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Introducing the New Semi Precision A15 Bearing Option for 1.9 Diameter, 16 Gage Rollers

  LEWCO’s new semi-precision bearing option A15, is now available as standard option for all product lines utilizing a 1.9 diameter, 16 gage roller including 1916 straight gravity conveyors, 1916C gravity roller curves, 1916S gravity spur conveyors, HG1916 spring loaded gate conveyors and finally R1916 loose rollers. This bearing is a considerable improvement over the …

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Slat Conveyor Meets Auto Parts Manufacturer’s Unit Handling Needs

Slat conveyors can be easily modified for mounting assembly line fixtures.  In this  application, the customer wanted to convey torque converters, for vehicle transmissions, which would have a maximum weight of 30 lbs. each.  A robot places the part in the fixture at a rate of one part every 28 seconds.  Special color match supports factory …

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LEWCO Heat Treatment Load/Unload Cell

This customer builds high-temp furnaces for end use customers. They required an application that could effectively rotate heat-treated pallets to discourage distortion. LEWCO engineers worked with the customer to better understand their specific needs and design an application that was both innovative and cost effective. How It Works: Parts are carried on a metal “grid” pallet for heat …

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Portable Unload Conveyor Unit for Mobility Products Manufacturer

Our customer, a mobility products manufacturer, receives un-assembled scooters in a 2′ W x 3′ L x 2′ H box. These scooters weigh 200 lbs. and the boxes are stacked into delivery trucks. Therefore, they required a solution to unload these trucks efficiently. LEWCO’s team of engineers designed that solution by creating a non-powered, portable conveyor unit …

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