Seamless Conveyor Integration for Reliable Robotic Cells and Automated Workflows.

Maximize your robotic investment with conveyors that ensure consistent load presentation and takeaway. We engineer the handshake between transport and automation, providing the rugged reliability and PLC integration needed for continuous operation.

When Pallet Flow Stalls, the Entire Line Slows Down

Resolve Inconsistent Presentation

Robots require loads to be in a predictable spot. If the conveyor stops short or drifts, the robot fails to pick or place, triggering alarms and requiring operator resets.

Close Safety Interlock Gaps

Robotic cells require strict safety zones. Inadequately designed conveyors can compromise light curtains or fencing, creating safety hazards or causing the cell to E-stop unnecessarily due to vibration or sensor noise.

Where Robotic Interfaces Deliver Results

What industries typically use these systems:

Conveyor Types Often Used in Assembly Line Systems

Positioning Conveyors

Designed with brakes and stops to hold products in a repeatable location for robotic interaction.

Lift and Locate Stations

Mechanisms that lift the product off the conveyor belt/chain and lock it into a fixed position for work.

Modular Plastic Belt Conveyors

Provides a stable, flat surface for robots to pick smaller items or stack products.

Indexing Conveyors

Moves product in precise, stepped increments to synchronize with robotic cycle times.

Our Proven Process for Engineering Conveyor Systems

Engineering and Custom Design

We collaborate with your robot integrator to define the exact physical and electrical interface points.

Manufacturing and Factory Acceptance Testing

We verify the mechanical repeatability and test sensor logic to ensure the "handshake" is flawless.

On-site Installation and Project Management

We assist with the cell integration, fine-tuning the conveyor to match the robot’s speed and reach.

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success stories

Manual Palletizing and Pallet Handling Conveyor System in Distribution Center

March 3, 2026
High speed manual palletizing system featuring a low profile dual deck Smart transfer car, automatic pallet dispenser, and zero pressure accumulation to reduce labor, improve ergonomics, lower maintenance costs, and streamline pallet handling operations.
Factory floor with a conveyor belt system and machinery, including a green cabinet, under bright lights.

Material Delivery and Dunnage Removal Conveyor system for Parallel Assembly Line, Overhead Material Delivery System

August 29, 2025
A vehicle manufacturer was looking for a new method to deliver materials for the assembly of vehicles to four parallel assembly lines. IK developed, engineered, and implemented an overhead pallet conveyor system that provided great benefits to the vehicle manufacturer.

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