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August 21, 2018 This multi-shift plant automated its machine unloading by using inclined Mini-Mover Lite Series conveyors. Each conveyor feeds finished parts up to a portable inspection station for each machine cell.
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August 7, 2018 Re-purposing or re-positioning automation equipment on the plant floor is simple with these portable parts-collection stations, equipped with LP Series Mini-Mover conveyors.
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July 24, 2018 Overnight or unattended machine operation becomes a labor-saving reality with Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) units. This 24-inch-diameter RTA, equipped with drain pan, is ideally suited for parts collection where there are ample oily machine fluids.
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July 10, 2018 Mini-Mover conveyors, with the portability and tabletop feet, are ideal for benchwork, such as in lab, inspection, and assembly automation. This LP Series tabletop conveyor is set up for inspection and station-to-station transfer for this component manufacturer.
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June 26, 2018 Mini-Mover conveyors are easy to build right into CNC machines for parts removal. Here’s a Lite Series conveyor that’s used to discharge parts from this machine to a nearby sorting station, which saves the customer the labor of manually doing the task.
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June 12, 2018 This LP Series conveyor is used to cure sensitive components. The pieces are set to move across the three-foot length of the conveyor over a five-minute time period. Since the product isn’t to be handled during the curing process, a Lexan shield was installed, covering the entire top of the conveyor work area, to prevent...
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May 29, 2018 In this robotics implementation, a Mini-Mover LP Series conveyor proves ideal for precision pick-and-place operation.
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May 15, 2018 Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) units are ideal for parts collection, even when loaded up with fluid-soaked or gritty parts. This customer chose to join an RTA and Lite conveyor he already had. An alternative is the use a Mini-Mover Uni-MateTM, which consists of conveyor and RTA and joining hardware, in kit form.
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May 1, 2018 Ensure the exact same, simultaneous belt speed from a row of conveyors by ganging them on a single gearmotor and speed controller. This capability is essential for metal and plastic stamping and forming equipment. Our Mini-Mover Lite and LP Series conveyors are popular for their reliability and durability in these environments. The configuration shown in...
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April 17, 2018 Meet Ethyl (at 0:18 sec.), Roxy (at 0:40 sec.) and Rocky (at 1:17 sec.) — Vanamatic’s collaborative robots, which incorporate Mini-Mover LP Series conveyors. These in-house-engineered robots integrate multiple functions to improve throughput, remove repetitive motions, increase worker safety and good ergonomics, save labor and boost product quality. Vanamatic Company of Delphos, Ohio, is an...
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