Fiberglass Fabric Rolling
Hubbell
About
Hubbell is a leading manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions, known for their commitment to quality and innovation. They approached Criterion with the need to automate the rolling and unloading of fiberglass fabric from their Eastman cutting machine. This manual process was time- consuming and uncomfortable for their workers due to the fiberglass particles.
Automating the rolling of fabric was a complex task. Criterion’s engineering team tested multiple concepts to develop the most effective methodology for picking up and rolling the fabric. The resulting automated system achieved a 65% reduction in labor and allowed team members to be reassigned to more desirable tasks.
benefits
- Reduction of labor costs
- Decreased cycle time
- Automated documentation of product volumes
unique features
- Seamless integration with Eastman cutting machine
- Specialized fabric handling end-of-arm tool
- Machine operates effectively in a challenging environment due to dust & fiberglass strands
