Bespoke Automations, Conveyors and Solutions
Solutions tailored to your needsIn today’s environments of eCommerce and warehousing, the need for adaptable automation has never been more crucial. At CSL, we recognise that no two industrial challenges are the same and not all ‘off the shelf’ equipment and technology can address the business challenge you face. This is why we champion the concept of Bespoke Automation, the creation of bespoke equipment to resolve your specific needs.
Bespoke Automation equipment can help in overcoming space issues, optimising vertical movement, enhancing flexibility and more. With our proven technology at our core, CSL is your trusted partner in crafting bespoke handling and machinery solutions. Ones that adapt seamlessly to your unique industrial needs.
Delving into bespoke systems
Bespoke conveyor and automation systems provide significant advantages over off-the-shelf equipment by offering tailored solutions that meet the exact requirements of your operations. For industries handling heavy, bulky, or awkwardly shaped items, custom-built conveyors are crucial for safely and efficiently moving materials that would be difficult or hazardous to handle manually.
Equipment like heavy-duty roller conveyors, pallet conveyors, and automated sorting systems can be designed to handle large loads and streamline processes that might otherwise be slow, unsafe, or prone to errors.
For items that are sharp, fragile, or pose a safety risk during manual handling, bespoke systems can integrate protective features and automation technologies that minimize human intervention, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall operational efficiency.
We commit to ensuring that our hardware and software work in harmony with your solutions.
Why Choose CSL?
We have expertise in delivering both standard and bespoke automation tailored to your needs. With a rich history of designing, manufacturing, and installing systems, we can tackle any application challenges.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our close partnerships with other industry leaders. These ensure your project benefits from reliable, durable, and high standards.
We offer a range of modular and custom conveyor solutions. This gives you the flexibility to align with your handling requirements and budget constraints. Our designs integrate with existing systems and associated equipment, enhancing your facility’s efficiency.
Our dedicated team specialises in assessing individual requirements, no matter how complex. We then craft the most efficient, cost-effective, and budget-conscious solutions. Choose us as a trusted partner in elevating your automation endeavours to new heights.
FAQs
What is bespoke automation?
Bespoke automation refers to custom automation that meet the requirements of a business. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, these are designed for the unique challenges and needs of an industry or process.
How does bespoke handling differ from standard handling solutions?
Bespoke handling is tailored to your needs, ensuring efficient, optimal and seamless operations. Standard solutions, while effective, might not cater to the unique constraints of your business.
Why should I consider bespoke machinery for my business?
Bespoke machinery ensures that the equipment aligns with your operational needs. This also reduces the need for many machinery or workarounds that might be necessary with generic solutions.
Are bespoke conveyor systems more expensive than off-the-shelf options?
The initial investment for bespoke systems may be higher but they offer long-term savings. This is by reducing maintenance costs, increasing efficiency, and removing the need for more equipment.
Can I upgrade my current system with bespoke automation solutions?
Absolutely! We specialise in integrating bespoke solutions into existing operations. This ensures a seamless transition and optimal performance enhancement.
How do I know if bespoke automation is right for my business?
Our experienced team offers consultations to understand your requirements. We can then recommend the best solutions. If standard systems don’t address your challenges, bespoke automation is often the ideal choice.
Our Automation & Conveyor Solutions
We work closely with the industry leaders in conveyor and automation systems to provide the quality, reliability and durability required. Ensuring all projects are completed to the highest possible standard.
We have a wide range of modular and bespoke conveyor systems to provide customers with maximum flexibility, tailoring designs to your individual handling applications and budgets. Layouts can be designed to integrate with existing conveyor systems and associated equipment.
Our conveyor system project team can assess individual requirements, however complex, and then design and construct the most efficient solution whilst remaining cost-effective and within budget.
Belts and Conveyors
Spiral Conveyors
Automated Sortation
Automated Packing
Pallet Conveyors
Vertical Storage
AMRs
Vertical Lifts
Mezzanines, goods lifts & pallet racking
FAQs
We have an irregular product; can a conveyor be designed for this?
In factory and production environment this is not uncommon, CSL have an experienced design team that can design a bespoke automation solution to suit your needs whether it be an unusual shape, size, weight etc.
How can conveyors be used in our factory?
Most factories use conveyors to connect elements of their production, examples include between machinery or processes, to connect the production floor with the stores area, for FIFO buffering, to feed the production line etc.
Can CSL provide conveyors for our food production factory?
The answer depends on whereabout in the production process automation is required, CSL only design/supply solutions that handle food items that are wrapped or in a case
How can factory automation save our company money?
As with a lot of our automation projects we find ROI is quite quick, by automating the movement of products it relinquishes the need for manual handling, often reducing the annual wage bills significantly. It also removed the need for a lot of MHE such as forklifts.
What are the advantages to having automation in our factory?
- Reduces manual handling risks and costs
- Increased throughputs and productivity
- Safety – removes the risks associated with forklift/MHE movements
- Keeps production movements smooth and consistent
- Connects various parts of the working area effortlessly
Can CSL conveyors provide factory management information?
Yes. With the integration of software, scanners, cameras and other technology it is possible to track progress/movement on any item on your site. Control software can change the conveyor speed depending on machinery demand. It can also be used to divert different products to different parts of the factory.
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“We have worked with CSL previously and after many years of reliable operation we decided to use CSL again to design, supply and carry out the installation. As with the last system the benefits became almost immediately evident”