Conveyors

• Control and optimisation of conveyors with direct FMS
• Roller conveyors, overhead transport and automated internal logistics
• Seamless integration between conveyors and other production equipment
• Reduce non-value-adding activities through smarter material flow
• Full control and improved efficiency across production lines

Conveyors play a vital role in efficient internal logistics. With direct FMS, you can integrate and control automated conveyors such as roller systems and overhead transport seamlessly within your production flow. This ensures optimal movement of materials between machines and workstations, reducing non-value-adding handling and freeing up capacity where it is most needed.

Controlling conveyors with direct FMS

direct FMS acts as a central control platform that automates and coordinates material flow across conveyors. Whether using roller conveyors, overhead systems or other transport solutions, materials are moved precisely and efficiently to the right workstation at the right time. The system is scalable and adaptable to both simple and advanced production environments.

By using conveyors, production processes can be streamlined and time spent on manual transport reduced – freeing up resources and increasing factory productivity. 

Automated internal transport

Conveyors improve flow and control throughout the production chain. Overhead transport solutions, for example, can free up floor space and be used for both buffering and movement through production. Roller conveyors can optimise floor-level flow and ensure continuous delivery of required inputs.

One example is using overhead conveyors as intermediate buffers for work-in-progress: direct FMS automatically controls trolleys between stations based on real-time needs, maintaining smooth production flow.

PLC communication and machine integration

AMS has extensive experience with PLC technology and the development of control systems for conveyors, including Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron. direct FMS communicates directly with PLCs to control conveyors, machines and other production equipment as a unified system.

Our cross-disciplinary automation expertise ensures seamless integration with your existing production environment, supporting safe commissioning and reliable operation.

With conveyors controlled by direct FMS, you gain a fully integrated and optimised internal logistics system that saves time, increases productivity and improves production flow.