The System
The simple modular design of the patented ecoTrans® transfer system allows for a multitude of applications. The transfer system has been designed especially for use in manual, semi-automated and fully automated assembly lines for a product mass of up to 5 kg. As the work-piece pallet is accessible from almost every side, the transfer system allows for easy integration in processing stations of any kind. The low-profile design of the components makes it possible to use the system on existing work- stations such as presses, and test-benches etc.

Versatile Design Options
The transfer system can be designed as a compact work station or as a modular production line with various layouts to suit production work flow.

Technology
The transfer system is driven by a guided plastic-coated chain that does not require a tensioner. The work-piece pallets run directly on the work-surface, magnetically driven by the moving chain. Guide rollers attached to the bottom side of the work-piece pallet engage in a profile in the guide plate, thus following the conveyor track.

Features
Loads are transferred through to the work surface and not the drive chain and motor, enabling the system to remain economic.

No chain tensioner is required.

All rollers and guide rollers are made of a low friction material.

Only low drive power is required.

Low cost and short assembly time.

The work-piece holders may be positioned on the pallets from below or at the side.

All modules can be arranged on the work surface, thus minimising the foot-print of the production line layout.

Manual and automatic assembly lines can be easily combined.

Work-piece pallets of different sizes can be transported simultaneously, therefore allowing different products to be transferred simultaneously.

The system allows for movement at various speeds, e.g. for speed adaptation requirements for cooling or hardening processes.

The transfer system can be supplied with an ESD capability.

The use of modular assemblies.

Short assembly and start-up times.

The simple and very low cost design.

The upward compatibility of the work-piece pallets and station components.

The flexible arrangement of the positioning units.

The easy conversion of the entire system to other products.

Applications
Manual assembly lines.

Automatic assembly lines.

Combined assembly lines.

Feeding systems.

Hardening processes (glues, fillers etc).

Tempering processes up to 80°C.

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