Month: January 2021

January 26, 2021 Tranferring oily parts is no problem for Lite Series Mini-Mover Conveyors. Here’s a typical hard-working example on the busy shop floor of Anthony Screw Products of Burlington, Ont. Simple automation reduces the need for skilled workers to perform repetitive — but necessary — basic production tasks.
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January 19, 2021 Last year really showed us that manufacturing automation is on the rise for companies small and large. It’s not always beyond-budget. Yet, there’s a real concern among many in the industry that this move toward greater efficiency and productivity will eliminate human jobs. We believe jobs will expand as a result of automation initiatives. Conveyors,...
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January 12, 2021 This fastener manufacturer uses a Lite Series Mini-Mover conveyor to supply the robotic arm with material in this screw machine cell. The conveyor/robot combination allow safe and precise infeed to the machine, with minimal operator intervention. No more human fingers need get close to the machine.  
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January 5, 2021 This high-volume metal stamping line at Dial Tool Industries in Addison, Ill., produces display brackets used in Ford F-150 trucks. Several Mini-Mover LP series conveyors are integrated into the stamping press to remove scrap material. Our little conveyors are popular for their precision integration capability within working machinery.
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