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September 21, 2022 This night-time shipment of Mini-Mover conveyor/hopper feeder systems reminded us of something out of the “Alien” movie. Shipment went smoothly, without any extra-terrestrial intervention! Seriously though, here in the ‘real world,’ more and more automated parts handling applications combine feeder bowls with small conveyors like ours. #feedersystems #minimoverconveyors #partshandling
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September 6, 2022 The transport or belting surface on any conveyor is literally where “the rubber meets the road” for its effectiveness on your line. In addition to our many belt-material options, Mini-Mover Conveyors offers numerous belt-cleat options, especially configured for the task you must accomplish. Whether it’s the need for perfect product placement or positioning in automation...
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August 30, 2022 Give your line operators a breather! The Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) collects offloaded product from a prior conveyor, pauses it there for the time duration you want, and then passes it along (surge it) to the next station. In this photo, the Stationary-Fence option is being used. It acts to surge each product off...
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August 23, 2022 Conveyors and pickup trucks have these expectations in common: We expect them to start right up every time; do the work they’re intended to do, without hiccups; and be easy to maintain over the years. We can’t speak for pickup trucks, but Mini-Mover Conveyors builds its products for durability, reliability and a long working life....
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August 16, 2022 Mini-Mover Conveyors is pleased to be part of fabFAB, a permanent interactive children’s exhibit at the Children’s Museum of La Crosse, Wis. Designed by Toboggan Design of Montreal, QC, this multi-station display invites children to experiment with important parts of the manufacturing process (Activate, Organize, Plan, Operate, Create, Assemble). Toboggan Design incorporated two Mini-Mover LP Series...
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August 2, 2022 At the Seafood Processing Global Expo in Barcelona, Spain, Headwall Photonics demonstrated its hyperspectral imaging (HSI) system, using a Mini-Mover Lite Series tabletop conveyor. Small plastic fish placed on the conveyor were imaged to show that the imaging system can distinguish various fish types in real time. Hyperspectral imaging systems such as Headwall’s can instantly...
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July 27, 2022 Leg Stands for Mini-Mover Conveyors are simple to put together. Each leg assembly is shipped disassembled (with any needed tools and hardware). We made this quick “how-to” video to show what comes out of the shipping box, and the few easy steps to completing the stand setup.
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July 19, 2022 Parts unloading was an awkward, manual process for operators at this machine. By replacing their old “collection box” and adding a Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) into this tight spot, the machinist no longer has to bend, twist or lift to collect parts. The machinist can also tend to other machines while this RTA is...
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July 5, 2022 During many machining operations, the cutting fluids can cause drippy, oily parts to load onto the conveyor. When these accumulated fluids spill onto the floor, it’s a safety and a clean-up problem To solve this, Mini-Mover Conveyors offers drain pans that install under the conveyor. These must be installed in the factory, so ensure you...
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July 4, 2022 Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Also known as Independence Day or July 4th, it’s been a federal holiday in the US since 1941. But the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and on July...
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