An optional module for the FlexMove conveyor system, the Puck Stop and Puck/Package Divert Modules give users the ability to stop pucks or packages for pacing requirements, as well as divert pucks and packages into a second lane.
The pneumatically-operated Puck Stop Module is available in two models: Vertical Blade Stop, which is used in pairs as an alternating escapement for pacing round or rounded-edge rectangular pucks, and Horizontal Squeeze Stop, which is used in combination with the Vertical Blade Stop for pacing product without rounded edges.
- Maximum single product weight: 2.3 kg (5 lb.)
- Maximum product accumulation weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb.)
- Maximum conveyor speed: 50 m/min (164 feet per minute)
- Produces gap of about one product length
The pneumatically-operated Puck/Package Divert Module guides product from one lane into two lanes. The divert arms are encapsulated inside a tunnel guard, where the module diverts product into their specified lane. The product can run back-to-back or paced for individual product divert.
- Product must be able to stand unsupported
- Minimum single product weight: 0.2 kg (0.45 lb.)
- Maximum single product weight: 5 kg (11 lb.)
- Maximum product height: 150 mm (5.9 in.)
- Maximum product width: chain width
Both modules are compatible with round or rectangular bottles, containers or pucks. Additional features, benefits and operating specifications of both the Puck Stop and Puck/Package Divert Modules include:
- UHMW plastic on the two puck stop models and diverter arms for non-marking contact surface
- Flow controls with push-in airline connection
- Requires photo sensors, pneumatic solenoid valves, wiring, and programming
- Production rate depends on product size
- Available on FlexMove conveyors:
- FS (65 mm)
- FM (85 mm)
- FC (105 mm)
- FL (150 mm)
- FU (180 mm)
- FV (260 mm)
