News – Page 30 – Blettner Engineering

mk Side Gripper Conveyor

Posted on 09/16/2010 at 9:21 pm.

mk Side Gripper Conveyor

A Solution For Your Customers

Often times applications arise that require transporting a product from the sides instead of on the bottom. These applications can include reading or printing the bottom of a product, removing fixtures from pucks, and handling parts with long stems. Based on customer demand for such conveyors, mk has developed a design for side gripper conveyors.

Using our standard GUF-P 2000 conveyors and our VST linear modules we are able to offer side gripper conveyors with an adjustable opening. The adjustable opening allows customers to fine tune the grip on these conveyors and accommodates a variety of product sizes.

The GUF-P 2000 conveyors are typically 50 mm wide, but can be wider for taller products, and the belts are v-guided to allow proper belt tracking when running the conveyor on the side. We offer a variety of belts for these applications as well, including foam backed belts for delicate parts, tacky belts for slicker parts and the standard rough top belt

The conveyors feature two independent motors that are tied together using a single controller. Motor and controller voltages are available in DC and AC, and allow for single and three phase inputs. These units can be supplied complete with a custom stand designed out of our standard profile and components, or the customer is welcome to provide their own mounting. As a custom conveyor, these units are not shown in our catalog or our web-site, but we do build several of them a year and are seeing an increase in requests for them. Since they are not shown in any of our current literature, please contact Blettner Engineering to have drawings and photos of previous units sold sent to your interested customers. Since these are custom conveyors, please note that approval drawings are required for all orders, ensuring you will get exactly what they are looking for. The lead-time on these conveyors ranges from 4 to 6 weeks dependent upon the options chosen and the complexity of the custom stand system.

You Tube “MECCOMARK Channel”

Posted on 09/16/2010 at 8:41 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

MECCO Marking & Traceability now has product videos and information on there own MECCOMARK Channel” at You Tube. Visit You Tube to see what is Marking at MECCO with almost 2 dozen application and product videos of the dot peen and laser systems from MECCO Marking & Traceability.nnrnnnrnnnhttp://www.youtube.com/user/MECCOMARK

Join us on the SCHMIDT EXPress

Posted on 08/25/2010 at 4:19 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

Kentucky October 11th & 12th Indiana October 25th, 26th, & 27th A specially-equipped SCHMIDT® EXPress Van is waiting to bring you the latest technology in Assembly Presses, Quality Monitoring Systems and other helpful innovations. To counter the high cost of sending personnel to trade shows and supplier facilities, it’s now possible to have a hands-on demonstration of the latest precision presses and assembly systems brought directly to your facility. SCHMIDT will help reduce your travel expenses as well as time away from the job while still affording you the opportunity to see the latest in precision pressing and assembly technology.

New Ergonomic Handle for SCHMIDT Manual Presses

Posted on 08/03/2010 at 2:06 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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SCHMIDT® Technology is always looking for ways to improve there product offerings and this month, we are pleased to announce the release of their new ergonomic handle for Schmidt manual presses.nnrn

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V-block type clamping mechanism to provide a solid connection to the handle shaft

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Simple two bolt installation

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Adjustable location and orientation on the handle shaft

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One handle design fits any SCHMIDT hand press

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Can easily be field installed

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More cost effective than earlier designs

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For more information regarding this and other SCHMIDT® Pressing Solutions, visit our website at http://www.schmidtpresses.com or contact us

Linear Positioning Modules from mk North America, Inc.

Posted on 07/27/2010 at 4:01 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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rnmk Linear Positioning Modules are designed for adjustment and positioning tasks. Typical applications include measuring, labeling, scanning, printing and marking. The structural profiles feature a high-qualityrnsurface coating that provides a low-friction surface while enhancing the profile with added wear resistance.nnrnA stainless steel cover strip protects the trapezoidal spindle from contaminants and makes these modules virtually maintenance-free. rn

rnMultiple carriages for synchronous or opposing travel, stainless steel spindles, ball screws, locking handles,nnrnwipers, as well as motor driven modules, are available for custom applications. rnnnnn

rnFull compatibility with other mk products ensures easy integration
rnLoad capacity up to 250kg
rnOffered in two different cross-sectional sizes (50 x 50mm and 100 x 100mm)
rnStandard travel from 10 – 1,400mm
rnAvailable with a scale or mechanical display

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