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Conveyors

New pallet conveyor system boasts quick and easy adaptability

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

pallet conveyor system

mk North America’s new pallet conveyor system, the VersaFlex P08, is designed to quickly be altered and adapt to product changes. It can also convey products that have unusual shape or geometry with ease. VersaFlex P08 carries loads up to 22 lb per pallet and can carry multiple pallets at once. It also boasts repeat […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems Tagged With: Conveyors

How to reduce energy use of conveyor systems

★ By Danielle Collins 3 Comments

TS5 Pallet Conveyor Systems

Conveyors make up a significant part of most assembly and automation systems, not only in size, but also in terms of energy consumption. Think about it – they often run continuously and operate with motors, gearboxes, and pneumatic cylinders, all of which can be energy hogs. But there are ways to reduce the amount of energy […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Bosch Rexroth, Conveyor, Conveyors, efficiency

Dorner exhibits two new conveyor systems at Automate 2015

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Dorner SmartFlex Pallet Systems

Dorner Mfg. is now offering pallet system options for both its 2200 Series SmartFlex and 2200 Series Precision Move conveyor systems for accurate positioning and routing of parts for assembly, robotic and inspection applications.   The new pallet systems provide users with greater customization capabilities for use in a variety of industries. The 2200 SmartFlex […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear, Industry news Tagged With: Conveyor, Conveyors, dorner, Dorner Manufacturing

QC Industries’ Automation Series Conveyors

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Cincinnati, OH – QC Industries introduced their new Automation Series AS40 and AS65 low profile belt conveyors at WestPack in Anaheim, California. Automation Series conveyors offer high speeds with a single-piece extruded aluminum frame and feature easy belt changes, unique rotatable drives and a movable center drive designed with maximum versatility in mind. The unique Pivot™ […]

Filed Under: Applications, Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Conveyors, QC Industries, rotatable drives

Plastic Modular Belt Conveyors

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Line of Modular Plastic Belt (MPB) Conveyors combine increased durability and reduced maintenance in a quiet, compact package.  The conveyors are available with 0.5- or 1-in. pitch belting in widths from 2 to 24 in. and lengths to 29 ft, and they are ideal for a range of industrial, packaging, labeling, automation and processing systems. […]

Filed Under: Applications, Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Belt and sprocket life, Conveyors, durability

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