Category: Automation Conveyors

February 22, 2023 This Six Sigma-minded manufacturer devised a clever way to reduce NVAA (Non Value-Added Activities) at this high-volume production station. Using an inclined Mini-Mover LP Series conveyor, the freshly cut parts are transported up and discharged into a feeder chute. The chute leads to a tumbler, which sifts out metal debris before the parts are emptied...
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February 14, 2023 Two narrow Mini-Mover LP series conveyors put the squeeze on small, filled product boxes, to create smooth folds. The LP Series conveyors are one-inch wide, equipped with grippy PVC belting. One unit is mounted upside-down and spaced one inch above the first unit. As product boxes move along the bottom LP conveyor, the top LP...
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February 8, 2023 When a Z-style conveyor won’t do: Sometimes the product or the process requires a different conveyor setup for elevation changes. We call it our Mini-Mover “L configuration.” It can achieve inclined or declined product movement, with a combination of belting types to suit the application. Sometimes, the application’s fixtures call for a gap at the...
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January 31, 2023 Mini-Mover Conveyors combine readily with other equipment to form cohesive systems. Here’s a Mini Mover Lite series unit, used to supply a vibratory feeder bowl that’s handling hex screws. A hopper and a chute were also added on the conveyor side. The system is tied to a limit switch, which controls the volume of screws...
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January 17, 2023 For close tolerances in end-to-end applications, or just to fit into tight spots, the Razor-Link™ option for Mini-Mover LP Series conveyors can meet the test. Razor-Link™ uses a true “roller” design that uses two precision-machined aluminum pulleys to provide smooth, bearing assisted belt travel. This design boosts energy efficiency, lowers belt resistance and provides structural...
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December 13, 2022 By combining a Mini-Mover tabletop conveyor with PLC controls and custom controls, this custom machine can fill, cap and move packaged products Rocky Mountain PLC is an automation company that specializes in customized tabletop bottling. They offer precision bottle fillers, cappers and syringe pumps for liquid products. These plug-and-play, easy to use filling machines allow...
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November 29, 2022 Shown in this demonstration video is “Hank,” a pneumatic robotic gripper created by Cambridge Consultants. Hank has a sophisticated sense of touch and slip. It can emulate the human ability to grip delicate objects using just the right amount of pressure. Also shown are a pair of Mini-Mover conveyors, which are an ideal choice for...
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November 22, 2022 “Waterfall” (or “cascaded”) conveyor-to-conveyor transfers are a handy, no-fuss way to deal with height differences between work cells. Just arrange your Mini-Mover conveyors end-to-end or at the angles you need. #automation #conveyorautomation #minimoverconveyors
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November 15, 2022 Ellison Technologies engineered this compact and effective turnkey system that inspects precision parts for critical measurements. The turnkey system uses a DN Solutions Lynx2100B lathe, a Doosan M1013 cobot, a Mini-Mover Uni-Mate® (conveyor and accumulator combo), a Keyence vision system and an air blast reject system. According to Ellison Technologies’ Lower Midwest Group (NOH location), here’s the...
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November 9, 2022 This custom-built automated bagging system includes a with Mini-Mover Lite Series conveyor for product transport between the vibratory feeder and the bagger. Custom Design & Automation (CDA) did a beautiful job designing this durable, reliable system. (This video links to CDA’s Facebook page)
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