FlexLink
Sophisticated conveyor systems are major elements in production logistics solutions, enhancing the total efficiency in production, testing and packaging lines. The requirements on the equipment are increasing over time, typically on additional processing, flexibility for new products, higher capacity and lower operating costs. With the launch of the X65 conveyor, FlexLink reportedly takes the performance of conveyors to new and higher levels, offering a lower total cost of ownership, drastically lower noise level and futuristic design.
According to the company, the X65’s design offers twice the strength of today’s standards, thereby doubling maintenance intervals. Göran Abbestam, Product Manager at FlexLink, explained: “The doubled conveyor strength has a dramatic effect on the service life and maintenance intervals of systems installed. In addition, the layouts can be made simpler as fewer drives and transfers are required for a given layout due to the increased maximum conveyor length. To the user, this has a substantial, positive impact with less complexity and a lower cost of installation.”
In addition, FlexLink is introducing new high efficiency drive technology to further reduce power consumption. Dependent on the application and choice of drive unit, power consumption is 8–44% less compared with previous high efficiency drive units from FlexLink. At 120 m/min, the X65 doubles the speed of previous FlexLink conveyor generations, significantly reducing cost per produced unit.
The factory environment is a concern for manufacturers and FlexLink has made considerable effort to reduce noise and improve operator safety. In most common applications, the noise level of the X65 is on par with a typical office.
For automated, single-piece flow applications, the X65 offers high quality production at low cost. The X65 pallet system stands out with its exceptional design and standardised functions for the handling of products up to 1 kg. The pallets and functions are prepared for the integration of process control systems such as track and trace and MES.
FlexLink Group, +46 31 337 31 00, info@flexlink.com, www.flexlink.com.