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The component division of a leading German automobile manufacturer has awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd a contract to improve the efficiency in transferring car wheel assemblies between ground and mezzanine floor levels.
The component division of a leading German automobile manufacturer has awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd a contract to improve the efficiency in transferring car wheel assemblies between ground and mezzanine floor levels.
A bespoke overhead conveyor, designed and manufactured by LB Foster Materials Handling, has been installed into the new paint processing plant of sign supplier and manufacturer, SignFab UK. Automating the plant has enabled SignFab to have the ability to double its production capacity.
Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has completed a £480K contract for a UK contract packer, which handles a wide range of drinks including soft drinks, fruit alcoholic beverages and beers.
Interroll will present its new modular conveyor platform and other products at LogiMat 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany (hall 1, booth 1K41).
Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) has added to its sortation range to include a state of the art modular activated roller belt sorter.
Intended for self-supporting and high load applications, igus has extended its Q10 series square guide with the introduction of the drylin Q20, which has a with a 20mm profile.
Dematic buys out FSU Investments, owner of UK-based SDI Group.
Today’s more complex and highly automated mechanised systems in the food processing industry often pose significant handling challenges in transporting product from one operation to another.
iwis has developed a monitoring system for measuring chain elongation. The new, patented CCM (Chain Condition Monitoring) system measures the wear elongation of chains in use and warns the maintenance personnel in advance if the chain needs to be replaced.
In partnership with Cassioli, Diamond Phoenix offers a full range of pallet conveyor systems based on a modular design, securing benefits of economy in manufacturing and simplicity in installation.
Hermes Fulfilment, an Otto Group company that manages all services along the supply chain for European distance dealers at its four own logistics centres, introduced a master plan on climate protection in 2006.
Providing comprehensive advice and information about all aspects of bulk materials handling equipment, Guttridge has launched a new website. Refreshed case studies, a regularly updated news stream and access to brochures, data sheets and machine specifications are standout features of the new site.
The SR23 fork sensor, with its 50 x 5mm slot size, is said to be ideal for thick, multi-layer and booklet label detection.
The Interroll Group is launching its new customer programme emphasising the importance of high quality components with partners, system integrators and OEMs.
Image recognition systems are increasingly being used in conjunction with conveyor systems, particularly where just-in-time logistics is implemented.
A leading Ukrainian supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical products has implemented a simple and economic system from AmbaFlex to eliminate a bottle neck in the product flow in its distribution centres. The challenge was that tapered totes with ampoules and small cartons needed to be elevated with a high throughput but using minimum floor space.
When Lantmannen Unibake needed to replace an existing stainless steel spiral, working in conjunction with LAC Conveyor Systems and belt supplier Intralox a new design, unique to the UK was developed that “lifted” the conveyor off the floor, creating storage space underneath the conveyor.
Streamline, the latest generation of conveyors from KNAPP, has been designed to minimise maintenance costs through end-to-end commonality of parts and a modular system design.
A leading Ukrainian supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical products has implemented a simple and economic system from AmbaFlex to eliminate a bottle neck in the product flow in its distribution centres. The challenge was that tapered totes with ampoules and small cartons needed to be elevated with a high throughput but using minimum floor space.
Effectively providing a ‘one stop’ total peanut handling system for food processors, Spiroflow has pioneered two highly efficient solutions: Cableflow cable drag conveyors and Aeroflow aeromechanical conveyors, suitable for various applications depending on delivery speed and volume requirements.