Category: Lite Series Conveyors

October 14, 2021 By Jeff Melville National Sales Director Man vs. Machine.  It’s a story that has been engrained, at least in my mind, since the release of the original Terminator movie.  In a way, that has become a reality, but it has allowed for the human aspect to be placed into roles that allow for better use...
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September 7, 2021 As can be seen in this photo, this function using a cobot gripper used to be a human hand. Previously, hand-feeding blanks into this screws machine cell was hazardous to operators and at best, inexact. However, the risky particular loading and unloading function was automated by using a Mini-Mover conveyor and cobot arm/gripper. The result...
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August 24, 2021 Conveyor equipped backlighting adds precision and automation to vision systems used for measurement, placement and inspection. Vision-enabled obots can achieve perfect placement on pick and place lines when aided by superior lighting. An essential in inspection, of course, is good lighting. Mini-Mover Conveyors can provide a custom fit and ideal belting material for your vision...
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August 10, 2021 Tabletop conveyors are simple to set up with our “Shortie” conveyor stands and Tabletop feet .  With either of these accessories, Mini-Mover conveyors fit on any bench surface where our  adjustable Leg Stands are just too tall.  Shortie stands and tabletop feet are also useful for leveling uneven flat surfaces and serve well at the...
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July 14, 2021 Each part or product transported with a conveyor often needs unique fixtures for proper alignment.  Whether your Mini-Mover conveyor is used for loading, positioning, spacing or unloading, we offer many options.  We receive many requests for custom side guides.  We’re happy to craft the perfect side guides to position and protect your product during its...
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June 29, 2021 Mini-Mover Conveyors, div. of Whipple Ent., now offers newly Clean Room recertified Lite Series and LP Series conveyors, which include cost-saving belting options, for Class 100 (ISO 5) compliant applications. Modern manufacturing and product development is expanding into more delicate application environments, making clean rooms increasingly necessary. Industries like medical research, food and beverage production,...
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June 29, 2021 Many businesses believe automation is too expensive, disruptive or complex to add or expand in their operations. Mini-Mover Conveyors works to lower those cost barriers, along with partnering with robotics partners who can simplify the training and deployment process for you. With affordable easy-to-use solutions, workers of all levels can be productive immediately — while...
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May 25, 2021 The transport or belting surface on any conveyor is literally where “the rubber meets the road” for its effectiveness on your line. In addition to our many belt-material options, Mini-Mover Conveyors offers numerous belt-cleat options, especially configured for the task you must accomplish. Whether it’s the need for perfect product placement or positioning in automation...
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March 4, 2021 Whether it’s for high-volume precision machining or a packaging line sorting bottle caps, hoppers paired with an inclined conveyor provide a smooth transfer of components. Our Mini-Mover conveyors have proven to be an ideal companion for these setups. Shown in this photo, collected parts in the hopper will be released onto an inclined, cleated Lite...
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January 26, 2021 Tranferring oily parts is no problem for Lite Series Mini-Mover Conveyors.  Here’s a typical hard-working example on the busy shop floor of Anthony Screw Products of Burlington, Ont.  Simple automation reduces the need for skilled workers to perform repetitive — but necessary — basic production tasks.
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