Fleximate Transport Systems: Integrated Stations with Rollers and Pallets
In this product, the Fleximate® Transport System replaces the track tubes and carts with rollers and aluminum pallets. The production flow is worker paced and non-powered. Ergonomic Fleximate® workstations are integrated into roller tracks. This is a custom, application specific product and is used for heavy weight assemblies of up to 1500#’s. Design options include pallet sizes, weight capacity, rollers/rails, tool and parts presentation and fixturing.
Two sliding pallet cells featuring custom tool presentation, poke yoke, universal fixturing details, and custom power, signal and air distribution. Automated pallet return with elevators and ESD control were other design criteria.
This cell was designed to handle a wide range of product sizes by incorporating some unique controls and varied parts presentation.
A low volume product that was transitioned from batch to progressive assembly. Unique challenges included height adjustability, multi product, quick change, adapter plates and inline leak testing.
This cell featured a stainless-steel fixture plate rolling on custom roller tracks with multiple safety features for up to a 1200# product. The high mix, low volume product line required height adjustability, low effort, production flow, and multiple test bays. A powered turntable allowed production to flow, uninterrupted, into one of three test positions.
