Robotised underbody line replacement in the Czech Republic
Replacing 14 robots and 10 robot bases inside an automotive welding shop, including precision lifts over existing fences and equipment.
Machinery InstallationCzech Republic
Czech Republic
The Challenge
Lifting replacement robots over fences and existing welding-shop equipment
The automotive manufacturer required an underbody line replacement covering 14 robots and ten robot bases inside a welding shop. The principal handling challenge was moving the robots over fences and other installed components.
The project also required mechanical and electrical dismantling, replacement positioning and reconnection of services and the exhaust system.
Our Solution
Three forklift configurations used for controlled robot movement and replacement
The 24-person team dismantled the existing equipment, relocated the new robots into position and reconnected the associated services and exhaust system.
Handling equipment included a 5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift, a VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib and a 7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib. Safety planning formed part of the work throughout the 940 project hours.
Mechanical and electrical dismantling
Replacement of 14 robots and ten robot bases
Service and exhaust-system connections
5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift
VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib
7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib
Mechanical and electrical dismantling
Replacement of 14 robots and ten robot bases
Service and exhaust-system connections
5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift
VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib
7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib
Mechanical and electrical dismantling
Replacement of 14 robots and ten robot bases
Service and exhaust-system connections
5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift
VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib
7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib
Mechanical and electrical dismantling
Replacement of 14 robots and ten robot bases
Service and exhaust-system connections
5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift
VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib
7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib
Mechanical and electrical dismantling
Replacement of 14 robots and ten robot bases
Service and exhaust-system connections
5.5-tonne electric Hyster forklift
VersaLift 40/60 with crane jib
7-tonne Hyster forklift with crane jib
The Outcome
Underbody line replacement completed on time across 940 project hours
The project was completed on time after 940 project hours using a 24-person team.
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