The flexibility of our conveyors was the key when developing this unit. Our solution combined three variations on our equipment to create the conveyor system their client was looking for. Our configurable designs allowed for the footprint of the over/under-style conveyor to be optimal for the space. 2) We integrated our zero contact individually-managed accumulation […]
Glide-Line curves are a mechanism to change the direction of a pallet. Pallets are conveyed around the curves by means of a solid, round urethane belt that is driven on v-groove pulleys. Small idler pulleys follow the track to reduce friction and prevent wear and tear. Due to the configurable nature of our systems, curves […]
Low-Profile Lift and Locate Unit (LLLU) offers vertical lift positioning in a small footprint, and it is suitable for applications that require repeatable, positional accuracy within ±.05mm. Additional fit options are available on request for lower tolerance applications. The low-profile design allows the LLLU to be used in situations that have limited clearance below the […]
Lift Transfer Units move work piece pallets from one transport conveyor to another. Each unit contains a pair of belts that lift to engage the pallet perpendicular to the direction of flow. The lift action raises the pallet up and over the guide rail so it can be conveyed onto the adjacent transport conveyor. Units […]
The Standard Lift and Locate Unit offers fully configurable vertical lift positioning and it is suitable for applications that require repeatable, positional accuracy within ±.05mm. The unit can be station-mounted or mounted directly to the transport conveyor; accuracy and repeatability are relative to the mounting structure. […]
Non-Dampened Pallet Stops stop one or more accumulated work piece pallets at a defined stop plate of the work piece pallet in conveyor systems. […]
Dampened Stops offer a pneumatic cushioning force to the work piece that slows the impact of the pallet against the stop. The cushioning force can be adjusted to suit specific application needs. Larger stops and higher cushioning forces are available upon request. […]
Glide-Line’s Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor is a custom accumulation conveyor with an individual drive for every product zone. It eliminates product collision entirely while significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing wear and tear on the conveyor. By controlling each zone individually, we removed issues caused by product contact and have improved accumulation methods. Get more […]
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Vertical Transfer Units (VTUs) transfer pallets from one level to another. This unit utilizes a section of transport conveyor as an elevator platform and benefits from a vertical servo-driven actuator for positioning. The elevator platform conveyor can operate in either direction, enabling the VTU to accept and discharge pallets from both sides, and the servo […]
Glide-Line – Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor, a gentler, more reliable and energy efficient conveyor solution by eliminating 100% of product contact and backpressure caused by accumulation. With traditional conveyors, there is often backpressure from upstream pallets, motors running continuously, unnecessary wear and tear on the entire system and continuously running the conveyors which wastes energy. […]