FKI Logistex Launches New Case Conveyor Product Family
FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces the launch of Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions, an advanced conveyor product family for the global market, at CeMAT 2008, May 27-31 in Hannover, Germany. The new conveyor family combines superior performance, reliability, throughput and ease of maintenance with the latest energy-saving features, reducing operating costs and increasing energy efficiency.
Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions handle cases, totes and trays and are comprised of highly modular products that can be tailored for a wide range of markets and applications, such as apparel, automotive, consumer goods, postal and parcel distribution, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and retail.
"Our new case conveyor line is backed by more than a century of conveyor technology experience and our global team of engineers," said Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex North America. "Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions will not only maximize return on investment by providing maximum system uptime, it will also reduce companies' environmental impact through reduced energy costs."
The new conveyor line sets a benchmark for low installation and maintenance costs. All Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions share parts and controls, providing a solution that simplifies maintenance, reduces spare parts inventories and makes reconfiguration easy.
A patent-pending band cartridge system on the Logistex RT200 Right-Angle Transfer conveyor allows maintenance technicians to replace a damaged band in seconds instead of minutes. An innovative "lift and turn" wheel assembly on the Logistex DV200 Diverter includes only two moving parts — both of which are easy to replace — reducing diverter conveyor maintenance. In addition, the ZC200 Zone Control system features flexible operational modes and pre-programmed functions for reduced commissioning time and simplified training. The ZC200 requires no tools for installation, and is equipped with local hardware diagnostics and easy switch settings for control configuration.
Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions feature the latest energy-saving technologies, including all-electric design and run-on-demand technology, and offer a variety of conveyor components and options for accumulation, transportation, diverting, metering, merging and sorting. The full product line includes:
- Logistex RT200 Right-Angle Transfer
- Logistex DV200 Diverter
- Logistex MR200 Motorized Roller Conveyor
- Logistex NB200 Narrow-Belt Driven Roller Accumulation / Transportation Conveyor
- Logistex MB200 Modular Belt Conveyor
- Logistex CP200 Chain & Pad Driven Roller Accumulation / Transportation Conveyor
- Logistex VB200 V-Belt Driven Live Roller Conveyor
- Logistex GR200 Gravity Conveyor
- Logistex ZC200 Zone Control
Demo units of the new conveyor system will be on display at the FKI Logistex CeMAT exhibit, in Stand F34, Hall 27. CeMAT brings together more than 50,000 professionals interested in establishing closely networked global supply chains.
About FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com) is a leading global provider of automated material handling solutions, supplying its customers with an integrated set of leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, robotic and conventional palletizing, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfillment systems, RFID implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control systems, and total material handling automation.
FKI Logistex provides material handling solutions for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation, and for warehouse and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing, engineering and support facilities around the world. For general sales information, contact FKI Logistex by phone at +1 877 935 4564 in North America, +44 (0) 870 350 3055 in Europe, or +86 21 62522211 in Asia. Contact FKI Logistex by e-mail at info@fkilogistex.com.
SOURCE: FKI Logistex