FlexLink’s new X65 conveyor platform triples user value
By Canadian Packaging Staff
General Conveying FlxLink X65 ConveyorReduced total cost of ownership, sustainability and innovation are key to next generation of X65 conveyor providing more value to operators.
Sophisticated conveyor systems are major elements in production logistics solutions, enhancing the total efficiency in production, testing and packaging lines. The requirements on the equipment are increasing over time, typically on additional processing, flexibility for new products, higher capacity and lower operating costs.
With the launch of the new X65 conveyor, FlexLink takes the performance of conveyors to a new level, offering lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), a drastically lower noise level and an innovative design for the future.
The development of the new X65 conveyor platform was done with input from leading end users and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to meet the requirements of tomorrow, while offering added value to the needs of today.
The new X65 platform offers twice the strength compared to the standards of today.
FlexLink product manager Göran Abbestam explains, “The doubled conveyor strength has a dramatic effect on the service life and maintenance intervals of systems installed. In addition, the layouts can be made simpler as fewer drives and transfers are required for a given layout due to the increased maximum conveyor length. To the user, this has a substantial, positive impact with less complexity and a lower cost of installation.”
Reducing TCO
The X65 conveyor is designed for low friction, low power consumption and a long service life. In addition, FlexLink is introducing new high efficient drive technology to further reduce power consumption. Dependent on the application and choice of drive unit, power consumption is eight to 44 per cent less compared to previous high efficiency drive units by FlexLink.
The strong design allows maintenance intervals to be more than double compared to the standards of today.
Higher capacity
X65 is capable of the double speed compared to previous conveyor generations – 120 meters per minute – a capacity that meets tomorrow’s higher requirements on line speed and reduced cost per produced unit.
Lower noise level
The factory environment is a concern for manufacturers and FlexLink has applied considerable effort to noise reduction and improvement of operator safety. In most common applications, the noise level of X65 is on a typical office level, and compared to the industry standards, it is up to 80 per cent less.
Efficient single piece flow For automated single piece flow applications, the X65 pallet conveyor system offers high quality production at low cost. The X65 pallet system stands out with a unique design and standardized functions for the handling of products up to one kilogram. The pallets and functions are prepared for the integration of process control systems, such as track & trace, and MES functionalities.
“Throughout the development work, our main focus has been on reducing the total cost of ownership for the conveyor equipment, from the engineering and ramp-up to the end of the investment. The drastically cut power consumption and office-like noise level brings measurable value from day one. Our aim was to give our customers trouble-free operation with the X65 conveyor, and I am confident we have combined it with a high value added as well,” concludes Abbestam.
For more information about FlexLink’s offerings, visit www.flexlink.com.
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