KCI has designed, manufactured, and installed various kinds of Carriers for assembly line applications. Examples include: doors, seats, truck frames, and “3- rail, clam-shell type”. This picture shows a door-trim panel carrier. It is used to move the trim panel to a sub-assembly location so that it can be installed on the sheet metal part of the door.
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A Synchronized Carrier transports an operator back and forth along the assembly line with numerous parts. The speed is synchronized with the line allowing the operator to assemble parts to the vehicle without having to walk to keep pace. When the operator has completed the installation on a vehicle, he presses a button and the carrier will return to home position.
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KCI provides specialized Material Carts for paint skids, transponders, bumpers, and drive shafts to name a few. Shown, is a truck frame cart used to transport a new model frame from the receiving department to a new model practice build-up area. Before full production, a great deal of time is spent practicing each assembly operation. This cart provides easy access to the frame by allowing the operator to become familiar with changes on the new model.
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An example of specialized Parts Racks manufactured by KCI are: muffler racks, ABS module racks, glass racks, brake pedal, and gas pedal racks. Some of the racks are stationary and some are on casters.
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This I.P. Carousel is for the instrument panels of a SUV. It holds several different units near the assembly line. In the event that a vehicle is out of sequence or the regular delivery sequence of the instrument panel is incorrect, the operator can select the correct one from the carousel for vehicle installation.
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