By Matthias Bristle, Product Manager Safety Solutions Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. K,G Different material widths, varying material positions, or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for transfer station access guarding. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way, productivity and safety can be optimally harmonized.   Variation becomes…

A painted steel frame for added durability makes the new DCMove Belted Conveyor suitable for material handling applications, such as e-commerce, logistics, packaging, and palletizing, among others. The DCMove Belted conveyor offers a streamlined approach to conveyance, which is something many material handling applications call for in their equipment. Helping achieve that goal is the…

For applications that need a little extra boost in load capacity, the new 2700 Medium Duty Conveyor from Dorner has the strength to carry heavier products for a variety of industrial automation and packaging applications, including palletizers, multi-lane processing, case and tray handling, and end-of-line packaging. With regards to Dorner’s industrial flat belt conveyor options,…

Exair’s Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors provide an efficient method of converting ordinary pipe, hose or tubes into powerful in-line conveyors. To accommodate the wide variety of unique problems manufacturers face, Exair has the ability to customize and tailor Line Vacs to different specifications. Certain processes may require customizations like unique sizes, shapes and materials…

For customers looking to reduce their sanitary conveyor system’s power consumption by as much as 55%, the new iDrive2 permanent magnet motor for Dorner’s AquaPruf conveyor is a great option. Supplied by OneMotion, a packaging automation products OEM and trusted Dorner partner, the permanent magnet motor uses less energy to run at higher speeds because…

In their tireless quest to provide customers with the exact product they need when they need it, Hamilton introduces their newest UltraGlide wheel series.  It’s Hamilton’s latest modular solution designed to reduce the amount of energy needed to move loads in manual or powered applications. Designed for ergonomic and AGV applications, the new UltraGlide still…

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has expanded its wide range of iglide plastic bar stock by no less than four materials; among them two for the food sector: the heat-resistant material iglide AC500 and the resilient material iglide A250. The extremely hard-wearing material iglide H3 and the particularly wear-resistant endurance material…

Dorner’s AquaPruf Ultimate conveyor is now 3-A certified. Evaluating equipment for 3-A certification is performed by an objective, independent third-party verification inspection to ensure that the AquaPruf Ultimate conveyor has successfully met the requirements of the 3-A sanitary standard in the design and fabrication of equipment used in food processing. Recent updates to the platform…

The next evolution in Dorner’s Edge Roller Technology conveyor platform, the ERT150, is for small and light-load assembly automation, as well as medical and medical-device assembly applications. It is the only pallet conveyor of its kind available with an ISO Standard Class 4 rating for cleanroom applications. Earning the ISO Standard 14644-1 Class 4 rating…

Dorner is never one to rest on its laurels, and that philosophy of constant improvement is shown in its newly redesigned AquaPruf Conveyor, the latest iteration of its popular selling AquaPruf sanitary conveyor platform. Dorner design, application, manufacturing and integration of precision industrial and sanitary conveyor systems. Dorner listens to customers and responds to evolving…

Glide-Line announced the release of their completely configurable steel roller chain conveyor system featuring dynamic traction control with a built-in accelerator to assist with faster start-up. A first of its kind, this product allows mixing and matching of traction control in a line, from low back pressure to high traction, with ultimate configurability and flexibility…

Glide-Line announced the release of their completely configurable steel roller chain conveyor system featuring dynamic traction control with a built-in accelerator to assist with faster start-up. A first of its kind, this product allows mixing and matching of traction control in a line, from low back pressure to high traction, with ultimate configurability and flexibility…

Dorner is now offering a Puck Stop Module and a Puck/Package Divert Module on its FlexMove conveyor system that gives users the ability to stop pucks or packages for pacing requirements, as well as divert pucks and packages into a second lane. The pneumatically-operated Puck Stop Module is available in two models: Vertical Blade Stop,…

As automation becomes more integrated into medium- and heavy-load accumulation and assembly applications, the need for conveyors with zoning capabilities increases. Dorner’s Edge Roller Technology (ERT250) precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors are engineered specifically to handle zone functionality. Creating zones along a conveyor is an important feature for applications where product accumulates…

The new tight turning radius option on Dorner’s FlexMove Helix Conveyors allows for compact turns with a diameter of spiral measuring 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) at centerline. The advantage this new tight turning radius option brings to customers and their facilities is even greater flexibility in layout for applications such as accumulation, buffering, cooling product…

The integration between conveyors and robotics has brought a much higher level of automation to various packaging applications in recent years. The two components work hand-in-hand to deliver a streamlined, efficient operation with more accuracy and a strong return-on-investment. In 2021 and beyond, this joint effort will only get stronger within industries like packaging as…

For those applications that require conveyor flexibility, but with a small footprint to save valuable floor space, Dorner’s FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors offer the solution. FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors provide customers with unlimited configurations, including flat to flat; flat to incline or incline to flat; or incline to incline. These configurations, which also…

For those applications that require the ultimate in conveyor flexibility, but with a small footprint to save valuable floor space, Dorner’s FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors are the solution. FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors provide customers with unlimited configurations, including flat to flat; flat to incline or incline to flat; or incline to incline. These…

Dorner is hosting a webinar on its new Edge Roller Technology (ERT250) Pallet Conveyor during Automate Forward, March 22-26, 2021. Automate Forward is the automation industry’s premier virtual trade show and conference. The on-demand webinar hosted by Mike Hosch, vice president, Industrial Business Unit, Dorner, looks at the performance and functionality of the ERT250, and…

Dorner’s FlexMove Helix Conveyors are manufactured to meet customer’s needs with build to order inclines and declines, which provide tight spirals in a small footprint for greater flexibility in layout for applications such as accumulation, buffering, cooling product and more. Additionally, Helix CAD models are now available for download in Dorner’s D-Tools, Dorner’s online conveyor…

Dorner, producer of low profile conveyer systems for industries including automation, food, manufacturing, packaging and many others, this month is celebrating its 55th anniversary in business. From its humble beginnings as a little tool and die shop, Dorner has evolved through the years to become one of the most recognized global brands. In 2016, Dorner…

EXAIR’s new Type 303 Stainless Steel 3 NPT Threaded Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials. This chemical and corrosion resistant Line Vac operates seamlessly at higher temperatures providing a long-lasting and low maintenance solution ideal for food, chemical, pharmaceutical and…

XTS Hygienic, the stainless steel version of the eXtended Transport System from Beckhoff, is now available in the U.S. The IP69K-rated linear transport solution opens up a wide spectrum of new applications, primarily in food and pharmaceutical industries and for processing and filling liquids. With optimal cleanability, high chemical resistance and no hidden corners, edges…

EXAIR offers a large selection of Line Vac conveyors that are ideal for moving large volumes of material over long distances. A small amount of compressed air is injected through directed nozzles to produce a vacuum on one end and high output flows on the other, with instantaneous response. The material flow rate is easily controlled…

CAD models of Dorner’s new Edge Roller Technology (ERT250) conveyor are now available in D-Tools, Dorner’s online conveyor configurator. Downloading CAD models on D-Tools gives product engineers, plant managers and others the ability to easily design an ERT250 conveyor to fit their exact application in a matter of minutes. D-Tools, which includes 2D and 3D…