conveyor designs

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Product overview

ContentsThe many faces of FlexLink ........................................2FlexLink applications...................................................4FlexLink – the company ..............................................8

The FlexLink business concept..............................8Conveyor systems.......................................................9

Chain widths from 44 mm to 295 mm ....................9Conveyor systems................................................10Conveyor data summary ......................................12Multiflexing conveyor components .......................13Chain products .....................................................14Conveyor beams..................................................15Conveyor beam support brackets ........................16Drive units and idler units.....................................16Bends...................................................................17Accessories..........................................................17Guidance..............................................................18Pallet handling components .................................19Modular pallet conveyor system...........................20Wide chain conveyor system ...............................22Stainless steel conveyor system Series X ...........23Modular conveyor system EM..............................25

Structural systems.....................................................26Introduction ..........................................................26General product information.................................26Beams..................................................................27Connectors...........................................................27Feet ......................................................................28Enclosure components.........................................29Components for linear motion ..............................30Components for rotating motion...........................30Conduit element ...................................................31Pneumatic components........................................31

Linear drive units.......................................................32Introduction ..........................................................32General product information.................................33Linear drive units L55/L75/L100...........................34Linear drive unit, T-slot saddle .............................34Vertical linear drive unit........................................34Vertical telescopic drive unit.................................34

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PatentsEssential parts of the FlexLink product range are protected by patents and design regulations.Drawings are made to European standards.

2 The many faces of FlexLink

The many faces of FlexLink

The many faces of FlexLink 3

4 FlexLink applications

FlexLink applications

Automatic machinery for gear wheels

Circular pallet flow, top seat guide rail assembly

Inhalator packaging and filling line

FlexLink applications 5

Accumulation area between filler and labeling

Multifunctional wedgeconveyor for cosmetic bottles

Chute for quick and efficient lowering

6 FlexLink applications

Merging point

C-chute

Accumulation area

FlexLink applications 7

Stainless steel conveyor

XK pallet conveyor

Automation loops with twin track conveyor

8 FlexLink – the company

FlexLink – the companyThe FlexLink business concept

First choice for easier automationFlexLink Systems – the world’s leading supplier of flexi-ble plastic chain conveyor systems, bases its operations on the following visionary business concept:

“We will continue to develop our leading position in the flexible plastic chain conveyor market by satisfying the needs of the world’s most demanding customers through a global network providing expertise, reliable deliveries and outstanding overall service.”

The words “leading”, “flexible”, “demanding”, “global” and “expertise” characterize the philosophy that has enabled FlexLink Systems to establish a track record of providing high quality products and service to its customers.

Services, products, and applications The following services and products are offered to the market:

• Conveyor components

• Other automation components

• Component kits and modules

• Conveyor and automation systems

• Turn-key systems through system builders

• Training

• Service contracts

• World-wide service

• Scrap recycling

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Conveyor systemsChain widths from 44 mm to 295 mm

FlexLink standard conveyorsTogether, the FlexLink standard conveyor product lines cover a wide range of applications. Multiflexing conveyor systems XS, XL, XM, XH, XK, and XB use plastic chains in many configurations. The chain design permits hori-zontal as well as vertical change of direction. Chain widths range from 44 mm up to 295 mm, for product widths up to 400 mm. Each system consists of a wide range of modular components which can be fitted using simple hand tools.

Conveyor structures built from aluminium beams with standardized T-slots simplify attachment of components and accessories.

Pallet handling productsCatalogue section Pallet handling components (XL/XM/XK) contains special products for pallet handling, includ-ing pallets, pallet locating stations, pallet stop cylinders and pallet transfer stations. The systems are based on conveyor components from the standard conveyor line.

The XK pallet handling system also includes divert/merge devices for easy transfer of pallets between con-veyors.

Guide rail componentsCatalogue section Guide rail components deals with var-ious types of guide rails and guide rail support compo-nents. Those products are used with several of the FlexLink conveyor systems. A number of pre-designed guide rail structures are shown as examples.

Conveyor support componentsThe FlexLink conveyors are held in place by a well bal-anced range of support components, with beam support brackets, support beams, feet, etc.

A number of pre-designed support structures are shown as examples.

Series X stainless steel conveyor systemsXL, XM and XH conveyors Series X are stainless steel designs adapted to the requirements of the food process-ing, pharmaceutical and hygiene industries. Standard FlexLink plastic chains are used.

NEW! Modular conveyor system EMEM modular system has a compact design that is espe-cially well suited for light applications in the packaging industry. The modular concept includes four different modules, which allows simplified engineering and order-ing as well as reduced assembly time.

Modular pallet conveyor system XTThe modular twin-track pallet conveyor system XT is well suited for manual and automatic assembly and test sys-tems in the automotive and electrical/electronics indus-tries. It can handle square and rectangular pallets from 240 mm × 240 mm up to 640 mm × 640 mm.

Large FlexLink installation at Kungsörnen macaroni factory

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Conveyor systems

Conveyor system XS (chain width 44 mm)

Features

Chain permits transport of very small items which are otherwise difficult to handle. Compact and neat design

Examples of application areas

Small ball bearings, perfume bottles, pharmaceutical bottles, sintered metal com-ponents

Conveyor system XL (chain width 63 mm)

Features

Suitable for a wide range of applications. Preferable in high speed applications. Includes components for pallet handling and vertical wedge conveyors


Tissue paper, gear wheels, aerosol cans, medium size ball bearings, piston parts, yoghurt, fuel injectors, dry batteries, plastic bottles, tape cassettes, matches, cheese boxes, coffee and tea packages

Conveyor system XM (chain width 83 mm)

Features

Suitable for a wide range of applications. Higher capacity than XS and XL. Includes components for pallet handling and vertical wedge conveyors


Ball valves, water meters, disk drives, pie packages, film cartridges, plastic bottles, beverage cans, products on pallets, paint cans, socks

Conveyor system XH (chain width 103 mm)

Features

Suitable for larger items, especially if point of balance is somewhat offcenter. Higher capacity than XS and XL


Large ball bearings, turbo rotors, safety belt brackets, electric motors, shock absorbers, video cassettes, steering arm components, boxes

Conveyor system XK (chain width 102 mm)

Features

Suitable for larger items, especially if point of balance is somewhat offcenter. Higher capacity than other types. Includes components for pallet handling


Ball and roller bearings, heavy boxes, gear wheels, motor parts on pallets, disk brakes, hydraulic pumps

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Conveyor systems (continued)

Conveyor system XB (chain widths 175 mm/295 mm)

Features

Chain travels on four slide rails. Wide track sideflexing safety chain. Compact hori-zontal and vertical bends. Suitable for soft packages


Large cardboard boxes, products in soft plastic bags. Examples: detergent powder, wrapped tissue paper rolls, food products, personal care products

Stainless steel conveyor system Series X (chain widths 63/83/103 mm)

Features

Split beams in stainless steel for easy cleaning and high resistance to aggressive liquids and chemicals. Matching drive units, idlers and guide rail and support com-ponents. Standard XL, XM, and XH chains


Aerosol cans, liquid soap in plastic bags, soft cheese, detergent powder, tissue paper rolls, food products, personal care products

Module based twin-track pallet conveyor system XT

Features

Twin-track flexible plastic chain pallet conveyor system. Max pallet size is 640 mm × 640 mm. Modular design concept for simplified engineering and ordering. Fast configuration and plug-and-play capability for improved productivity. Concept is based on functions rather than components


Manual and automatic assembly and test systems in the automotive and electrical/electronics industries. Examples: gearboxes, computers, sewing machines, mobile phones, automotive seat guiderails, eyeglasses, injection-moulded parts, fishing reels, car instrument kits

Module based conveyor system EM (chain width 82 mm)

Features

Modular conveyor for a wide range of applications. Plain chain only, small gaps between links for improved safety. Fast ordering process. Short delivery time: sys-tem can be up and running within one week from order


Glass and plastic bottles in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Packages in the food industry, including liquid food such as milk and juices. Paper converting applications (toilet paper)

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Conveyor data summary .

*Applies to vertical wedge conveyor.

Guide to the data summary

Item width

The maximum width of the goods conveyed depends on the shape of the goods and on the location of the centre of gravity.

Maximum weight (horizontal transport)

In a horizontal conveyor, the maximum weight of the indi-vidual products conveyed is limited mainly by the desire to keep wear of the slide rails at an acceptable level.

Maximum weight (vertical transport)

In a conveyor with cleated links for vertical transport, the maximum weight of the individual products is limited by the strength of the cleats and the life of the slide rails.

Maximum weight on conveyor

The total maximum weight is mainly limited by the drive unit capacity and by the tensile strength of the chain.

Conveyor length/speed range

The maximum conveyor length and speed depends on the total load and on the drive unit capacity.

Series X conveyors

The specifications in the data summary are valid for standard FlexLink conveyors as well as for Series X con-veyors.

Conveyor comparison chart

Simplified end views of FlexLink conveyor beams, drawn to the same relative scale. Numeric values are widths in mm.

Legend: Light grey: conveyor beams. Dark grey: pallets. White: chain. XL/XM/XH X: stainless steel conveyor.

Data of goods conveyed Conveyor data

FlexLink type Item width Maximum item weight (horizontal transport)

Maximum item weight (vertical transport)

Maximum weight on conveyor

Maximum con-veyor length

Maximum pallet size

XS 10–80 mm 2 kg 1 kg 150 kg 30 m –

XL/XL X 15–140 mm30–300 mm*

10 kg1 kg*

2 kg1 kg*

150 kg80 kg*

40 m8 m*

100×100 mm

XM/XM X 20–200 mm40–300 mm*

15 kg 10 kg2 kg*

200 kg80 kg*

30 m8 m*

150×250 mm

XH/XH X 25–300 mm 20 kg 15 kg 150–300 kg 30 m –

XK 50–300 mm 30 kg 15 kg 800 kg 40 m 300×300 mm

XB 70–400 mm 15 kg – 200 kg 30 m –

XT –400 mm 30 kg – 250 kg@5 m/min 25 m 640×640 mm

EM –188 mm 2 kg – 100 kg 8 m –

XB 175

XB 295XK102

XH X103

XH103

XM X83

XM83

EM82

XL X63

XL63

XS44

XK102

200250300

150

XM83

100

XL63

XT

XT 240

XT 640

XT 480

XT 400

XT 320

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Multiflexing conveyor components

Feet and support beams Beam support brackets Conveyor beams and bends

Drive units Idlers Slide rail

Conveyor chain Guide rail brackets Guide rails

Drip trays and drip pans

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Chain products XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

Product XS XL XM XH XK

Plain chain XSTP 5 XLTP 5 XMTP 5 XHTP 5 XKTP 5/5A

WCmm 44 63 83 103 102

Steel top chain XLTP 5 TF XMTP 5 TF XHTP 5 TF XKTP 5 TF

WCmm 63 83 103 102

Friction top chain XLTP 5 F… XMTP 5 F… XHTP 5 F…

WCmm 63 83 103

Universal chain XMTF 5 U… XKTF 5 U…

WCmm 83 102

Cleated chain Type A XLTF 5×* A… XMTF 5×* A… XHTF 5×* A… XKTF 5×* A…

WCmm 63 83 103 102Hmm *4/5.5/9/12/17/30 *15/30 *15/20/30/40 *15/20/30/40

Cleated chain Type B XLTF 5×12 B…

WCmm 63Hmm 12

Cleated chain Type C XLTF 5×* C…

WCmm 63Hmm *12/15/30

Cleated chain Type D XSTF 5×* D…

WCmm 44Hmm *3/5.5/9/27

Cleated chain Type G XSTF 5×* G…

WCmm 44Hmm *3/5/9

Flexible cleat chain Type B XMTE 5 B

WCmm 83

Flexible cleat chain Type C XMTE 5 C

WCmm 83

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Conveyor beams XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

Tools and accessories for conveyor beams• Slide rail

• Connecting strip

• T-slot cover

• Beam section for chain installation

• Drill fixture for slide rail

• Mounting tool for slide rail

Flexible cleat chain Type D XLTE 5 D XMTE 5 D

WCmm 63 83

Roller top chain XLTR 5 XMTR 5 XHTR 5

WCmm 63 83 103

Roller cleat chain XMTF 5×* R… XHTF 5×46 R…

WCmm 83 103Hmm *23/46 46


Wc

Wc

Wc


Conveyor beam, standard XSCB * XLCB * XMCB * XHCB *

WBmm 45 65 85 105Hmm 65 65 75 75Lm *3/6/L *3/6/L *3/6/L *3/6/L

Conveyor beam, reinforced XHCB * R

WBmm 105Hmm 75Lm *3/6/L

Conveyor beam XK, standard XKCB *


Conveyor beam XK, Type N XKCB * N


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Chain products XS, XL, XM, XH, XK (continued)

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Conveyor beam support brackets XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

Drive units and idler units XS, XL, XM, XH, XK


Beam support bracket Type AAluminium

XLCT … XLCT … XLCT … XLCT … XLCT …

WDmm 87 107 127 147 147WSmm 64/88 64/88 64/88 64/88 64/88Hmm 100/125/135/158 100/125/135/158 100/125/135/158 100/125/135/158 100/125/135/158

Beam support bracket Type B Aluminium

XSCS * XLCS * XMCS * B XHCS * B XHCS 88 BXKCS 88 R

WDmm 87 107 127 147 147WSmm *44/64 *44/64/88 *64/88 *64/88 88

Beam support bracket Type BPolyamide

XLCS 64 P XLCS 64 PXMCS 64 P

XMCS 64 PXHCS 64 P

XHCS 64 P

WSmm 44 44/64 44/64 64

Beam support bracket Type CAluminium

XLCU 73 XLCU 73 XLCU 73 XLCU 103

WSmm 88 88 88 88

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End drive units XSEB * HL/HR XLEB * HL/HR XMEB * HL/HR XHEB * HL/HR XKEB * L/RXKEB ** HL/HR

vm/min

*5–60 *5–60 *5–60 *5–60 *5–50**3–25

FmaxN 500 500 1250 1250 1250/2500

End drive units, direct drive XSEB * HLP/HRP XLEB * HLP/HRP/HNLP**/HNRP**

XMEB * HLP/HRP/HNLP**/HNRP**

XHEB * HLP/HRP XKEB * LP/RP

vm/min *5–60 *5–60(**5–40) *5–60(**5–40) *5–60 *5–50FmaxN 500 500(**350) 1250(**350) 1250 1250

End drive units, double XSEB * HLD/HRD XLEB * HLD/HRD XMEB * HLD/HRD XHEB * HLD/HRD XKEB * LD/RD

vm/min *5–60 *5–60 *5–60 *5–60 *5–50FmaxN 500 500 1250 1250 1250c/cmm 55/90–350 66/110–350 86/130–350 106/150–350 106/150–350

Intermediate drive units XLER * HL/HR XMER * HL/HR XHER * HL/HR

vm/min *5–25 *5–25 *5–25FmaxN 200 200 200

Catenary drive units XLEC * HL/HR XMEC * HL/HR XHEC * HL/HR XKEC * L/RXKEC ** HL/HR

vm/min *5–25 *5–25 *5–25 *5–30

**3–25FmaxN 500 1250 1250 1250/2500

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Bends XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

Accessories XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

End drive units for wedgeconveyors

XLEB *HLGP/HRGP

XMEB *HLGP/HRGP

vm/min *5–60 *5–60FmaxN 500 1250

Synchronous drive units for wedge conveyors

XLED *H XMED *H

vm/min *5–55 *5–55 FmaxN 500 1250

Horizontal bend drive units XSEW 180/* H XLEW 180/* H XMEW 180/* H XHEW 180/* H XKEW 180/*

vm/min *5–30 *5–30 *5–30 *5–30 *5–30FmaxN 200 200 200 200 200

Idler units XSEJ 200 XLEJ 320XLEK 90R40*

XMEJ 315XMEK 90R50*

XHEJ 325XHEK 90R50*

XKEJ 350XKEK 90R70*

180° 180°/*90° 180°/*90° 180°/*90° 180°/*90°



Horizontal wheel bends XSBH *R150 XLBH *R150 XMBH *R160 XHBH *R170 XKBH *R200

α° *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180/210/E(5–180)

*30/45/90/180/210/E(5–180)

*30/45/90/180/210/E(5–180) *30/45/90/180

Rmm 150 150 160 170 200

Horizontal plain bends XSBP *R** XLBP *R** XMBP *R** XHBP *R** XKBP *R**

α° *30/45/60/90 *30/45/60/90 *30/45/60/90 *30/45/60/90 *30/45/60/90 Rmm **500/700/1000 **500/700/1000 **500/700/1000 **500/700/1000 **500/700/1000

Vertical bends XSBV *R300 XLBV *R** XMBV *R** XHBV *R** XKBV *R750

α° *5/30/45/60/90/E(5–90)

R300: *5/7/15/30/45/60/90/E(5–90)R1000: *7/30/45/50/90/E(5–90)R1225: *30/45

R400: *5/7/15/30/45/60/90/E(5–90)R1000: *45/90/E(5–90)

R400: *5/7/15/30/45/60/90/E(5–90)R1000: *45/90/E(5–90)

*5/15/30/45/60/90/E(5–90)

Rmm 300 **300/1000/1225 **400/1000 **400/1000 750

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Angle plates XLRP * XHRP * XHRP * XHRP *

WAmm 25 40 40 40Lm *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 *3/6

Angle plates for bends XLRM * XMRM * XHRM * XKRM *

WAmm 25 40 40 40

α° *90/180 *90/180 *90/180 *90/180

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Drive units and idler units XS, XL, XM, XH, XK (continued)

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Guidance XS, XL, XM, XH, XK

Drip trays XSDT *×87 B XLDT *×107 B XMDT *×127 B XHDT *×147 B XKDT *×147

Lm *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 Wmm 87 107 127 147 147

Drip pans for horizontal wheel bends

XSDH *×87 B XLDH *×107 B XLDH *×107 BW

XMDH *×127 BXMDH *×127 BW

XHDH *×147 BXHDH *×147 BW

XKDH *×147 AXKDH *×147 AW

α° *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180 Wmm 87 107 127 147 147

Drip pans for vertical bends XSDV *×87 BLXSDV *×87 BU XSDV 90×87 B

XLDV *×107 BUXLDV *×107 BUWXLDV *×107 BLXLDV *×107 BLWXLDV 90×107 BXLDV 90×107 BW

XMDV *×127 BUXMDV *×127 BUWXMDV *×127 BLXMDV *×127 BLWXMDV 90×127 BXMDV 90×127 BW

XHDV *×147 BU XHDV *×147 BUWXHDV *×147 BLXHDV *×147 BLWXHDV 90×147 BXHDV 90×147 BW

XKDV *×147 UXKDV *×147 UWXKDV *×147 LXKDV *×147 LWXKDV 90×147 AXKDV 90×147 AW

α° *30/45/60/9090

*30/45/60/9090

*30/45/60/9090

*30/45/60/9090

*30/45/60/9090

Wmm 87 107 127 147 147


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Front piece XSVF * XLVF * XMVF * XHVF * XKVF *

Lm *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 *3/6 *3/6Wmm 110/160 130/180 170/270 190/290 190/290

Guide rail profiles XLRS *×**…5048965***

XLRS *×**… 5048965***

XLRS *×**… 5048965***

XLRS *×**… 5048965***

XLRS *×**…5048965***

Lm *3/6, 3*** *3/6, 3*** *3/6, 3*** *3/6, 3*** *3/6, 3***

Wmm

**10/15***∅ 12

**10/15***∅ 12

**10/15***∅ 12

**10/15***∅ 12

**10/15***∅ 12

Flexible roller module guide rail 5050902 5050902 5050902 5050902 5050902

Wmm 32,5 32,5 32,5 32,5 32,5Lmm 348 348 348 348 348

Guide discs for wheel bends XLRG * XLRG * XLRG * XLRG *

WTmm

56/80/104/130(WR=10 mm)

67/90/115/140(WR=10 mm)

87/110/135/160(WR=10 mm)

107/130/155/180(WR=10 mm)

∅mm *230/212/187/162 *230/212/187/162 *230/212/187/162 *230/212/187/162

Fixed guide rail brackets, alu-minium

XLRB … XLRB … XLRB … XLRB … XLRB …

WTmm 47–205 67–225 87–245 107–265 107–215

Fixed guide rail brackets, polya-mide

XLRB … C XLRB … C XLRB … C XLRB … C

WTmm 47–105 67–125 87–145 107–165

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Accessories XS, XL, XM, XH, XK (continued)

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Pallet handling components XL, XM, XK

Adjustable guide rail brackets, aluminium

XLRA … XLRA … XLRA … XLRA … XLRA …

WTmm 0–109 0–129 29–149 49–169 49–119

Adjustable guide rail brackets, polyamide

XLR ... XLR ... XLR ... XLR ... XLR ...

WTmm 0–… 0–… 0–… 0–… 0–…

Built-up guide rail brackets XCBB … etc. XCBB … etc. XCBB … etc. XCBB … etc. XCBB … etc.

WTmm 61–… 81–… 101–… 121–… 121–…


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Product XL XM XK

Pallets XLPP 100×100 XMPP * XKPP *

W×Lmm 100×100 *150×120/150×150

/150×200/150×250*200×150/250×225/300×300

Conveyor beam XLCB See Beams, XL XMCB See Beams, XM XKCB See Beams, XK

Conveyor chain XLTP 5 See Chains, XL XMTP 5 See Chains, XM XKTP 5 See Chains, XK

Fixed guide rail brackets, aluminium XLRB 29×36 XLRB 49×42 XKRB 30×70

Straight guide rail XLRS *×10 FL XLRS *×15 XKRS 3×42XKRS 3×100

Outer guide rail for bend 3904897/*3904896 3904899/*3904898 3927174 3927173*3927172**3927171***

α° 90/*180 90/*180 30/*45/**90/***180

Inner guide rail for bend 3905239/*3905238 39271703927169* 3927168** 3927167***

α° 90/*180 30/*45/**90/***180

Pallet stop device XLPD 20×10 XMPD 20×10 E XKPD 32×15XKPD 32×15 L

Pallet locating station XLPX 100 A XMPX 150 A XKPX 175

Pallet transfer station XMPT 150×165

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Guidance XS, XL, XM, XH, XK (continued)

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Pallet handling system accessories• Slide blocks for pallets

• Shock absorbers for pallets

• Shaft and roller kits for pallets

• Bracket for proximity switch

• Initiator plates for pallets

• Drip pans for XK pallet divert/merge kits

Modular pallet conveyor system XT

Ten standard pallet sizesFlexLink system XT is a twin-track pallet-only conveyor system featuring a plastic chain. The system is especially well suited for manual and automatic assembly and test systems in automotive and electrical/electronics indus-tries. The XT system is based on standard pallets in sizes from 240×240 mm up to 640×640 mm, including rectan-gular sizes.

Configurable modulesThe system consists of a selection of highly configurable standard modules: eight basic types of conveyor mod-ules, four types of support modules, seven types of trans-fer modules, and four types of workstation modules. Stop and locating function modules are also available.

Diverter kits XKPJ * DL/DR/DLW/DRW

Merge kits XKPJ * ML/MR/MLW/MRW

Combined divert-merge kits XKPJ * CL/CR/CLW/CRW

Product XL XM XK

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Conveyor modules XTUC

Straight conveyor XTUC S11 Compact...*XTUC S51 ...**

vm/min 5–20

Lm

*0,24–3,02**0,84–25

J shape conveyor XTUC J51/J52 ...

vm/min 5–20Ltotm –25

L shape conveyor XTUC L51/L52 ...


Closed loop conveyor XTUC Q51/Q52 ...

vm/min 5–20Lm –6

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U shape conveyor XTUC U51/U52 ...


Z shape conveyor XTUC Z51/Z52 ...


F shape conveyor XTUC F51/52 ...


Conveyor modules XTUC

Pallet handling components XL, XM, XK (continued)

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System XT accessoriesPallet conveyor system XT also includes a large number of accessories, including pallets 240×240 mm to 640×640 mm, pallet stop devices, pneumatic transfers, and locating stations.

Support modules XTUF

Single module support XTUF S01A ...

Hmm 500–1500

Parallel module support XTUF S02A...

Hmm 500–1500

Two-level module support XTUF S03A...

Hmm 532–1500

Wheel bend support XTUF S04 ...

Hmm 500–1500

Transfer modules XTUT

Transfer module S XTUT S10/11/12 A ...

mmaxkg 30 @6 barvm/min 15/18 (50 Hz/60 Hz)

Transfer module R XTUT R11/12 A ...

mmaxkg 30 @6 barvm/min 15/18 (50 Hz/60 Hz)

Transfer module M XTUT M11/12 A ...

mmaxkg 30 @6 bar

vm/min 5–20

Stop/locate modules XTUS/XTUL

Stop module XTUS P11 ...

Locating function module XTUL P11 A ...

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Lift-and-locate module XTUL P12 ...

Lift-and-rotate module 180° XTUR P11 ...

Workstation modules XTUW

Workstation module R11 XTUW R11 A...

v/vxm/min 5–20/15(18)mmaxkg 30 @6 barLm 0,8–3

Workstation module M11 XTUW M11 A ...

v/vxm/min 5–20/15(18)mmaxkg 30 @6 barL1m 0,8–3L2m 0,2–3

Workstation module T11 XTUW T11 A ...

v/vxm/min 5–20/15(18)mmaxkg 30 @6 barLm 0,9–3

Workstation module Q51 XTUW Q51 A ...

v/vxm/min 5–20/15(18)mmaxkg 30 @6 bar

Lm 2–6

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Modular pallet conveyor system XT (continued)

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Wide chain conveyor system XB

Product XB 175 XB 295

Plain chain XBTP 3A175 XBTP 3A295

WCmm 175 295

Friction top chain XBTP 3A175 F... XBTP 3A295 F...

WCmm 175 295

Roller cleat link XBTL 175×46 R

H mm 46WCmm 175

Conveyor beam section (assembled)Conveyor beam (mid-section)**Conveyor beam (outer-section)***

XBCB *A175XBCB **A85XBCB ***A H

XBCB *A295XBCB **A85XBCB ***A H

WBmm 182 300Hmm 75 75

Lm

*3/L (max 3 m)**3/L***3/L

*3/L (max 3 m)**3/L***3/L

End drive units, no slip clutchEnd drive unit with slip clutch**

XBEB * A175 LP/RPXBEB * A175 LPB/RPB**

XBEB * A295 LP/RPXBEB * A295 LPB/RPB**

vm/min. *5–60 *5–60FmaxN 1250 1250

Idler end unit XBEJ A175 XBEJ A295

180° 180°

Horizontal plain bends XBBP *A175R** XBBP *A295R**

α° *30/45/60/90 *30/45/60/90Rmm **500/700/1000 **700/1000

Vertical bends XBBV *AR750 XBBV *AR750

α° *5/15 *5/15Rmm 750 750

Beam support bracket Type A,aluminium

XLCT … XLCT …

WDmm 224 344WSmm 64/88 64/88Hmm 100/125/135/158 100/125/135/158

Guide rail profiles See Guidance, page 18 See Guidance, page 18

Fixed guide rail brackets, aluminium/*polyamide XLRB .../*XLRB ... C XLRB .../*XLRB ... C

WTmm 184–342/*184–242 304–462/*304–362

c

c

c

H

WB

R

α

α

R

WS

WD

H

WTWT

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Stainless steel conveyor system Series X

Adjustable guide rail brackets, aluminium XLRA ... XLRA ...

WTmm 126–246 246–366

Adjustable guide rail brackets, polyamide XLR ... XLR ...

WTmm 0–... 0–...

Built-up guide rail brackets XCBB ... etc. XCBB ... etc.

WTmm 198–... 318–...

Product XB 175 XB 295

WT

WT

WT

Product XL XM XH

Plain chain XLTP 5 XMTP 5 XHTP 5

WCmm 63 83 103

Friction top chain XLTP 5 F... XMTP 5 F... XHTP 5 F...

WCmm 63 83 103

Other chains See XL, XM, and XH See XL, XM, and XH See XL, XM, and XH

Conveyor beam XLCBX * XMCBX * XHCBX *

WBmm 65 85 105Hmm 64,2 75 75Lm *3/L (max 3 m) *3/L (max 3 m) *3/L (max 3 m)

End drive units XLEBX * HLP/HRP XMEBX * HLP/HRP XHEBX * HLP/HRP

vm/min. *–60 *–60 *–60FmaxN – – –

Idler end unit XLEJX 320 XMEJX 315 XHEJX 325

180° 180° 180°

Horizontal wheel bends XLBHX *R150 XMBHX *R160 XHBHX *R170

α° *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180 *30/45/90/180Rmm 150 160 170

c

c

W

H

B

α

R

Wide chain conveyor system XB (continued)

24 Conveyor systems

Horizontal plain bends XLBPX *R** XMBPX *R** XHBPX *R**

α° *90 *90 *90Rmm **500/1000 **500/1000 **500/1000

Vertical bends XLBVX *R300 XMBVX *R400 XHBVX *R400

α° *5/15 *5/15 *5/15Rmm 300 400 400

Beam support bracket Type A XLCTX 125 XMCTX 125 XHCTX 125

WDmm 148 148 148WSmm 80 80 80Hmm 125 125 125

Guide rail profiles 5048965 5048965 5048965

Lm 3 3 3Wmm ∅ 12 ∅ 12 ∅ 12

Adjustable guide rail brackets, polyamide XLR ... XLR ... XLR ...

WTmm 0–... 0–... 0–...

Product XL XM XH

R

α

α

R

WD

H

W

WT

Stainless steel conveyor system Series X (continued)

Conveyor systems 25

Modular conveyor system EM

Four types of modulesThe EM conveyor system includes four different modules delivered as pre-assembled sections. Various options for each module can be selected in terms of track length, horizontal and vertical bends and guide rails. Five types of guide rail configurations are available. Max. total con-veyor length is 8 m.

The sections are quick and easy to assemble.

Conveyor modules EM

Straight module EM ... S1...

vm/min.

SEW 5–31/6–39 (50 Hz/60 Hz)Bonfiglioli 5–35/6–41 (50 Hz/60 Hz)

L1min.mm 739

L shape module EM ... L1/L2...

vm/min.


L1min.mm 721L2min.mm 721

U shape module EM ... U1/U2...

vm/min.


L1min.mm 721L2min.mm 509L3min.mm 721

Z shape module EM ... Z1/Z2...

vm/min.


L1min.mm 721L2min.mm 509L3min.mm 721

L1

RL

L2

L1

RL

L2

L1

RL

L3

L2

RL

L1L3

L2

RL

L1

L3

L2

RL

L1

L3

L2

RL

L1

26 Structural systems

Structural systemsIntroduction

Standard componentsFlexLink structural systems XC and XF are well balanced ranges of standard components which can be combined to form almost any structure. The structural systems are used within a wide range of applications.

Structural system XC offers sturdy components with high load capacity for both static and linear motion sys-tems. It also offers pneumatic components and easy interfacing to the FlexLink conveyor and linear drive unit product lines.

Structural system XF consists of light, yet sturdy com-ponents, with emphasis on enclosure applications.

The systems are both very flexible and permits quick and easy changes and adjustments at any time. Attrac-tive styling and reusability make them equally suitable for prototype and temporary designs as well as production quantities.

Designing and building a structure is simple and straightforward, and the resulting design retains the flex-ibility typical of all products from FlexLink Systems.

XC – heavier frameworks and machine standsFlexLink structural system XC is based on the module 44 mm and offers sturdy components which provide high load capacity for both static and linear motion systems. It is used within a wide range of applications, from frame-works, work benches and enclosures to special machin-ery, pick and place units and gantry robots.

Structural system XC also serves as the key to all other FlexLink standard systems.

XF – compact and light enclosure applicationsThe FlexLink XF system is based on the module 30 mm. It consists of a range of standard components, with emphasis on enclosure applications.

General product information

Structural system XC/XF

Features

A wide range of modular extruded aluminium beams with uniform T-slots.Standard component assortment for every application area.Easy to assemble, adjust, and dismantle using simple hand tools.Short time from concept to finished design.No welding or painting necessary.Pneumatic connectors extend usefulness of beams.


Frameworks, workbenches, enclosures, special machinery, pick-and-place units, gantry robots

44/88/132/176

11

44

44/88

30

30/607

30

XF

XC

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Beams

Connectors

Product XC XF

Support beamsEnclosure beamsSmall beams

XCBM …XCBL …XCBA …XCBB …XCBR …

XFBM …XFEB …

Lm 3/6/L 3/LA×Bmm 24×24/…/88×176 30×30/30×60

A

B

Product XC XF

Angle brackets XLFA …XMFA …

XFFA …

A×Bmm 24×33/…/80×124 28×28/27×27

Mounting plates XCFB … XFFB …

A×Bmm

44/64/88×10044/64×12044/88×145

30×70

Slot fasteners XCAN …XLAQ …XLCJ …XCEC 12XCFP 75XCAF …XCAD 10/18

XFAN …XFAF …

Small fittings XMRX 20 A XMRY …XMRW …

A

B

A

B


Feet

Product XC XF

Feet, aluminium XCFF 44×130/64×210*/88×260**

Hmm 120/*150/**170

A×Bmm

130×130/*210×210/**260×260

Feet, polyamide XEFG 64 D/64 T/70 T

Hmm 140Amm 200

Foot plates XCFB 44/88 F*

A×Bmm 100×100/*145×145

Adjustable feet XCFS 8×40×43XCFS 12×60×71*XCFS 12×68**XLFS 8***XLFS 20 P****

XFFS 6×30

Hmm 74/*106/**125/***56/****103 50

FmaxN

12000/*15000/**2500/***400/****500 400

Castors XCAG 80 A XCAG 80 BA

Hmm 108FmaxN 600

End plates XCFE… XFFE 30×60 M6

A×Bmm 44×44/…/88×88 30×60

Floor attachment brackets XCFA 170 S XFFA 100 S

A×B×Cmm 40×57×170 20×46×95

B H

A

H

A

A

B

H

F∅

A

B

C

B A


Enclosure components

Product XC XF

Profiles for sliding door*Slide strip**/***

XLFL* XLFR 3**XCET 3 D***

XFET 3 D**

Lm *(3/L)/**3/***3 3Dmm **6/***4–5 4–5

Profiles for enclosures XCBL *×44 T2/..T2A/..T3XCEP **×***

XFEB *×30/..T3/..T2XFEB *×30/30/../45/..60**

Lm *(3/6/L)/**(3/L) *3/L

A×Bmm

44×44***5×44/10×44 30×30

α° – **30/45/60

Enclosure strips XCET 25 *XCET 3 A XCET 3 C XCET 3 D

XFET 3 AXFET 3 CXFET 3 DXFAC 3 T

Lm *25/3 3

HingesMultiblock*

XCAH 50 XCAH 110 A XCAM 14*

XFAH 110 A XFAH 110 B XFAM 6*

Handle XDEH 160 XDEH 160

Enclosure connectors XFEF 30

Corner bracket kit 5053010

Ball latch lock kit XCEL 60 B XCEL 60 BA

XFEL 60 B XFEL 60 BA

Safety switch kits XFEL 60 WA XCEL 60 WA

XFEL 60 W XFEL 60 WA

D D

A

B

BA


Components for linear motion

Components for rotating motion

Product XC XF

Sliding element for T-slot XCLB 20×30 XFLB 25×50

Lmm 30 50A×Bmm 20×22 25×12

Sliding elements for guide profile Guide profile***

XCLE 34×52 XCLE 34×80 A* XCLP **×44***

Lmm 52/*80/**(3/6/L m)A×Bmm 35×18/*35×18/***44×21

Wheels Wheel yoke*

XCAW 48/48 G XCAY 44*

∅mm 48Wmm 28A×Bmm *44×44

Runners for steel shaft (bearing housings)Steel shaft* Shaft support profile**

XCLU 10×44 R/RE/L/LE XCLJ 10×3* XCLS 10×**

∅mm *10Lm *3/**(3/L)A×Bmm 55×44

Roller units (saddles) for linear beams Linear beams* Steel shaft**/***

XCLZ 250×132/300×220 XCLY *×88×15* XCLY *×88×68* XCLY *×88* XDLJ 6×3** XCLJ 10×3***

Amm 250/300Lm *(3/6/L)/**3/***3∅mm **6/***10

A

B

A

A

B

B***

∅

BA

W

A

B

∅

A

∅

Product XC XF

Joint Extruded joint*

XCFJ 44XCFJ 75 E*

A×Bmm 44×44A B


Conduit element

Pneumatic components

Product XC XF

Conduit element (cable ducts) XCCD *×** XCCC *×***

Lm *3/L

A×Bmm

**22(×22)/44(×44)/44×88/88(×88)***44(×44)/88(×88)

Product XC XF

End plates XCPE 44 G1/4 XCPE 44×88 G3/8* XCPE 88 G1/2**

Dmm 12/*15/**15A×Bmm 44×44/*44×88/**88×88

Connection plates XCPE 44×88 C/CM6XCPE 88 C*/CM6*

Dmm 15A×Bmm 44×88/*88×88

Pneumatic connector 3905090

D

B

A

D

B

A

32 Linear drive units

Linear drive unitsIntroduction

One or multiple axesThe linear drive units are designed to provide a flexible, reusable and modular platform for accurate movement in one or multiple axes.

Basically, a linear drive unit consists of an extruded aluminium beam with an internal drive mechanism that is mechanically coupled to one or more external saddles. The motive power for the drive mechanism is supplied by an external motor.

The beam offers optimum strength against bending and torsion while effectively protecting the drive mecha-nism. Saddle guides provide for a smooth saddle motion and a very low friction.

Linear drive units are available in several sizes and with different types of drive mechanisms (screw or belt) and saddle guides, thus offering the users a full selection of features to suit the application at hand.

Modular designLike all FlexLink products, the linear drive units are mod-ular in concept. A few standardized components can be integrated and combined into a complete system. A cus-

tomer-specific function is achieved with short lead time, both in engineering and assembly, and the flexibility for making future changes is always present.

Thanks to the materials used in FlexLink products, there are very few limitations. Features such as chemical resistance, non-corrosiveness, and design for industrial operation have been built into the product from the initial development.

ApplicationsApplication areas where you will find the linear drive units useful are, for example:

• Loading and unloading of parts to and from machines, conveyor lines, workstations, inspection stations, etc.

• Pick-and place applications

• Palletizing of parts for packaging

• Integrated into machine devices for internal handling of parts and components

• Scanning equipment

• Printing equipment

L55Screw drive

L75Belt drive

L100Screw drive

LRCBBelt drive

LFZBBelt drive

LGZ3Screw drive

L55 L75 L100 LRCB LFZB LGZ3Screw drive Belt drive Screw drive Belt drive Screw drive Belt drive Belt

driveBelt drive

Screw drive

LG06 LF06 LG06 LF06 LG07 LF07 LG07 LF07 LG10 LF10 LG10 LF10 LRCB LFZB LGZ3

High speed ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗Low speed ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗Low load ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗Medium load ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗High load ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗Low friction ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗Shock load resistance ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗Vertical application ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗Harsh working envi-ronment

∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗

High precision ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗Maintenance ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗Torsion strength ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗

Linear drive units 33

General product information

Screw drive, prism guide LG06(07/10)K(C)

Features

High repeatability accuracy, adjustable play in guides, resistant to shock and vibra-tion, guides lubricated for life

Cost-effective solution for lower speeds and high loads. Excellent for horizontal movement but also good for vertical movement. Also available in stainless steel ver-sion.

Screw drive, ball guide LF06(07/10)K(C)

Features

High precision, playfree guide, low friction, low drive torque, no stick-slip

Used for lower speeds and high loads. Highest accuracy for horizontal as well as vertical movement.

Belt drive, prism guide LG06(07/10)B

Features

High speed, resistant to shock and vibration, long life, silent, corrosion free, lubri-cated for life, adjustable play in guides

Cost effective solution for high speed movement. Good for horizontal movement and also well suitable for many vertical movement applications. Also available in stainless steel and acid proof versions.

Belt drive, ball guide LF06(07/10)B

Features

High speed, playfree guide, low friction, low drive torque, no stick-slip

High speed and highest precision. Excellent for horizontal as well as vertical move-ments.

Belt drive, roller guide, LRCB

Features

High speed capability, high moment capability, low level of maintenance required, low friction

Especially suitable for high moment asymmetric loads, even at high speed.

Belt drive, ball guide LFZB

Features

Movement along the Z-axis, high side load capacity, space-saving

Excellent for vertical movement for example in a gantry styled palletizer. For high speeds and loads up to 50 kg.

Screw drive, sliding guide LGZ3

Features

Telescopic movement along the Z-axis, high side load capacity, space-saving

Excellent for vertical movement for example in a gantry styled palletizer. For heavy loads up to 750 kg.

34 Linear drive units

Linear drive units L55/L75/L100

Linear drive unit, T-slot saddle

Vertical linear drive unit

Vertical telescopic drive unit

Product L55 L75 L100

Linear drive unit, screw drive Prism guide LG06K(C)... LG07K(C)... LG10K(C)...

Ball guide LF06K(C)... LF07K(C)... LF10K(C)...Amm 58 86 108Bmm 69 92,5 118,5Lmaxm 3,0 5,0 6,0LSmm 184 218 306WSmm 56 84 103Stroke maxm 2,8 4,7 5,6

Linear drive unit, belt drive Prism guide LG06B... LG07B... LG10B...

Ball guide LF06B... LF07B... LF10B...Amm 58/86 86/116 108/120Bmm 69 92,5 118,5LSmm 184 218 306WSmm 56 84 103Lmaxm 7,0 12,3 12,3

Stroke maxm 6,7 6,7

12,0 optionally6,612,9 optionally

W

L

B

AS

S

W

L

B

AS

S

Linear drive unit, belt drive, roller guide LRCB...Amm 88Bmm 111LSmm 306WSmm 220Lmaxm 12,3Stroke maxm

6,511,8 optionally

W

L

B

A S

S

Linear drive unit, belt drive, ball guide LFZB...A×Bmm 88×88LSmm 300WSmm 270Lmaxm 3

Stroke maxm

2,5

AB

LS

WS

Linear drive unit, screw drive, sliding guide LGZ3...WSmm 240DSmm 150Lmaxm 4,0

Stroke max (S)m

1,5

WS

DS

L

S

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