Eton Systems
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The Eton system industries is a flexible material handling system designed to eliminate manual transportation and minimize handling. It increases productivity radically, ensures an optimal working flow and provides time for adding value to your products.
Technically the system consists of overhead conveyors with individually addressable product carriers, automatically finding its way to the correct operation. It is monitored by a computer providing all necessary data for measuring and managing the process optimally. Furthermore, the system is highly flexible and can rapidly be modified to changes in the production line or the need for expansion. |
From bundle to unit |
The Eton system transports all the pieces of one complete product through the manufacturing process. An addressable product carrier takes all the pieces of one entire unit (i.e. for trousers – backs, fronts, pockets etc.) through the different steps of production. Operations are performed at individual workstations. The end result is a cost-efficient product, processed from pieces to completion.
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Efficiency |
Due to less need for manual handling, improved lead times, improved ergonomics and substantially shorter though-put time, improvement in efficiency varies between 30-100%. This makes Eton systems one of the most valuable investments for global enterprises.
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Flexibility |
One size never really fits all and one solution does not fit all situations. That is why Eton Systems thinks in terms of custom-made solutions matched to specific customer needs. These systems provide efficient solutions, perfectly suited to individual customer’s operations, requirements, and conditions. The Eton system is a totally flexible modular system. This makes it easy to change, expand and adapt to different kind of buildings and manufacturing processes. Adding additional workstations and/or buffer zones, is easy. The flexibility makes it ideal for step by step implementation today or for companies that want to be prepared for rapid expansion tomorrow.
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A safer, more effective workplace |
In addition, the Eton UPS method of transporting products on a suspended
system keeps the factory floor clear and the workstations themselves free of everything, but the material specifically needed to carry out a particular operation. And since component pieces are brought directly to the machine and are then sent on automatically, the work process is ergonomically optimized.
A smooth and consistent rhythm is achieved, providing improvements in both quality and efficiency. Experience shows that repetitive-motion injuries caused by bending, stretching, and reaching, so common in the industry, have been practically eliminated – unprecedented control all around in workplaces where Eton UPS’s have been installed. |
Methods / Ergonomics |
The Eton Systems handling methods are based on ergonomics, which is a key element in the design of the Eton system. Pain and injuries to shoulders, back and neck are common in this industry. With the Eton system, products can be positioned as close as one centimeter from the desired point. All the tiring reaching, bending, lifting and pulling of bundles and work-in-process is completely eliminated. As a result, operators experience less fatigue, fewer injuries, and less absenteeism.
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