Diseño de un mecanismo de transferencia para carga y descarga de perfiles estructurales

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The steel industry faces significant operational challenges in handling and transporting structural profiles from production to dispatch. One of the critical issues is the reliance on shared equipment, such as overhead cranes, which create bottlenecks and increase downtime, affecting logistical efficiency. This project aims to design a transfer mechanism for loading and unloading structural profiles with a nominal capacity of 6 tons. Structural analysis and computer-aided design (CAD) tools were used, alongside the consideration of applicable technical standards in the industry. The proposed system improves operational efficiency, reduces waiting times, and minimizes the costs associated with forklift use. The design was validated through structural simulations in SolidWorks and Ansys, ensuring the system’s stability and safety. Results showed that implementing this transfer mechanism optimizes logistical flow, reduces operational costs, and enhances plant competitiveness. The conclusions highlight that the system can be adapted to different plant configurations and meet safety and performance standards. Keywords: Transfer mechanism, logistical efficiency, structural design, CAD, simulations.