Movex 553 FLEXTOP Engineering Manual

Multidirectional modular belt

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FLEXTOP
553
Multidirectional Modular Belt
ENGINEERING MANUAL

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  • Page 1 P A T E N T PENDING FLEXTOP Multidirectional Modular Belt ENGINEERING MANUAL...
  • Page 3 Any technical advice or review furnished by Movex® with respect to the use of products and components is given in good faith and without charge, and Movex® assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given, or results obtained, all such advice and review being given and accepted at customer’s risk.
  • Page 4 16.500 OF PRODUCTION SPACE REFERENCE YEAR 2018 PRODUCTION WAREHOUSE CAPACITY CAPACITY 23.000 DIFFERENT EMPLOYEES PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AROUND THE WORLD Logistics Center Headquarter MISSION VISION Creating value through innovative development of Reaching market leadership as a reliable and precise ideas, supporting our partners with professionalism, supplier.
  • Page 5 Customer service Dept. Movex S.p.A. | Headquarter Movex S.p.A. | Logistics Center Via Repubblica, 25 Via lndustria, 22 - 24060 Castelli Calepio (BG) 24060 Castelli Calepio (BG) P +39 035 8359711 | F +39 035 4420873 info@movexii.com...
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  • Page 7 FLEXTOP Multidirectional Modular Belt...
  • Page 8 Changing direction can improve the performance of your job...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FLEXTOP Multidirectional Modular Belt INTRODUCTION Overview ............................................Features ............................................Suitable goods .
  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The new Movex® 553 FlexTop modular belt with self-locking spheres is specifically designed high-precision material handling, suitable for several applications like logistic centers, packaging stations (food and beverage) and corrugated industries, easily to be integrated into existing systems. The 360° movement possibility makes...
  • Page 11: Features

    A complete closed sliding surface , in combination with self-locking spheres, makes the belt design flexible and robust. 553 FlexTop belt can be used over a fixed support area to accelerate transport speed or with additional belts and rotating plates to fully express its potential.
  • Page 12: Suitable Goods

    Suitable goods VERSATILITY The main advantage of the Movex® 553 FlexTop modular belt is its maximum flexibility to meet your needs. Ideal to transport cardboard boxes and small packages, the 553 FlexTop belt is also the right solution when you have to transport...
  • Page 13: Application Examples And Industries

    Application examples and Industries AUTOMATIC STORAGE SYSTEM • Distribution system • Sorting • Lane divider The goods can be guided over the 553 Flextop in 3 different directions: straight, left or right, bases on the correct exit to be taken. GOOD ORIENTATION •...
  • Page 14 Application examples and Industries The 553 FlexTop modular belt is ideal for all those applications where a dedicated movement is required. Its versatility with different movements offer great use in different application areas. The most used are logistic and distribution centers, food and beverage and corrugated.
  • Page 15: Belt And Sprockets Specification

    Belt and Sprockets specification Backflex radius min.: 25 mm CODE STRUCTURE GUIDE (Example) 25.4 5530 0042 PITCH *Material Series Width Version Material W (inch) W (inch) 6” LFG - Code 27 6” Low friction Acetal M=3” M=3” Max working load: 27500 N/m (1850 lbs/ft) 0.34 0.34...
  • Page 16: Basic Controls

    Basic controls When the 553 FlexTop modular belt is running over a static support, directional belt or rotating plate, its spheres start changing direction and speed. It is very important to give Good enough friction to the spheres to better control them.
  • Page 17: Goods Dimensioning

    Goods dimensioning The type of the goods to be transported over the 553 FlexTop belt must be checked carefully. In general, there are a few recommendations need to be followed to check if the good can be transported: • Bottom surface of the goods – relatively flat •...
  • Page 18: Movements

    FlexTop is not running. activated also when the 553 FlexTop is the speed of the 553 FlexTop and they have to PRECISION SPEED PRECISION...
  • Page 19: Dynamic Rotation

    SPEED Accumulation For a limited time, in case of needs or special application (e.g. rejected table), the 553 FlexTop belt can work as accumulation. In that case spheres must be free to run, so the belt has to be supported by wear-strips positioned between...
  • Page 20: Advanced Controls Divider - Merger

    DIVIDER - MERGER In case of different movement required, please provide information to your sales representative Below sketch of the typical schemes can be done with and you will receive required support. the 553 FlexTop belt. DIVIDER MERGER DIVIDER MERGER...
  • Page 21: Sorter

    Below sketch of the typical schemes can be done with and you will receive required support. the 553 FlexTop belt. More bays can be created in two different ways: • Single unit – more directional belts •...
  • Page 22: Divider - Merger - Sorter - Complete Dimensioning Solution And Example

    Divider - Merger - Sorter - Complete dimensioning solution Below sketch of the typical schemes can be done with the 553 FlexTop belt. In case of different movement required, please provide information to your sales representative and you will receive required support.
  • Page 23 Divider - Merger - Sorter - Example Sorter - Complete dimensioning solution - EXAMPLE Inputs: • L 380mm Goods length (mm) = • W 420mm Goods width (mm) = Don’t forget to check if the • C 25pcs/min goods weight and dimensions Capacity - n°...
  • Page 24: Static Rotation - Complete Dimensioning Solution And Example

    Static Rotation - Complete dimensioning solution Below sketch of the typical schemes can be done with the 553 FlexTop belt. case different movement required, please provide information to your sales representative and you will receive required support. For a movement completely under control, the static rotation is the best way to rotate a product.
  • Page 25 Static Rotation - Example Complete dimensioning solution - EXAMPLE Inputs: • L 380mm Goods length (mm) = • W 420mm Goods width (mm) = Don’t forget to check if the • C 25pcs/min Capacity - n° of goods per minute (N°/min) = Goods speed) goods weight and dimensions are suitable: maximum weight...
  • Page 26: Dynamic Rotation - Complete Dimensioning Solution And Example

    Dynamic Rotation - Complete dimensioning solution Below sketch of the typical schemes can be done with the 553 FlexTop belt. case different movement required, please provide information to your sales representative and you will receive required support. For a faster rotation of the goods, the two parallel belts can be activated while the goods is still running on the 553 FlexTop belt.
  • Page 27 Dynamic Rotation - Example Complete dimensioning solution - EXAMPLE Inputs: • L 380mm Goods length (mm) = • W 420mm Goods width (mm) = Don’t forget to check if the • C 25pcs/min goods weight and dimensions Capacity - n° of goods per minute (N°/min) = Goods speed) are suitable: maximum weight •...
  • Page 28: Sprockets Position

    Sprockets Position Standard Belt width Recommended n° (in/mm) of sprockets 3 / 76.2 W (inch) 6 / 152.4 6” BOT TO M V I E W 9 / 228.6 Contact point M=3” 12 / 304.5 15 / 381.0 18 / 457.2 21 / 533.4 24 / 609.6 27 / 685.8...
  • Page 29: Wear Strips And Machined Plates

    Wear Strips and Machined Plates Wear strips Wearstrips are ideal to guide the 553 FlexTop belt as well as create a stable sliding support. They can be installed in 2 different positions, for accumulation or driven. Below only an example of wearstrips that can be used: for the complete product range, please refer to the Movex general catalogue.
  • Page 30: Return Rollers

    “Belt width +2mm” (this will guarantee rollers are required). enough play between rollers and belt spheres). For our 553 FlexTop Conveyor solution, contact your sales representative. E N G I N E E R I N G M A N U A L...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Assembling/Disassembling Below the main steps required to mount and dismount 553 FlexTop modular belt. Sequence for disassembling the 553 belt. To disassemble it, follow the instructions in reverse order. Insert a flat screw driver into the red clip Insert a pin punch and push to extract the...
  • Page 32 Notes E N G I N E E R I N G M A N U A L...

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