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Overhead Conveyor for Over-the-Top Children’s Store

Kids Cavern is 35,000 square feet of children’s toys, electronics, candy, high-end clothing and gifts in an environment designed to entertain and wow children and adults alike.

Located in the Sands Cotai Central complex in Macau China, this spectacular space was designed by Christian Jochman of Callison Designs in Seattle, Washington.

Pacline Overhead Conveyors was called in by the engineering team of Dillon Works who were responsible for adding the animation and theatrical effects that brought this dazzling space to life.

The Challenge

In the toy area of Kids Cavern, the Callison design included a unique curved, powered conveyor track integrated into the ceiling area. The track needed to move large toy helicopters and other objects in a large specific multi-diameter loop.

CAD Drawing of overhead conveyor for retail display

PACLINE has installed numerous overhead conveyors in retail settings over the years. However, as is the case with all PACLINE installations – no two jobs are the same and Kids Cavern was no exception.

When PACLINE engineers reviewed the design drawings it was apparent that the track curve requirements were ‘unique’ and standard PAC-LINE™ curves were not going to meet the specs. Dillon confirmed that the curve requirements of the ceiling track had been an issue with other suppliers who were unable to meet the specific requirements of the project.

The Solution

The PAC-LINE™ Overhead Conveyor

The PAC-LINE™ enclosed conveyor was deemed ideal for this project. The low profile enclosed track is quiet and easy to install in virtually any environment. Also, the PAC-LINE™ product line offers standard track and curves and all parts are bolt together with no welding required, further simplifying the installation.

By far the majority of PACLINE conveyor projects, for any industry, can be handled using the standard PAC-LINE™ track and curves. However, PACLINE also has the expertise to produce custom manufactured components. For the Kids Cavern toy store, PACLINE manufactured the custom curves to meet the precise specifications of the design.

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Monorail conveyor for toy store

 Jobs such as this in the retail and entertainment industry often pose unique situations that are not typical in the industrial installations.

In the case of Kids Cavern, there were several:

  • Unique ceiling construction required the PACLINE conveyor attachments be spaced and located to meet the point loading requirements
  • Special consideration had to be given the best placement of the single drive required to run this conveyor system.
  • The track itself needed to be disguised in the ceiling and therefore the customer requested it be powder coated white prior to shipping.
  • A secondary cover was manufactured by the customer with some design advice and unique hardware, both supplied by PACLINE

 

Experience with international installations adds to the success of this unique project

Pacline’s extensive experience in producing, supplying and installing conveyors internationally was important on this project. From their understanding of the international electrical requirements to their selection of quality components available which could be supported in foreign markets locally over the long run, PACLINE proved their motto that they go OVER AND ABOVE THE REST.

The Results

The PACLINE overhead conveyor continues to work long hours and 7 days a week adding to the overall AWWWESOME experience at Kids Cavern in Macau, China.

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Overhead Conveyor Transports Alpine Sleds

 

The Challenge

Winter Park ski resort in Colorado needed to find an easier and safer way to transport their sleds from the bottom of the alpine slide track to the chair lift at the bottom of the the mountain. Here, the sleds would be placed on the chairlifts to take them to the top of mountain. However, since the top of the alpine slide track extended above the top of the chair lift, there was also a need to transport the sleds from the chairlift unload area to the very top of the track.

The Solution

The solution for the Winter Park Alpine Slide was an overhead conveyor system designed by Pacline Overhead Conveyors. This type of conveyor system is typically used to handle automotive parts or to carry items through various manufacturing processes but has proven to be highly versatile and suitable for a very wide range of non-industrial applications. The PAC-LINE™ overhead conveyor consists of a 2 inch diameter round track which encloses the conveyor chain. For this application, chain pendants allow for hooks to be attached to hold the sleds. The hooks could then be spaced to match the timing of the ski lift chairs.

overhead conveyor transporting sleds
Monorail conveyor transporting sleds

The enclosed track design provided some added benefits for this unique conveyor application installed outdoors

The conveyor system installed for the Alpine Slide is powered by a simple ¾ HP, 120-volt single-phased motor. A key feature of the PAC-LINE™ enclosed track conveyor that made it ideal for this outdoor installation was that the track is zinc plated to prevent rusting and corrosion.

Also, the round enclosed-track design protects the moving chain from debris. This track design also prevents the hands of operators or users from coming in contact with the moving chain which was an important safety feature.

Finally, the PAC-LINE™ conveyor is very easy to assemble, track parts are bolted together with no welding required. This was particularly important for the Alpine Slide as the conveyor is disassembled and removed from the lift area each year at the end of the summer season.

Results

After more than 10 years of use, the original PACLINE conveyor equipment continues to run smoothly, carrying thousands of sleds up the mountain every year.

Check out this video clip and take a virtual ride on the Alpine Slide at Winter Park Colorado!

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