In industrial automation, skid and skillet conveyors are specialized transport systems used in manufacturing—especially in the automotive industry—to move components or products through different stages of the assembly process.
What are Skid Conveyors in the industry?
A skid conveyor uses platforms or bases known as “skids” to move products. These bases are placed on the transport system and allow heavy or large parts—such as car bodies—to be moved in a stable and secure way.
Advantages:
- Capable of handling heavy loads.
- Provides stability for products during transport.
- Flexible and adaptable to different stages of production.
What are Skillet Conveyors in the industry?
A skillet conveyor is similar to a skid system but includes a liftable or vertically movable base. This allows the platform height to be adjusted according to the workstation’s needs, improving ergonomics and facilitating access to different parts of the product during assembly.
Advantages:
- Improves ergonomics by allowing adjustable working height.
- Flexibility in handling parts at different assembly stages.
- Can be integrated with other automation tools and equipment to enhance production line efficiency.
Applications:
Skid conveyors are widely used in industries that handle large and heavy products, including:
- Automotive: For vehicle assembly, where large components such as chassis need to be moved through various production stages.
- Heavy manufacturing: In industrial machinery and heavy equipment production, where robust transport solutions are required for large and heavy parts.
- Aerospace: For handling and assembling large, complex components such as fuselages and wings.
Skid vs. Skillet Comparison
- Skid: Ideal for moving large, heavy products steadily along a production line.
- Skillet: Offers the same transport capacity as a skid but with the added benefit of adjustable height, improving ergonomics and accessibility during assembly.
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