Automatic Rotary Vertical Plating Line for High Volume Electroplating

This plating line is designed for high-volume electroplating production, featuring a robust steel structure, stable transporter movement, accurate positioning, and PLC-based automatic control. The system is engineered for reliable long-term operation and easy maintenance.

1. Main Line Frame
   The main frame is made of A3-type structural steel and coated with an epoxy protective layer on the external surfaces for improved corrosion resistance. The coating color can be customized according to the customer's requirements.

2. Main Structure
   The line structure consists of fixed plates, support columns, walkways, flat wire, and horizontal adjustment bolts. The overall structure is designed to provide stable support and convenient access for operation and maintenance.

3. Transporter and Transmission System
   The transmission system consists of motors, gear reducers, and mechanisms for vertical and horizontal jig movement. The system provides stable operation, accurate positioning, convenient maintenance, and a long service life.

   • The horizontal movement system uses imported geared brake motors, allowing direct and stable wheel drive.

   • The transmission mechanism adopts induction-based deceleration and positioning technology for accurate movement control.

   • An emergency stop system is installed to provide rapid braking when necessary and improve operational safety.

   • The jig lifting system uses imported geared brake motors, couplings, and high-strength, acid-resistant and aging-resistant belts to achieve reliable vertical movement.

   • Both horizontal and vertical jig movement speeds are controlled by the PLC and frequency converters. Three speed levels—low, medium, and high—can be configured according to the process requirements.

   • Multi-speed control helps minimize inertia and swinging when the transporter starts or stops, while providing smooth movement and accurate positioning.

4. Material Standards
   All major structural and electrical components are selected according to applicable international standards and the technical requirements of the plating process.

Main Configuration

1. PLC: Mitsubishi Electric, Japan

2. Frequency Inverter: Mitsubishi Electric, Japan

3. Touch Screen: Kunlun Tongtai, China

4. Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors: Omron, Japan

5. Contactors and Thermal Relays: Omron, Japan

6. Control Cabinet: The control cabinet features a structured layout and corrosion-resistant design. Internal wiring is clearly organized, with accurate wire numbering and clearly labeled components. The operation panel uses English labels for convenient operation and maintenance.

7. Automatic and Manual Operation: The system supports both automatic and manual control modes. In automatic mode, key operating parameters such as workpiece residence time, transporter travel position, and lifting speed can be preset and controlled automatically.

8. Program Protection: The control system incorporates program interruption, power-failure memory, and recovery functions to facilitate operation after unexpected interruptions.

9. Safety System: Multiple emergency stop devices are integrated throughout the system to improve operator safety and help prevent equipment damage or accidents.

• Application: Designed for electroplating production requiring high output and continuous processing of large quantities of workpieces.

• Production Capacity: Suitable for high-volume production with a short cycle time.

• Cycle Time: The fastest cycle time can reach approximately 30 seconds per rack, depending on the process configuration and workpiece requirements.

• Operation: PLC-based automatic control simplifies operation and helps maintain consistent processing conditions.

• Production Efficiency: The optimized transporter system and multi-speed movement control provide stable operation, accurate positioning, and high production efficiency.

• Maintenance: The modular transmission and control system facilitates routine inspection, maintenance, and replacement of components.

Application & Engineering Experience

The Automatic Rotary Vertical Plating Line is designed for high-volume electroplating production where stable positioning, repeatable process control and consistent cycle times are required.
The line can be engineered according to the workpiece size, plating process, production capacity and required process sequence. The rotary vertical transport system allows the workpieces to move between different treatment tanks through programmed horizontal and vertical movements.
Typical applications include hardware components, automotive parts, electrical components and other metal parts requiring continuous and repeatable surface finishing.
Before production, our engineering team evaluates the workpiece dimensions, loading method, plating process, tank arrangement, cycle time and required production capacity to develop a suitable line configuration.

Quality Control

Each Automatic Rotary Vertical Plating Line is inspected and tested before shipment.
Our quality control process includes:

• Structural inspection of the main frame and transport system

• Checking horizontal and vertical movement accuracy

• PLC and inverter control system testing

• Sensor and positioning function testing

• Emergency stop and safety function testing

• Trial operation of automatic and manual modes

• Inspection of electrical cabinet wiring and component labeling

• Verification of programmed lifting, travelling and positioning sequences

The complete line is checked against the approved technical configuration before delivery to ensure stable operation and reliable positioning during production.

FAQ

1. What is an automatic rotary vertical plating line?
It is an automated plating system that uses rotary vertical transport to move workpieces between different process tanks according to a programmed sequence.
2. What products can be processed on this plating line?
It can be configured for hardware, automotive, electrical and other industrial components according to the required plating process.
3. Is the plating line fully automatic?
Yes. The system can operate automatically through PLC control and can also provide manual operation for maintenance and commissioning.
4. Can the line be customized?
Yes. Tank arrangement, transport configuration, process sequence, loading capacity and control functions can be customized according to the production requirements.
5. What control components are used?
The system can use Mitsubishi PLC and inverter components together with industrial sensors and other electrical control components.
6. How fast can the line operate?
The maximum cycle time can reach approximately 30 seconds per rack under suitable production conditions. The actual cycle time depends on the workpiece and process configuration.