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April 13, 2021 Using our highly adaptable, indexing LP Series conveyors, this medical manufacturer’s work cell features corner-transfers for a perfect fit into a confined space.  The Mini-Mover LP offers indexed conveyor function to allow multiple inspections of each assembly being transported through the cell.
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March 30, 2021 A Mini-Mover LP (low-profile) Series conveyor speeds up sheet metal shingles into a stacking device, where each shingle gets labeled.  By automating this process, the manufacturer’s throughput on this line increased ten-fold.
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March 19, 2021 This Lite Series Mini-Mover conveyor is working with a Rousselle metal stamping press for aluminum Tesla parts.  Mini-Mover conveyors are built to withstand the rigors and  heavy vibration of your harsh environment, while running flawlessly during stamping operations.
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March 9, 2021 Many of our customers automate their inspection processes, using both conveyors and vision-enabled cobots,  An essential in inspection, of course, is good lighting.  Mini-Mover Conveyors provide a custom fit for the backlight equipment your automated inspection cell  is using.  Built to your exact specifications, too. Showm here is a Mini-Mover LP Series Conveyor.  
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March 4, 2021 Whether it’s for high-volume precision machining or a packaging line sorting bottle caps, hoppers paired with an inclined conveyor provide a smooth transfer of components. Our Mini-Mover conveyors have proven to be an ideal companion for these setups. Shown in this photo, collected parts in the hopper will be released onto an inclined, cleated Lite...
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March 2, 2021 The optional stainless steel overlay tops for Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) units offer added table-top protection when you are handling highly abusive parts or materials. Ordered as a factory option. Call us at 1-800-586-4584 for info.
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February 3, 2021 Echelon Materials, founded in 2005, aims to improve the protective capability of textiles used in ballistic protections such as body armor for military and law enforcement personnel. The company has developed a patented new fabric, called Ti-Tek™, which includes titanium “knives” to better protect wearers from high-velocity rifle bullets. A proprietary weaving process produces the...
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February 2, 2021 This is a inspection testing machine for hinges that go into the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Eclipse Mold of Chesterfield, Mich., makes these parts for the Pacifica’s Stow and Go seating system. This testing machine includes a Mini-Mover LP Series conveyor, and measures torque on the hinge itself.  This torque test ensures each hinge is easy...
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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 20, 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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