Automated universal assembly and welding system for food trolley ladders

Thomas Constructions Mécaniques (TCM SAS) is your trusted partner for the design, manufacture and commissioning of customized special machines designed to meet your specific industrial needs.

We recently designed and manufactured a custom-made automated assembly and welding system for one of our customers, a leader in the design and manufacture of stainless steel products. This innovative machine automates welding and assembly operations, processes that were previously performed manually, optimizing production and ensuring consistent quality.

Optimizing the assembly process for the food industry

This system is specifically designed for the manufacture of trolley ladders for the food industry, such as bakeries, industrial kitchens, butcheries, and other sectors where stainless steel equipment is required. With this machine, our customer can now efficiently assemble and weld side ladders, consisting of tray slides and structure supports, with unrivaled precision.

System characteristics :

  • Electric welding of stainless steel to stainless steel: ensuring solid, durable welding of slides to tubes.
  • Dimensional flexibility: the machine can be used to assemble a vast range of ladders with lengths from 500 mm to 2,000 mm and widths from 400 mm to 1,000 mm.
  • Increased productivity: the machine can produce 25 ladders an hour, including the loading and unloading time.
  • Ergonomic design and safety: the system is designed to minimize musculoskeletal strain of operators and equipped with two-hand controls for maximum safety.

A customized solution for optimized production

This machine provides a solution to the major challenge of industrializing the manufacturing process, with its capacity to produce both small and medium-sized batches, as well as an infinite variety of ladders, offering maximum flexibility. The system’s adaptability is essential to meet the food sector’s changing needs, while ensuring a high level of productivity and consistent quality.

Key components of the system:

  • Semi-automatic feeding of tubes and slides: with automated adjustment for precise positioning.
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI): easy configuration of the machine’s functions via a touch screen.
  • Mobile and fixed welding: can be adapted to different ladder widths.
  • Safety: complete enclosure of the machine to protect operators.

 Options available:

  • Automatic loading and unloading system: for even greater efficiency and automated production.

Why choose TCM SAS?

As an expert in the design of special machines, TCM SAS supports its customer in realizing customized industrialization projects, from design through to commissioning. We also provide services for industrial maintenance, safety compliance and facility modernization.

Contact our design office and workshop for more information. We look forward to working with you on your industrial innovation projects.