Business Details
Trusted Material Handling Solutions in Buffalo, NY
Hohl Machine & Conveyor has been a leader in designing and manufacturing material handling systems for over 65 years. Our expertise spans concept design, equipment interfacing, mechanical and controls engineering, and complete system installation. We serve diverse industries including automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, and aggregate handling, delivering tailored solutions that meet unique operational demands. Our engineering team utilizes advanced tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks, supported by structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) capabilities. With in-house fabrication facilities featuring certified welding and quality assurance programs, we ensure precision and durability in every component. Our controls engineering division specializes in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, seamlessly integrating with existing plant infrastructure.All systems undergo rigorous performance testing in our facility before shipment, minimizing on-site delays and ensuring efficient commissioning. The Adapt Modular Conveyor line offers superior beam strength and chain-based belt capacity, providing flexibility for evolving production needs. We also specialize in lean manufacturing solutions, replacing traditional forklifts with custom electric tugger carts to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. For decades, our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in material handling technology.
Services
Engineering Design
Fabrication
Controls Systems
Performance Testing
Modular Conveyors
Lean Manufacturing Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of specialized expertise in material handling systems.
- Our engineering team provides AutoCAD and SolidWorks design capabilities.
- Certified welding and quality assurance programs ensure product durability.
- We deliver complete system integration from design to installation.
- Adapt Modular Conveyors offer twice the beam strength of competitors' models.
Services
Engineering Design
Our engineering team provides comprehensive design services including concept development, mechanical drawings, and controls programming. Using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, we create customized material handling solutions integrated with structural analysis and FEA. We ensure seamless installation through detailed project management and on-site supervision.
Fabrication
In-house fabrication facilities produce high-quality components with certified welding and precision machining. Our production equipment ensures dimensional accuracy while maintaining flexibility for custom conveyor configurations. Quality assurance programs guarantee compliance with industry standards for durability and performance.
Controls Systems
We design and implement electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems with microprocessor-based automation. Our engineers integrate HMI interfaces and programmable logic controllers that synchronize with existing plant infrastructure, optimizing operational efficiency and monitoring capabilities for material handling processes.
Performance Testing
All systems undergo comprehensive testing in our facility before shipment. This includes operational diagnostics, load capacity verification, and process simulation to identify and resolve potential issues. Pre-shipment validation reduces installation time and ensures immediate functionality at customer sites.
Modular Conveyors
The Adapt Modular Conveyor line features heavy-duty #60 precision roller chain with 1400 lbs working strength and reinforced beam structures. These systems allow easy reconfiguration for changing production requirements while maintaining high load capacity and structural integrity across extended conveyor runs.
Questions
What industries do you serve with your material handling systems?
We provide solutions for automotive, food processing, pharmaceutical, aggregate handling, and other industrial sectors requiring customized material transport systems.
Do you offer complete system design and installation?
Yes, our engineering team handles full system design, fabrication, controls integration, and on-site installation with performance testing included before shipment.
What makes your modular conveyors different from competitors' models?
Adapt™ Modular Conveyors use #60 precision roller chain with 1400 lbs working strength and feature beam strength exceeding competitors' heaviest rails by 100%.
Can you integrate new systems with existing plant controls?
Our controls engineers specialize in interfacing new material handling systems with legacy plant infrastructure using standard communication protocols and HMIs.
Do you provide lean manufacturing solutions?
Yes, we design electric tugger cart systems that replace forklifts, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs in lean manufacturing environments.
