Year: 2021

September 7, 2021 As can be seen in this photo, this function using a cobot gripper used to be a human hand. Previously, hand-feeding blanks into this screws machine cell was hazardous to operators and at best, inexact. However, the risky particular loading and unloading function was automated by using a Mini-Mover conveyor and cobot arm/gripper. The result...
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August 24, 2021 Conveyor equipped backlighting adds precision and automation to vision systems used for measurement, placement and inspection. Vision-enabled obots can achieve perfect placement on pick and place lines when aided by superior lighting. An essential in inspection, of course, is good lighting. Mini-Mover Conveyors can provide a custom fit and ideal belting material for your vision...
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August 10, 2021 Tabletop conveyors are simple to set up with our “Shortie” conveyor stands and Tabletop feet . With either of these accessories, Mini-Mover conveyors fit on any bench surface where our adjustable Leg Stands are just too tall. Shortie stands and tabletop feet are also useful for leveling uneven flat surfaces and serve well at the...
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July 28, 2021 This high-volume machining facility now reduces operator time and losses in damaged materials. By adding Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) units to their CNC cells, throughput was also boosted. As each of this cell’s sensitive parts is finished and reaches the lathe’s exit chute, the part can move separately onto the RTA unit for collection...
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July 13, 2021 Each part or product transported with a conveyor often needs unique fixtures for proper alignment. Whether your Mini-Mover conveyor is used for loading, positioning, spacing or unloading, we offer many options. We receive many requests for custom side guides. We’re happy to craft the perfect side guides to position and protect your product during its...
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June 30, 2021
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June 21, 2021 Conveyor indexing capabilities won’t need break your equipment or project budget. Mini-Mover Conveyors has affordable options for your ability to stop & start the conveyor on the production line, change directions at programmed intervals, and more. Ask us about how we can help you with your next automation or integration project.
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June 15, 2021 As we head into summer, Mini-Mover Conveyors wants to extend a little extra sunshine to your manufacturing months ahead. Our Summer Special is our way of saying “thank you” to all of our loyal customers and partners.
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June 3, 2021 Mini-Mover Conveyors, div. of Whipple Ent., now offers newly Clean Room recertified Lite Series and LP Series conveyors, which include cost-saving belting options, for Class 100 (ISO 5) compliant applications. Modern manufacturing and product development is expanding into more delicate application environments, making clean rooms increasingly necessary. Industries like medical research, food and beverage production,...
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May 27, 2021 Many businesses believe automation is too expensive, disruptive or complex to add or expand in their operations. Mini-Mover Conveyors works to lower those cost barriers, along with partnering with robotics partners who can simplify the training and deployment process for you. With affordable easy-to-use solutions, workers of all levels can be productive immediately — while...
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