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In many factory settings, the performance modeling and optimization of individual workstations (machines)which are interconnected with material handling systems (sometimes called Hard Link Up) is a complex problem. Thebuffer conveyor is one which makes the continuous flow transport from infeed section of Maker machine with theexpectation/requirement of out-feed sections of Packers machines in handling high volume manufacturing transport. Thispaper discusses the productivity improvement by using buffer conveyor system in tobacco industries. A comprehensiveoverview of design of mass flow conveyors has been implemented and an endless chain conveyor is provided to advancethe articles of the mass flow which can be used as a variable-capacity with first-in first-out reservoir for rod-shapedarticles. The buffer capacity is made for 10 minutes run and electrical logic is built for system. The packing machinelines continue to run for some time when the maker machine stops and cigarettes are fed from the buffer.It focuses on specific research problems in design and control of closed loop conveyors. It provides an improved methodof material handling with the aid of technical support as well as emerging technologies worldwide. Re scope to dofurther complex situations with emerging flow of two or more maker machines and feed them to two or more packermachines and quick changeover of conveyor systems for different products.

Praveenkumar B S, AnandKumar V, Venkatesh Havanur, “DESIGN OF AUTOMATED MASS FLOW BUFFER CONVEYOR SYSTEM”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 2, Issue 6, pp. 169-177, June 2015.