Camco Link Conveyor Applications
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A Camco precision link conveyor fits a production line that runs a fixed sequence of operations, needs every part in the same place at each station, and has people working alongside it. The open operator side makes manual loading, hand assembly steps, inspection and maintenance straightforward, which a rotary dial machine can't offer.
Why manufacturers choose a link conveyor over a dial
Operator access
Stations sit in a line, so one whole side of the machine stays open. Operators aren't reaching into the center of a dial.
Room to grow
A dial holds only as many stations as fit around its circumference. A link conveyor can be extended.
Easier maintenance
Every station is reachable from the front, which shortens changeovers and repairs.
The link conveyor costs more than a dial of similar capability. Manufacturers pay for it when access, station count or future expansion matter more than footprint.
Typical lines
Medical device assembly
Multi-step assembly, welding and test of disposables and devices, often with manual steps and inspection.
Consumer products
High-rate assembly lines where cycle rate and uptime drive the numbers.
Automotive & electrical
Sub-assembly, fastening and end-of-line test on heavier fixtures.
Test & inspection
Lines where each part must be presented to a tester or vision system in exactly the same position.
Link conveyor or pallet system?
A Camco link conveyor is synchronous: every station moves at the same moment. If your stations take very different times, or parts need to queue or divert to parallel stations, an asynchronous STEIN pallet system may fit better. EAC represents both and will recommend based on the line, not the catalog.