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Without drive technology - in the truest sense of the word - nothing would turn in most machines and systems. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest innovations in this automation discipline in a series of pictures.
Schmid presents Montrac Industrial Shuttle 200, a transport system that runs on motorized rails and is designed for payloads of up to 200 kg. It is also designed to meet all requirements in terms of ergonomics, safety and flexibility.
According to the manufacturer, the monorail system is extremely compact thanks to very tight curve radii and switches - the space requirement is said to be a fraction of that of conveyor belt systems. Thanks to its modular design, a specific arrangement of the assembly stations - such as a U-line - can be realized. Each shuttle has its own drive, which is powered by two parallel conductor rails on the monorail. With its speed of 20 m/min, it is up to 4 times faster than transport systems previously available on the market, according to the manufacturer. If a shuttle breaks down, it can be removed from the monorail. The shuttles are designed for customer-specific goods carriers on which a separate power supply is available.