Design and Development of the "Beam-Stocker"

Abstract

The demands today made on modern weaving and warp-knitting mills are complex. More yarns on the beams and larger quantity that have to be dealt with require very specific design of storage system.

This project report summarizes and gives a documentation of design of warp beam storage and retrieval system i.e. Beam-Stocker that minimize traversing distance, reduce material handling cost, convert storage area into production areas, minimize floor space requirement, accommodate computer control and automation, reduce labor cost, integration in a standardized logistic system and ease of operation. The system features are static and dynamic stability and customized carrying chain system; Ball bearings in the chain wheels that reduce wear and improve performance of the axle rim wheel and shaft. Load suspension devices for warp beams as well as optional hydraulic changing and retrieval device limit the need for cranes in the storage area. With microprocessor control the operator has control of the system, by entering the item number; the warp beam is transferred to the service point by the shortest route.

Also for software support by standardizing the some variables, with the help of V.B.-6.0 is prepared which gives approximate space required, cost, chain length and weight, pitch of tier and hanger pitch. It also gives a graphical layout for single exit 4 tier system. The program also offers a print option. So directly a soft or hard copy can be sent towards the customer destination.