Key features of Misumi’s Mini Conveyors include:

– Precisely Configurable Length and Width. The unit’s length is configurable in 5mm increments and the width can be configured in 10mm increments.

– Choice of Tracks. Depending on their application needs, purchasers can select a single track or double track conveyor.

– Ease of Attaching Auxiliary Components. Three convenient slots allow for easy and secure attachment of components using a standard hex nut, which can be tightened at various positions, making the unit adaptable to multiple applications.

– Selection of Motor Type and Location. The Mini Conveyor motor can be specified with either fixed or variable speed, and the location of the motor can be specified on either the driving side or in the center of the unit.

– Conveyor Accessories, including timing belts and support stands, are also available.

Additional technical data on Misumi Miniature Conveyors, as well as pricing information and delivery times are available on our website at https://www.misumi-ec.com/eusaen/mech/

MISUMI USA, Inc.
www.misumiusa.com

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The 34R and 42R frame motors are now available with dual voltage windings and inverter duty ratings. When operated with an AC speed control (inverter), these motors have a speed range from 120-3,650 rpm; maximum torque of up to 281 oz-in. (2 Nm) and are rated from 1/4 to 3/8 HP. They can be matched with Bodine’s three most popular gearheads, the type E, F and 5N. The type E and F are both parallel shaft designs, with gear ratios from 5:1 to 300:1; their torque is rated from 25 to 341 lb-in. (up to 39 Nm), and power is rated up to 3/8 HP (280 W). The type 5N right-angle gearhead has gear ratios from 5:1 to 75:1. It provides a torque range between 54 and 116 lb-in. (up to 13 Nm) and up to 3/8 HP (280 W) power. Larger type 48R dual voltage motors and gearmotors are already available up to 3/4 HP (560 W).

All Bodine Pacesetter inverter duty AC motors and gearmotors feature Bodine’s Quintsulation™ 5-stage insulation system, which meets NEMA MG 1-1993, Section IV, Part 31. This insulation protects the motor from potential spikes or corona damage caused by the inverter. Pacesetter gearmotors are UL or CSA recognized for construction, cURus or CSA/UR marked, and in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive “CE”, and RoHS compliant.

Bodine Electric
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Micro Speed-E-Chain is an ideal alternative to busways, busbars, festoons and other types of electrification supplies. It offers all the benefits of a traditional Energy Chain cable carrier, including cable protection, extension of service life and elimination of maintenance and downtime. Micro Speed-E-Chain is designed for storage and retrieval systems, extendable conveyors, material handling applications and tool changers.

Micro Speed-E-Chain is comprised of a uniquely designed Energy Chain installed in an aluminum guide trough, with a rolling attachment on the underside through which the cables are fed down to the machine. The top of the trough is closed to protect against dirt, dust and contaminants.

Any type of cable or conduit can be used and various carrier widths, heights and bending radii are available. Unlike a busbar, with micro Speed-E-Chain it’s possible to combine data, copper and fiber optic cables with power cables or pneumatic hoses. This is a key feature for applications such as robots with pneumatic grippers.

Features and benefits

Micro Speed-E-Chain has a wide variety of features and benefits, including:

• compact design for tight space restrictions;
• lightweight construction;
• extremely low friction and wear;
• protection from dirt, dust and contaminants;
• low vibration and noise;
• option to combine data and power supply cables in one system;
• no extra control box required for drives; and
• ability to achieve unlimited speeds and accelerations.

Innovative design

Micro Speed-E-Chain has small side wings on the links of the chain that extend to keep the carrier contained in the guide trough. These wings run in a channel on both the upper and lower parts of the trough, preventing the Energy Chain from falling to the bottom of the guide trough or gliding on the lower portion of the carrier. When the Energy Chain bends, the wings retract and release the carrier to move through the radius smoothly, even in applications reaching speeds up to 20 feet per second or with extreme accelerations. Also at each link, is a small plastic spring, which first touches the bottom of the trough, cushioning the impact and thereby lowering vibration and noise.

“We initially developed the first Speed-E-Chain product many years ago, but it was designed for larger, outdoor applications such as cranes and electroplating systems,” said Joe Ciringione, Energy Chain business unit manager for igus. “We are eager to get this product into the hands of our customers with smaller, more precise horizontal applications, so they too can reap the advantages of this pioneering design. With its high quality and excellent price to performance ratio, micro Speed-E-Chain is destined to become a top choice for busbar installations.”

Micro Speed-E-Chain is made of high-quality igumid G polymer material and because it produces extremely low friction, there is little wear. Micro Speed-E-Chain is assembled easily with standard 3-T nuts and can be installed vertically, horizontally or at an angle. Initial test results confirm that micro Speed-E-Chain can operate for more than one million strokes at a speed of 13 feet per second and experience virtually no damage or wear. Travel lengths of 200 feet also have been successfully tested.

www.igus.com

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Buchanan, MI - The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group of Bosch Rexroth Corporation has just released a new VarioFlow™ Modular Conveyor brochure to help machine builders, integrators and end-users design and implement flexible conveyor systems for a wide range of material handling and packaging applications. The brochure is available for download at www.boschrexroth-us.com/VarioFlow.

The brochure contains information about flexible chain styles and widths; profiles and guides for unique layouts; drives and gearmotors for lower energy usage; UltraCurve™ technology to minimize friction; workpiece pallets for special applications, and other conveyor components that reduce setup time and improve conveyor performance, while lowering users’ Total Cost of Ownership.

To improve usability for factory operators and production line managers, VarioFlow offers strength and flexibility with long-lasting, reliable system components that use less energy and can be easily changed, moved, or expanded to meet changing needs.

For OEMs building specific production machines requiring conveyor motion, VarioFlow offers many different chain types to fit any machine type or function.

For System Integrators building complete production lines, VarioFlow provides the performance and lower TCO to satisfy demanding end-user requirements.

www.boschrexroth-us.com/VarioFlow 

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The unique Pivot™ rotatable drive technology on AS40 end drive conveyors allows the drive to be quickly rotated in the field to almost any position to meet changing application requirements and avoid conflicts with other machinery. AS65 center drive conveyors feature a below-belt drive that can be positioned at any point along the length of the conveyor, allowing a better fit with integrated machinery.

A simple, push-button tension release mechanism alleviates tension on the belt for fast, easy belt changes and under belt cleaning. A gentle push reseats the tension release mechanism with proper tension and tracking retained. The conveyors use sealed, deep-groove ball bearings.

The rigid, single-piece aluminum frame includes tee slots for rapid stand and accessory mounting. Conveyors 18” wide and wider feature a strengthened multi-piece aluminum and steel frame. A wide variety of sides, guides, stands and accessories are available. Drive packages include DC and AC motors in both standard- and heavy-duty models with a variety of mounting options. Automation Series conveyors are extremely efficient, requiring very little torque beyond the initial load at startup.

A crowned pulley ensures proper belt tracking. V-Guide belts are available for applications that require it — such as reversing and side discharging — without changing any conveyor components. More than 50 belt styles are available, ranging from multi-purpose and accumulation belts to anti-static and color contrasting specialty belts.

Automation Series conveyors are designed to handle high speeds up to 400 feet per minute. They handle loads up to 120 lbs. Widths are available in increments from 2” to 24” and lengths from 18” to 13’ for single-piece frames and 14’ to 25’ for multi-piece frames. They feature a low 1.95″ profile. Their modular design allows the conveyor to be easily extended or shortened as application requirements change. As with all QC Industries conveyors, Automation Series conveyors feature a Five Year Warranty.

www.qcindustries.com/automation-series

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Pre-engineering and the use of standard components eliminate the cost, long lead times and risk of custom conveyors. Its speed is coupled with fast and versatile transfers—whether powered or rollers—while only adding minimally to the overall length. And one-inch nosebar tails can be integrated for small part transfers.

A revolutionary bracket design makes it easy to add a variety of controls in minutes. These include photo eyes, low voltage wires, air tubing, and several guiding options. And an available accessory bar can be used to add multiple components to one or both sides of the conveyor frame.

The AquaGard is TIG welded for durability and all of the materials used in the conveyor are FDA approved and meet or exceed BISSC standards.

www.dornerconveyors.com

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Belt and sprocket life are increased through a 200-degree positive-contact drive sprocket belt engagement mechanism that eliminates the return link contraction. Maintenance costs are lowered through reduced component wear, self-aligning sealed-for-life bearings, and a compact quick-change direct drive.  A tip-up tail section permits interior access without belt separation.  Center tracking eliminates belt lateral end-drift and potential belt run-off, as well as virtually eliminating belt and guide edge-wear.

The quiet, compact drive occupies approximately one-half the space of conventional systems, and the reduced height beyond the drive end allows the conveyors to fit into shallow height applications. The drive is devoid of belts, chain, sprockets, couplings and their related maintenance, and it can be totally replaced and ready to run in under five minutes.  Also, the drive does not require disengagement when removing, or installing the belt.

Conveyors are available with an entry nose bar for small part transfer and all units carry a two-year,  unlimited hour warranty.

Conveyor Technologies Ltd.
www.conveyortechltd.com

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