Friday, January 19, 2007
Conclusion
MHEs play a very important role in modern industry. It has improved manufacturing and warehousing operations. And most importantly, it is able to help handle heavy loads for man. New improvements are constantly made to enhance the use of MHEs. For example, beta trials of hydrogen-powered lift trucks has been carried out, and results shows that there are increased productivity, reduced fueling time and increased operator satisfaction. MHEs are constantly improving and companies will have to keep up with the trends in order to add value to their service and products for their customers.The team will like to thank you for your time spent in reading the blog and hope you have a pleasant time. Please leave your comments regarding this blog in the tagboard, the team will greatly appreciate it. Thank You!
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
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New innovations of MHEs - Carts for a Forklift-free environment
Carts can be used to replace forklifts when using with conveyors.
Side-by-side conveyors offer many desirable options in line-feed presentation. Size, shape and function depend on the part, the container, the operation, and the operator.The container or rack that the part is delivered in is usually loaded onto the conveyor with a forktruck. As assembly plants work to restrict the use of forklifts, delivery is often with transfer conveyor carts (roll-on/roll-off) or AGVs. With
the proper rolling surface under the container or rack, all of these options are easily achieved.Part presentation to the operator is adjusted to the
ergonomic window using lift tables, rotate tables, and tilt tables. Draw bridges can be used to give the necessary clearance for the circumference of the rotating corners. Topper?s draw bridge is powered up but gravity down as a safety feature, should anything get in the travel area.Cross transfers vary with the type of container or rack. They can vary from skate rollers to Super-Rail to ball transfer depending on the rolling surface. Pneumatic cross transfers with skate rollers is the most common.
The size of the side-by-side conveyor depends on the size of the container or rack, the type of part presentation, the number of parts needed in the staging area, and the number of parts per container or rack.
Transfer conveyor carts were designed to eliminate the use of the forktruck. In Forktruck-Free environments the Transfer Conveyor Cart with a container is tugged to line side. There the container is usually manually pushed onto a roller container. Then by power or gravity the container is moved into position.The transfer conveyor cart typically holds one to two 
containers that most have a smooth bottom for easy rolling. The space between the cart and the conveyor will determine the ease of the transfer. When positioning the cart by hand a caster system with low push/pull forces is highly recommended and is 
often necessary to stay with ergonomic limits.
containers that most have a smooth bottom for easy rolling. The space between the cart and the conveyor will determine the ease of the transfer. When positioning the cart by hand a caster system with low push/pull forces is highly recommended and is 
often necessary to stay with ergonomic limits.When the cart is tugged to the unload position and space is determine by a straight entry to the area and the accuracy of the driver. A side shift is designed on its Transfer Conveyor Cart which allows a 6-inch movement in either direction to reduce the space between the cart and conveyor. This is accomplished by a minimum number of strokes on a foot pump incorporated into the cart. For Forktruck-Free environments where the container weight is over one ton, this is one of the best options available.
Cradle carts eliminates the need for forktrucks in the assembly area as well as presents the material in an ergonomically correct position. There is also a major space savings at the assembly line which is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the factory. By inverting the material vertically and nesting the carts inside one another, the space requirement is much less than the material lying on a pallet or in a container.
Rotation carts are designed to keep the commodity within ergonomic limits for both reach and weight (leverage). By rotating the container or rack the distance of reach can be cut at least in half. This is very important with heavy parts in large containers.
Rotation is usually controlled with detents which are spring-loaded pins that are depressed with a foot pedal. Normally the detents are
located at every 90 or 180 degrees. The rotation is important to prevent any movement during unloading, loading, or moving to or from a location.
The turning mechanism can vary greatly in ease of operation. A precision thrust bearing that was designed for the turret on a crane which
has a very high cantilever load rating. Although a rotation cart will never have this kind of load, the bearing is rated at 188,000 pounds thrust and 24,000 pounds cantilevered at 24 inches. The cantilevered rating is important when the rack or container is half unloaded and the weight is all on one side. More economically priced bearings are available but, of course, there would be a loss in ease of operation.
The E-Cart is the answer to a completely fork-truck-free environment. It is a flexible system that lends itself to other fork-truck environments as well.
The E-Cart holds two dollies for tugging purposes. However, the E-Cart actually lifts the dollies off the ground which makes many options and configurations available. These options include the types of casters, the weight capacity of the dolly, and roll-on/roll-off capabilities.
The E-Cart will always be tugged rather than manually moved so the casters can be a soft, pliable wheels that will be quiet, will shed debris, and will not skid around corners. The dollies will never be tugged so they can have hard wheels that are easy to push and maneuver. The dollies can be 4-wheel or 6-wheel configurations and the E-Cart can be 4-wheel standard or quad-steer designs.
Since the dollies will never be tugged there is no need for tow bars or rear couplers which means they will fit over lift, tilt, and/or turn tables easier and the fixtures will not be in the way for operator part presentation or packing in semi-trailers for transport. The E-Cart will always be tugged so there is no hitching or unhitching which will also help with ergonomic issues of trying to align heavy dollies.
Dollies are lifted hydraulically approximately one inch in the E-Cart with a minimal number of foot pumps. They are then lowered by simply turn a relief valve.
This is the animation video of how the ecart is used:
Cradle carts eliminates the need for forktrucks in the assembly area as well as presents the material in an ergonomically correct position. There is also a major space savings at the assembly line which is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the factory. By inverting the material vertically and nesting the carts inside one another, the space requirement is much less than the material lying on a pallet or in a container.
Tilt carts are used extensively in the industry because of the unique features that set them apart from anything else available. The closed-loop hydraulic dampening cylinder which is adjustable and absorbs the energy of the load as it tilts. This provides for a safe, controlled, tilt movement in an full-to-empty application. (For an empty-to-full application, please reference our pump-up tilt cart.)
Tilt carts are available in 15-, 30-, 45, and 60-degree tilts or as an adjustable tilt that can stop at any angle by merely releasing the squeeze handle. Options are also available for the type of caster, the type of floor lock, the type of hitch (if tugged), and the working height of the tilted container.
Each cart is built to order and is custom tailored to fit the specific need.
Tilt carts are available in 15-, 30-, 45, and 60-degree tilts or as an adjustable tilt that can stop at any angle by merely releasing the squeeze handle. Options are also available for the type of caster, the type of floor lock, the type of hitch (if tugged), and the working height of the tilted container.Each cart is built to order and is custom tailored to fit the specific need.
Rotation carts are designed to keep the commodity within ergonomic limits for both reach and weight (leverage). By rotating the container or rack the distance of reach can be cut at least in half. This is very important with heavy parts in large containers.Rotation is usually controlled with detents which are spring-loaded pins that are depressed with a foot pedal. Normally the detents are
located at every 90 or 180 degrees. The rotation is important to prevent any movement during unloading, loading, or moving to or from a location.The turning mechanism can vary greatly in ease of operation. A precision thrust bearing that was designed for the turret on a crane which
has a very high cantilever load rating. Although a rotation cart will never have this kind of load, the bearing is rated at 188,000 pounds thrust and 24,000 pounds cantilevered at 24 inches. The cantilevered rating is important when the rack or container is half unloaded and the weight is all on one side. More economically priced bearings are available but, of course, there would be a loss in ease of operation.
The E-Cart is the answer to a completely fork-truck-free environment. It is a flexible system that lends itself to other fork-truck environments as well.The E-Cart holds two dollies for tugging purposes. However, the E-Cart actually lifts the dollies off the ground which makes many options and configurations available. These options include the types of casters, the weight capacity of the dolly, and roll-on/roll-off capabilities.
The E-Cart will always be tugged rather than manually moved so the casters can be a soft, pliable wheels that will be quiet, will shed debris, and will not skid around corners. The dollies will never be tugged so they can have hard wheels that are easy to push and maneuver. The dollies can be 4-wheel or 6-wheel configurations and the E-Cart can be 4-wheel standard or quad-steer designs.
Since the dollies will never be tugged there is no need for tow bars or rear couplers which means they will fit over lift, tilt, and/or turn tables easier and the fixtures will not be in the way for operator part presentation or packing in semi-trailers for transport. The E-Cart will always be tugged so there is no hitching or unhitching which will also help with ergonomic issues of trying to align heavy dollies.
Dollies are lifted hydraulically approximately one inch in the E-Cart with a minimal number of foot pumps. They are then lowered by simply turn a relief valve.
This is the animation video of how the ecart is used:
Posted by 2gals3guys at 6:11 PM
New innovations of MHEs - Pallet Truck and stackers
Genie Stacker LiftsWith a wide variety of configurations, accessories, capacities, and lifting heights, combined with portability, the Genie Stacker Lift provides a versatile and economical solution for difficult lifting tasks. -Manual and Powered Lift Available -Lightweight, Portable Design -Three base styles -Optional lifting accessories, ladders, stair rollers, hard rubber and pneumatic tires, and wheel brakes -Lift heights f
rom 4'-2" to 12'-
0"Capacities from 350 to 500 Lbs. 
PalletTruck With Built In ScaleThe Pallet Truck with Scale allows you to weigh your load on the spot for maximum efficiency. The frame has a heavy-duty steel construction for maximum strength and durability. This model is very user friendly and is suitable for low height lifting and short distance transportation. The built in scale allows you to weigh your load as you handling it. The scale is selectable in a variety of increments to adjust to the size of your load. The digital filtering is to help compensate for vibration and motion to make the Pallet Truck with Scale, a smooth operating product. Capacity is 5,000 lbs. Forks measure 22"W x 45"L.
Posted by 2gals3guys at 6:01 PM
New innovations of MHEs - Balanced Arm / Manipulator
Balanced Arm / ManipulatorThe double-pantograph arm design gives the ultimate in operator response and needs typically only 2 ½% of the payload weight in order to move.
Capacity is avaiable from 80 to 460kg and with a variety of control configurations to suit a corresponding variety of loads and operating formats.For awkward or restricted spaces the articulated arm format may be more appropriate.
Posted by 2gals3guys at 5:56 PM
New innovations of MHEs - Lift Trucks
Lift truck reduces maintenance costs
This electric motor counterbalanced lift truck includes lifting capacities ranging from 4,000 to 6,500 pounds. The trucks feature both an AC drive motor and hydraulic motor that reduce truck maintenance costs while increasing productivity. The change from DC to AC motors increases power and performance while reducing the number of replacement parts. New operator compartment improvements include several controls.
A lift truck cabin that rotatesThe first lift truck designed with a cabin that can rotate a full 180 degrees. The new truck was created in response to customer requests to reduce operator injury and eliminate obstructed views and lengthy reverse travel by allowing the operator to rotate the cabin to face the direction of travel.
Data shows that back injuries caused from reverse driving over long distances and continual twisting and leaning account for billions in lost productivity. The lift truck allows the operator to lift a load, turn the cabin 30 degrees to the left or 180 degrees to the right without strain to eliminate obstructed views.
The AC-powered truck, with 6,000 pounds capacity, is suited for applications involving heavy weights, long travel distances and operator restrictions due to employee liability concerns.
Posted by 2gals3guys at 5:50 PM
New innovations of MHEs - TRACK-O
The 75” TRACK-O «PRO»The TRACK-O allows you to virtually eliminate back injuries and accidents while moving heavy loads.
Because the TRACK-O is operated by remote control (including wireless) the operator does not have to be anywhere near the load while it is moving. Therefore, there is absolutely no danger of a personal injury while the TRACK-O is carrying the load.
The TRACK-O is the simple to operate, rugged, and versatile solution to moving heaving objects up and down stairs or outside on any type terrain.
Posted by 2gals3guys at 5:40 PM
Conveyors
Conveyors are used to move materials over a fixed path.Conveyors are used:
-When material is to be moved frequently between specific points.
-To move materials over a fixed path.
-When there is a sufficient flow volume to justify the fixed conveyor investment.
Conveyors can be classified in different ways:
-Type of product being handled: unit load or bulk load.
-Location of the conveyor: overhead, on-floor, or in-floor.
-Whether or not loads can accumulate on the conveyor.
Chute ConveyorUnit/Bulk + On-Floor + Accumulate.
Inexpensive.
Used to link two handling devices.
Used to provide accumulation in shipping areas.
Used to convey items between floors.
Difficult to control position of the items.
Wheel ConveyorUnit + On-Floor + Accumulate.
Uses a series of skatewheels mounted on a shaft (or axle), where spacing of the wheels is dependent on the load being transported.
Slope for gravity movement depends on load weight.
More economical than the roller conveyor.
For light-duty applications.
Flexible, expandable versions available.
Roller Conveyor
Unit + On-Floor + Accumulate.
May be powered (or live) or nonpowered (or gravity).
Materials must have a rigid riding surface.
Minimum of three rollers must support smallest loads at all times.
Tapered rollers on curves used to maintain load orientation.
(a) Gravity Roller ConveyorAlternative to wheel conveyor.
For heavy-duty applications.
Slope for gravity movement depends on load weight.
For accumulating loads.
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(b) Live (Powered) Roller ConveyorBelt or chain driven.
Force-sensitive transmission can be used to disengage rollers for accumulation.
For accumulating loads and merging/sorting operations.
Provides limited incline movement capabilities.
Chain ConveyorUnit + In-/On-Floor + No Accumulate.
Uses one or more endless chains on which loads are carried directly.
Parallel chain configuration used to transport pallets.
Vertical chain conveyor used for continuous high-frequency vertical transfers (cf. vertical conveyor used for low-frequency intermittent transfers).
Unit + In-/On-Floor + No Accumulate.
Uses discretely spaced slats connected to a chain.
Unit being transported retains its position (like a belt conveyor).
Orientation and placement of the load is controlled.
Used for heavy loads or loads that might damage a belt.
Bottling and canning plants use flat chain or slat conveyors because of wet conditions, temperature, and cleanliness requirements.
Tilt slat conveyor used for sortation.
Uses discretely spaced slats connected to a chain.
Unit being transported retains its position (like a belt conveyor).
Orientation and placement of the load is controlled.
Used for heavy loads or loads that might damage a belt.
Bottling and canning plants use flat chain or slat conveyors because of wet conditions, temperature, and cleanliness requirements.
Tilt slat conveyor used for sortation.
Unit + On-Floor + No Accumulate.
For transporting light- and medium-weight loads between operations, departments, levels, and buildings.
When an incline or decline is required.
Provides considerable control over the orientation and placement of the load.
No smooth accumulation, merging, and sorting on the belt.
The belt is roller or slider bed supported; the slider bed is used for small and irregularly shaped items.
For transporting light- and medium-weight loads between operations, departments, levels, and buildings.
When an incline or decline is required.
Provides considerable control over the orientation and placement of the load.
No smooth accumulation, merging, and sorting on the belt.
The belt is roller or slider bed supported; the slider bed is used for small and irregularly shaped items.
Bulk + On-Floor.
A steel belt and either a magnetic slider bed or a magnetic pulley is used.
To transport ferrous materials vertically, upside down, and around corners.
A steel belt and either a magnetic slider bed or a magnetic pulley is used.
To transport ferrous materials vertically, upside down, and around corners.
Bulk + On-Floor.
Used to transport bulk materials.
When loaded, the belt conforms to the shape of the troughed rollers and idlers.
Used to transport bulk materials.
When loaded, the belt conforms to the shape of the troughed rollers and idlers.
Bulk + On-Floor.
Used to move bulk materials in a vertical or inclined path.
Buckets are attached to a cable, chain, or belt.
Buckets are automatically unloaded at the end of the conveyor run.
Used to move bulk materials in a vertical or inclined path.
Buckets are attached to a cable, chain, or belt.
Buckets are automatically unloaded at the end of the conveyor run.
Bulk + On-Floor.
Consists of a trough, bed, or tube.
Vibrates at a relatively high frequency and small amplitude in order to convey individual units of products or bulk material.
Can be used to convey almost all granular, free-flowing materials
An Oscillating Conveyor is similar in construction, but vibrates at a lower frequency and larger amplitude (not as gentle) in order to convey larger objects such as hot castings.
Consists of a trough, bed, or tube.
Vibrates at a relatively high frequency and small amplitude in order to convey individual units of products or bulk material.
Can be used to convey almost all granular, free-flowing materials
An Oscillating Conveyor is similar in construction, but vibrates at a lower frequency and larger amplitude (not as gentle) in order to convey larger objects such as hot castings.
Bulk + On-Floor.
Consists of a tube or U-shaped stationary trough through which a shaft-mounted helix revolves to push loose material forward in a horizontal or inclined direction.
One of the most widely used conveyors in the processing industry.
Many applications in agricultural and chemical processing.
Water screw developed circa 250 BC by Archimedes.
Pneumatic Conveyor
Bulk/Unit + Overhead.
Can be used for both bulk and unit movement of materials.
Air pressure is used to convey materials through a system of vertical and horizontal tubes.
Major advantages are that material is completely enclosed and it is easy to implement turns and vertical moves.
Consists of a tube or U-shaped stationary trough through which a shaft-mounted helix revolves to push loose material forward in a horizontal or inclined direction.
One of the most widely used conveyors in the processing industry.
Many applications in agricultural and chemical processing.
Water screw developed circa 250 BC by Archimedes.
Pneumatic Conveyor
Bulk/Unit + Overhead.
Can be used for both bulk and unit movement of materials.
Air pressure is used to convey materials through a system of vertical and horizontal tubes.
Major advantages are that material is completely enclosed and it is easy to implement turns and vertical moves.
Moves a mixture of air and solid.
Push (positive pressure) systems push material from one entry point to several discharge points.
Pull (negative pressure or vacuum) systems move material from several entry points to one discharge point.
Push-pull systems are combinations with multiple entry and discharge points.
Push (positive pressure) systems push material from one entry point to several discharge points.
Pull (negative pressure or vacuum) systems move material from several entry points to one discharge point.
Push-pull systems are combinations with multiple entry and discharge points.
Carriers are used to transport items or paperwork (e.g., money from drive-in stalls at banks).
Vertical Conveyor
Unit + On-Floor + No Accumulate.
Used for low-frequency intermittent vertical transfers (cf. vertical chain conveyor can be used for continuous high-frequency vertical transfers.
Unit + On-Floor + No Accumulate.
Used for low-frequency intermittent vertical transfers (cf. vertical chain conveyor can be used for continuous high-frequency vertical transfers.
Carrier used to raise or lower a load to different levels of a facility (e.g., different floors and/or mezzanines).
Differs from a freight elevator in that it is not designed or certified to carry people.
Can be manually or automatically loaded and/or controlled and can interface with horizontal conveyors.
Differs from a freight elevator in that it is not designed or certified to carry people.
Can be manually or automatically loaded and/or controlled and can interface with horizontal conveyors.
Utilizes gravity-actuated carrier to lowering loads, where the load overcomes the magnitude of a counterweight.
Can only be used to lower a load.
Alternative to a chute conveyor for vertical "drops" when load is fragile and/or space is limited.
Can be manually or automatically loaded and/or controlled and can interface with horizontal conveyors.
Cart-On-Track Conveyor
Can only be used to lower a load.
Alternative to a chute conveyor for vertical "drops" when load is fragile and/or space is limited.
Can be manually or automatically loaded and/or controlled and can interface with horizontal conveyors.
Cart-On-Track ConveyorUnit + In-Floor + Accumulate.
Used to transport carts along a track.
Carts are transported by a rotating tube.
Connected to each cart is a drive wheel that rests on the tube and that is used to vary the speed of the cart (by varying the angle of contact between the drive wheel and the tube).
Carts are independently controlled.
Accumulation can be achieved by maintaining the drive wheel parallel to the tube.
Used to transport carts along a track.
Carts are transported by a rotating tube.
Connected to each cart is a drive wheel that rests on the tube and that is used to vary the speed of the cart (by varying the angle of contact between the drive wheel and the tube).
Carts are independently controlled.
Accumulation can be achieved by maintaining the drive wheel parallel to the tube.
Unit + In-Floor + Accumulate.
Uses towline to provide power to wheeled carriers such as trucks, dollies, or carts that move along the floor.
Used for fixed-path travel of carriers (each of which has variable path capabilities when disengaged from the towline).
Towline can be located either overhead, flush with the floor, or in the floor.
Selector-pin or pusher-dog arrangements can be used to allow automatic switching (power or spur lines).
Generally used when long distance and high frequency moves are required.
Uses towline to provide power to wheeled carriers such as trucks, dollies, or carts that move along the floor.
Used for fixed-path travel of carriers (each of which has variable path capabilities when disengaged from the towline).
Towline can be located either overhead, flush with the floor, or in the floor.
Selector-pin or pusher-dog arrangements can be used to allow automatic switching (power or spur lines).
Generally used when long distance and high frequency moves are required.
Unit + Overhead + No Accumulate.
Uses a series of trolleys supported from or within an overhead track.
Trolleys are equally spaced in a closed loop path and are suspended from a chain.
Carriers are used to carry multiple units of product.
Does not provide for accumulation.
Commonly used in processing, assembly, packaging, and storage operations.
Uses a series of trolleys supported from or within an overhead track.
Trolleys are equally spaced in a closed loop path and are suspended from a chain.
Carriers are used to carry multiple units of product.
Does not provide for accumulation.
Commonly used in processing, assembly, packaging, and storage operations.
Unit + Overhead/On-Floor + Accumulate.
Similar to trolley conveyor due to use of discretely spaced carriers transported by an overhead chain; however, the power-and-free conveyor uses two tracks: one powered and the other nonpowered (or free).
Carriers can be disengaged from the power chain and accumulated or switched onto spurs.
Termed an Inverted Power-and-Free Conveyor when tracks are located on the floor.
Similar to trolley conveyor due to use of discretely spaced carriers transported by an overhead chain; however, the power-and-free conveyor uses two tracks: one powered and the other nonpowered (or free).
Carriers can be disengaged from the power chain and accumulated or switched onto spurs.
Termed an Inverted Power-and-Free Conveyor when tracks are located on the floor.
Unit + Overhead + Accumulate.
Overhead single track (i.e., mono-rail) or track network on which one or more carriers ride.
Carriers: powered (electrically or pneumatically) or nonpowered.
Carrier can range from a simple hook to a hoist to an intelligent-vehicle-like device.
Single-carrier, single-track monorail similar to bridge or gantry crane.
Multi-carrier, track network monorail similar to both a trolley conveyor, except that the carriers operate independently and the track need not be in a closed loop, and a fixed-path automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system, except that it operates overhead.
Termed an Automated Electrified Monorail (AEM) system when it has similar control characteristics as an AGV system.
Sortation Conveyor
Overhead single track (i.e., mono-rail) or track network on which one or more carriers ride.
Carriers: powered (electrically or pneumatically) or nonpowered.
Carrier can range from a simple hook to a hoist to an intelligent-vehicle-like device.
Single-carrier, single-track monorail similar to bridge or gantry crane.
Multi-carrier, track network monorail similar to both a trolley conveyor, except that the carriers operate independently and the track need not be in a closed loop, and a fixed-path automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system, except that it operates overhead.
Termed an Automated Electrified Monorail (AEM) system when it has similar control characteristics as an AGV system.
Sortation ConveyorUnit + On-Floor/Overhead.
Sortation conveyors are used for merging, identifying, inducting, and separating products to be conveyed to specific destinations.
Sortation conveyors are used for merging, identifying, inducting, and separating products to be conveyed to specific destinations.
Stationary or movable arms that deflect, push, or pull a product to desired destination.
Since they do not come in contact with the conveyor, they can be used with almost any flat surface conveyor.
Usually hydraulically or pneumatically operated, but also can be motor driven
Simple and low cost.
(b)Sortation Conveyor: Pop-Up Device
Since they do not come in contact with the conveyor, they can be used with almost any flat surface conveyor.
Usually hydraulically or pneumatically operated, but also can be motor driven
Simple and low cost.
(b)Sortation Conveyor: Pop-Up DeviceOne or more rows of powered rollers or wheels or chains that pop up above surface of conveyor to lift product and guide it off conveyor at an angle; wheels are lowered when products not required to be diverted.
Only capable of sorting flat-bottomed items.
Pop-up rollers are generally faster than pop-up wheels.
Only capable of sorting flat-bottomed items.
Pop-up rollers are generally faster than pop-up wheels.
Sliding shoe sorter (a.k.a. moving slat sorter) uses series of diverter slats that slide across the horizontal surface to engage product and guide it off conveyor.
Slats move from side to side as product flows in order to divert the product to either side.
Gentle and gradual handling of products.
(d)Sortation Conveyor: Tilting Device
Slats move from side to side as product flows in order to divert the product to either side.
Gentle and gradual handling of products.
(d)Sortation Conveyor: Tilting DeviceTrays or slats provide combined sorting mechanism and product transporter.
Can accommodate elevation changes.
Tilt tray sorters usually designed in continuous loops with a compact layout and recirculation of products not sorted the first time.
Tilt slat sorters carry products on flat-surface slat conveyor and can handle wider variety of products compared to tilt tray.
Can accommodate elevation changes.
Tilt tray sorters usually designed in continuous loops with a compact layout and recirculation of products not sorted the first time.
Tilt slat sorters carry products on flat-surface slat conveyor and can handle wider variety of products compared to tilt tray.
Either continuous loop, where individual carriages are linked together to form an endless loop, or train style (asynchronous), where a small number of carriers tied together with potential for several trains running track simultaneously.
Each carriage equipped with small belt conveyor, called the cell, that is mounted perpendicular to direction of travel of loop and discharges product at appropriate destination.
Automatically separates single line of products into multiple in-line discharge lines.
Each carriage equipped with small belt conveyor, called the cell, that is mounted perpendicular to direction of travel of loop and discharges product at appropriate destination.
Automatically separates single line of products into multiple in-line discharge lines.
