Conveyor uses photocells to eliminate impacts.
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Photo-Eye Accuglide Plus has UHMW track for roller chain, urethane driver pad, and optional precision roller bearings. Photo sensor eliminates noise created by product impact against mechanical sensors and provides virtually damage free handling. It has release rates of up to 95% and acceptance rates of nearly 100%. Applications include high-volume, multi-SKU distribution, transportation for broad range of product sizes and weights, and zero-pressure accumulation.
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FKI Logistex Accuglide Plus Conveyor with Photo-Eye Sensors Offers Ultra-Quiet, Versatile, High Volume, Multi-SKU Operation
CINCINNATI, OH (June 27, 2002 LSE:FKI.L) - FKI Logistex Automation Division, a market-leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and integration of innovative material handling solutions, introduces the Photo-Eye Accuglide Plus Conveyor.
The FKI Logistex Accuglide Plus offers a unique design to handle high-volume, multi-SKU distribution, and provides a responsive transportation system for a broad range of product sizes and weights, true zero-pressure accumulation, and a quiet working environment.
Precision Engineered for Quiet Operation
The FKI Logistex Accuglide Plus, at standard speeds of 240 fpm, is one of the quietest and most versatile conveyors available on the market today. The Accuglide Plus features a UHMW track for the roller chain with urethane driver pad and optional precision roller bearings, ensuring low sound volumes. The photo-eye sensor eliminates the noise created by product impact against mechanical sensors. The reliable roller chain with urethane drive pad allows for zero-pressure accumulation for a smooth, continuous product flow.
High-Speed Optic Sensors Reduce Damage to Lightweight Items
For small or lightweight items, the Accuglide Plus with Photo-Eye sensors allows rapid, virtually damage-free handling. With release rates of up to 95% and acceptance rates of nearly 100%, these quiet, non-contacting sensors have no minimum weight limitations and a minimum product height of only 1".
For more information, contact Melissa A. Farmer by phone at 919-960-9794 ext. 18 or by e-mail at melissa@koroberi.com. You can also visit the FKI Logistex Automation Division web site at www.fkilogistex.com/automation.
About FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex is a leading supplier of integrated material flow solutions for distribution, baggage handling, freight, parcel, and manufacturing applications. FKI Logistex supplies its customers with an integrated set of leading edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, carousels, palletizing, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order processing software, warehouse control systems, and total materials handling automation.
FKI Logistex is a part of FKI plc ( LSE:FKI.L) a UK-based international engineering group. FKI Logistex is comprised of the industry's most successful and recognized brands, including Alvey Systems, Cleco, Crisplant, Crisplant a/s, Automation Division (incorporating Buschman Operations, Mathews Operations, and CMP Corporation), Integration Division, Io Systems, Real Time Solutions, and White Systems.
