New products from item this autumn
The new Suspended Conveyor System from item boasts a whole host of benefits – it is a cost-effective, flexible and space-saving solution for supplying materials efficiently. The system is perfectly suited to the manual or semi-automated transport of many parts and components, since it moves them from A to B without taking up much space. This makes it an interesting alternative to small load carriers.
When it comes to transporting goods that take up too much space in conventional small load carriers (SLCs) or that easily become entangled, the item Suspended Conveyor System is the ideal solution. It makes supplying materials with an individual weight of up to 5 kilograms easier than ever before.
Supplying goods automatically
The structure is both simple and highly flexible. To get everything moving, ESD-safe Carriages are suspended from item Conveyor Rail Profiles. Measuring up to 6 metres in length, the individual profiles can be combined in any way you choose. An intelligent fastening technique is used to attach them at a 3° incline to a frame made from Profile Tube System D30. The result is transport trolleys or frames with an integrated Suspended Conveyor System. Whether or not goods are attached to them, the Carriages make their way along the low-friction Conveyor Rail Profile to the removal point by gravity alone. On arrival, the End Stop ensures that the materials and Carriages can be removed easily and ergonomically. The End Stop at the removal point brings the Carriages to a halt and also holds them in place for additional safety, such as when driverless transport systems are being used to transport goods and materials. Conveyed loads are kept safely and securely in place, despite the motion and travel around curves. What’s more, in contrast to other frequently used systems that have gradients well in excess of 5°, the item system needs only a slight incline of just 3°, which also makes it the perfect space-saving solution for transporting materials over longer distances. The Suspended Conveyor System from item is thus ideal for transporting cables, dash panel trims, car mats, measuring devices and other components used in the automotive industry – and it is equally suitable for transporting products and components in other industries, too.
At present, the item Suspended Conveyor System can be used to move goods and materials along a linear route. Future plans include conveying around curves, which will make it possible to expand applications further still. What’s more, as a mechanical, semi-automated solution, the system can also be used in Karakuri applications or for shooters, meaning that goods can be transferred from transport vehicles to material supply racks without any need for manual handling. All in all, linking up with a Suspended Conveyor System opens up multiple opportunities for efficient, semi-automated intralogistics transport.
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Date: 14 November 2023
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Caption 1: The new Suspended Conveyor System from item can be used to transport parts and components in an efficient, space-saving manner.
Caption 2: To get everything moving, ESD-safe Carriages are suspended from item Conveyor Rail Profiles and then move by gravity alone.
