Announcing the GUF-P 2000 CA: Belt Conveyor with Internal Drive Drum Motor

Posted on 11/16/2016 at 9:19 am.

Internal drive drum conveyor with blue flat belt.

mk North America, Inc. is pleased to announce a new low-profile drive assembly for their GUF-P 2000 belt conveyor. This new drive assembly features an internal drive drum motor, which creates a low overall frame height. This internal drive drum motor conveyor is called the GUF-P 2000 CA. To learn more please read on.

Specifications

The GUF-P 2000 CA is ideal for applications where space is at a premium, and there is no room for an external drive assembly and/or motor. The GUF-P 2000 CA features a 24 VDC drive drum motor, located within the discharge roller of the conveyor. A control card for operating the conveyor is included. For customers looking for a plug-and-play option the conveyor can be supplied complete with a control box designed for 110 VAC input. This control box features an on-off switch as well as a knob for adjusting the speed.

The GUF-P 2000 CA is available in widths from 300 to 600 mm and lengths up to 10,000 mm. This conveyor has a total load capacity up to 77 lbs. At certain loads this conveyor is capable of speeds up to 250 fpm.

Accessories

Because the GUF-P 2000 CA is part of the mk conveyor family, it is compatible with all of the various accessories from mk including fixed and adjustable side rails and a wide variety of stand options. These stand options included fixed height and telescoping stands with leveling pads or casters. mk offers a full range of conveyor accessories including lane dividers, infeed chutes, hoppers and covers. All of which are compatible with the GUF-P 2000 internal drive drum motor flat belt conveyor.

Versatility

The GUF-P 2000 CA flat belt conveyor is versatile and can be used in a variety of industries and applications. It is ideally suited to fit under presses and to remove stamped parts and/or scrap. The low profile frame is uniquely suited for the plastics and electronics industries.

For more information on the GUF-P 2000 CA internal drive drum motor conveyor contact any one of the team members @ Blettner Engineering or by calling 317-862-9580.

Next Generation ROBO Cylinder® RCP6 Series Catalog

Posted on 10/20/2016 at 5:30 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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Choose from a lineup of 92 models that best suit your needs.

Equipped with High Resolution Battery-less Absolute Encoder as Standard
Built-in Controller Type Is Also Available for All Models
Improved Positioning Repeatability for Standard Specification: ±10μm

Learn more about the RCP6 ROBO Cylinder.

NEW TB-2SRQD Quick Disconnect Programmable Anti-Tiedown Start Bar

Posted on 04/05/2016 at 7:00 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

NEW TB-2SRQD Quick Disconnect

Programmable Anti-Tiedown Start Bar

The TB-2SRQD machine start bar is a complete OSHA compliant ergonomic two hand starting system. It increases productivity while operator fatigue and stress are decreased. It includes a cast aluminum enclosure, hand sensors and an anti-tiedown control with front panel indicator lights. New feature on this model, our hand sensors can now be installed, up to 12’, away from enclosure. This provides greater flexibility in confined workspaces. When properly installed, the TB-2SRQD meets OSHA requirements covering two-hand controls.

The start bar has a microprocessor and multiple modes of operation that can be programmed to fit various applications. It counts and displays machine cycles on the enclosure display.

Anti-tiedown – requires an operator to have both hands on start switches in order to start machine operation. This minimizes the possibility of the operator starting the machine while his hand is in the work area.

Control Reliability – designed to meet the OSHA classification of “control reliability” as defined in Sec. 1910.217(b)(13).

Redundant Output Contacts – uses double positive guided output relays. Each relay is checked for proper status prior to beginning a machine cycle.

Ergonomic – the angle of the hand sensors coincides with the natural movement of the hands and require no pressure to operate.

Safety – guarded hand switches allows actuation only from the side towards the machine operator.

Operation modes – multiple modes defined by setting options in the setup menu. These include Momentary Output, Maintained Output, Timed Output, Maintained Timed Output, Delayed Timed Output, Maintained Delayed Timed Output and Part-in-Place Mode.

Specifications: Physical Dimensions	50 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm (20″ x 3.75″ x 2.15″)
Weight	3 kg (6.5 lbs.)
Mounting Holes	2 vertical, tapped 1/4-20 – 2 horizontal, 1/4″ diameter
Power Supply	115 VAC or 220 VAC (factory configured)
Power Consumption	5 watts standby, 8 watts output energized
Input X1	NPN (sinking) type, 24VDC, 15mA. Typically used for Hold function. (PNP type optional, specify with order)
Input X3	PNP (sourcing) type, 24VDC, 15mA. Typically used for Reset function. (NPN type optional, specify with order)
Output X2	24 VDC, 0.1 Amps – 2 positive guided relay contacts in series, Life: 10 million cycles (mechanical)
Concurrency Timer	0.5 sec. (factory setting)
Environmental	0° – 60° C (32 – 140° F) ambient temp.
Origin	Made in USA
Start Switches	Electronic infrared photo sensors approximately 80 millisecond response time

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Vacuum Conveyors from MK Solutions

Posted on 04/05/2016 at 3:46 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

Vacuum Conveyors

Vacuum belt conveyors, or conveyors with a vacuum in them, are essential in today’s manufacturing environment. Vacuum conveyors can be used to hold flat parts to the belt’s surface, for elevation changes, or overhead conveying and are ideal for carrying small parts and operating at high speeds. A variety of vacuum sources can be used.

Vacuum Conveyor Specifications

North America offers a wide variety of vacuum conveyors, from widths of 50 mm (2”) all the way to 1200 mm (48”) and in a variety of lengths. Vacuum belt conveyors are made by using a perforated belt, and drawing air through a perforated or grooved slider bed; in either the GUF-2000 or GUF-P 2041 series flat belt conveyors. Because vacuum conveyors from mk are based on these popular flat belt conveyors, a wide variety of conveyor options are possible including drive type and location, motor voltage, idler diameter, and elevation. Furthermore, these conveyors are fully compatible with mk’s line of t-slot aluminum extrusion framing. The vacuum portion of the conveyor is also highly customizable to meet your specific needs. Conveyors can be designed with a single vacuum chamber (or area) or with multiple areas. The vacuum source can come from a number of different places, including fans built within the frame of the conveyor or from an external pump and blower. The conveyor can be supplied with or without the vacuum source depending on your particular needs.

Vacuum Conveyor Video and Contact

Check out this video from mk North America to see one of their vacuum conveyors in action. This particular model shows how it is possible to carry product from above using a vacuum conveyor and how rejected parts can be knocked out of the flow.

IAI Introduces the Remote I/O Unit

Posted on 03/24/2016 at 8:07 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

Introducing the Remote I/O Unit, Which Allows You to Easily Expand the Number of I/O Points on the Controller

Remote I/O Unit

Capable of Expanding the Number of I/O Points on the Controller
Small Product Size Easy Installation with DIN Rails
Easy Connection and Less Cables
The Front Panel LED Lights Make Unit Status Apparent
Compatible Controllers