Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove Modules

, Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove Modules

 

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.

Puck Stop Module

The pneumatically-operated Puck Stop Module is available in two models: Vertical Blade Stop, which is used in pairs as an alternating escapement for pacing round or rounded-edge rectangular pucks, and Horizontal Squeeze Stop, which is used in combination with the Vertical Blade Stop for pacing product without rounded edges.

, Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove Modules

Performance specifications of the Puck Stop Module include:

  • Maximum single product weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs.)
  • Maximum product accumulation weight: 13.6 kg (30 lbs.)
  • Maximum conveyor speed: 50 m/min (164 feet per minute)
  • Produces gap of about one product length

Puck/Package Divert Module

The pneumatically-operated Puck/Package Divert Module guides product from one lane into two lanes. The divert arms is encapsulated inside a tunnel guard, where the module diverts product into their specified lane. Product can run back-to-back or paced for individual product divert.

, Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove Modules

Performance specifications of the Puck/Package Divert Module include:

  • , Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove Modules, Stop and Divert Pucks and Packages with Two New FlexMove ModulesProduct must be able to stand unsupported
  • Minimum single product weight: 0.2 kg (0.45 lbs.)
  • Maximum single product weight: 5 kg (11 lbs.)
  • Maximum product height: 150 mm (5.9 in.)
  • Maximum product width: chain width

Both modules are compatible with round or rectangular bottles, containers or pucks. Additional features, benefits and operating specifications of both the Puck Stop and Puck/Package Divert Modules include:

  • UHMW plastic on the two puck stop models and diverter arms for non-marking contact surface
  • Flow controls with push-in air line connection
  • Requires photo sensors, pneumatic solenoid valves, wiring and programming
  • Production rate depends on product size
  • Available on FlexMove conveyors:
    • FS (65 mm)
    • FM (85 mm)
    • FC (105 mm)
    • FL (150 mm)
    • FU (180 mm)
    • FV (260 mm)

The Puck Stop and Puck/Package Divert Modules are the latest additions to the FlexMove product line. Previous enhancements for added customer flexibility include a clamping module, wet/dry cleaning module, side-acting merge module, helical plain-bend option and a tight-turning radius option.

FlexMove Conveyors

The FlexMove flexible chain conveyor brings the best engineering and performance standards in flexible conveying automation. These aluminum-frame, flexible chain conveyors are ideal when floor space is limited as they are designed to make tight 360° turns in and around machinery and equipment. FlexMove conveyors are perfect for accumulation, packaging, part handling, product transfers, assembly and automation.