved, human errors are reduced by 50%.

4.     Site accidents due to product handling reduces by 65%.

5.     Because of better product handling, businesses can focus more on their operations and increase their production multi-folds.

 

Want to know more about Conveyor Systems?

If you want to learn more about the latest in Conveyor Systems, or have any queries or hesitations about conveyor systems you may please contact us!

You may visit us @www.saifiautomation.com

CLIENTS SERVED BY US:

Escorts

Orient Fans

Anchor

Carrier

Godrej

Relaxo

Eicher

HP etc

 

Founded in the year 1987, Saifi Con-Fab System Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading Manufacturers, Exporters and Importer of a wide range of Monorail Overhead Conveyors, Belt Conveyor, Slat Conveyors, I-Beam Overhead Conveyors, Six Wheel Model Head Conveyor, Three Wheel Over Head Conveyor, Conveyors Components and much more.