Transporter System in Kenya
SEW Surface Coating Pvt. Ltd. designs, manufactures and installs PLC-controlled transporter systems for manufacturers in Kenya. Every plant is built at our own works in Pune, India, then export-packed and shipped to Kenya, with erection and commissioning support from our engineers.
A transporter is the main production equipment of a dip tank line. It loads and unloads jobs into the tanks on a programmed cycle, based on the time required in each tank, and sequences the critical tanks so jobs are removed from them with minimal delay.
- PLC Controlled
- Manual / Semi-Auto / Automatic
- Programmed Tank Cycle
- Exported to Kenya
Transporter Systems for Kenya's Industry
Kenya is East Africa's leading manufacturing economy. Nairobi's Industrial Area, Athi River EPZ, Thika, Ruiru and Mombasa host steel, roofing, furniture, electrical, automotive assembly and agricultural equipment makers.
In Kenya, demand for transporter systems comes mainly from steel structure fabricators, furniture and storage makers and agricultural equipment makers. In dip pretreatment, leaving a job too long in degrease, de-rust, zinc phosphate or the water drying oven damages it. A PLC transporter gives those critical tanks priority, holds each tank time accurately and keeps the line at its planned production rate.
Local fabricators increasingly coat in-house instead of importing finished products, which is driving demand for coating and pretreatment plants.
Transporter System Modes We Supply in Kenya
Manual / Semi-Automatic / Automatic
The transporter lifts the basket or jig, travels over the tanks and dips it as per the process. It can be operated manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically.
- Programmed cycle based on tank timings
- Priority sequencing for critical tanks
- PLC control for the target production rate
Applications
Used on dip pretreatment plants, CED coating lines and other multi-tank chemical processes where jobs move between tanks on a timed cycle.
- Dip pretreatment plants
- CED coating plants
- In-line water drying ovens
How the Transporter Cycle Works
The PLC runs the cycle below and repeats it for every job:
- LoadJob is loaded in a basket or jig at the loading station.
- Lift & TravelTransporter lifts the job and travels to the next tank.
- DipJob is lowered into the tank for the set time.
- Priority PickupJobs in critical tanks are picked first to avoid damage.
- DryingJob is placed in the in-line water drying oven.
- UnloadFinished job returns to the unloading station.
Critical tanks such as degrease, de-rust, zinc phosphate and the WDO are treated on priority, so jobs are removed from them with minimal time loss.
Equipment Supplied With the Transporter System
Pretreatment Plant
Dip or spray pretreatment cleans and phosphates the metal surface so the coating adheres well and resists corrosion.
Water Drying Oven
Dries parts completely after the final rinse, since moisture left on the surface spoils the finish.
Oil Skimmer
Continuously removes floating oil from the degreasing tank, so the chemical lasts longer and parts come out cleaner.
Sludge Separator
Separates phosphate sludge from the bath to keep the process stable and cut tank-cleaning downtime.
Industries in Kenya That Use Our Transporter Systems
Steel & Roofing
Steel and roofing makers supply East Africa's construction market.
Typical requirement: Heavy-duty transporter for long members in large dip tanks.
Steel Furniture
Furniture makers serve offices, schools and hospitals.
Typical requirement: PLC transporter matched to tank layout, job weight and cycle time.
Agricultural Equipment
Implement makers serve Kenya's farm economy.
Typical requirement: Transporter for dipping heavy implement and tractor parts.
Electrical & Panels
Panel and electrical makers supply power and buildings.
Typical requirement: PLC transporter matched to tank layout, job weight and cycle time.
Vehicle Assembly & Bodies
Vehicle assemblers and body builders process chassis and body parts.
Typical requirement: PLC transporter for dip pretreatment or batch CED of auto parts.
Transporter System Specifications
| Control | PLC-controlled programmed cycle |
|---|---|
| Modes | Manual, semi-automatic and automatic |
| Cycle logic | Based on timings in each tank, with priority for critical tanks |
| Critical tanks | Degrease, de-rust, zinc phosphate and WDO |
| Applications | Dip pretreatment, CED coating and multi-tank chemical lines |
| Monitoring | SCADA on request |
| Scope of supply | Design, manufacturing, erection and commissioning |
Final configuration is fixed after we study your component drawings, production rate and available floor space.
From Our Pune Works to Kenya
Plants for Kenya are fabricated and pre-assembled at our factory in Ranje, Pune, India. They are export-packed and shipped from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port near Mumbai to Mombasa, and our engineers can travel to supervise erection and commissioning at your site.
- Technical study from your drawings, component details and production data
- Plant layout and process design in minimum floor space
- Fabrication and inspection at our Pune works
- Export packing and shipping documentation
- Erection and commissioning supervision by our engineers
Why Buyers in Kenya Choose SEW Surface Coating
In-house manufacturing since 1996
Our own fabrication unit in Pune gives one-roof control over design, quality and delivery commitments.
25+ years in coating systems
More than two and a half decades of experience in powder and liquid painting systems for automobile, appliance, electrical, furniture and other industries.
Layouts in minimum space
We specialise in fitting a complete line into the floor space you actually have.
Low running cost
Plants are engineered for low fuel consumption, with options such as camel back ovens, solar-assisted heating and Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS).
Modern technology
Nano-technology spray pretreatment, PLC-controlled transporters and SCADA monitoring are part of our installed base.
Export experience
We handle export packing and documentation and support erection and commissioning for customers in Kenya.
Industrial Areas We Serve in Kenya
Transporter System in Kenya – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you export transporter systems to Kenya?
Yes. SEW Surface Coating Pvt. Ltd. manufactures transporter systems at its factory in Pune, India, and exports them to customers in Kenya, with erection and commissioning support from our engineers.
What does a transporter system do?
It loads and unloads jobs into the various tanks of a chemical process on a programmed cycle, based on the time required in each tank.
Why is priority sequencing important?
Leaving a job too long in critical tanks such as degrease, de-rust, zinc phosphate or the water drying oven can damage it. The transporter picks jobs from these tanks first so they are removed with minimal time loss.
Can the transporter be added to an existing dip plant?
Yes, subject to the tank layout and building structure. We study your existing pretreatment plant and propose a suitable transporter.
Is a manual mode available?
Yes. Transporters can run in manual, semi-automatic or automatic mode.
How is the plant shipped to Kenya?
The plant is fabricated at our Pune works, export-packed and shipped from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port near Mumbai to Mombasa. Our engineers can travel to supervise erection and commissioning.
How do I get a quotation for a transporter system in Kenya?
Send your tank layout, number of tanks, job weight and target cycle time through our enquiry page, or call +91-99758 35066. Our engineers will prepare a layout and technical offer.
Other Products We Supply in Kenya
Transporter Systems in Other Countries
- Transporter System in Uganda
- Transporter System in Tanzania
- Transporter System in Ethiopia
- Transporter System in South Africa
- Transporter System in Saudi Arabia
- Transporter System in Qatar
- Transporter System in Bahrain
- Transporter System in Egypt
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Need a Transporter System in Kenya?
Share your tank layout, number of tanks, job weight and target cycle time. Our engineers will send a plant layout and technical offer for Kenya.
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