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Feature Conveyors
Conveyor range offers flexible options
Conveyor Units has been manufacturing conveyors in the
UK since 1963 and has developed the extensive UNI-XU
range, which includes gravity roller conveyor, lineshaft
driven powered roller conveyor, motorised roller conveyor,
belt conveyors, pallet handling roller conveyors and pallet
handling chain conveyors
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y keeping up-to-date with design pacted). For even greater lengths, con-
and manufacturing technology, necting brackets are available allowing
Conveyor Units has been able to two or more conveyors to be joined in
keep pace with market demands tandem, offering true ‘flexibility’.
and can offer a solution to most han-
dling requirements. As an alternative Key features
to the standard powder-coated finish, Key features of the conveyors include
all are available produced from stain- SEW Eurodrive AC motors, motor
less steel as an option. overload protection, state-of-the-art
steel electrical control cabinets, full
The UNI-FLEX
Flexible range steel conveyor construction and heavy
range of conveyors
The latest product to be added to the duty lockable castors.
from Conveyor
Conveyor Units stable is the UNI- In addition to these features, there is
Units is said to be
FLEX range. These flexible conveyors a range of complimentary ancillary
ideal for space sav-
are said to be the ideal product for equipment available, to tailor individ-
ing and configura-
space saving and configuration ual conveyors to a given application.
tion changes
changes. This is now a proven prod- As a statement of confidence in this introduced a leasing option which is
uct, currently used in industries such range of product, all UNI-FLEX con- available in the UK. The powered units
as logistics, tyre handling, end-of-line veyors and components are supplied can be ‘leased to own’ which provides
packaging and distribution from trays with a two-year warranty as a standard. numerous benefits including: No capi-
of flowers to bundles of catalogues. For further peace of mind, Conveyor tal outlay, leaving existing lines of
UNI-FLEX is claimed to increase mate- Units offers a demonstration facility credit intact; payments can be spread
rials handling efficiency in loose load- which is available for product handling over the life of the asset; all payments
ing and unloading by up to 50%, tests, to ensure conveyor suitability. are 100% tax allowable and VAT can
offering a rapid return on investments. be reclaimed on lease payments.
UNI-FLEX Conveyors are available as Purchasing options
either powered or gravity models, with Flexibility is a recurring theme, as not Conveyor Units
a range of standard sizes from 450mm only is the design of the conveyor T: 01299 872101
to 900mm wide and lengths from 3.75m range flexible, the method of purchas- www.conveyor-units.co.uk
(1.3m compacted) to 25m (8.63m com- ing is also. Conveyor Units has now
www.conveyorspares.co.uk Enter 401
Stainless steel conveyor for the food and pharms industries
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he mk Technology Group, a supplier of surface without stands or a base. Belts can be quickly
standardised modules and components for the changed using an optionally available swing
plant and special machine building sectors, mechanism in the belt body. Convex crowned drive rolls
presents the new mk INOX stainless steel conveyor. and tails also make belt adjustment easy. The individual
With this, mk has twinned the special belt speed and load, clearance contour and
requirements in the pharmaceutical and food maintenance cost requirements are serviced by different
industry for sterile working environments with the drive arrangements and a coordinated motor range.
modularisation principles which have already Various beam profiles for different weight classes
proven their worth in aluminium profile technology. are available for mk INOX gravity roller conveyors. As
Darren Whiteside, Director at mk Profile Systems a standard, the beam profiles are notched to hold the
Ltd, explains: “The mk INOX belt conveyors, roller rollers so that protruding rollers enable extra wide
conveyors and flat top chain conveyors are made workpieces to be conveyed. On request, the notching
from stainless steel. Thanks to their open will be made in such a way that the beam profiles
construction, all modules can be thoroughly cleaned, quickly and easily. simultaneously serve as side rails.
Assembling stands, side guides and accessories and integrating them in existing The mk INOX flat top chain conveyors can be used for any combination of
machine frames is no problem whatsoever. An extensive range of FDA-conforming straight sections, sliding and rolling curves, transfer segments and bends required.
conveyor belts, conveyor rollers and flat top chain conveyors rounds off the range.” The conveyors are supplemented by side rails conforming to FDA specifications.
The mk INOX belt conveyor has an internal belt return which acts as intervention
protection. In addition, as a result the belt conveyor can be placed on a large flat mk Profile Systems T: 0115 9221296 www.mkprofiles.co.uk Enter 402
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