Motion Industries' two new Canadian distribution centers have no bottling lines, but that didn't stop the company from adopting a conveyor solution widely used in the bottling industry, where the system's low-friction components have proven to reduce operating costs. Designed by a Montreal-based OEM, the new flat-top conveyors use System Plast chain and Browning geardrives from Power Transmission Solutions, a division of Emerson Industrial Automation. The ultra-low-friction conveyor has delivered a range of advantages, including low noise, compactness and low energy use. According to Tom Sawyer, Motion's distribution center director, the conveyor is much quieter than roller conveyor, vastly improving the work environment, and it has proven very reliable, conveying totes without the drift that can occur on a gravity roller conveyor. He emphasizes the new conveyor demonstrates the plastic chain's advantages beyond a washdown environment. Motion Industries Canada opened its two new distribution centers in August 2011,

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one in Edmonton and another in Montreal, replacing its single DC in Montreal and nearly quadrupling its size to 100,000 sq. ft. with the new facility. Both facilities have a conventional layout, with shipping and receiving on opposite ends of the building, and shelved inventory in the center. The shelves branch off at right angles to the shipping conveyor, which runs down the center of the layout to a 90-degree turn and then to a 180-degree turn leading to five shipping lanes, each for a specific Canadian province. "Our two DCs serve our 70 branches in Canada, and we also ship some product directly to customers," Sawyer explained. "We pick 2,000 to 2,400 lines per day for our branches, and each line may consist of many pieces of a specific product. Our warehouse management software consolidates orders from the branches so our pickers, using RF scanners, can efficiently pick in the same zone for multiple accounts. The product is regrouped in shipment, and a given branch may have several hundred lines going to it every day. We also pick about 200 orders per day for direct shipment to customers."      Motion's prior DC used two-level gravity and powered roller conveyor. In the new DC, Motion looked for ways to reduce noise, eliminate maintenance and improve safety.        Motion teamed with a Québec OEM to design its DC conveyors. It was decided that the best product for the application was the flat-top System Plast conveyor, using XPG chain and Nolu S wear strips. This combination has a coefficient of friction of just 0.16, reducing energy consumption about 25 percent, compared to standard acetal chain and UHMW-PE wear strips. The XPG chain is also rated for 607 pounds, adequate for the 50-pound maximum tote weight handled at Motion's facilities. "This type of belt proved ideal for a compact system layout," Sawyer explained. "For example, we did a 180-degree turn in a six-foot radius, measured on the outside of the conveyor. This is almost impossible with roller conveyor without transfer tables or pushers. Each of our systems includes a section of about 40 feet of accumulation conveyor with a cleverly designed surface that minimizes load and energy use. We use the accumulation section to spot check our totes for picking accuracy."  Automatic sorting to the shipping lanes is planned for late 2012, using scanners and pushers, with manual sortation being used in the short term. The new conveyor systems use six Browning 575-volt premium efficiency gear motors, with the gearboxes assembled on site at Motion's DC, which is home to the company's largest assembly shop in North America. End caps on the motors and bearings protect the rotating shafts. The conveyor requires no compressed air in its accumulation zones, and reduces maintenance with elimination of belt-driven rollers. "We've been surprised by the low noise level of this system, which enhances the workplace, and the conveyor has proven highly reliable," Sawyer added. "The totes are more secure on the chain than on rollers, much less likely to drift. The chain will actually realign totes slightly, and it easily transports them 175 feet to the first turn. We are quite pleased with the outcome and the results of the installation."

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Standard-Knapp, introduces 396 Positron™ Case Packer for high-speed packing - August 13, 2012
Industrial vacuum hose flexible, rugged and chemical-resistant - August 08, 2012
The DynaCon® parts separator is greatly improved - August 08, 2012
Dynamic storage keep FDA regulated labels out of harm’s way - August 07, 2012
Custom shaft collars solve mechanical design problems - August 07, 2012
Acuity Brands introduces SHIVER™ LED fixture - August 06, 2012
TVH announces new TotalSource® pallet truck stop - August 06, 2012
New DENSO ADC BHT-1100 handheld wireless barcode terminals - August 02, 2012
Cart spins for unloading of bulk containers - August 02, 2012
Pres-On tape provides superior bond between glass and other clear materials - August 02, 2012
YRC Worldwide agrees with dismissal of ABF Freight System lawsuit - August 02, 2012
Safe Conveyor introduces rodless streamlined guide rail design - July 31, 2012
TVH in the Americas introduces new CAM® Rotators - July 31, 2012
New exclusive hybrid stackable shelf bins by Quantum - July 31, 2012
New explosion-safe LED Stacklight Towers from Patlite - July 26, 2012
Electric tugs move material efficiently in a fork free environment - July 26, 2012
Schneider packaging’s new high speed tray packing solution for aseptic brick containers - July 25, 2012
Even baby otters need pressure switches! - July 24, 2012
Liquidtight connectors reduce installation time by 25% - July 24, 2012
Schneider packaging introduces new auto-adjust package - July 24, 2012
Lista announces upgraded Storage Wall® system - July 23, 2012
METTLER TOLEDO weigh modules offer simple solutions for fast 100% in-process-control - July 23, 2012
Asset tracking service provides complete air delivery visibility of sensitive goods - July 18, 2012
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band tour utilizes Lodestar hoists - July 18, 2012
Rectangular vacuum cups internal seal provides a sure grip - July 18, 2012
New BETEX 22 ELD induction heater features portability with carrying case - July 18, 2012
United Airlines tracks valuable tools with Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® System - July 18, 2012
Magline introduces CooLift® delivery system - July 17, 2012
Vestil Manufacturing introduces new pallet track trash bag - July 17, 2012
Vestil Manufacturing introduces new two-speed traction drive carts - July 17, 2012
Cognex introduces entry level vision system - July 17, 2012
AAR reports mixed weekly rail traffic - July 16, 2012
Meyer’s pneumatic screw pump maximizes material rates - July 16, 2012
Desiccant plugs monitor humidity inside containers - July 11, 2012
Label holders feature magnetic attachment - July 11, 2012
MSI launches new handheld, remote display - July 11, 2012
Vertical lift module - the most flexible storage system - July 10, 2012
Standard-Knapp introduces 296TS integrated high-speed tray/shrink system - July 10, 2012
EnerSys® introduces Express® eMax HF® chargers - July 09, 2012
Quantum introduces new heavy-duty plastic carts - July 06, 2012
Appleton tray cable connectors provide simple installation - July 06, 2012
QC Industries AS40 conveyors featured in The Amazing Spider-Man - July 05, 2012
Colson introduces easier way to change casters - July 05, 2012
DoRodo® International announces option for custom stems - July 05, 2012
DELO enables short processes - July 03, 2012
Gumro and Associates launches Accurate Scanning Technology® - July 03, 2012
Test weight set checks balances and scales daily - July 02, 2012
Mulch blowing hose easier for workers to handle - July 02, 2012
Pramac introduces new Lifter brand compact electric pallet truck - June 29, 2012
Energy-efficient 7-LED S6 candelabra lamp suitable for many applications - June 29, 2012
Retalix Power Net now supports iOS, Android devices - June 28, 2012
Shaft collar clamps and adjusts without tools - June 27, 2012
High flow components for vacuum tube lifters - June 27, 2012
Linear bearing manufacturer switches to CDS ModelServer Solution - June 26, 2012
Metalcraft nameplates, UID barcodes prevent Defense counterfeiting - June 26, 2012
NORD Gear Corp. announces expansion of screw conveyor package - June 25, 2012
OnSSI delivers enhanced video information management - June 25, 2012
Mitsubishi introduces new three-wheel electric forklift - June 25, 2012
LEWCO develops conveyor belt training video - June 25, 2012
New 12 and 24 Volt Speed Controls from Bodine Electric Company - June 22, 2012
Mettler Toledo introduces a new weighing terminal with application versatility - June 20, 2012
Inexpensive Logic from the Standard Building Set - June 20, 2012
Precision gear & dial hubs designed to fit hubs with limited hub o.d. - June 19, 2012