Guide System lends strength, flexibility to conveyors.
Press Release Summary:
VarioFlow Generation 2 Guiding System provides all framing profiles, brackets, covers, and connectors needed to build application-specific conveyor guides for VarioFlow 65/90 and VarioFlow S flexible chain conveyors. Entire system uses one common fastener size and requires only one size allen head wrench for assembly/adjustment. All brackets, spacers, and connectors are molded of carbon and glass-loaded nylon for strength.
Original Press Release:
New VarioFlow Guide System for Bosch Rexroth Flexible Conveyors
(Buchanan, MI - www.boschrexroth-us.com/brl) Rexroth's new VarioFlow Generation 2 Guiding System provides all the framing profiles, brackets, covers, and connectors needed to build cost-effective and application-specific conveyor guides for the company's family of VarioFlow 65/90 and VarioFlow S flexible chain conveyors. The entire system uses one common fastener size and requires only one size allen head wrench for assembly and adjustment. All brackets, spacers and connectors are molded of carbon and glass-loaded nylon for strength. System components have excellent washdown characteristics. Options for the new framing profile include aluminum, aluminum with plastic covers, plastic, and the ability to use existing 12 mm diameter stainless steel guides or stainless-backed plastic guides. Bosch Rexroth AG, part of the Bosch Group, achieved sales of approximately $7.4 billion (5.4 billion Euros) in 2007 with nearly 33,000 employees. Under the brand name of Rexroth the company offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service. Over 500,000 customers worldwide utilize Rexroth's unique technological know-how to implement their innovative and future-oriented systems and machine concepts. The global player, represented in over 80 countries, is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation and mobile applications. Visit www.boschrexroth-us.com for more information. Please Send Any Reader Inquiries To: Kevin Gingerich Bosch Rexroth Corporation Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies 816 East Third Street Buchanan, MI 49107 Telephone (269) 697-5295 Fax (269) 695-5363 kevin.gingerich@boschrexroth-us.com