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MK North America releases new CAD360! conveyor system configurator

November 16, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America now offers an all-new version of its online conveyor modeling tool, CAD360! with enhanced design tools and better access to equipment models. The tool makes it faster and easier than ever to design and share custom conveyor systems from the manufacturer. The CAD360! conveyor configurator allows […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

mk North America adds new conveyor models to VersaFlex line

September 16, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer, mk North America has introduced two new conveyor models to its VersaFlex flat top chain conveyor system. Both the A17 and A29 add length and width capabilities – so larger products or those requiring extra support, can easily make their way through the conveyor line. All while maintaining the […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Pallet-handling conveyors: Harnessing the power and safety of all-electric peripheral components

January 15, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Pallet-handling conveyors optimize manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes by conveying product on workpiece pallets. The workpiece pallet provides consistent and stable conveying — regardless of the product’s current shape and future evolution down the line. By Kate Nadeau • mk North America Pallet-handling conveyor systems are reliable, durable, and highly intelligent systems that integrate and […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Specialized conveyors and intelligent transport systems are growing technologies

April 1, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Conveyors and their subsystems such as in-line weigh stations and complementary inspection systems are seeing increased use. Many of these are run by motors that are more efficient than ever. The latest designs also include new forms of wiring and connectivity that satisfy the latest standards. Motor-driven roller or MDR conveying systems remain crucial in […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Beckhoff, boschrexroth, mknorthamerica

Conveyor and material-handling trends (a Motion Trends report)

April 5, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Conveyors are at the heart of an array of exciting changes in material handling — from the vast installations of automated warehousing to humbler stations only recently automated. Each conveyor installation has unique design requirements: Food and beverage conveyors might need to survive washdown settings; conveyors in airspace and defense operations may need to be […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Dorner, mknorthamerica

mk North America introduces CAD360! conveyor modeling tool

February 27, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America has announced the official release of a new online conveyor modeling tool — CAD360! — that makes it faster and easier than ever to design and share custom designed conveyor systems.   The latest release (which replaces QuickDesigner) adds industry-leading speed to the modeling process. Users […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

CleanMove Standard conveyors now come with inner drive option

December 7, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Now, belt and plastic modular-belt varieties of CleanMove Standard conveyors from mk North America are available with an inner drive. Conveyors with these drives can deliver speeds to 250 fpm and are suitable for horizontal, incline, and Z-shaped conveying applications. Conveyor inner-drive features The conveyor inner drive takes the form of an energy-efficient permanent-magnet drum […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Differences between conventional belting and plastic modular belting for conveying

June 5, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Plastic modular belting has transformed manufacturing. Understanding the differences between it and synthetic fabric belting can help engineers plan and determine the most suitable conveyor for a given application. By Kate Nadeau | mk North America Conveyors are a part of everyday life. They are seen at the grocery store, in the gym, at the […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems, Mechanical PT Tagged With: mknorthamerica

Emerging trends in conveyor design: Turnkey setups and higher throughputs

April 21, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Demand for motion designs offering simplicity has touched conveyor applications in several ways. Recently we asked Kate Nadeau, engineer with mk North America, about this and other trends in material handling. Here’s what she had to say. We’re satisfying market demands (including those for turnkey solutions) with a variety of standard conveyors as well as […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: mknorthamerica

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