Conveyors - Gaiotto Automation - #2

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In relation to the department organization and to the programmed operations, three kinds of conveyors can be used: Belt Conveyor (picture 1) It is a structure made of toothed pulleys and a series of 6 automatic tension toothed belts covered with resilient material; different trajectories can be connected with frictions in order to make them indipendent one from the other. It is used in three different situations: �¡ when a two movements transferring device is interfaced with other structures placed along the conveying line �¡ when it is connected with a unit for the piece foot cleaning �¡ when it is used for the presence of some accumulation stations to be placed in some strategic positions Bar Conveyor (picture 2) It is a structure composed of two chains moved by a pinion on which aluminium bars covered with resilient material are screwed; it is used for long distances in order to reduce the most possible the conveying system costs. Plates conveyor It is a structure composed of 2 chains with neutral rolls moved by a pinion. Aluminium plates are placed on the chains; they can run on rolls and they are kept in position by two lateral slide-ways. It is used when it is necessary to grant an automatic accumulation along the line which is carried out by the plates released from the transferring mechanism. Transferring is carried out pitch by pitch with a feed programmed according to the pieces dimensions. �¡ different conveying systems allow handling of every kind of piece up to maximum values of around. 2 m of overall dimensions (for example: 120 x 140 cm) and weight of 90 kg �¡ pieces accumulation is possible �¡ plates conveyors can be complete with devices (for example lifting devices) to allow specific interventions on the single piece (inspection, brushing, and so on) �¡ in case of the department layout changes, the whole device could be easily placed in different working zones �¡ structure with regulation systems for irregular support levels �¡ teflon slide-ways to reduce frictions �¡ control unit with motoreducers or management systems controlled by a central unit �¡ automatic or manual tension system of the motion units �¡ intermittent motion with acceleration and deceleration managed by inverter �¡ encoder for the pitch, slowing down and stop control �¡ structure made of tubular steel shapes painted with two components epoxy paint �¡ machine with easy construction and reduced maintenances Flexibility Reliability 1 Precision CONVEYORS • Pieces Conveying 2