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Tervis gains repeatable efficiency with 'Precision' conveyor

Maker of insulated plastic drinkware uses precision conveyor and automated manufacturing to improve its process.

Tervis
Tervis

Robotic processing is repetitive, exact, and accurate--in a nutshell, it’s precise. All of its supporting functions and equipment need to have that same level of precision for the operation to be successful.

The new robotic cells now in use at Tervis are no different. The North Venice, FL manufacturer of insulated plastic drinkware uses a series of Dorner 3200 Series conveyors with precision belt technology to move the inner and outer tumblers into robotic cells for processing.

Precision belt technology is offered on both of Dorner’s 2200 and 3200 Series conveyors, and is used for common drives, indexing, positioning, and highly loaded belt conveyor applications such as product assembly, manufacturing, and packaging. It’s these conveyors that provide the accurate indexing of the tumblers to ensure smooth, uninterrupted flow of production at Tervis.

The push to further automate its manufacturing processes is a testament to the growth Tervis has experienced in recent years. Founded in 1946, Tervis is a leader in the plastic insulated drink market, thanks in part to its unique, doubled-walled design that keeps drinks colder and hotter longer. Tervis offers a variety of drinkware sizes and styles, and can be customized with virtually any design including some of the world’s leading brands and sports teams.

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