Approach pallet A
The monorail trolley brings the vacuum frame above the source stack. Pallet positions and travel limits inform the sequence.
SİNAN BAŞTÜRK · PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Automated sheet
pallet transfer.
A preliminary design study combining a monorail, electric chain hoist, vacuum lifting frame and PLC control for 1500 × 3000 mm sheet transfer between pallets.
Project / preliminary design study · Not a completed Atlas ProLift installation.
THE NEED
Move one sheet accurately between pallets.
The study began with controlled gripping, lifting and positioning of individual 1500 × 3000 mm sheets. Reduced sway, a safe operating area and production flow were design aims.
Monorail travel, chain hoist, vacuum lifting frame and PLC control were considered together. Sheet size and load capacity are separate inputs; final capacity requires engineering verification.
PROJECT ANIMATION
Watch the transfer cycle.
A 26 second animation shows approach, grip, lift, travel to pallet B, release and return.
This is a design animation, not footage of an operating or delivered system. Movement and layout are illustrative; final design requires engineering review.
PROCESS CONCEPT
The sheet movement was planned end to end.
Grip one sheet
The hoist lowers the frame onto the sheet. Vacuum level, cup placement and single sheet pickup require verification.
Lift under control
After grip conditions are satisfied, the sheet is raised to a travel height. Sheet deflection and sway require evaluation.
Travel to pallet B
The trolley travels along the monorail. Travel limits, personnel safety and unexpected stops are part of the control study.
Lower and release
The sheet is lowered onto the target pallet. Release follows confirmation that it rests securely.
Return to start
The empty frame rises and returns to pallet A. PLC interlocks are envisaged between stages.
STRUCTURAL REVISION
A demountable 6 × 4 m frame was studied.
A later draft considered a 6 × 4 m grid, bolted modular frame and central monorail. A 300 kg net sheet load is a design input; total moving load and hoist capacity need separate review. Production approval is pending. Structural calculations, connections, anchors, vacuum gripping, controls and site conditions must be verified before fabrication.
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