Kailida has started production at its second plant in Dongguan, adding profile machining, a larger welding area and a 90-metre pre-assembly bay. The company reports a monthly capacity increase of about 40% for complete conveyor lines.

What the new plant adds

The plant adds two CNC profile machining centres, a welding bay with fume extraction and a pre-assembly area that can hold two complete lines at once. The pre-assembly bay is 90 metres long, which allows a full line to be assembled and run in before disassembly and packing.

The existing plant continues to produce standard conveyors and sub-assemblies. The new plant is focused on complete lines and non-standard projects.

Why it matters for lead time

The pre-assembly bay is the main constraint on lead time for complete lines. Previously, a line had to wait for space in a shared bay; now two lines can be assembled in parallel. The company expects the lead time for a 14-station line to fall from 45–50 days to 38–42 days, depending on the component lead times.

The profile machining centres reduce the dependence on external suppliers for cut and machined profiles, which was a source of delay in 2025.

Quality and run-in

Every line assembled in the new bay is run without load for four hours. The current, noise and temperature readings are recorded and supplied with the line. The company says the additional bay space allows a longer run-in and a more thorough check of the accumulation logic.

Layout and material flow

The new plant is arranged in a straight flow: profile storage at one end, machining and welding in the middle, electrical assembly at the side and pre-assembly at the far end. The layout reduces the distance a profile travels before it becomes a frame, which the company says has cut internal handling time by about 20%.

The pre-assembly bay has two parallel tracks, each with its own power and air supply. A line can be assembled on one track while another is being tested on the second. The bay floor is level within 2 mm over 90 metres, which is necessary for the run-in of a long line.

What customers see

Customers who visit for a factory acceptance test will see the line assembled, powered and running with their own carriers. The run-in data is recorded on a tablet and exported as a PDF report. The company says the new bay has reduced the number of site issues per project by about a third, based on the first four projects assembled there.

What is next

The company plans to add a second shift in the new plant in the third quarter of 2026, and to expand the electrical panel assembly area. The plant is open to customer visits by appointment.

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