Handling and assembly technologyNew products at Motek 2016
What does Motek 2016 have to offer in terms of new products from the fields of material flow, handling technology and industrial handling? Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of products from over 900 exhibitors 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. According to the supplier, the speed of 20 m/min is up to 4 times faster than transport systems previously available on the market. 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.