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Application context
This particular application is unique because of the heavy load nature of the battery, and the need for electrostatic dissipative timing belts due to the battery being conveyed without using pallets.
The system begins with the battery being infed from a laser welder directly onto a 2200 Series Heavy Load Precision Move Pallet Conveyor. It is then transferred 90 degrees using a Lift & Transfer module. When the lift is in the middle position it stops the battery on the conveyor, the lift then moves to the up position and transfers the battery onto the transverse conveyor.
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Design considerations
The battery then travels to an enclosure unit equipped with a Lift & Rotate module. Lift & Rotate modules operate by pneumatically lifting from the center of the conveyor and rotating to the desired orientation. These modules can support up to 200 lbs and include break-away magnetic coupled rotation plates for product safety in case of malfunction. The enclosure unit is a safety precaution for workers from high speed units, and also includes safety interlock switches on all access points.
Once the battery leaves the enclosure it reaches two pneumatic Stop & Lift modules that serve as operator assembly stations. All of the Stop & Lift units on this system are complete with cushioned pallet stops that are pneumatically activated with spring return. Once the battery has completed the first two operator assembly stations it then reaches a second Lift & Transfer module where it is transferred 90 degrees left or right to a testing station.