Production Process Optimization: How ROBIK Improved the Handling of Industrial Chillers Weighing Up to 12 Tons, Reducing Internal Transport Time and Enhancing Operational Safety.

The Challenge: Moving Heavy and Oversized Loads Between Production Stages

In manufacturing facilities, heavy load handling is a critical part of the production process. Moving machinery and equipment between different areas of a plant can lead to unproductive time, require multiple operators and create safety challenges, particularly when space is limited.

A real-world example comes from the industrial refrigeration sector, where a leading Italian manufacturer needed to move industrial chillers weighing between 6 and 12 tons and measuring up to 13 meters in length.

The process involved transferring the units from the production line to the testing area, performing 90° turns in confined spaces, maneuvering in reverse and subsequently moving the equipment to the storage area.

Traditional handling equipment made these operations complex and time-consuming, requiring additional personnel to manage and supervise the movements.

The Solution: ROBIK for More Efficient Industrial Material Handling

To overcome these challenges, the company introduced ROBIK, a compact, electric remote-controlled mover designed for towing and handling heavy, oversized and non-standard loads.

Thanks to its compact design and precise maneuverability, even in confined spaces, ROBIK simplified the transfer of industrial chillers between different stages of production.

The radio remote control also allows the operator to choose the most suitable position during each maneuver, providing better visibility of the load, the travel path and potential obstacles.

The Results: Reduced Handling Time and Improved Efficiency

The introduction of ROBIK delivered significant improvements in internal material handling operations:

  • Significantly reduced handling time, enabling faster transfers between production areas.
  • Optimized workforce utilization, reducing the personnel required to manage and supervise handling operations.
  • Improved maneuverability, even when handling particularly long and oversized equipment.
  • Enhanced operational safety, thanks to remote-controlled operation and improved operator visibility.

Why Does Optimizing Internal Material Handling Improve Production Efficiency?

The efficiency of a manufacturing facility depends not only on production speed but also on its ability to reduce the time and resources required to move equipment between different production stages.

Choosing the right material handling solution can help eliminate unnecessary operations, streamline internal logistics and improve overall manufacturing productivity.

ROBIK provides an innovative solution for companies looking to make heavy load handling simpler, more flexible and safer.

Looking to optimize heavy load handling in your manufacturing facility? Contact us to find the ROBIK solution best suited to your production process.