Low-Profile Conveyors offer modular linking option.

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LP (Low-Profile) Series of Mini-Mover conveyors is available with Razor-Link(TM) option, which accelerates and facilitates modular setup for close-proximity applications such as multi-station transition, small-parts transfer, and 90° turns. Razor-Link assembly ha narrowed nose profile that tapers to depth of 0.8 in. and allows conveyor end to touch or link to adjoining station without belt interference, unit-to-unit gap, or need for bulky mounting hardware.



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Whipple Enterprises Announces Razor-Link(TM) Feature for LP Series Mini-Mover Conveyors



(Volcano, Calif. -- Jan. 12, 2009) Whipple Enterprises today announced production availability of the new Razor-Link(TM) option for its LP (Low-Profile) Series of Mini-Mover conveyors. Razor-Link(TM) allows quick and easy modular setup for close-proximity applications, such as multi-station transition, small-parts transfer and 90-degree turns.

The Razor-Link(TM) assembly features a narrowed nose profile that tapers to 0.8 inch in depth, which allows the conveyor end to touch, or link, to an adjoining station without belt interference, unit-to-unit gap or need for bulky mounting hardware.

Razor-Link(TM) uses a true "roller nose" design that uses two precision-machined aluminum pulleys to provide smooth, bearing assisted belt travel. This design boosts energy efficiency, lowers belt resistance and provides structural rigidity. The Razor-Link(TM) design affords longer component life and operating efficiency vs. the "knife-nose" options currently on the market that exert tremendous friction via belt travel over a rigid end bar. At the user's option, Razor-Link(TM) can be mounted on one or both conveyor ends and can be configured for push or pull belt-drive directions.

With the Razor-Link(TM) option added to the LP Series Mini-Mover family, the material handling industry now has low-cost and highly configurable building blocks for multi-station floor plans where space limitations call for a mini conveyor setup. The LP Series Mini-Movers also offer one of the lowest-profile product lines in the industry, at 1.5 inches profile height. Additionally, Razor-Link(TM) equipped LP mini-conveyors easily integrate with Whipple's Rotary Table Accumulators, ideal for unattended operations or overnight usage.

For sales information, please contact James Jeffery, Director of Sales, by phone at 800-586-4585 or by email at james@mini-mover.com.

For marketing and media information, please contact Roberta Crowell, Marketing and Sales Support Manager, by phone at 209-296-5128 or by email at roberta@mini-mover.com.

About Whipple Enterprises

Celebrating 60 years of continuous service to the manufacturing industry, Whipple Enterprises began operation in 1949 manufacturing precision parts and assemblies for the medical, electronics and aerospace industries. The Mini-Mover conveyor division is the industry specialist and value leader in the design and manufacture of portable and low-profile mini conveyors.

About Mini-Mover Conveyors

Mini-Mover Conveyors is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of small, energy-efficient conveyors aimed at making automation affordable and easy for both small and large businesses. Mini-Movers are utilized across varied industry sectors including packaging, assembly automation, metal stamping, product labeling, laboratory, retail sales and food processing. Mini-Mover products are built to order at our facilities in Northern California, with delivery turnaround unsurpassed in the conveyor industry.

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