System is said to reduce product damage. Its drive unit uses sealed bearings and a synchronous belt drive to minimize maintenance. May be mounted to the floor or ceiling. Especially useful in delicate snack food packaging.
Linear conveyor
A linear, differential-motion conveyor, the Auto-Glide® is available from Smalley Mfg. (Knoxville, TN). Operates at rates to 40'/min. The conveyor's vibratory action occurs in a horizontal plane, via a gentle shuffling action.
Sep 30, 1998
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