Digital Conveyor Lines for Smart Intralogistics

Flexible Conveying Starts with Modularity

Conventional conveyor systems are often designed with a centralized architecture, which results in more wiring, more complex integration, and limited flexibility when production processes change. As modern manufacturing and logistics demand increasing levels of flexibility, efficiency, and transparency, the digitalization of transport systems is becoming essential.

Digital Conveyor Lines from Turck address these challenges with a decentralized architecture in which each conveyor module has its own intelligence. Each module integrates:

• Block I/O modules with integrated MDR control via CAN
• IP67 power supplies with 24 and 48 volts and M12 power
• Ethernet switches in IP20 or IP67
• IP67 safety controllers

This architecture enables rapid scalability of conveyor lines, simple integration into existing systems, and easy adaptation of production processes without major modifications to the infrastructure.

Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA) Transport

Turck Digital Conveyor Lines with the Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA) function enable intelligent control of transport zones and prevent collisions between products on the conveyor. Advantages of ZPA transport include:

• reduced mechanical stress on products
• increased transport reliability
• optimized material flow
• lower energy consumption

This transport approach is particularly suitable for automated warehouses, distribution centers, and production lines with high material throughput, where reliable, safe, and efficient product movement is essential.

Advanced Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

Digital Conveyor Lines also enable real-time monitoring of the conveyor system’s condition. Data on drive operation, current consumption, and load conditions is collected directly at the modules.

This data enables:

• detection of potential failures before system shutdown
• maintenance planning based on the actual condition of equipment
• reduction of unplanned production downtime
• improved availability of conveyor lines

This approach significantly increases the reliability of intralogistics systems.

Integration into IIoT Environments

Digital Intralogistics for the Industry of the Future

Turck Digital Conveyor Lines are an efficient solution for modern intralogistics, designed for companies that want to increase production efficiency and prepare for the challenges of the digital industry.

With their modular design, decentralized control, and connectivity with IIoT platforms, they enable greater flexibility, improved process transparency, and optimized material transport.