1. UGANDA BAATI LIMITEDCOLOUR COIL STORAGECOLOUR COIL STORAGE
STANDSTAND
DESIGNED BY
R Ramesh Babu
M/s. Uganda Baati Ltd.
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3. UGANDA BAATI LIMITEDExisting ScenarioExisting Scenario
► Color coils are handled by forklift and EOT craneColor coils are handled by forklift and EOT crane
using C-hook & belts.using C-hook & belts.
► Inner laps of the some coils kept on the exitingInner laps of the some coils kept on the exiting
coil stand get damaged during handling by thecoil stand get damaged during handling by the
forklift.forklift.
► Coils are also stacked on the floor, one over theCoils are also stacked on the floor, one over the
another. This leads to coil collapse because ofanother. This leads to coil collapse because of
uneven weights of partially used coils.uneven weights of partially used coils.
4. IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUTIMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUT
► Designed and fabricated a new coil storage systemDesigned and fabricated a new coil storage system
which can be accessed by overhead crane.which can be accessed by overhead crane.
► Decided to use only C – Hook and Belts for handlingDecided to use only C – Hook and Belts for handling
using overhead crane to avoid damages to coils.using overhead crane to avoid damages to coils.
► This has led to a reduction in storage space, reducedThis has led to a reduction in storage space, reduced
handling damages and an independent location forhandling damages and an independent location for
each coil.each coil.
5. ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES
► Can store up to 74 coils with an average weight 3.5Can store up to 74 coils with an average weight 3.5
– 4.0 tons / coil.– 4.0 tons / coil.
► Total weight that can be accommodated in the newTotal weight that can be accommodated in the new
coil stand is 260 tonscoil stand is 260 tons
► The new rack occupies only 48 sq. mThe new rack occupies only 48 sq. m
► Prevents damage to the coil inner laps and edges.Prevents damage to the coil inner laps and edges.
► Prevents coil collapse.Prevents coil collapse.
► Easy access to the coils gauge /width/color wise.Easy access to the coils gauge /width/color wise.
► Minimum handling time – 5 minutes.Minimum handling time – 5 minutes.
► Facilitates Visual Management of stocks.Facilitates Visual Management of stocks.