A dual lift VTU configuration two independent actuators that enables two Z-axis movements at a time and two independent decks. This can be used many ways. Examples:
Built for those who are looking for a creative space and cost savings.
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Support systems can be designed and built for Heavy Duty Lift and Locate stations. This will allow forces to be offloaded from the conveyor and into a support system designed specifically for your application. Shown here is an aluminum extrusion based Pedestal Support for a Heavy Duty Lift and Locate suitable for 1500 pounds of force.
A vertical sortation and storage device to create a buffer of pallets either upstream or downstream (or both) of a machine. Allows an operator to load up a machine with unfinished goods and automatically load parts, and can even simultaneously unload parts as well.
Glide-Line was able to drive four different conveyors off a single motor. This saves mechanical and electrical hardware cost.
The purpose of the Centerline Adjustable Conveyor is to adjust the width of a conveyor – the dimension between conveyor strands.
This system is built to handle specialty products that require additional support at an end to end transfer. This is a conveyor that will provide support while a product is going over an end to end transfer. This product was developed for handling automotive tires.
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This is a zero pressure zoned conveyor designed to handle appliances with no pallet on the conveyor system. Appliances are conveyed directly on the conveyor belt.
This is a zero pressure zoned conveyor designed to handle direct product contact with no pallet on the conveyor system. Products are conveyed directly on the conveyor belts.
Allows for vertical transfer of product as well as tilting the conveyor deck up to 30° to allow for flexible access to the transport media.
Two independently powered lift decks combined into one space to provide product bypass above the main line while simultaneously allowing undisturbed product flow to multiple positions.
Allows for vertical transfer of product on two transport conveyors simultaneously.
A buffering line for accumulating a large amount of product in a relatively small footprint.
Allows for vertical lifting of pallet and rotation of 90 degrees.
Allows for vertical transfer of product from one or more infeed conveyors to multiple discharge conveyors.
The vertical transfer unit lifts product off the main line to prevent stoppage of product flow.
Allows for product to be transferred 90 degrees to another conveyor line.
Allows for vertical transfer of product to be stored on multiple independently driven stacked conveyors.
Vertical Transfer Units (VTUs) transfer pallets from one level to another. This unit utilizes a section of transport conveyor as an the platform and is actuated up / down (z-axis) by an electric motor - typically stepper or servo. By driving the VTU with a servo or stepper, the VTU can be motion controlled for both smooth acceleration / deceleration as well as multiple stopping positions. The VTU platform conveyor can operate in either direction, enabling the VTU to accept and discharge pallets from both sides. The unit is supplied as a stand-alone module.
Allows for horizontal transfer of very large products from one conveyor line to another.
Standard Glide-Line conveyors with the addition of two pop-up conveyors
Allows product to be transferred to another conveyor line while maintaining orientation
Quick and seamless automated transfer of product
Each pop-up utilizes a single air cylinder, eliminating the need to sync multiple air cylinders
Non-marking rollers prevent unwanted marks and scuffs on product
Our standard VTUs are highly customizable to fit your exact specifications – offering much more than a typical two-position, up/down arrangement. Multiple positions, multiple decks, independent axes, and more – if it involves vertical movement, we have you covered.
See our VTU solution gallery below for example applications.
One of the biggest challenges faced by applications engineers today is the time it takes to receive accurate pricing and model numbers. You spend time using an online configurator from a conveyor manufacturer, downloading the step files and setting up mates and references in SOLIDWORKS to meet the requirements of your automation system. The conveyor software is typically built for only one thing: communicating one particular conveyor’s specifications to your conveyor design software.
“As a provider of mechanical hardware solutions, item North America/MB Kit Systems Inc. sees multiple requests for complex material handling solutions. Clearly, Glide-Line always seems to know what customers need and the new Glide-Line 360 has unlimited solutions for a wide range of applications.”
Rick Sabo, VP Sales & Marketing - NA/MB Kit Systems
"From the beginning of our most recent project with a Global Appliance manufacturer, our Glide-Line’s Product Specialist was engaged in the design problem solving offering viable options in the customized conveyor & belt material selection to meet the customers applications needs & challenges."
Nino LaDuca, President of Tech-ConAutomation
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Jim Beretta, former Application Engineer - Industry Expert
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