THE NEW GENERATION – LOGO!MAT eCART TRACK ROTATES

OPTIMIZED ROUTE GUIDANCE WITH THE NEW GENERATION OF LOGO!MAT eCART TRACK ROTATES

 shorter cycle times

Through continuous research and development, we are constantly improving our products to incorporate new functions and handle new requirements within their applications.

A core piece of the LOGO!MAT eCart system’s route guidance is the Track Rotate, which is primarily used for  changes of direction. Previous versions of the component already offered a high degree of flexibility with the ability to connect up to four tracks and intermediate positions, but aside from exceptional cases, the turns were limited to a 90° grid.

The new generation of eCart Track Rotates is freely configurable as long as there is no overlap between adjacent tracks. The 90° grid can be easily modified to facilitate alignment and assembly at different angles.

ADVANTAGES
  • Shortened cycle times due to more efficient layouts
  • Decreased costs through elimination of Track Rotates and routing
  • Minimized footprint as a result of more direct routes
  • Simplified assembly and commissioning thanks to less complex layouts
  • Increased flexibility as each Track Rotate can be modified to any angle on site
The following are examples of significant routing improvements that are possible with the new generation of Track Rotates:

 

OFFSET PARALLEL ROUTES

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Offset parallel routes are often necessary due to the layout of walkways and the positioning of stations on the
floor. Previously, two offset parallel tracks could be joined using four Track Rotates or two Shuttles if the offset was small enough. While both of these options are feasible, four Track Rotates and their connecting tracks require a lot of floor space, and the Shuttle configuration can negatively affect cycle times and requires additional safety guarding to achieve the required safety level.

With our new generation of Track Rotates, a direct route is possible.

ADVANTAGES
  • Significantly improves cycle times
  • Results in more long, straight track sections usable for stations or trafficking
  • Eliminates two Track Rotates and their connecting tracks
  • Reduces programming effort and quantity of Power Supplies and BUS participants required
  • Frees up valuable floor space previously needed for turning radiuses
  • Significantly reduces assembly and commissioning times
  • Saves energy by requiring fewer electrical components

 

OFFSET CORNERS

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Offsetting corners in a production loop can be necessary due to the placement of stations or even conditions related to the facility’s construction, e.g. support posts.

Until now, the solutions for connecting offset corners were not ideal. The configuration required additional components, floor space, and excessive cycle time just to complete a loop.

With our new generation of Track Rotates, a direct route is possible.

ADVANTAGES
  • Significantly improves cycle times
  • Results in more long, straight track sections usable for stations or trafficking
  • Eliminates one Track Rotate and its connecting tracks
  • Reduces programming effort and quantity of Power Supplies and BUS participants required
  • Frees up valuable floor space previously needed for turning radiuses
  • Significantly reduces assembly and commissioning times
  • Saves energy by requiring fewer electrical components

 

PARALLEL ROUTES

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Production layouts often require various connections between parallel tracks. Whether these are used to return a part to a previous station or as a shortcut to bypass an area of the system, the connections need to be as short as
possible for the sake of cycle times. When limited to 90° angles, depending on routing requirements or conditions
of the layout, it can be difficult to efficiently connect two points on parallel track sections.

With our new generation of Track Rotates, a direct route is possible.

ADVANTAGES
  • Significantly improves cycle times
  • Results in more long, straight track sections usable for stations or trafficking
  • Eliminates two Track Rotates and their connecting tracks
  • Reduces programming effort and quantity of Power Supplies and BUS participants required
  • Frees up valuable floor space previously needed for turning radiuses
  • Significantly reduces assembly and commissioning times
  • Saves energy by requiring fewer electrical components

 

We would love to assist you in designing an optimized conveyor layout in terms of costs, cycle times, and space. Contact our team for efficient, innovative conveyor solutions for assembly and test automation.


We look forward to hearing from you.

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