Other parts-handling equipment.

AEC/APPLICATION AUTOMATION

Turnkey automation systems for injection molders and complex conveying and parts-cooling systems, parts-orienting devices, stacking and packing, as well as light assembly equipment in conjunction with part- and runner-removal robots.

Systems can be customized and can be integrated with existing materials-handling systems when feasible. When possible, systems are controlled by the microprocessor controller of the part-removal robot. (See ad p. 307.)

AEC/NELMOR

Sorter granulators systems accept sub-gated parts and runners dropped from the mold onto a belt sorter/conveyor. Parts are collected and pneumatically conveyed to a central collection point. Runners are carried directly into the granulator's cutting chamber for size reduction. Three standard models offered and various custom designs can be adapted to specific needs. (See ads pp. 270-Tab, 272.)

AIDLIN AUTOMATION CORP.

Flat top, neckring, and bulk-air conveyors allow an endless variety of products to be conveyed gently around sharp curves, vertically or horizontally at very low power requirements.

Complete system integration for parts and container handling from molding through packaging. Provides equipment to orient parts or containers on discharge and to transport them in the oriented position. Downstream equipment includes decorators, trimmers, assembly equipment, parts placers, and escapements, which interface with packaging equipment.

AIR-TRAN CO. INC.

Custom-designed air-conveying systems for finished products and scrap. Model 100 system conveys injection molded parts 50-75 ft and can be used to convey scrap (necks, tails, rejects) to grinder. Model 300 system designed for cup conveying. Model 600 system conveys bottles 250-300 ft. Model 800 system is a rectangular design for items such as margarine cups, collars, granola bars, and lids.

ALLIBERT CONTICO

HPDE plastic pallets are lightweight, impact resistant, maintenance-free, sanitary, and recyclable. Also steel-reinforced rackable pallets in various sizes, weights, and configurations can withstand extreme temperatures without bowing.

APPLICATION AUTOMATION See AEC/Application Automation.

THE BUSCHMAN CO.

Provides system solutions for warehousing and distribution operations. Technology includes transportation and accumulation conveyors, sortation, merge and induction equipment, related controls and system management software for low- to high-speed distribution systems.

CARLISLE MACHINE WORKS, INC.

Equipment includes bottle singulators and orienters for operations such as flaming, leak detection and vision inspection. Also box shifters and straight, curved, looped, elevating and vacuum conveyors. Customized systems for packing, assembly, and inspection.

CINCINNATI MILACRON PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP

Under-press conveyors feature 1/3-hp, 110/1/60 drive with hardened sprockets and chain drive with 20 fpm standard. Units also include a true-tracking belt guidance system, soft-drop zone to cushion parts, 4-in.-high adjustable/removable side rails, and a 7/64-in. white PVC belt. (See ad p. 53.)

CLEVELAND VIBRATOR CO.

Model FA vibratory table for applications that include shock and fatigue testing is commonly used for setting materials in cartons, drums, kegs, boxes and bags. Standard sizes have load capacities to 4000 lb. Force and frequency of air-powered model are adjustable by air pressure regulation. Electric-powered tables are easily adjusted mechanically, or come with a variable-speed controller. Unit features air-spring isolation, which provides spring durability and adaptability. Inflatable air mounts provide quiet operation, plus the advantage of spring adjustment to maintain a fixed battle height under varying loads. Four standard deck sizes available, but can be custom-built.

Bowl feeders are suitable for controlling flow of parts to secondary operations. Vibrations produced by either electric or air-type drives, which are available for standard or heavy-duty applications. Units available in bowl sizes from 6 to 30 in. Bowl tooling available clockwise or counter-clockwise.

CRIZAF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC.

Conveyors include horizontal, inclined, and horizontal-to-inclined models in rugged high-strength aluminum alloy. Box-loading systems available by count or weight with in-line, multilevel and carousel designs. Virtually any dimension or configuration can be designed.

Series 'S' separators in a simple, functional design for part/sprue separation adaptable to any Crizaf conveyor.

Rotating drum separators include Model ATS with single point adjustment where frequent changes are necessary. Models STN and STNP for handling extremely difficult separation. Model ST/LK suitable for round or cylindrical components, or thermoset moldings to remove flash. Drums available in steel or plastic. Model S/5 for small components can separate with a difference as little as 0.5 mm. Quick, simple adjustment suitable for long or short runs. Model S/5-2 for small parts and molds using insulated runners. Unit has one separation channel and is suitable for low-volume production. Model S/5-A for multi-impression moldings with one sprue and different size moldings. Rollers in aluminum construction. Suitable for high-volume production.

DIRECT-LINE PRODUCTS

Economical belt conveyors in 12-, 18-, and 24-in. widths. Flat belt models available in lengths from 3 to 20 ft and inclined, cleated-belt models in lengths from 3 to 14 ft. Both types in 3-, 4-, 6-, and 8-ft lengths in stock for fast delivery. Adjustable-angle models in 12-, 18-, and 24-in. widths with either 3 or 4 ft infeed sections and 4 or 5 ft discharge sections also stocked.

Conveyors include self-aligning bearings and Tru-Track belt guidance. Belting is FDA approved, white PVC. Adjustable leg sets included on fiat belt and inclined conveyors to customize heights. Options include swivel castors, discharge chutes, and variable-speed drives.

DORNER MFG. CORP.

Belt conveyors come in low-profile, adjustable-angle, gravity-roller, heavy-duty, vacuum-gripper, cleated, and sidewall versions. Change belts in as little as 5 min. Load capacity to 700 lb. Widths of 2-40 in., lengths of 2 to 100 ft.

Adjustable-angle conveyors for materials-handling and injection molding applications. LPZ with an adjustable frame can be setup in a variety of configurations to fit manufacturing, assembly, or warehouse needs. Standard cleated and sidewall-cleated belt models adjust from 25-60 [degrees] inclines. Flat belt models adjust from a 0-30 [degrees] inclines. All models have quick belt change.

DYNAMIC CONVEYOR CORP.

Modular conveyor system for light- to medium-duty products. Two-foot modules are constructed from injection molded panels that quickly and easily bolt together. To modify length, modules are simply added or removed. To change elevation, an angled connector (30 [degrees] or 45 [degrees]) is interchanged with a straight connector. Flexibility provides a custom conveyor for every need and allows reconfiguration in-plant by removing, inserting, or exchanging modules. Positively driven Intralox plastic link-style belting runs through a designed-in path, which eliminates tracking problems common to conventional conveyors. Widths range from 4 to 24 in. and lengths from 2 to 30 ft. Options include five belt types, a variety of adjustable mobile support sets, single and variable-speed drives, side guards to contain tiny parts, and various cleat heights, which can be placed on the belt at required locations.

Parts/runner separators include the lift-pin, which is effective when parts are small and runners large; and the rotating tumbler cage type for parts and runners nearly the same size. Rotating cage also works well on fiat and/or long, thin parts.

A typical conveyor or separator can be manufactured from stock parts in hours, eliminating long lead times.

EMI PLASTICS EQUIPMENT

Line of belt conveyors and finished parts-conveying systems, which includes three types of aluminum-frame belt conveyors including inclined and flat belt models in 4- through 24-in. widths and adjustable-angle models in 9- through 24-in. widths.

Steel-frame belt conveyors include Kurv-King horizontal to vertical conveyors with fixed angles of incline and KKI series with adjustable discharge angles. Flat-to-incline and flat-to-adjustable-angle conveyors and combinations can be made for reliable under-press, along side the press, and pass-along parts-conveying. Trunk-line systems provide long distance, plantwide conveying with a selection of belt speeds and widths. These can carry parts from a number of under-press conveyors to central workstations, allowing one operator to service production and packing of parts from several machines.

Economical TrimLine belt conveyors with a 50 lb. maximum load capacity available with an adjustable angle discharge section, as flat-belt or inclined conveying with belt widths to 24 in.

Specialty robotic parts-removal conveyors and vertical part relay stations for receiving parts at one level and discharging them at another.

Also box filling, weigh scale and cycle count systems and automatic, space-saving box filling systems such as over/under and side-by-side systems. Automatic sweep arms may be included to automatically transfer containers from one conveyor to another.

Three styles of part/runner separators include auger separation for subgated parts, finger separation, and roller separation. Finger and roller separators can be added to the end of under-press, flat-belt, or cleated-belt inclined conveyors. An auger style part/sprue system separator bolts to the end of a belt conveyor and is suitable for subgated parts. Separator is slave driven by an extended belt pulley shaft on the conveyor.

Large-part cooling conveyors, flat-top chain conveyors, rope-belt conveyors and submersible conveyors are available, A variety of belting options adapt such units to specific requirements.

HAMILTON AVTEC INC.

Nearly 30 standard belt-conveyor models, specializing in customized designs and systems. Basic models in 6- to 16-ft lengths. Omni line designed for under-machine or low, pass-along installations; HR line recommended for use with pick-and-place robots. All standard models (many with casters) include "V" groove belt tracking adjustment without tools and powered by single-phase, motor/gear-box drives.

Specialized units include Water Bath Conveyor for large part cooling and conveying, Box Boy indexing conveyor for packaging systems, and Carousel turntable conveyor, which automatically counts parts as they drop into bags.

End-of-belt and standalone parts separators can be provided with special "diamond back" belting, which allows steep incline, cleatless conveying up to 45 [degrees] or greater.

A count-by-weight system allows direct transfer from the mold to shipping cartons through an electronic scale and arrangement of conveying devices.

HARVARD FACTORY AUTOMATION, INC.

Standard and custom parts-handling equipment includes horizontal, angled and adjustable angled conveyors; part/runner separators; static elimination and cooling conveyors; automatic box-filling systems; robotic interface conveyors; QC sample and reject part diverters/reversing conveyors; and rotary worktables.

HOPPMANN CORP.

Centrifugal feeding, unscrambling, orientation and assembly equipment for parts and containers to be decorated and/or sent downstream for secondary finishing operations. Range of models in sizes from 8- through 60-in.-diam. feeder bowls with feeding rates from 20 parts/men through 2200 parts/min for common, as well as unusual shapes and sizes. All designs incorporate quick-change tooling capability, low maintenance, reliability, and gentle handling of parts. No vibratory components are used.

Also flat-top chain and belted variable-speed conveyors and variable-speed, metering, bulk-elevating conveyors from 1 cu-ft to 80 cu-ft capacity in painted or stainless-steel finish.

HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.

Product-handling equipment specific to injection molding for conveying, stacking and assembly of parts, as well as servo swing chutes for high-speed oriented part removal. Stackers available for manual or automated box loading.

Servo-driven swing chutes offer high speed, oriented parts removal for applications including thinwall, medical, and technical. Petri dish systems allow complete assembly of lids and bases prior to stacking parts in a carousel for bagging.

IDEAS IN MOTION

Conveyors for blow molded container handling include cable, aluminum tabletop, stainless-steel tabletop, and specialty conveyors. Also automatic or semiautomatic bagging and debagging equipment. Supplies complete turnkey systems for blow molding, filling, casing, and palletizing.

IMS CO.

Ultraline and Premier series conveyors plus free-standing separators for parts and runners. Flat horizontal conveyors are 5 to 7 ft long by 12, 18 or 24 in. wide. Also flat, inclined and adjustable horizontal-to-incline models. Variable-speed controls available. (See ad p. 283.)

ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION

Information on Italian companies offering parts-handling equipment.

LAROS EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

Post-molding parts-handling equipment, including horizontal and incline belt conveyors, separators, automatic box-indexing conveyors, water conveyors, and air conveyors, along with re-grind fines separators and vibratory sorting equipment Specializes in custom tailoring.

MATHEWS CONVEYOR DIV. BABCOCK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Automatic case and drum palletizers. Frames rigidly welded of structural steel and formed plate. Rigid steel conduit and JIC class air cylinders and solenoid valves are standard equipment. Wherever possible, drives are shaft mounted, which eliminates unnecessary sprocket and chain maintenance. Can design multiple machine configurations with speeds to 100 cases/min.

MENZlKEN AUTOMATION INC.

Modular nonsynchronous conveyor systems with dual belts and moving pallets contain the part from assembly station to assembly station. Stations can be manual or fully automatic. Each station is independent and pallets can accumulate in front of each, maximizing overall effiCiency.

MOLDING AUTOMATION CONCEPTS

Parts-containment and parts-handling systems feature gaylord and drum filter covers designed to keep in-process material clean. Mold-side curtains, guideskirts, and tiebar sleeves prevent product loss and contamination by containing the shot and funneling it into a conveyor or box.

Conveyors and box-filling systems designed specifically to solve problems facing molders. Conditioning conveyors provide product cooling, static elimination, and hepa-filtered environments. Special devices allow automatic had-shot diversion, q-c sampling, and part/runner separation. Box-till systems fill boxes and/or totes by weight or count. Systems can be customized and are designed to be space-efficient, flexible, dependable and user-friendly.

MTM SYSTEMS

Complete takeaway systems for shuttle, type blowmolders, which can include in-line demoilers to remove moils and minor flash. Standard machines can handle parts from 5 to 10 in. high with depths from 1.25 to 4.75 in. Control system has two axes, which can be programmed for coordinated movement. Brushless digital servo motors used for reliability. Removal of tabs accomplished prior to discharge from line. Containers are oriented and exit linearly for other downstream operations.

NELMOR See AEC/Nelmor.

NEW ENGLAND MACHINERY, INC.

Range of equipment includes bulk feeders, plastic container unscramblers, secondary orienters, parts sorters and feeders, as well as container closure equipment (cappers, retorquers, lidders, overcappers).

NORWALT DESIGN INC.

Parts-handling equipment includes unscramblers, elevator hoppers, air conveyors, stacking machines, and loading systems for interfacing with printers, labelers, cartoners, baggers, and blister or tray machines.

Rotary centrifugal unscrambler with patented three-belt orienter-feeder can orient caps at speeds to 1200/min. Unit occupies 20 sq. ft of floor space.

Self-contained air conveyors move parts on a cushion of air from unscramblers to printers, assembly or lining machinery, and require little maintenance and no lubrication.

PACLINE CONVEYORS, INC.

Track and chain conveying system consists of a universal link conveyor chain inside a round conveyor track. Flexibility enables conveying through tight-radius curves on both the horizontal and vertical plane. Loads can be transported hanging or can be inverted to convey load-carrying trays.

C-250 series chain is designed for loads to 50 lb per pendant, which are standard on 6-in. centers. Coupling two pendants with a load bar allows 100-lb loads. Distributed loads to 30,000 lb can be conveyed on a 600-ft system with only one drive. Adding additional drives proportionally increases conveyor length. Track sections are prefabricated with a joining flange at each end, simplifying installation. On-site welding is not necessary, and easy rerouting changes can be made.

PALACE PACKAGING MACHINES

Feeding and orienting systems capture bottles, caps, and parts directly from the molder and feed them to conveyors for packing, printing, decorating, or assembly.

Bulk bottle and component hopper/conveyors have accumulation bins with cleated elevating belt or pneumatic transporting systems. Most any height and distance can be achieved with pneumatic transporters.

PLASTIC PROCESS EQUIPMENT INC.

FIC fixed incline conveyors for under-the-press have a three-ply monofilament, continuous one-piece belt, which avoids tearing and dragging. Vee-Guide tracking system improves conveyor tracking, while the transition section has five recessed transition rollers for smooth transition from horizontal section to 40 [degrees] incline section. Available in 12-, 18- and 24-in. widths.

ICG inclined conveyor has a 5 1/2-in. long horizontal section for loading parts at discharge end of the 40 [degrees] incline. Transition has no open gaps where parts can get trapped. Available in 12-, 18- and 24-in. widths and lengths of 6 and 10 ft. Includes Vee-Guide tracking.

FT flat-top conveyor has belt located above the conveyor frame for moving items wider than the unit. Features include Vee-Guide belt-tracking system, rugged 5-in. aluminum channel frame, unique hollow shaft direct drive, heavy-duty 1-in.-diam. shafts and bearings, adjustable angle stands that tilt 45 [degrees] either way, 1/6-hp 120/60/1 T.E.F.C. motor, and two-ply white belting good to 250 F. Comes in 12-, 18- and 24-in. widths and lengths of 8, 10 and 12 ft. (See ad p. 220.)

PROCO MACHINERY INC.

Supplies downstream equipment for blow molding, which includes take-out and orientation systems, automatic deflashers, leak testers, flame treaters, accumulators, and automated packaging systems. (See also Robots.)

>SAS< AUTOMATION

Belt conveyors have aluminum frame and side guards, automatic belt tensioning, easy and flexible adjustments.

STERLING SYSTEMS DIV. STERLING BLOWER CO.

Complete pneumatic conveying systems for parts handling through a venturi system handle bottles, bottle caps, drinking cups, tabs and tails, and components of various shapes and sizes.

TEC ENGINEERING CORP.

Under-the-press conveyors, box-filling systems, and part/runner separators.

Separators available as free-standing units or attached to the discharge end of a conveyor, offering quick and easy segregation of runners from parts. Several styles suit specific part and runner configurations.

Specializes in recycling conveyors available with metal detectors. Can be integrated into system to match conveyor feedrate with throughput rate of grinder.

TOOLTEX INC.

Custom assembly systems, integrating assembly and test equipment; and custom stackers, integrating conveyors, seeing eyes, pick-and-place units, indexers, etc.

YUSHIN AMERICA, INC.

Designs automation equipment to support its line of robots for injection molding. Applications for part decorating, assembly, packaging of parts, and stacking or storing. (See also Robots.)