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ASI Advanced Friction Conveyor System

ASI Advanced Friction Conveyors are a cost effective, low maintenance alternative to both inverted and overhead 4" and 6" power and free conveyors.

ASI Inverted Wide Flange ("IWF") Friction Conveyor System

System Overview

• Electrically driven heavy capacity carriers
• Quiet and clean, with no chain
• Designed for use with high production rates (20% faster than P&F)
• 1,500 kg maximum capacity for a wide flange load trolley
• Easily installed - low maintenance

System Components

Friction Drives and Drive Wheels
• Independent stations
• Constant speed or variable speed available
• Large urethane drive roll designed for long life
• Back-up pressure wheel on all units

Friction Switches
• Diverging and converging switch transfer
• Air operated switch movement for positive placement
• No dead spots in the transfer area based on drive placement

Friction Stops / Accumulation
• Stop blade at start of area accumulation
• Carriers nest without high impacts
• Positioning available

Optional Chain Assist Conveyance
• Used in vertical curves
• Can be used in production booths

ASI IWF Friction Advantages vs. Power and Free

• Delivery speeds are faster than Power & Free (+20%)
• Quiet and clean - no chain
• Lower Maintenance
  • No high impact for accumulating trolleys
  • Breakdowns are isolated due to the absence of chain
  • Simpler installation and lower maintenance due to fewer mechanical components
  • Less mechanical wear and tear from contact during accumulation
• Cost Effective
  • Energy savings due to off/on run time
  • Fewer carriers are required due to faster speeds
  • Low profile - 14 inches (350 mm) from finished floor, which can mean less pit work
• Improved Safety
  • No moving chain in rail cross section
  • Less oil to cause slips
  • Fewer catch hazards and less guarding required, due to the absence of chain
• System Flexibility
  • Ability to transfer carriers to and from different elevations
  • Unlimited switching and routing ability
  • Eliminates need for off-line drives and power only track
  • Simple construction allows for easy replacements or reconfiguration
• Simple layouts with no power only rail required
• Controls Options
  • Self-contained individual distributed controls
  • Zone fault feedback for trouble-shooting problems
  • Each station has individual control flexibility

ASI - IWF Friction System product line was developed to complement our other friction systems:

• ASI Skillet / Pallet conveyors
• ASI - OWF System
• ASI - ICC Friction System products