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Conveying, handling and end-of-line equipment
News Release from: Bosch Rexroth | Subject: Varioflow
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 June 2005
Conveyor provides materials handling
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The new conveyor system Varioflow from Bosch Rexroth is a high-performance, cost-effective system for material handling links between machines in the fields of food and packaging.
The new conveyor system Varioflow from Bosch Rexroth is a high-performance, cost-effective system for material handling links between machines in the fields of food and packaging Its modular design and range of components are claimed to offer customers the ability to adapt Varioflow to their specific requirements
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In comparison to similar systems, integrated conveyor transmission and connection drives transfer higher tensile forces even if there is limited space available.
Varioflow is said to be designed for the horizontal and vertical handling of products of all types.
Compared with systems previously available on the market, Varioflow features a newly developed plastic chain with higher tensile force and enhanced directional flexibility said Bosch Rexroth.
The company already offers a range of additional conveyor chains, including cleated chains, ESD chains and steel-plated chains.
Especially adapted to the needs of the packaging industry, two other chain types, friction-top chains and roller-top chains, will be available shortly.
Customers have a choice of different drive stations to meet their specific requirements.
Apart from head and transmission drives, the range also includes two new drive units, curve wheel and connecting drives, respectively, for conveyor systems with single track chain.
All motors can be supplied with plug-type connectors or integrated frequency converters for optimum adaptation to machine requirements and yields, added the company.
For that reason, Varioflow's integrated standard groove is said to allow the use of all components of the structural framing system from Bosch Rexroth.
That results in a range of applications, as well as subsequent expandability, in the packaging industry.
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