Product Focus

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 3/1/2001

Flexible, accurate, and fast

A bi-directional shoe sorter, the XcelSort, can sort a single line of products bi-directionally into multiple discharge lanes at rates up to 200 sorts/min. Length of the sortation conveyor extends to 425 ft and speeds reach 445 ft/min. The unit consists of a series of shoes that glide across aluminum slats, gently diverting product from the main sortation conveyor to pre-selected destinations. In addition to offering accuracy, the sorter allows the end-user to select the angles of divert. A transition/induction conveyor extends and contracts and maintains level transition with minimum gap from induction to sorter.
Ermanco
800-780-5232

Vertical reciprocating conveyor

A line of WilLift vertical reciprocating conveyors includes both hydraulic and electromechanical units. The VRCs can be used in a variety of applications, including moving pallet loads up and down from a mezzanine and automatically conveying materials from work cells to various storage and assembly areas on other floors. Lifting capacities range from less than 50 lb to over 6 tons. Lift heights range from 5 ft. to over 120 ft. Carriages range in size from 2 by 2 ft. enclosures to 12 by 30 ft.
Wildeck Inc.
262-549-4000

Gentle handling accumulation conveyor

The Accuglide Plus conveyor offers high speeds, gentle handling, and a wide range of options. It is designed to solve production and distribution problems and meet the demand for high-volume, multiple stock keeping unit applications. The conveyor transports and accumulates product at standard speeds up to 240 ft/min. Features include a new light load sensor for loads less than 1 lb, and UHMW guides for lower maintenance and quiet operation.
Alvey, an FKI Logistex Co.
314-995-2363

Spiral conveyors

A family of spiral conveyors features a small footprint and substantial space savings. Several models are available with outside diameters ranging from 5 ft. 3 in. to 7 ft. 9 in., depending on load size. Load capacity is 75 lb/linear ft for speeds up to 200 ft/min. The standard angle of incline is just 9 deg, which prevents loads from sliding or tumbling during operation. The conveyors feature overlapping slats which provide a smooth and efficient conveying surface. Standard slat widths are 12, 16, 20, 24, and 28 in.
Ryson
757-888-1010

Flat top sliding shoe sorter

The sliding shoe sorter consists of closely spaced flat-top aluminum slats, which create a virtually flat conveyor surface area. It is well suited to sortation of a wide variety of odd-shaped items. With a top speed of 540 ft/min, the conveyor can sort as many as 203 cartons/ min. Features include replaceable polyurethane bumper bands that cushion impact and prevent slipback, and a unique plow design that eliminates damaging jams in discharge spurs. The switch and track provide precision for all rolling contact.
Mathews Conveyor, an FKI Logistex Co.
800-MATHEWS

Simplified sorting

A pop-up wheel sorter can sort up to 90 cartons/min while offering great flexibility and virtually 100% accuracy. Each positive divert sort station utilizes three rows of wheels to provide more positive divert action. The conveyor can handle a broad range of cartons weighing up to 75 lb. Maintenance is made easy with a pop-up wheel carriage assembly that can be removed from the top of the divert station. The divert wheels are driven by urethane belts that are easy to change by unbolting only one end of the drive spindle shaft.
Automotion Innovative Conveyor Systems
708-229-3700

Smooth and quiet conveying

The DB Vertical Lift high-speed vertical reciprocating conveyor is designed for automated system applications that require light-duty lifting of boxes, cartons, packages, and containers. It features a DualBelt lifting mechanism that provides quiet, ultra-smooth operation and minimal maintenance. Load capacities are up to 100 lb with carriage sizes up to 3 by 3 ft. The self-standing lift can move loads vertically up to 50 ft at travel speeds from 60-400 ft/min. Throughput is 4.5 to 6.5 loads/min.
Pflow Industries, Inc.
414-462-8810

Low-profile chain-driven conveyor

Due to the ergonomic design of a low-profile chain-driven conveyor, workers can sit comfortably and work at the conveyor surface without risk of pinch points or lift-and-reach injuries. The chain drive systems are able to carry 8 lb/ shaft load at a maximum recommended speed of 115 ft/min. The rugged conveyor is available in a variety of roller pitches and can incorporate devices, including stops and transfers, and turns when required by the application.
Shuttleworth North America
219-356-8500

Eliminate jams

Load jams are eliminated with a new merge conveyor. A precise control system varies the speed of the feed lane conveyor belt according to the box length and the position of boxes on the feed lanes. The conveyor can process thousands of boxes each hour with virtually 100% accuracy and reliability. It automatically adjusts the speed of the belt on each feed lane as needed to prevent boxes from colliding or causing a jam on the merge section. The conveyor can handle a variety of box lengths, weights, and packaging, and it can be integrated with other conveyor modules and sliding shoe sorters.
Eskay Corp.
801-359-9900

Electronic sensing adds performance

An all-new accumulation conveyor, model 1265 ESAC, features an electronic sensing system that allows smooth product accumulation and quiet operation for low- to high-rate applications. The modular system's standard components snap-fit to the pneumatic zone controls and can be retrofitted to existing model 1265 conveyors with mechanical zone sensors. Controls for each accumulation zone consist of a logic module with mode switch, and a simple photoeye connector. System logic allows the accumulation to be configured for three separate modes.
Rapistan Systems
616-913-7700

Smart moving

The Smart Zone conveyor series features five models: a chain-powered, zero-pressure accumulator, a line-shaft driven zero-pressure accumulator, a belt-driven live-roller zero-pressure accumulator, a heavy-duty belt-driven live-roller zero pressure accumulator, and a heavy-duty chain-driven zero-pressure accumulator. Photo sensors are used to control zones. Product accumulates in zones about one-half to 1 ft longer than the longest product that is being conveyed. Light products can be easily conveyed since mechanical sensor assembly is eliminated.
Roach Conveyors
870-483-7631

Extra-wide belt conveyor

The MDCWS wide slider belt conveyor comes in standard widths from 42 to 72 in. for large loads. They feature rugged three-piece frames with 6 1/2 in. side channels, 8 in. drive pulleys, heavy duty drives, and bearings with high quality construction.
Lewco Inc.
419-625-4014

Low-noise conveyor

Driven by a durable round belt, Whisperflex's low noise levels make it an excellent choice for areas where people work. The flexible conveyor is configured with fewer drives and requires low power consumption, making it economical to operate and maintain. It is designed to convey cartons and totes with flat bottoms. Cartons are accumulated without line pressure build up and transported with positive action.
HK Systems, Inc.
800-HKSYSTEMS

Modular accumulating conveyor

Features of the 190-PREZ powered roller driven accumulating conveyor are ease of maintenance, ease of installation, and modularity. Each accumulation zone contains a 24 volt DC motorized roller with a control board to drive the 1.9 diameter tread rollers. An EZLogic module senses product presence and provides intelligent control of the zones for zero-pressure accumulation.
Hytrol Conveyor Co.
870-974-5642

Track-and-chain conveyor

Flexibility of a track-and-chain conveying system enables conveying through tight radius curves on both the horizontal and vertical plane. The system consists of a universal link conveyor chain inside a round conveyor track and can handle loads to 50 lb/pendant placed on 6 in. centers. Loads can be transported hanging or can be inverted to convey load-carrying trays. Adding additional drives proportionally increases conveyor length.
Pacline Conveyors, Inc.
905-858-2330

Move heat treated parts

Designed for handling heat treated, washed, dried, or quenched parts, the model 305 flat wire mesh conveyor features a 1/2 by 1 in. galvanized flat wire mesh belt with 1-1/2 in. high cleats on 12 in. centers. The unit has a standard belt speed of 60 ft/min with belt widths of 8, 12, 18, 24, and 36 in. It is equipped with a 1/2 hp drive and a 13-tooth drive sprocket.
Titan Industries, Inc.
800-558-3616