Mr. R.A. Srinivas, President, Wevin Private Ltd
Wevin (formerly known as Webb India Private Ltd), is a leading materials handling systems integrator. Though its JV with Jervis B. Webb Company has ended in October last year, Wevin is the exclusive licensee of the Jervis B. Webb for India and the neighboring countries as well as being non-exclusive licensee for the Gulf region. Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku Co. Ltd, Japan, making it a part of one of the largest materials handling companies in the world.
Wevin provides overhead conveyors, baggage handling systems, handling systems & special equipment for Aluminium carbon plants, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, and customized conveyors to suit customers’ specific requirements. Its systems are the centerpiece for several industries at home and abroad.
Wevin Private Ltd., an ISO 9001 company, is known for its innovative engineering and commitment to develop new technologies that improve the way materials are moved. Recent technologies include: (a) Durable overhead conveyors that can move large and small products through the assembly or paint/finishing process (b) Daifuku Webb Flexible Drive Systems manufactured by Wevin under the licence of JBW using friction technology to provide all the benefits of a Power & Free System without using chain and with less noise and low vibration. These conveyors entail very low maintenance and low operating costs.
Wevin’s conveyor systems are being predominantly used in the automobile industry
Product Spectrum
Wevin makes both chain conveyors and non-chain conveyors. Under chain conveyors, its power & free conveyors are ideally suited to demanding industrial environments that require a high degree of versatility. These systems have the ability to stop individual loads without stopping the entire production line. Variable chain speeds, high speed indexing on-line storage and ability to change in elevation are some of its remarkable features.
“We offer a complete line of chain conveyors including 3”, 4” and 6” power only and power & free conveyors , along with hand-pushed trolleys and Unibuilt enclosed track, Unibeam and Toweyor ( towline ) conveyors. Chain conveyors are the most cost-effective and versatile methods for moving parts down an assembly line or around a manufacturing or warehousing facility. The durable conveyors are easy to install and require minimum maintenance,“ says Mr. P.K. Muralidharan, Vice President – Marketing.
Unibuilt Conveyors – Minibilt Conveyors
Under chain conveyors, its Minibilt systems require special mention. Minibilt-Track Fabricated out of precision roll formed from high strength carbon steel that is harder, stronger and designed to last longer. Minibilt features on-line accumulation, diagonal banking, variable chain speed, segregation switching off / in computer interfacing, modular construction, flexible and smooth continuous flow change in elevation, suitable for carrier indexing, universal link chain, caterpillar chain, automatic air operated tension & take-up unit, etc. They provide safe working condition.
Towveyors
Wevin’s Towveyor conveyors provide high-volume, unattended material transport via tow carts, which move above in-floor tracks. Cart load surfaces can be customized to hold roller beds, turntables, tilt tops, and racks. The towline systems accommodate a wide range of production-oriented environments. Applications include sorting, transporting order picking, automatic loading / unloading, storage and retrieval interface, and assembly operations.
Electrified Monorail
Under Non-chain conveyors, its electrified monorail system can be used in a wide range of applications including delivery assembly and automated process applications. Reduced floor space requirement, reduced moving parts for safety, quick change of direction and clean and quiet operation are its winsome features. Other products include skid conveyors, roller beds, customized conveyors, besides the latest generation Friction conveyors and Skillet conveyors. Besides conveyors, the company is also a big name in Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS).
Resources and Capabilities
Wevin has developed a team of engineers who can take projects from rough undefined concepts to successfully running systems. When unusual applications warrant drawing from even deeper experience. Wevin routinely collaborates with its Technology Provider – Jervis B. Webb Company with its 90+ years’ heritage of innovation and design excellence and – Vinar Systems Pvt. Ltd. with its 27 year background of manufacturing and installing equipment in the Indian industrial environment.
The company headed by Mr. R. A Srinivas, President, has a staff strength of 140 people in plant and projects. The company has a strong R&D team to come out with innovative products and customized solutions. Its customer base is predominantly in the automobile industry including the big names like Nissan, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, TVS, Bajaj, Hero Honda, Piaggio, Mahindra, Escorts, Maruti, etc. Its power & free conveyors are used for bulk handling in aluminium industry covering Balco, Nalco, Vedanta, Hindalco, Sohar Aluminium, etc. Despite a downswing in the economy, especially in the automobile industry, the company hopes to achieve a turnover of Rs.70 Crores this year. Export is a major thrust area for this technology driven company based in Bangalore. : – P.K. Balasubramanian.
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