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Transparent Process

Six phases. Zero black boxes.

Every project follows the same engineering discipline — from the first site visit to the annual PM contract. Tap any phase card to see real project data, tolerances, and benchmarks.

Avg. Project Duration14 weekssurvey → commissioning
PHASE 01
3–5 days

Site Survey & CAD Modeling

Dimensional capture, throughput analysis, and constraint mapping before a single beam is cut.

DeliverableCertified AutoCAD layout + throughput simulation report
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Engineer reviewing CAD drawings on a large monitor in an industrial office
PHASE 01

Our field engineers conduct laser-measured surveys and map every floor penetration, column, dock door, and utility chase. The resulting 3D model is handed directly to controls and structural teams — no translation errors, no assumptions.

±1/8" dimensional accuracy on all survey data
Survey-to-CAD delivery: 72 hours standard
PHASE 02
2–3 weeks

Structural & Controls Engineering

Steel sizing, load analysis, and PLC architecture designed as a unified system — not bolted together after the fact.

DeliverablePE-stamped structural drawings + controls architecture spec
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Structural engineering blueprints and calculations spread across a drafting table
PHASE 02

Every frame member is calculated for static and dynamic load, including surge and emergency stop forces. Our controls engineers define I/O maps and network topology in parallel — so the electrical panel is sized for the actual system, not a worst-case estimate.

All structural members designed to AISC 360 standards
Engineering package delivered before fabrication kickoff
PHASE 03
4–6 weeks

Steel Fabrication & Powder Coating

In-house welding, CNC punching, and TGIC polyester powder coat — every frame certified before it ships.

DeliverableFabricated and coated conveyor modules, lot-tagged and kitted for installation sequence
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Welder in protective gear welding steel conveyor frame components in a fabrication shop
PHASE 03

All structural steel is welded by AWS-certified welders and inspected per D1.1. Powder coat is applied in a climate-controlled booth to 3–5 mil DFT, tested for adhesion and impact resistance. Each module ships with a QC traveler documenting every step.

Weld quality per AWS D1.1 / Coating DFT: 3–5 mil
100% of modules QC-inspected before leaving the shop floor
PHASE 04
1–3 weeks

On-Site Installation

Sequenced module delivery, union-capable install crews, and daily progress reporting to your project manager.

DeliverableMechanical installation complete, laser-leveled and torqued to spec
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Construction workers installing large conveyor system components in a warehouse
PHASE 04

Our installation crews work from the same CAD drawings used in fabrication — there is no interpretation step. Each anchor bolt, splice plate, and drive mount is torqued and documented. We provide daily photo reports and a live Gantt update every morning at 7 AM.

Frame elevation tolerance: ±1/4" over 100 feet
Zero rework rate on mechanical installation — last 24 projects
PHASE 05
3–5 days

PLC Programming & Commissioning

Allen-Bradley and Siemens-native code, full FAT documentation, and 72-hour burn-in at rated throughput.

DeliverableCommissioned and documented PLC program, HMI screens, and operator runbook
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Engineer programming industrial PLC control panel with multiple screens showing conveyor system data
PHASE 05

Our PLC programmers write in structured text and ladder logic against a pre-approved functional spec — no black-box code. FAT is performed in our facility against a test fixture, then repeated on-site. We do not call a system commissioned until it runs at rated throughput for 72 continuous hours without a fault.

Throughput verified at 100% rated capacity during burn-in
72-hour burn-in at rated speed before handover
PHASE 06
Annual contract

Preventive Maintenance Contracts

Quarterly PM visits, 4-hour emergency response SLA, and remote diagnostics on every commissioned system.

DeliverablePM schedule, parts kit, remote monitoring dashboard access
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Maintenance technician inspecting and servicing conveyor belt rollers with a flashlight
PHASE 06

Each PM visit follows a 47-point checklist covering drive alignment, belt tension, bearing temperature, and conveyor speed calibration. Our remote monitoring platform captures fault codes and trend data, allowing our techs to diagnose 80% of issues before they become downtime events.

4-hour on-site response SLA within 150-mile service radius
Case Studies — Ungated PDFs

Real installs. Real numbers.

Every case study is ungated — no email required. We believe engineers should see the work before they decide who to call.

DistributionManufacturingFood & BevAirport
High-speed parcel sortation conveyor system running in a large distribution center at night
Distribution
14,200
parcels/hour peak throughput
Midwest Fulfillment NetworkColumbus, OH

14,000 PPH Sortation Upgrade — Legacy Slider Bed Replacement

Replaced a 22-year-old slider bed system with a modular crossbelt sortation line. Zero downtime during cutover — executed across three weekend shifts.

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Automotive assembly line with precision conveyor indexing system and robotic arms
Manufacturing
99.9%
uptime in first 18 months
Tier-1 Auto SupplierDetroit, MI

Automotive Parts Assembly Line — Precision Indexing

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Stainless steel sanitary conveyor system in a food and beverage manufacturing facility
Food & Bev
316L
stainless throughout, IP69K rated
Regional Beverage ManufacturerAtlanta, GA

Sanitary Conveyor System — FDA-Compliant Wash-Down Design

Full wash-down belt conveyor system for a bottling line running three shifts. Designed to USDA Dairy standards with tool-free belt removal.

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Airport baggage claim carousel conveyor system in a modern terminal
Airport
6
carousels, 11-day install window
Regional Airport AuthorityCharlotte, NC

Baggage Claim Carousel Overhaul — Terminal B Modernization

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Cold storage warehouse conveyor system with frost-covered infrastructure in a freezer facility
Distribution
−28°F
operating temperature, zero cold-related failures
National Grocery Chain DCDallas, TX

Cold Chain Conveyor — 28°F Freezer Warehouse Integration

Designed and installed a full conveyor network inside a blast-freeze facility. Cold-rated bearings, heated drive housings, and stainless fasteners throughout.

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Conveyor Specification Guide — 47 Pages

The PDF your procurement team will actually use.

47 pages of conveyor engineering reference material — load calculations, sortation comparisons, drive sizing formulas, and a vendor evaluation checklist. Written for plant engineers, not marketing departments.

01Belt conveyor selection criteria and load calculations
02Sortation module comparison: crossbelt vs. pop-up wheel vs. sliding shoe
03Drive sizing methodology for incline and accumulation zones
04PLC architecture decision tree: distributed vs. centralized I/O
05Conveyor speed vs. throughput: the math behind your SLA
06Maintenance interval benchmarks and bearing replacement schedules
07Industry-specific material handling considerations
08Checklist: 23 questions to ask any conveyor vendor
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