mk North America Announces New Pallet System – VersaMove

Posted on 01/23/2015 at 8:44 pm.

mk Expands Product Line to Include Modular Solutions for Pallet Conveying and Automation.nnrnnnnnnnrn

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Bloomfield, Conn. – mk North America is proud to announce the introduction of VersaMove – a new solution for pallet conveying and automation. Fabricated out of our robust mk aluminum extrusion, the VersaMove pallet handling systems are flexible, versatile and designed to deliver industry-leading solutions accommodating the ever-changing demands in the automation industry. We believe in offering you the best-in-class innovative products and being your partner to better solutions.nnrnnnmk North America is strengthening its offering by including three different VersaMove pallet system platforms – VersaMove, VersaMove Plus and VersaMove Ultra. We offer a size to meet just about any load requirements. All of these options are adaptable allowing for easy expansion and redesign along with the ability to quickly, and easily, mount to the conveyor frame.nnrnnnVersaMove is designed for conveying smaller, lighter pallets but is by no means a light duty system. With pallet loads up to 60 lbs. each the VersaMove is the perfect complement to the VersaMove Plus and VersaMove Ultra systems. VersaMove Plus allows for the widest range of pallet sizes in addition to conveying pallets up to 250 lbs. each. Completing our VersaMove line is the VersaMove Ultra which is our most robust and rugged pallet conveyor line. Designed to carry the largest pallets with loads up to 700 lbs., these units are designed for high-load accumulating applications but are versatile enough to be used for lighter duty systems as well. All of our VersaMove systems feature a unique enclosed return allowing for a safer and more complete system.nnrnnnOnce ordered, your new VersaMove System will arrive ready to uncrate and integrate into your work flow. This easy integration has become a signature tradition of mk and yet another way we offer you better products, better solutions.nnrn

View the VersaMove brochure here and we look forward to hearing from you! Our customer service is always available to help you by calling 860.769.5500 or emailing info@mknorthamerica.com.nnrn

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IAI Direct Drive Rotary Table

Posted on 10/21/2013 at 5:54 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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nnrnnnCatalog #: CJ0199-1A-UST-1-1013nnrnnnIntroducing a Direct Drive motor achieving high cost-performance — a rotary actuator that directly drives a rotary table with a motor without using any speed reducing mechanism such as a belt or reduction gears. Eliminating the speed reducing mechanism translates to high speed and excellent response, while the compact actuator lets you reduce the size of your equipment.nnrnnnClick to download the PDF Catalog.nnrnnnNote: This catalog release is the PDF version only at this point. nnrn

New “mk QuickDesigner” Software

Posted on 01/24/2013 at 9:34 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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The new “mk QuickDesigner” software reduces engineering and order processing times by up to 80%. The use of “mk QuickDesigner” conveniently does not require CAD design software or even an in-depth CAD knowledge. The program is a user-friendly way to start the design project, fitted to the unique needs of your application.nnrn

nn“mk QuickDesigner” is a state-of-the-art and standalone pricing, planning and design tool for the easy and fast creation of perimeter guards made with mk Aluminum Framing Systems.nn

An easy to use 3D interface allows the quick design of a custom guard either by creating a 2D outline which the “mk QuickDesigner” uses to automatically create a 3D perimeter guard or by allowing the user to build and configure one panel at a time directly in a 3D environment.

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– Drastic reduction of engineering and design timenn

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- Easier, faster and more accurate order processing

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- Automatic generation of cost estimates for parts, a detailed parts list, cut list, bill of - materials list and weight estimates

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- Reduced material costs by use of standardized componentsnn

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- Standard and economy framing optionsnn

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- Large variety of paneling, window and door options.nn

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- No CAD software requirednn

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– PDF user guide

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RCP4 Series and PCON-CA catalog (4th Edition)

Posted on 01/23/2013 at 10:07 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

rnnnRCP4 Series and PCON-CA catalog (4th Edition) (10.7 MB)nnrnnnCatalog #: CJ0182-4A-UST-1-0113nnrnnnPower CON Realizing 150% the Output, 1.5 Times the Speed and Double the Payload Achievable with Standard Controllers — The Power CON 150 series boosts the performance of ROBO Cylinder® standard motorized cylinders to amazing new heights.nnrnnn* The side-mounted motor specification and cleanroom specification (class 10) have been added to the power controller RCP4 series.nnrnnnnnnnrn

Click to download the PDF Catalog.nnrnnnrnnnNote: This catalog release is the PDF version only at this point. Contact one of the Blettner Engineering Sales Team if you would like to be updated when a printed version is available.nnrn

CT4 High-speed Cartesian Robot

Posted on 01/04/2013 at 9:22 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

CT4 High-speed Cartesian Robot

CT4 Cartesian Robot nnrnHigh-speed Cartesian Robot That Shortens Assembly/Inspection Cycle Times by Operating at High Speed, Ensuring High Rigidity and Demonstrating Excellent Straight Moving PerformancernnnrnHigh-speed operation with commanded acceleration of up to 3.2 Gnn(maximum instantaneous acceleration: 4.8 G)rn

Download the CT4 High-speed Cartesian Robot Catalog

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1. High Speed & High Acceleration/Deceleration

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2. High Rigidity, Low Vibration

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3. Efficient Operation Range

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4. Straight Moving Performance

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