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Robot palletiser set to revolutionise MK Profile enhances its QuickDesigner
robotic uptake conveyor configurator with new functions

Omron and Reeco have taken MK is expanding its service range and enhancing its QuickDesigner conveyor
collaborative robotics configurator. The available options now also include adjustable side rails and
innovation to the next level new stand systems. The wide range of conveyor system variants is almost
with the development of the endless so MK offers conveyor technology
RB1200 cobot palletiser that online for fast and easy configuration of an
costs up to 50% less and has individual belt conveyor. The configurator
a 60% smaller footprint than can be found online at
a conventional robot palletiser. www.quickdesigner.com and generates a
These game-changing metrics 3D model and quotation. There is an
have a radical impact on project payback, making end-of-line robotic automation automatic plausibility check, detailed help
economically attractive to producers of all sizes for the first time. and live preview. Customers can view all
Although a mainstay of FMCG production lines for many years, robot configurations in ‘My Account’ which can
palletisers take up considerable floor space, are complex to specify and be then be saved, retrieved and edited at a
programme, and are almost impossible to redeploy to another location, making later date.
them cost-prohibitive for many SMEs. In contrast, Reeco and Omron’s RB1200 Three top selling models for different weight and requirement classes are
cobot palletiser is a compact plug-and-play system that can be easily switched available as a basis for the configuration. These can be adapted intuitively and
between lines. This ensures users can maximise their investment by providing with ease to meet individual requirements. And now MK is setting the
flexibility to cope with rapid changes in demand across the factory. benchmark again. Two new options have been added to the QuickDesigner.
Reeco managing director Llewelyn Rees said: “The cobot palletiser is an off- Therefore MK can now respond to the customers' requirements in even greater
the-shelf, market-ready solution that represents great value for money, with no detail and provide an even larger variety of variants.
hidden costs in design or engineering.” One new addition is the adjustable side rails SF01 and SF03, which is now
www.industrial.omron.co.uk available alongside the range of fixed side rails. This side rail is a particularly
effective solution for positioning products on
the conveyor belt. The usable width is quick
and easy to change and the height can also
ROTAFLOW FV Ltd be adjusted. The large selection of different
side guide rails ensures the optimum
Rotec House, Bingswood Trading Estate
Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7LY adjustment to the contour of the product
email: sales@rotaflow.com www.rotaflow.com being conveyed.
tel: +44 (0)1663 735003 fax: +44 (0)1663 735006 In addition, the heavy-duty stand 31

Robust and Durable Swivel based on the profiles MK 2031 and MK 2000
has been added to the range of stands. This
Joints stand is a more robust version of the height-adjustable, medium weight stand
Rotaflow FV Limited manufacture a range of robust and 53.2 based on the MK 2001 profile. This H-design system can be used in
durable Swivel Joints which provide 360° movement practically every conveyor system and is available in standard heights of 325
through a clear bore to transfer fluid under pressure mm to 2000 mm with adjustable ranges of ±25 to ±200 mm.
without leakage from a static position to a moving point – “We are constantly improving our QuickDesigner range to ensure that we
ideal for loading arms or removing the twist in hoses.
meet the needs of our customers,” said Darren Whiteside, director at MK Profile
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Single-flow, and multiport swivel joints available in carbon steel and 316 SS. Sizes ⁄4” to Systems.
40” nominal bore, with a choice of seals for maximum compatibility.
www.mkprofiles.co.uk
www.rotaflow.com

New name, same superior quality for New catalogue details Parker range of
advanced linear motion and actuation instrumentation valves and manifolds

Linear actuator supplier, EMS remains a specialist distributor of advanced linear Parker Instrumentation Products Division Europe –
motion and actuation products, designed and manufactured by Ewellix. Formerly part of Parker Hannifin – has launched its latest
known as SKF Motion Technologies, Ewellix manufactures components for a wide catalogue and most up-to-date needle valves and
range of applications including medical equipment, factory automation and manifold solutions range. Designed with engineers in
automotive manufacturing, and this extensive product line is available from EMS. mind and the ever more demanding needs of the
“EMS has been specialising in linear and rotary actuation systems for over 35 applications, this catalogue details the
years,” explained Dave Walsha, sales manager at EMS. “The continuity provided full capabilities of Parker’s manifold
by our ongoing relationship with Ewellix, together with our own well-established range, manufactured in the UK.
design and manufacturing facility, gives us a privileged position in the UK The 76-page catalogue includes a
market. focus on fully integrating tube
“Our extensive knowledge of the connections directly into the manifolds,
Ewellix product range and actuation thereby eliminating troublesome NPT (typically) threads and
principles in general, puts us in good offering superior advantage. Spencer Nicholson, manifold solutions product
stead to advise on the best product for manager said: “This latest product evolution and catalogue offering reinforces the
each specific application, no Parker commitment to ongoing innovation in valve and manifold solutions by
matter the complexity.” integrating best available technologies.
www.ems-limited.co.uk www.parker.com

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