Factory Sector
With over 28 years experience, we pride ourselves on delivering successful installations for leading organisations. Our commitment to excellence fosters strong relationships, allowing us to provide tailored automation solutions and ongoing support.
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Factory Solutions
Automation comes in many forms, whether it is simply transferring product between assembly/workstations through to buffer storage or end of line process – packing / labelling / wrapping / infeed to a palletiser.
CSL has many years of experience in materials handling. With our design, manufacture, and installation capabilities, CSL can provide the answer to most of your application headaches, complex or straight-forward.
Our Factory Solutions
As specialists in factory automation, CSL has the tools and experience to deliver your project.
Our factory/production automation scope includes solutions for
Benefits of Factory Automation
- Significant improvement in throughputs and accuracies
- Reduced manual handling and MHE (Mechanical Handling Equipment) movements
- Consistent and controlled feeds between functions
- Create space/storage/buffer areas
- Elevation to a high level for increased production space/access
Whether you are handling padded envelopes, polybags, totes, cartons, cases, or pallets, CSL will design, install, and maintain the correct solution for you, making us the perfect turnkey partner.
Our expert team works closely with you to ensure that every detail is addressed, providing an efficient and reliable solution that maximises productivity and minimises cost. From initial design to ongoing maintenance, ensuring your Factory operations run smoothly and seamlessly at all times.
Factory Stats
Manufacturer sales were food
People earning avg. £38,769/annum
Frequently asked questions
What are the primary functions of conveyors in a factory?
Conveyors are used to transport materials, products, and components from one location to another efficiently, often improving productivity and ensuring a streamlined workflow.
What types of conveyors are available?
Common types include belt conveyors, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, screw conveyors, and vacuum conveyors. Each type is suited for different applications based on the material being transported.
What are the benefits of using automated conveyor systems in a factory?
Automated conveyor systems enhance efficiency, reduce labour costs, minimise human error, increase safety, and allow for better tracking and management of materials.
What factors should be considered when choosing a conveyor system?
Considerations include the type of materials, the distance moved, weight capacity, speed requirements, budgets and available space in the factory.
How do I maintain a conveyor system?
Regular maintenance includes checking for wear and tear, lubricating moving parts, inspecting alignment, and cleaning to prevent build-up of debris that may affect performance /’ safety.
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Solutions for factories
Automation has become a critical force in revolutionising factory operations, enhancing productivity, and improving the speed and accuracy of your manufacturing processes.
At CSL Automation, we specialise in designing and installing state-of-the-art systems that drive superior efficiency and precision in factory environments. Our automated solutions, including control systems, scanning and conveyor technologies, are engineered to optimise your production line and elevate your factory’s performance.
Discover how CSL Automation can help you streamline operations and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced industrial landscape.
Offering Tailored Automation Solutions
It’s vital to get a system that works for you and your business requirements. It spans from simple product transit between assembly or workstations, to more complex end-of-line processes involving packing, labelling, wrapping, and palletising. Even seemingly modest conveyor projects can provide significant benefits within a short timeframe. Yet, automation hardware is only as effective as the controlling software behind it. We offer a suite of control and integration packages to ensure seamless operation within your business.
Our offerings include;
- Production data and reporting capabilities
- Product and material movement / tracking within your factory
- Seemless connecting key of elements of your processes
We commit to ensuring that our hardware and software work in harmony with your solutions.
Automation in factories
The integration of automation in factory operations has become an essential requirement in today’s manufacturing landscape. Benefits include:
- Enhanced efficiency: Embrace automated systems to minimise human errors and optimise workflow, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency within the factory.
- Cost reduction: Significantly lower operational costs by automating tasks that were once labour-intensive, leading to a more cost-effective manufacturing process.
- Enhanced accuracy: The right automation system can help you achieve precise handling and movement of products and materials within your factory. This means fewer errors, maximised accuracy, and ultimately improved customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent and reliable production and consistently accurate deliveries.
- Scalability: Easily adapt to fluctuating demands by scaling up your automated systems, providing a flexible and responsive solution to meet the dynamic needs of the manufacturing environment.
In addition automation in factories can offer:
- Reduced personnel and MHE movements: Streamline your processes by minimising the need for manual labour and material handling equipment (MHE) manoeuvres.
- Improved production output: Boost productivity and meet growing demands with automated workflows.
- Reduced manual handling aspects: Enhance workplace safety by minimising manual handling tasks, reducing the risk of injuries.
- Creation of space/storage/buffer areas: Maximise available space with intelligent storage and buffering solutions, optimising your facility layout.
- Elevation to a high level for increased production space/access: Utilise vertical space efficiently to expand production capabilities without expanding your footprint.
- Increased efficiencies and accuracies: Achieve higher levels of precision for better product quality and customer satisfaction with faster turnarounds.
- Lower operational costs: Save on labour and operational expenses, ensuring a rapid return on your investment.
- Addition of mezzanine floors for increased production space: Our solutions can include mezzanine floors, enhancing your facility’s capacity while maintaining a compact footprint.
Essential elements for automation in factories
The success of automation in factories hinges on critical components that foster efficiency and innovation:
- Factory Control System (FCS): Acts as the orchestrator for operations, synchronising equipment, and ensuring a seamless workflow within the factory environment.
- Automated machinery: Encompassing solutions for order picking, storage, and distribution operations, a variety of automated machinery elevates accuracy and boosts overall productivity on the factory floor.
- Integration: Seamlessly unite your Factory Management System (FMS) with FCS to optimise the core of your automation initiative, ensuring a harmonised and efficient operation within the factory setting.
The ROI of factory and production automation
Over time you can benefit from substantial cost savings an automated processes will offer through reduced labour costs, operational inefficiencies, and error-related costs.
One of the biggest challenges in a factory can be delays in production if parts are incorrectly or partially picked for product assembly. Automation systems can resolve this issue effectively to ensure that all the correct components are delivered to the right place at the right time to enable quick and accurate assembly. This means that your operations can flow consistently and speed up the whole process and reduce the need for production to slow down or stop.
