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June 11, 2019 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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May 28, 2019 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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May 14, 2019 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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April 30, 2019 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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April 16, 2019 Our LP Series conveyors got to be part of a bigger show! Here are some pictures of Losant’s IoT demo at the Hannover Messe show April 1 through 5, 2019. Cincinnati-based Losant is an IoT Application Cloud Enablement company, so everything on the iPad screen is what Losant does. The Mini-Mover LP Series conveyors were...
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April 2, 2019 Mini-Mover products offer affordable automation for machining and metal stamping operations. Shown here are a Mini-Mover Lite Series conveyor, teamed with a Mini-Mover RTA (rotary table accumulator) unit. They’re used for unattended parts unloading and collection for this precision-machining operation.
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March 19, 2019 All LP Series conveyors ship with the drive module uninstalled. For the S-Style (side-mounted drive), installation is easy — but proper shaft/coupler alignment is *essential* for trouble-free operation. Videos are much clearer in showing the process, so here’s Part 3 of 3. This segment shows the final adjustments needed for perfect motor alignment. [Part 1...
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March 19, 2019 All LP Series conveyors ship with the drive module uninstalled. For the S-Style (side-mounted drive), installation is easy — but proper shaft/coupler alignment is *essential* for trouble-free operation. Videos are much clearer in showing the process, so here’s Part 2 of 3. This segment shows basic motor mounting. You’ll start to connect the motor’s coupler...
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March 19, 2019 All LP Series conveyors ship with the drive module uninstalled. For the S-Style (side-mounted drive), installation is easy — but proper shaft/coupler alignment is *essential* for trouble-free operation. Videos are much clearer in showing the process, so here’s Part 1 of 3. This shows what the conveyor and drive look like when you unpack from...
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March 5, 2019 Using an LP Series conveyor for transport, this labeling system runs about 2-3 million parts per year. For each product, it tamps the package’s label, turns the part, and then uses a wipe-on clear label applicator for the lid. From here, the part is moved into an automatic sealer and shrink tunnel, to produce the...
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