Curves & switches
Driven curves from 5° to 180°. A flexible tube drives the trolley through the whole curve section maintaining complete control, and smooth movement, over the trolley. In order to direct the trolleys around the system there are different types of switches – 45° and 90° in both directions – right and left.
Power & Free
Production systems need buffer zones for even balance. The OCS 500 overhead conveyor with Power & Free can buffer both on the driven track and at special buffer areas such as a robot station, loading and unloading.
Vertical conveyor / elevations
Vertical conveyors / elevations are usually the best solution when the trolleys are to be transported vertically. The OCS compact vertical conveyor takes up minimal space and can load on several levels. The system can also transport through inclines/declines of up to 30° depending on load weight.
Control system
Material handling systems require a complete and advanced control system that controls flow and buffer quantities in production. The carts have barcodes or RFID for identification and traceability.
Costs and features
OCS transport solutions offer more features than traditional Power & Free systems and similar features as in EMS Electric Monorail systems, but at a lower cost. The technology is efficient and simple, because the system is very reliable and maintenance costs are low.