Two-way conveyor
The conveyor was designed for efficient transfer of bound stacks of paper and cardboard between different machines on the production line. The system can convey products lengthways and remove them sideways onto a roller conveyor, depending on the desired process route. Suitable for production lines where flexibility, reliability and high throughput are essential.
Conveyor configuration
Dual-belt system: conveyor belt + cross-conveyor
The conveyor consists of two integrated conveyor belts:
- Upper conveyor belt
This belt handles the main transport from machine A to machine B. Driven transport roller balls integrated into the belt guarantee smooth and controlled product flows.
- Lower cross-conveyor
This belt is located directly beneath the roller balls and can drive them sideways. This allows products to be moved to the roller conveyor when required by the process, for example, in response to a rejection signal. The faulty product is then ejected from the line.
The cross conveyor is a module connected to the bottom of the main conveyor by four bolts. The robust system design is easy to service.
Product detection
Four sensors integrated into the conveyor guarantee accurate positioning during transport.
They make use of reflectors on the top of the conveyor belt and they will continuously detect:
- product presence
- product position
- passage time
In this way the conveyor can determine exactly when products are to be passed through or diverted to the roller conveyor.
Advantages of transport
- The system combines two important functions: lengthways transport and sideways transport without additional equipment.
- Seamless integration, automatic communication with machine A, machine B and roller conveyors.
- Smart cross-conveying, lateral discharge with controlled roller balls movement, without product damage.
- Modular design, robust construction with removable cross-conveyor module.
- Industrial drive, reliable motor + chain drive + taper lock fastening.
- Precise detection, four sensors for perfect product positioning and timing.
- Perfect alignment, guide rollers and support plates for constant belt tension.