Saddle Cart for Irregular Shaped Parts

Parts that don't conform to a strict shape, such as cube, square or round parts, often require a custom handling solution. A saddle cart is suitable for handling a variety of irregular and contoured parts such as flexible rubber and sheet good parts, wire harnesses and weather stripping.

An automotive manufacturer was looking to improve both efficiency and avoid product damage with parts handling in its operation - particularly those difficult-to-handle, irregularly shaped parts. A saddle cart built from the Creform material handling system met its specific needs.

The cart features two "levels," an upper level to hold the top of the part, while a lower level holds the corresponding bottom of the part. These surfaces are wide so that parts can be spread out to avoid tangling and to improve picking efficiency. The saddle cart from Creform can be engineered to meet a variety of manufacturing applications in a variety of industries.

Each shelf of the cart features a 1/4" black corrugated surface bent to create a curve shelf. This surface is supported with anti-static 28 mm Creform pipe and joints that are part of the structure, with angle bracing for additional strength and rigidity.

The open design of the cart makes all levels visible and enhances visual inventory management. The open design also enhances safety during movement. The cart is supported by four large 6" diameter casters for easy rolling, two of which are swivel. The cart shown can hold up to 300 lbs. and is 50" L x 60" H x 36" W, but saddle carts can be configured to custom dimensions. A variety of options are available, including accessories such as label holders and a hitch for towing.

For more information contact:

Creform Corporation

P.O. Box 830

Greer, SC 29652-0830

800-839-8823

SCsales@creform.com

www.creform.com