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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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February 19, 2019 Our highly portable Mini-Mover Uni-Mate™ family is a purpose-built bundling of our rotary table accumulator (RTA) units and Lite Series conveyors. This kit is expressly suited for unattended daytime or overnight parts unloading, collection and protection of sensitive parts. Shown here is a typical setup using a 48″ diameter RTA, equipped with a 6″ x...
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February 5, 2019 Having a hands-free plan for removing finished parts or chips, adds safety and improved productivity for both your operators and machinery. Our Lite Series conveyors were originally developed for stamping operations and scrap removal, so they’re built tough. Integral side guides on Lite Series unit also helps the conveyor contain those odd shaped parts or...
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