Objects of the value stream toolbox > Transport objects

Contents

1. Brief description

The object Transport (internal) transports products (in a material handling equipment) within a defined time from one station to another station.

2. Procedure and control description

The objects Transport (internal) and FIFO share the behavior.

Internal transport induces PUSH control, i.e. subsequent process objects must not be controlled by info flow (local orders are generated accordingly by part input).

After entering the object, products (in conveyors) are passed on to a successor in the same order in which they entered the object after a time consumption (transport duration as minimum dwell time).

The handover is active, i.e. if a successor is ready to receive products, the conveyor equipment with products is pushed on.

Products cannot overtake on the transport (internal FIFO line).

3. Parametrization

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Figure 1 - Transport (internal)

Parameter	Required	Description
Name	no	Name of the object
Transportation time	yes	Duration for passing a product-conveying aid (minimum dwell time)
Max. number carrier	yes	Capacity of conveyor equipment in object (products per conveyor equipment depending on quantity passed on from predecessor process/object)
Exit strategy	yes	Logic according to which the products leave the object
Comment	no	Custom notes and annotations

4. Connection types

See chapter Possible connections to objects.