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Magnetic conveyors

O.S. Walker (Worcester, MA) has introduced a line of magnetic conveyor systems for handling cans with special dimensions, such as a tall height-to-diameter ratio or top-heavy cans.

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They incorporate standard modular sections with various configurations, and can maintain predetermined spacing to eliminate bumping and damage. Can be built to customer specifications with steel, aluminum, or stainless steel, and the conveyors can incorporate a variety of drives, motors, controls and side rails.

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