Work Holding and
Elevation Changes
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Holding parts to the belt for
elevation changes or controlled positioning can be achieved in a
variety of ways. Depending upon the application and product,
conveyors that utilize magnets, vacuum, cleats or fixtures are
available in a wide variety of configurations.
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| Magnetic Conveyors |
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Magnetic conveyors are created
by placing permanent ceramic magnets in the bed of a standard
conveyor.
- Holds Ferrous parts fast to
the belt.
- Ideal for elevation changes
or part holding.
- Can be used in upside down
applications.
- Strength and size of
magnetic field is designed per application.
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| Vacuum Conveyors |
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Vacuum conveyors are made by
perforating the belt and drawing air through grooves in the bed
of a standard conveyor.
- Holds flat parts of any
material fast to the belt.
- Ideal for elevation changes
or part holding.
- Can be used in upside down
applications.
- Vacuum area required is
designed per application.
- A variety of vacuum sources
can be used.
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| Special Cleated Conveyors |
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Cleats are applied to the
conveyor belt at any spacing and in a variety of heights and
cutouts.
- Contains small parts for
elevation changes.
- Creates pockets for
controlled separation of product.
- Available in urethane belt
and plastic chain styles.
- Fixed guides or integral
sidewalls are available.
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| Fixtured Conveyors |
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| Precision fixtures can be
mounted to certain belt types.
* Provides product specific nesting.
* Ideal for accurate part location in inspection or assembly
applications.
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