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Robotic Scrap Removal with LP Conveyor
Efficient scrap removal is integral in keeping a robotic cell moving quickly and productively. Tough Mini-Mover LP Series conveyors can reliably transport any rough, irregular metal and plastic waste out of the way during production.
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Low-Vibration CG Kit Delivers Power & Precision
Powerful and precise, our popular Compact Group (CG) gearmotor/controller kit is ideal for conveyor applications requiring virtually vibration-free operation and space-saving size. We introduced this kit in 2015, and it’s a real hit in coding, labeling, and inspection applications. And everyone loves the versatility and reasonable cost. Components in this kit use standard commercial AC...
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Lite Series Gives Packaging Hopper A Boost
This ag-supply manufacturer packages thousands of plastic product jugs per day. In this capping section on the line, they collect the lids in the hopper, whereupon the Lite Series conveyors lifts them up to the sort & alignment section of the line.
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RTA Integration with CNC Frees You Up
By integrating a Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) to your CNC machine, the need for hand unloading is eliminated. Operators are freed up to do other tasks. Or even to just go home for the evening!
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Lite Conveyor Thrives in Dirty Environment
Many manufacturing processes can be pretty dirty, with dusts, oils and fluids. Our Lite Series conveyors were designed specifically with this reality in mind. For daily parts and scrap transport, Lite Series conveyors stand up to the test — year-in and year-out. These tough little units require no expensive maintenance or heroics to remain reliable....
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Create a Multi-Duty Mini-Mover using Special Incline Stand
Imagine if you could have just one portable conveyor to serve the needs of three very different work stations? Well, we did. Our customer needed a steep incline conveyor at one station, a horizontal conveyor at a second, and a shallow incline at the third. Our single-conveyor solution was all in the leg stand assembly...
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Save (Time & Money) with Spares!
In the big world of conveyors, Mini-Mover Conveyors are remarkably simple and inexpensive to maintain. But despite the temptation to “save” money by skimping on your tool crib inventory, it can cost you a lot more in the long run. Keep your Work Flowing … We purposely simplify our product designs to keep the number...
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Accumulator Table for Both Collection & Offload
When equipped with the Stationary Fence option, the Mini-Mover RTA unit (rotary table accumulator) can be used for both product collection and product discharge. As shown in the photo, this RTA is equipped with a companion LP Series conveyor. When set to run in a counter-clockwise rotation, the RTA collects product. Reverse the rotation, and...
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Check-Weighing with LP Series Mini-Mover Units
This check-weighing system is made with with three (3) LP Series Mini-Mover conveyors. The Mini-Mover design makes these units easy to adapt. For manufacturing applications with floor space constraints, our small conveyors fit the bill.
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Simple Product Alignment with LP Series Conveyor
Our customer wanted an easy way to align his long, skinny product from one machine to the next. The problem was that the receiving machine had a very small, round entry point. We experimented on our lab to see if guide rails and longitudinal V-guide cleats would to the alignment job needed. Success! No extra...
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