Dorner’s new Universal Drive — a universal conveyor drive — for its 2200 Series low profile end drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions. This new drive technology, developed by Electric Torque Machines (ETM), along with Dorner’s unique mount package is designed to integrate universally […]
Belt + chain drives for linear
Trend in conveyors is toward compact and custom setups
Conveyors today are high-performance motion systems that incorporate more engineering than ever before. They outperform legacy iterations thanks to material advances and modular builds to suit specific applications. More specifically, many of today’s conveyors, from large conveyors for material handling to miniature varieties engineered for discrete product sorting, sport increasingly job-specific features. Just consider how many […]
Picking the right accumulation chain for conveying
For logistics and material-handling applications, chain engineered for accumulating discrete pieces of product is efficient and durable. By Gerhard Hartinger • Key Account Manager | iwis Drive Systems Accumulation chains convey, collect, and separate discrete components. The chains work off electric motors that engage and drive parallel conveyor trains (sometimes called chain strands) on the […]
Motion Industries to acquire Epperson and Co.
Today, Motion Industries of Genuine Parts Co. has entered into a definitive agreement whereby Motion Industries has agreed to acquire Epperson and Co., an industrial distributor specializing in material handling products and services since 1932. Execution of the transaction is expected to take place March 1, 2016. A leading supplier of bulk material conveying products […]
Recap of top linear-motion technologies at MD&M West
Last week, a large contingent of the Design World staff got to go to MD&M West 2016 colocated with ATX in Anaheim, California. Hot topics at the show included the Internet of Things (IoT), smart components, plummeting robot prices, and increased automation even down to assembly tasks — not to mention changes in the medical industry itself. […]
Dorner celebrates 50 years of conveyor excellence
What started out as a little tool and die shop has evolved to become an industry powerhouse in the design and building of low profile conveyor platforms…and 50 years later Dorner Mfg. is still going strong! Dorner, this year, commemorates its 50th anniversary in business. Although the brand has become a household name within numerous […]
Dorner celebrates 50 years of conveyor excellence
What started out as a little tool and die shop has evolved to become an industry powerhouse in the design and building of low profile conveyor platforms … and 50 years later Dorner Mfg. is still going strong. Dorner, this year, commemorates its 50th anniversary in business. Although the brand has become a household name […]
New in iwis product range: Highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel chains
New in the product range of chain manufacturer iwis are corrosion-free CF stainless steel chains. They are exceptionally reliable and durable, and are ideal for use in the food industry and other applications requiring a high level of corrosion resistance. They are made to a high quality, offer excellent performance and value for money and […]
ContiTech introduces visionary conveyor-belt monitoring process
ContiTech has introduced ContiAlert, a unique conveyor-belt monitoring process that allows users to see belt wear in real time. “A red bonding layer below the top cover is exposed when it’s time to change the belt,” said Chris Marchant, product manager for conveyor belting. “In addition, the ContiAlert system is complete with a calculator that […]
Dorner AquaPruf VBT, other conveyors on display at WestPack
Dorner Mfg. will be exhibiting several of its major conveyor platforms aimed at the food, packaging, industrial and automation industries; including its new AquaPruf VBT, in booth No. 5010, at WestPack 2016, Feb. 9-11, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The new AquaPruf VBT (Vertical Belt Technology) is engineered to move bulk products […]
