Flow and Cycle Assembly Lines

Flow and cycle assembly lines are an integral part of HORSTKEMPERs product portfolio. In flow production or cycle assembly the product manufacture is divided into successive processes. Such, in turn, may be divided into individual work steps. Installation of equipment follows the sequence of the production process and machines as well as tools are arranged as required. Best-known for this type of process are assembly lines in the automotive industry, which are divided into assembly cycles.

This system can be adapted to suit many industries but especially series manufacturers to increase efficiency of the assembly process. Before this background, HORSTKEMPER not only offers appropriate rail systems, but also advises, plans, designs and builds the complete periphery of mechanical engineering necessary for LEAN MANUFACTURING. Starting with carriages and drive systems through to inspection stations.