Flat Top Chain Conveyor System
Versatile.
Flexible.
Modular.
Versaflex – versatile and flexible
» Flexible solution from
the construction kit. «
The versatile and flexible flat top chain conveyor
system Versaflex, features a modular design. The
standardized modules and components make it
simple and cost effective to integrate the system
into any production process, as well as to adapt
and expand it. Versaflex is a conveyor system
that grows with your requirements. Moreover,
it is compatible with systems that are currently
available on the market.
The single-track design and curve radii starting
at 150 mm allow complex track designs within a
three dimensional space. The chain runs on wear
strips to ensure low wear and can be operated
at speeds of up to 50 m/min and system lengths
up to 40 m with just one drive.
Whether as a turnkey solution or in an assembly
kit, the system is extremely flexible and efficient
with chain widths of 44 mm to 295 mm and a large
selection of drives, bends, cleats, side rails and
other accessories. Gentle transport and exact
positioning using workpiece carriers is also avail
able as standard.
Versaflex has been used very successfully for
years in various industries and transports a wide
variety of products reliably to their destination.
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Benefits of Versaflex
conomical realisation of complex track
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designs
imple and fast configuration and com-
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missioning
uitable for all industries and compatible
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with existing systems
odular system of standardized com
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ponents
Turnkey or as assembly kit
User friendly and low maintenance
an be quickly adapted to new production
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and environmental conditions
Saves energy and space
ccessories, side rails etc. can be attached
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in the slots on the conveyor frame profile
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Versaflex – versatile and flexible
Overview of variants
System A04* A06 A08 A10 A17 A29
Conveyor
System width 45 65 85 105 182 300
[mm]
System height 72 73 85 86 95 95
incl. chain [mm]
Total load 150 150 200 200 200 200
max. [kg]
Conveyor length 30 40 30 30 30 30
max. [m]
Conveyor 50 50 50 50 50 50
speed
max. [m/min]**
Chain
Chain width 44 63 83 103 175 295
[mm]
Chain pitch 25.4 25.4 33.5 35.5 33.5 33.5
[mm]
Chain traction 500 500 1250 1250 1250 1250
force [N]
Product
Product width 10-80 15-140 20-200 25-300 70-400 70-400
[mm]
Product weight 2 10 15 20 15 15
horizontal
max. [kg]
Product weight 1 2 10 15 10 10
rising
max. [kg]
* also available as variant A045 with a system height of 52 mm for compact applications
** higher conveying speeds on request
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The conveyor chain
The conveyor chains are made from the material POM and are available in a wide variety of designs for
virtually all applications – with an adhesive surface for inclines, with steel covering for sharp-edged parts
or flocked for transporting very delicate items. In addition, a large number of different cleats are available
– rollers in a wide range of dimensions for accumulating products, or flexible cleats for implementing
clamping conveyors. Furthermore, chain links with embedded magnets can be used to transport magne-
tizable parts.
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1 Cleated chain
2 Cleated roller chain
3 Roller top chain
4 Flexible cleated chain or clamping elements
5 Universal chain for customised cams
6 Flocked chain
7 Steel top chain
8 Chain with adhesive surface
9 Plain chain
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Versaflex – modular and standardised
The Benefits
Economical realisation of complex track designs
Simple and fast configuration and commissioning Upper rail guide
Suitable for all industries and compatible with existing systems
Wheel bend
Flat top chain
Roller bridge
Plain bend horizontal
Tail
Single stand
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Cleat
Head drive
Stand with
levelling feet
Plain bend vertical
Side rail
Areas of application
Primary and secondary-packaged products from, among others, the food,
pharmaceutical, chemical or consumer goods industry. Also for the transport
of workpiece carriers in assembly lines e.g. of the automotive industry and for
the linking of machines in the manufacturing industry.
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Versaflex – turnkey or as assembly kit
Complete system. Spare your own resources.
Horizontal conveyor Conveyor with gradient
Clamping conveyor Alpine conveyors
Workpiece carrier circulation Vertical conveyor
with guide rollers
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Module. Simply build yourself.
Chains and cleats Profiles and
wear strips
Drives and tails Curves and bends
Side rails Stands
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Versaflex – also as a workpiece carrier system
» Safe solution for
automated processes. «
To ensure the precise positioning of products,
workpiece carriers can also be transported
on the A08 system. As described above, the
system is 85 mm wide (chain width 83 mm)
and is designed for products weighing up to
10 kg per carrier. The carriers have a standard
width of 150 mm and are guided by side rails
and positioned exactly in three levels in the
locating stations. So the products are fixed,
buffered and transported gently, safely and
accurately.
The workpiece carrier can be customised and
equipped with individual fixtures. The locate
station can be freely positioned without chang
ing the side rails. A positional accuracy of
± 0.1 mm is achieved. Therefore the workpiece
carrier is lifted off the conveyor chain.
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Benefits of Versaflex
workpiece carrier system
imple and accurate positioning for automa-
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ted processes
tability even for products with unfavorable
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geometry
entle product transport also for sensitive
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product surfaces
Safe transport even with changes in position
Higher machine autonomy
uffer function for cycle decoupling in manu
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facturing process
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Versaflex – used very successfully in all areas
4-track Versaflex flat top chain
conveyor A06 with cleats
Versaflex flat top chain conveyor with Versaflex flat top chain conveyor
guide rollers for vertical transport with wheel bend and side rail
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Versaflex flat top chain conveyor Automatically adjustable
as clamping conveyor side rails ASTRRA
Versaflex flat top chain conveyor Versaflex flat top chain conveyor
as a parallel multi-line system with customised separation
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Our service – your benefit
» Dependable consulting
and technical support through-
out the entire life cycle. «
Productivity is the key to your company’s
success in a globally competitive market. Your
machines and systems must run continuously
and dependably throughout the entire life cycle
if you want to be able to fulfil your customer's
requirements quickly, efficiently and ensure
the utmost quality at all times. We offer com-
prehensive services to assist you at every
stage of your project.
Based on your specific application, the mk
field team provides on-site consulting and
helps with planning, designing and implemen-
tation. Our qualified fitters are available to
perform commissioning on site to ensure that
production begins quickly and smoothly.
We aim to maintain uninterrupted system
availability during service activities. Whether
maintenance, servicing or spare parts supply,
unforeseen interruptions are kept to a mini-
mum. Remote diagnostics systems simplify
and accelerate maintenance, eliminating
downtimes and unnecessary costs. We offer
customised maintenance agreements for
various customer requirements depending on
whether you use single components and mod-
ules in your machine or complete systems in
your production line.
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