A lot of various applications require the bottom of the product to be exposed - printing, labeling or inspection. Side gripper conveyors are the conveyance of choice in this instances. These conveyors work by gentling "pinching" or compressing the sides of the product. Back in 2017 we covered side gripper conveyors in detail. To refresh yourself on this topic check out that post.
In this post we'll look at some of the advances and additional side gripper (or wedge) conveyor system that mk is now offering.
There is perhaps nothing more vital to modern manufacturers than the optimization of production efforts. Indeed, the concepts of lean manufacturing are enticing, but putting those theoretical principles into action can be challenging sometimes. We all want to reduce waste while simultaneously boosting productivity; the question is: what’s the best way to accomplish it?
One powerful way to achieve great results is to maximize the floor space of your manufacturing facility. How can you do that? By utilizing flexible conveyor systems like VersaFlex
Here’s 3 different conveyor configurations you can utilize to get results.
mk North America, Inc. Introduces VersaFlex Conveyors
New versatile and flexible flat top chain conveyor system featuring a modular design
Bloomfield, Conn. –Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer, mk North America, Inc. has announced the addition of a new conveyor, VersaFlex, to its product line-up. The new flat-top chain conveyor system is intended to meet complex design needs and will replace the SBF-P 2254 conveyor line.
Unexpected failures can come from a variety of sources, including acts-of-nature, operator, and upstream failures
Not only do our conveyor manuals include maintenance schedules, but they also include part lists for the conveyor. Not all conveyors are alike in length, width, speed and load capacity; there are certain spare parts in the manual that indicate that you should contact mk North America for more information.
While it often takes a variety of different machines and processes to make a manufacturing facility truly productive, few machines are as vital as conveyor systems. After all, conveyors are the champions of material handling. From medical supplies to auto parts, conveyors can be made to carry just about anything up or down the production line.
