Systems & Lines
Buffer and sorting system – mobile
... a central component of intralogistics
As a key element for planning an optimum production process, the buffer and sorting system makes it possible to decouple key processing steps in the value chain and also ensures exten-sive process stability and optimised machine utilisation.
What is the layout of a mobile LiSEC buffer and sorting system?
A mobile buffer and sorting system essentially consists of:
• One (or more) mobile sorting buffers (MSB)
• Automatic loading and unloading station (ALD) for MSBs
• A transverse transport unit (TSC) for the onward transport of a loaded or unloaded MSB
• With manual systems: Manual loading/unloading station (MLD) for MSBs
Depending on the position within the production process for which this system is used, there are two options for its application:
A) Feeding of production lines (= positioning of the system BEFORE the production process)
B) Feeding of the MSB from upstream production lines with glass sheets that are to be sorted, buffered and transported out again at a later time for further processing (positioning of the system after or within one or more processing steps).
How does a mobile LiSEC buffer and sorting system work?
Mobile sorting buffer - MSB
This is suitable for both automatic (using ALD) and manual loading or unloading.
Automatic loading and unloading station for MSB – ALD
Depending on the position of the station, this station picks up or transfers the glass sheets pro-vided individually from/to the mobile sorting buffer (MSB). The conveyor unit is divided into two parts and equipped with a retractable transport roller carrier in the centre. In this way, the sort-ing buffer can be positioned from slot to slot. The filled or emptied MSB is then conveyed to the handover position and the next MSB can be sent in
Automatic traverse transport unit for MSB – TSC
This is used for the transfer of completely filled or emptied MSBs.
For manual systems: Manual loading and unloading station for MSB – MLD
A sliding roller wall, which is guided on one side on a rail, is manually placed in front of a slot of an MSB in order to either manually remove glass from the MSB or, conversely, to push it into the MSB. The system has an integrated tilt change function from 3 ° to 6 ° or from 6 ° to 3 °.
Who is the LiSEC buffer and sorting system suitable for?
The implementation of this system is ideal for existing operations with tight spatial conditions as well as for green field projects that want to invest in a highly automated buffer or sorting system.
Furthermore, the use of our buffer and sorting system is recommended for companies that want to avoid incorrect loading, ensure the traceability of the sheets, prevent disruptions on the production lines and instead achieve more performance with enhanced quality.
What are the advantages of the mobile LiSEC buffer and sorting system?
The high degree of automation of this solution renders manual intervention virtually superflu-ous and also brings other advantages:
• Only the uncoated side of a coated glass sheet is touched; the coating remains undam-aged
• An inclination angle of approx. 3° during transport of the glass sheet serves to protect the coating
• There is no impairment of the edge quality of a glass sheet
• Ensures extensive process stability
• Guaranteed supply reliability for the respective processing steps – even with different sheets.
Technical Data
| Technical product specification | Unit | MSB-A30/22 | MLD-A30 | ALD-A30 | MSB-A30T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angle of inclination | ° | 3 | 3-6 | 3 | |
| Transport heigt | mm | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Max. length | dm | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Max. height | dm | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
| Min. size | mm | 350x180 | 350x180 | 350x180 | |
| Min./max. workpiece thickness | mm | 2.3 - 17 / 2.3 - 12 | 2.3 - 17 | 2.3 - 17 | |
| Max. load | kg | 2000 | 150 per seperate glass sheet | 150 kg/m | |
| Glass transport speed up to | m/min | 40 | 60 | ||
| Driving speed up to | m/min | 10 | 50 | ||
| Number of slots | mm | 34 / 44 |
- Adaptable system – Change from manual to automatic operation does not require any retrofitting or conversion
- Flexible loading and unloading options – Manually, via shuttle and roller carrier or via shuttle with sliding mechanism without roller carrier
- Centring system for automatic loading and unloading – Infeed and outfeed positions are precisely defined if the rack is integrated into an automatic line
- MSB: Equipping the MSB with an RFID chip to enable clear and automatic slot rack cart identification without manual input
- MSB: Equipped with a lever bar for simplified manual transport
- MSB: Fully heat-resistant version of the MSB up to 300° for use in laminating glass production and for in-feed into a heat-soak oven
- ALD: Design of the ALD with automatic slot rack cart detection
