MDR-powered conveyor for shockless transfer of small and medium items to be unveiled at SITL and LogiMAT
Feb 28, 2024
An innovative new conveyor module powered by motorised drive roller (MDR) technology, ideal for handling small to medium items, will be unveiled simultaneously at two major international logistics sector shows during March.
Itoh Denki, the international specialist in motorised drive roller (MDR) based material handling technologies, will showcase a prototype of FNR, on its stands at both SITL in Paris (stand J086) and LogiMAT in Stuttgart (stand 1K25) from 19 to 21 March.
Itoh Denki claims that, unlike other systems. FNR transfers loads via a patented bed comprising plastic wheels. This allows it to perform in any application where belt conveyors may be used, but with the advantages of optimised safety, near-silent operation and minimal configuration and maintenance.
As a truly modular system, it can be easily integrated into any design and layouts, allowing future modification to suit evolving operational requirements.
The prototype on display at Logimat will see an FNR-based conveyor loop undertaking singulation processes, conveying and separating small individual packets of sweets.
Its versatility, the use of economical materials in its manufacture and its low power consumption mean that FNR offers a cost-effective, practical and flexible solution for a very broad spectrum of applications across logistics and e-commerce, with an enviably low total cost of ownership.
Etienne Vuillard, marketing manager at Itoh Denki Europe, comments: “FNR offers huge options for system designers and specifiers seeking a safe, flexible and quiet solution for applications involving smaller items.
“This makes it especially well-suited to e-commerce facilities facing the challenge of handling SKUs of varied sizes without compromising on performance or efficiency.”
