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Here at Insta-Pro<\/a>, we not only sell equipment<\/a>, but we have the unique opportunity to provide engineering services<\/a> as well.\u00a0 This can prove to be a valuable resource to help construct your new plant.\u00a0 While larger companies typically have resources for this already, most of our customers rely on this service<\/a> to help establish product flow, equipment layouts, and project planning.\u00a0 Hopefully some of these ideas will help when planning your next project.<\/p>\n

Flow Diagrams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

When we receive an inquiry, our customers generally already have an idea of what they want their plant to look like.\u00a0 The first step is to decide what they wish to produce and the scope of the project.\u00a0 Will this be a brand new building and process or will it go into an existing space?\u00a0 What capacity is it?\u00a0 Should there be room for future expansion?\u00a0 These are key questions needed to decide how best to lay out an efficient plant.<\/p>\n

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To start, a process flow chart shows how product moves within the plant.\u00a0 This gives an idea of equipment needs and production flow.\u00a0 This also serves as a guide to help with discussions and future equipment decisions.\u00a0 In the case of Insta-Pro<\/a>, we have several vendors we work with and can offer equipment for everything inside the walls of the plant.\u00a0 Some customers prefer to work with their vendors, so this decision is important as well.<\/p>\n

Flow diagrams help convey ideas about processes and capabilities.\u00a0 Their purpose is not to determine floor space requirements or final specifications, but act as a springboard to further enhance discussions.\u00a0 Drawings are simplified to represent the process, not what the equipment looks like and usually vary from company to company.\u00a0 They are useful for people new to the particular industry to help realize all of the steps involved in production and to get a sense of initial equipment needs.<\/p>\n

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Final Layouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flow diagrams are excellent tools for discussions, but once these initial questions get answers, it\u2019s time to see what the actual plant will look like.\u00a0 The starting point is knowing if this is a new or existing building.\u00a0 Older buildings require a current floor plan to best place the equipment around any obstacles such as rooms and beams.\u00a0 This is the time to become detailed, so knowing actual or potential locations of items is key.\u00a0 Below is a partial list of things to considering when beginning the final layouts:<\/p>\n