How do dispensing machines work in the welding industry and what are their advantages?

Vending machines in industry

Industrial streamlining can be achieved in many ways – one of them is the use of vending machines. Self-service vending machines enable IDS application control, making it much easier and precise to control the flow of equipment or supplies. Access to certain products is a particularly important issue in large companies that work 24/7. Thanks to the automatic mechanism, people in the workforce can always make use of additional accessories – regardless of whether the warehouse remains open or not.

Industrial vending machines in the welding industry

The vending machines we have at our disposal perform well in many industries – including welding. See how to use them to speed up metalworking, and thus also improve other production processes.

A dispensing machine can be set up almost anywhere in the plant, as it takes up much less space than a traditional warehouse. In this case, it is advisable to take care of a location adjacent to the welding stations. Depending on the model of the vending machine, the procurement officer can place in it, for example:

• welding wires,
• electrodes,
• holders, reducers and other welding accessories,
• visors,
• gloves.

The process of retrieving the needed item takes just a few seconds – a barcode reader allows you to quickly scan a worker’s card or use a fob key, select the product and wait for it to be issued. The welder can then start or continue with his duties. When the work is completed, the return of the tool is also automated – depending on the software version, an authorized third party or the user of the accessory performs the returns in the machine.

In turn, the entrepreneur can see the retrieval data (e.g., the hours of return and the name of the user) from the application, which is particularly useful when distributing PPE. Vending machines available on the market make it easier to reduce the consumption of products such as welding gloves and more.

Advantages of using vending machines in the welding industry

A multifunctional vending machine offers a number of advantages for users and investors. One example plus is reducing the size of the warehouse without changing its capacity. Selected vending machines from ASD Systems store as many as 1,000 different products, and do not take up too much space on the shop floor. The almost arbitrary possibility of locating such a warehouse also makes pick-ups last a short time.

Automated machines dispensing health and safety or welding tools do not make mistakes, so downtime is kept to a minimum. Inventory takes place quickly and automatically at almost any time, and the system detects when inventory needs to be replenished. What’s more, the application generates reports and statements on demand to facilitate your corporate accounts. The efficiency of several departments, such as purchasing and controlling, is then increased.

A decrease in product consumption is another advantage of using automatic dispensing machines in the welding industry. Controlling the flow and availability of products is possible by giving employees access to a certain number and category of items. In such an enterprise, employees use company resources more responsibly, and the rate of misappropriation of property quickly decreases.

Which vending machines to choose for the welding industry?

In the welding industry, vending machines must be characterized not only by durability, but also by personalization. The differences between the size of different materials or tools required for metalworking require that vending solutions be quite flexible. At ASD Systems, we have machines perfectly suited to such requirements.

• TheF80 vending machine is perfect for unusual solutions, such as welding. The spring feeders store and dispense as many as 80 different products. To make this possible, the individual springs can be mounted in a variety of ways – in which case you will match their positioning to the size and shape of the articles to be dispensed. Management is done via a touch screen.
• TheD1080 vending machine has a larger storage capacity – it can hold up to 810 products. The drum machine allows you to store all articles in a small area thanks to the use of a drum. The chamber scanning system makes it easier to detect empty spaces and load materials. What’s more, there is no need to replace the drum to replenish shortages.

At each stage of the vending machine’s operation, the size of the chambers for storing materials can be adjusted. By personalizing the chamber size, many automatic models can successfully accommodate small welding gloves, elongated electrodes, as well as large spools of wire or vises.

ASD Systems vending machines for welding and more

A vending machine at an industrial welding station is a great decision! To ensure that the purchase of each machine meets your needs, we encourage you to contact us. Our specialists are happy to customize vending machines and specialized software (the ability to manage the contents of the machine) to meet the requirements of customers in the welding industry. We will help you at every stage of the process – from the selection of the automatic machine to its implementation and long-term technical support.

FAQ

• How do dispensing machines work in the welding industry?

Automatic machines allow you to store welding wires, electrodes, gloves, visors and other materials and tools. Picking up items is a matter of seconds, and the system allows you to track consumption and users using the product.

• Why use vending machines in welding?

The dispensing machines do not take up a lot of space, but allow you to store up to 1,000 diverse items. Dispensing is possible at any time of the day, so the risk of downtime is reduced. The IDS application offers users additional capabilities.

• Where to order dispensing machines for welding?

At ASD Systems! We are the manufacturer of the presented automatic machines, so we will successfully match our equipment to your needs. All you need is a phone call or e-mail, and a Customer Technical Supervisor will guide you through the process.