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Conveyor System

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the FlexLink X45 conveyor system, designed for handling small and light products, particularly in industries like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It includes modules for both direct chain and puck handling.
System Information X45
The X45 system comprises two main conveyor types: X45C, a lightweight platform with AC and DC motors, and X45H, a high-capacity platform for longer distances and higher speeds. The X45e puck handling equipment includes functions like Divert, Merge, Stop, and Locating, with 24V motors and network connectivity.
Technical Characteristics
The X45C and X45H systems have specific parameters, such as beam and chain widths, drive unit capacities, and maximum conveyor lengths. X45C is for lighter loads and shorter lengths, while X45H is for heavier loads and longer distances.
Basic and Common Guidelines
Guidelines include maximum permissible lengths, bend configurations, guide rail adaptations, and options for conductive versions and RFID for puck handling.
Conveyor System X45C
The X45C system is modular, allowing for easy configuration of straight, horizontal, and vertical conveyors, with single and multi-lane support modules. Beams are designed for rigidity and low noise, with T-slots for accessory attachment.
Conveyor Modules X45C
Modules include straight, vertical, and single or double bend conveyors, with support modules for different lane configurations.
X45C Components
Includes different chain types like plain, friction top, and flexible cleat chains, each for specific applications and weight capacities.
Beams
Available in standard and split profiles, with options for joint pieces and connecting strip kits. Beam spacers and cover strips for T-slots are also provided.
Slide Rail
Designed for durability and smooth operation, with options for high wear resistance and conductivity. Different profiles are available for puck and non-puck applications.
Drive and Idler Units
Includes 24V and 380-440V drive units, available as end and intermediate drive units. The 24V unit features a smart motor with embedded controller, supporting PROFINET and Ethernet/IP interfaces, offering variable speeds from 5 to 20 m/min with a maximum traction force of 100N. The 380-440V unit offers fixed speeds with a maximum traction force of 200N.
End and Intermediate Drive Units
Available in 24V and 380-440V configurations, with maximum traction forces of 100N and 200N, respectively. They offer variable and fixed speed options.
Wheel and Plain Bends
Wheel bends are available in 45°, 90°, and 180° configurations. Plain bends are available in various angles and radii.
Conveyor System X45H
Designed for high capacity and small product handling, integrating with X45 conveyors. Supports puck handling with slide rails for straight conveyors and bends.
Chains and Accessories
Conveyor chain is designed for smooth operation, minimal wear, and low noise. Accessories include steel pin kits and ball kits.
Beams and Components
Available in lengths up to 3000 mm, with beam spacers recommended every 600 mm. Connecting strip kits and drill fixtures are available for assembly.
Conveyor Functions for Puck Handling
Functions include Divert, Merge, Combined Divert/Merge, Stop, and Locating, facilitating routing, balancing, buffering, and positioning of pucks, with RFID identification for track and trace capabilities.
Configuration and Control
The X45e platform features embedded intelligence with object-oriented control systems. Motor units include embedded controllers and can operate autonomously or via a network (EtherNet/IP or PROFINET).
Diverters and Mergers
Diverters split puck flows into two lines, while mergers combine flows from two lines into one. Available in parallel and 90° configurations.
Combined Divert/Merge
Combines the capabilities of diverters and mergers, allowing for dynamic routing and sub-line creation.
Transfers
Transfer kits facilitate puck movement between conveyors, available in parallel, 90°, and 180° configurations.
Additional Information
Includes noise level measurements for conveyors and maximum permissible weight diagrams for puck handling functions. References user documentation for further technical details.
Transfer Kits
Designed for 180° transfers, available in left and right configurations for different conveyor types (X45C, X45H).
Stop Units
Active components that manage the flow of pucks on a conveyor, using a photoelectric sensor to detect pucks.
Locating Units
Ensure precise positioning of pucks on conveyors, with RFID read/write capabilities.
Puck Handling
Pucks consist of a base and ring, with specifications for weight and load capacity, equipped with RFID tags for tracking.
RFID Components
Includes RFID tags and read/write heads, supporting various field bus systems for integration into larger networks.
Sensor Systems
Maximum queue sensors prevent jams by monitoring puck queues and adjusting flow accordingly.
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Catalog excerpts

Conveyor System-1

HU Features The X45 is a very compact conveyor system for handling small and light products. Examples of application areas All types of small products down to 10 mm diameter. Typical products transported directly on the conveyor are pharmaceutical bottles, perfume bottles and smaller products/packages up to 100 mm wide. Puck handling of products like test tubes for blood and urine, small bottles, cosmetics and electrical parts such as batteries.

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Conveyor System-2

Divert/merge devices Divert/merge devices are used for routing products by dividing or combining product flows. Usually there is a main conveyor, a “highway” (X45H), and separate subordinated conveyors, “satellites” (X45C). On the satellites, products can be subjected to various operations such as turning, grinding, assembly or testing, without disturbing the main flow. After the operations, the products return to the highway. A combination of a highway and one or more satellites is often called a cell. Using puck handling functions (X45e), it is possible to build cell junctions which facilitate...

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Technical characteristics

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Conveyor System-4

The following guidelines must be considered when engineering conveyor: Maximum permissible conveyor length: See “Technical characteristics” on page 51. 2 Plain bends (only applies to X45C) Horizontal conveyor modules can include maximum two Plain bends 30, 45, 90 or 180°. Different plain bends can be mixed, but the sum of the two bends may not exceed 270°. Horizontal conveyor modules in conductive versions may not exceed 180° Guide rails for straight standard conveyor modules can be adapted for products up to maximum 100 mm width. Guide rails for standard conveyor modules with horizontal bends...

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Configuration of X45C The modular conveyor system X45C makes it very easy and fast to create simple as well as advanced layouts. A range of conveyor modules can be ordered: • Straight horizontal conveyors Horizontal conveyors with one or two bends Vertical conveyors, transporting products from one level to another Also a range of single and multi-lane support modules can be chosen. The conveyor modules can be divided into: • Standard conveyor modules Conveyor modules for puck handling Beam design The X45C beams are designed for rigidness, smooth running and low noise. The T-slots ensure easy...

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Conveyor System-6

Conveyor modules X45C Straight conveyor Support modules – single and multi-lane L Straight conveyor- Standard conveyor* Single diecast Single end guide roller Single foot plate Multi single 2 lane Multi single 3 lane Multi single 4 lane Multi double 3 lane Multi double 4 lane *Use online configurator when ordering Vertical conveyor- Standard conveyor* *Use online configurator when ordering Single bend conveyor L L1 Single bend conveyor- Standard conveyor* *Use online configurator when ordering Minimum clearance distance Two bend conveyor- Standard conveyor* XUUC U *Use online configurator when...

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Chain types The conveyor chain is designed for smooth running, minimum wear and low noise level at normal speeds. • Plain chain • Plain chain conductive • Friction top chain, conductive • Flexible cleat chain Plain chain can be used up to 5°±2° slopes, depending on the friction coefficient between product and chain. Friction top chain increases the friction between product and chain and can often be used for 15° slopes. Flexible cleat chain is used for wedge conveyors elevating products or straight horizontal transfers. Friction top chain Length 3 m All links are friction type Standard material...

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Beams Conveyor beam Beam Length 3000 +10/-0 mm Length to order (30- 3000 mm) The beam has the same T-slot as used in the XF structural system see “T-slot dimensions” on page 491. Profile for split conveyor beam Connecting strip kit Aluminium Including M8 screws. Use drill fixture 5123264 Beam section for chain installation Profile for split conveyor beam Length 3000 +10/-0 mm Length to order (30- 3000 mm) Including connection strips and screws Drill instruction, Beam section for chain installation Joint piece Joint piece Aluminium Including M6 screw and locking nut. To connect the Beam section...

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Conveyor System-9

Beams (continued) Beam spacer T-slot nut Steel, zinc-chromated M5 M5, multipack (500 pcs) M6 M6, multipack (500 pcs) Complete kit Note! Recommended distance between Beam spacer 600 mm. Drill fixture for conveyor beam Beam spacer XKP X180 Drill fixture for conveyor beam 6,8 To be used when drilling a 13 mm hole for Connecting strip kit XUCJ 50 and a 6 mm hole for Beam section for chain installation XUCC 65. Complete kit Note! Recommended distance between Beam spacer 600 mm. Cover strip Cover strip for T-slot Length 3 m Polyvinyl chloride, grey

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Conveyor System-10

The slide rails are designed for long service life, smooth running, low elongation and minimized risk of failure. Several options exist for high performance operation. Slide rail types include • Type H - high wear resistance (standard) All slide rails can be mounted to the conveyor beams without using rivets for anchoring. Two slide rail profiles Slide rails are available in two profile designs: Slide rail for non puck-application and slide rail for puck handling. Slide rail

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Slide rails Slide rail for non puck-application or return side Guide kit for puck handling in wheel bends Slide rail (A) Length 25 m PA-PE (Grey) XTCR 25 H UHMW-PE(White) XTCR 25 U UHMW-PE + carbon (conductive) (Black) XTCR 25 E Slide/guide rail for puck handling Slide/guide rail Length 3 m PA-PE (standard) (White) Note. Kit contains guide disc (1), guide kit (1-4 depending on angle). Guide kit for plain bends, radius 150 mm Vertical plain bend kit for puck handling 2 Mounting tool for slide rail Note. Kit contains 6 pcs. Included in FLX1004763, FLX1004764 and FLX1004765 Mounting tool for slide...

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Conveyor System-12

Drive and idler units X45C – introduction Drive unit X45C The drive unit is an active function with the main purpose of driving the chain of a conveyor.The X45C system include 24V and 380-440V drive units. Drive units are available as end drive and intermediate drive units. This drive is without built in intelligence or network possibilities. Start and stop function is handled by the power supply For U.S market see Technical bulletin 5519EN-1 24 Volt drive unit The 24V smart motor is equipped with a permanent magnetic (PM) motor and a built in embedded controller. The unit has interfaces to PROFINET...

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