Pallet Conveyors for Accumulation
Production lines frequently need to have the ability to accumulate or store pallets before the next process. This is done for many reasons including staging product prior to the next process, queueing product before transferring or providing storage for line operator duties. With three different VersaMove pallet system platforms, there’s a size to meet just about any production line.nnrnnnPallets, particularly workpiece pallets, can be accumulated on a number of different conveying surfaces. If you are looking for a multi-lane configuration, common in pallet conveying, with a low backpressure surface, you cannot beat the performance of an accumulating roller chain conveyor.nnrnnnrnnn
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Workpiece Pallet Conveyors from mk
rnnnrnnnmk North America offers three levels of construction for accumulating roller chain conveyors. Part of the VersaMove pallet handling line. VersaMove pallet system offers a variety of conveying solutions to further match unique aspects of your production facility.nnrnnnrnnnThere is the SRF-P 1010 (VersaMove Standard), SRF-P 2010 (VersaMove Plus) and the SRF-P 2012 (VersaMove Ultra). All three platforms provide for an accumulating roller chain, which is an edge driven chain and features a free spinning center roller. This chain comes in several options, including steel or plastic rollers as well as inline or staggered roller placement. The Standard and Plus models are a ½-inch pitch chain, whereas the Ultra is a ¾-inch pitch chain.nnrnnnAs with all mk conveyors, the VersaMove accumulating roller chain conveyors are constructed using the highest quality components and mk’s robust, structural quality aluminum extrusion. The chain returns within a channel in the aluminum extrusion, adding to the design quality and system safety.nnrnnnrnnn
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Accumulating Roller Chain Conveyors for Many Industries
rnnnrnnnThe VersaMove Standard accumulating roller chain conveyor is ideal for accumulation of small pallets, typically handling medical devices and small electronics, as well as consumer health and beauty products and light duty automotive components.nnrnnnThe Plus series is particularly well suited for automotive subassemblies and component manufacturing. In addition this platform also lends itself well to usage in order fulfilment, small household appliances and defense industries.nnrnnnWith its’ high load rating and ¾-inch pitch chain, the Ultra series can be used in a variety of industries including but not limited to: large manufacturing – large appliances, large automotive subassemblies, and furniture. This platform is also frequently used in the defense industry as well as on lines for pressure testing.nnrnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnrn
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nnrnnnrnnnSo when a global leader in automated material handling systems came to mk for a part handling conveyors between a robot and a buffering zone, mk was up to the task. Designing the three conveyor U-shaped system on mk’s GUF-P 2000 flat belt conveyor platform allowed for the ultimate in flexibility. The GUF-P 2000 is mk’s leading conveyor product line and offers the most drive and idler options in the industry. Combined with mk’s aluminum extrusion line, the engineers at mk were able to develop custom side rails to guide product around 90° corners. They also developed and designed, using mk extrusions, nesting plates for product placement as well as system supports and sensor and controls mounting.nnrnnnrnnnBecause mk stocks all of the components for the accessories and conveyors, mk was able to deliver a complete solution at the right price and the right time (lead-time was approximately four weeks). Working side by side with their customers, mk is able to participate in design reviews and developments which makes mk truly a conveyor solutions partner.nnrnnnBetter product. Better solutions.
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