Over-Engineering: Expensive Mistake or Smart Investment?
September 06, 2024
In modern manufacturing, it’s important to ask: “How much engineering is too much?” While over-engineering might be necessary for industries like aerospace or high-end electronics, in most cases, it only adds cost and complexity. On the other hand, under-engineering can compromise reliability, safety, and lead to higher long-term costs. At MCE, we take pride in finding the perfect balance in engineering our conveyors.
“We've learned that the key to delivering high-performing, cost-effective conveyor solutions lies in pinpointing what's truly necessary and engineering with precision,” says John Pesicek, MCE’s Western USA Distribution Manager. “By keeping it simple and focused, we create an advantage for our distributors and support them in consistently exceeding their customers’ expectations in terms of quality and speed-to-ship."
Pre-Engineered for Reliability and Industry-Leading Speed to Ship
As part of Nercon, MCE's conveyors are precisely engineered to meet today's product handling demands—nothing more, nothing less. With nearly 50 years of expertise in conveyor engineering, MCE delivers maximum value. Our pre-engineered conveyors are built with common, in-stock components, eliminating the need for custom engineering and delivering significant cost savings. MCE standard equipment ships in just 10–15 business days, so manufacturers can start seeing gains in efficiency faster.
"Every standardized design we create is backed by top-tier engineering, so our distributors and their customers benefit without the added cost," says Nick White, Eastern USA Channel Manager. "We continuously refine our designs based on distributor and end-user feedback and insights from our team, ensuring that our conveyors are not only durable and reliable but also adaptable to various needs."
Case in Point: The Bi-Directional Accumulation Table
Our bi-directional accumulation table exemplifies our commitment to just-right engineering. Designed for temporary product accumulation during blockages, malfunctions, or system adjustments, it offers a compact footprint—perfect for modern manufacturers who need to optimize space. Unlike bulkier alternatives, our table’s streamlined design ensures exceptional performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, delivering maximum value in a minimal space.
Just-right engineering isn’t easy, but this disciplined approach is the reason MCE consistently creates maximum value in conveyor. If you’d like an introduction to the capabilities of MCE conveyors, contact an MCE distributor near you or call 844-293-2816 to speak with our experts.
Meet our conveyor experts John Pesicek and Nick White at PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago, November 3-6. Stop by booth S-2138 to see one of the largest operating loops at the EXPO and learn why distributors love working with MCE.