Hobson Engineering’s new conveyor system

How Hobson Engineering’s daily operations have been transformed by their new conveyor system

Hobson Engineering is Australia’s leading wholesale supplier of quality fasteners, bolts, nuts, allthread rod, screws, and anchors to the mining, construction, oil, and manufacturing industries.

The company was looking to improve the way in which its products were moved throughout the warehouse, having previously relied on the use of trolleys to transport goods from shelves and pallets to loading zones.

Hobson Engineering realised there was a better way to do things, so they partnered with Richmond to solve their materials handling challenges by investing in a new conveyor system.

Manufacturing a combination conveyor system for Hobson Engineering

Richmond worked closely with Hobson Engineering to design and install a more user friendly and efficient conveyor system.

The team from Hobson were able to demonstrate the specific areas where productivity needed improving to help fulfil a steady flow of daily orders. Our collaborative solution involved an 18 metre long combination powered and gravity conveyor system with gates to improve accessibility. 

The gravity conveyor section included a slight decline so products came off the powered section with additional momentum onto the steel rollers. This element ensures the consistent and reliable movement of goods.

The two custom swing gates also allowed workers to move quickly from one side to the other without having to walk all the way around the conveyor system, saving time and walking distance.

The overall system has reduced the reliance on products being carried and moved with trollies while improving the speed of products going from shelves to delivery vehicles. It has also created a friendlier and safer packing area for workers.

“Projects like Hobson Engineering show how easy it is for our customers to take advantage of our locally manufactured conveyor solutions in their materials handling,” said Simon Kendall, Richmond’s Queensland Sales Manager.
“The flexibility and simple integration means we can customise a system to match the precise requirements of any business layout or workflow.”

Looking to upgrade your existing goods handling system?

Richmond’s wide range of powered and gravity conveyor equipment have been purpose built for modern businesses that need to move products quickly from A to B.

Our conveyor systems are highly versatile and adaptable to different types of products, shapes, and sizes. They can be tailored to fit specific business requirements, allowing for easy integration into existing workflows.

We’ve been involved in projects across all major industries, including:

• Food and beverage processing and packaging facilities
• Australia’s huge meat and seafood industry
• Cold room and refrigerated trucks product handling
• Manufacturing, warehousing and fulfilment centres
• Farmers, growers and nurseries of all sizes

If you’re ready to streamline your processes and boost overall productivity, then get in touch with our expert team!