Work Holding & Elevation Changes
Holding parts to the belt for elevation changes or controlled positioning can be achieved in a variety of ways. Depending upon the application and product, conveyors that utilize magnets, vacuum, cleats or fixtures are available in a wide variety of configurations. | Magnetic Conveyors |
Magnetic conveyors are created by placing permanent ceramic magnets in the bed of a standard conveyor.
- Holds Ferrous parts fast to the belt.
- Ideal for elevation changes or part holding.
- Can be used in upside down applications.
- Strength and size of magnetic field is designed per application.
Vacuum conveyors are made by perforating the belt and drawing air through grooves in the bed of a standard conveyor.
- Holds flat parts of any material fast to the belt.
- Ideal for elevation changes or part holding.
- Can be used in upside down applications.
- Vacuum area required is designed per application.
- A variety of vacuum sources can be used.
Cleats are applied to the conveyor belt at any spacing and in a variety of heights and cutouts.
- Contains small parts for elevation changes.
- Creates pockets for controlled separation of product.
- Available in urethane belt and plastic chain styles.
- Fixed guides or integral sidewalls are available.
Precision fixtures can be mounted to certain belt types.
* Provides product specific nesting.
* Ideal for accurate part location in inspection or assembly applications.