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| MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS |
IBT is one of the leading material handling system suppliers in the Midwest. Typically we use a project team approach to the design & implementation of advanced material handling solutions. Each system we design is the result of the coordinated efforts of our technical sales professionals, mechanical & electrical engineers & most importantly, our customers. This important partnership ensures the development of a solution that fits the specific needs of our customers, while maintaining the important performance criteria & technical integrity that are so important to their bottom line.
IBT's material handling design philosophy involves many key steps to ensure accuracy, functionality & payback.
Initial Site Survey
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To evaluate current operations & establish project expectations & goals, the IBT team works together with the customer to identify the scope of the work.
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Concept Development & Design
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After the scope of the project has been determined, the next step is to provide a proposal that outlines one or more solutions. Our engineers evaluate the process & identify performance characteristics, such as speed or rates of flow; system flexibility; packaging, palletizing & storage requirements & ongoing maintenance issues. The package proposal would include complete mechanical systems & electrical controls.
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Implementation
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Once the project is approved, an implementation team from IBT will work with the customer to establish a plan & schedule for installation. All work will be performed based on the agreed upon implementation plan.
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Start-up, Training, & Ongoing Technical Support
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IBT's involvement with the project extends well beyond the installation stage. Team members remain on-site to start up the system & familiarize customer personnel with operation & maintenance procedures. Ongoing technical support is also available as necessary to ensure system performance & customer peace of mind.
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A Wide Range of Material Handling Engineering Services
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Standard Conveyor Systems (Gravity, Belt, Powered, Live Roller, Zero Pressure Accumulation, Chain Drive, etc.); Specialty Applications (Sortation Systems, Robotic Pick & Place, Automated Palletizers); Warehouse Equipment Services (Layout & Design, Storage Rack & Shelving Systems, Mezzanines, In-Plant Offices, etc.); Control Packages (Control System Panel Design/Fabrication, PLC, Photo Sensors, Proximity Devices, Bar Code Sortation/Print/Apply, In-Motion Weighing, Safety Devices, & much more).
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| MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS |
Advanced motion control technology uses electronic controllers, AC & DC drives, motors, encoders & logic devices to provide the missing links that turn a series of independent operations into a unified production system. A variety of functions can be performed by advanced electronic motion control systems.
Single-Axis Linear Positioning
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This type of motion control involves back & forth movement along a straight line. Typical single-axis motion control applications include cut to length machinery, back gauging, slides, articulated arms, registration equipment, conveyors & machine tools.
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Multi-Axis Linear Positioning
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Similar to Single-Axis, except the movement can be along two or more separate straight line paths, usually perpendicular to one another. Typical multi-axis motion control applications include coil winders, X-Y tables, flight simulators, pick & place machines, machine tools & robotics.
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Rotary Positioning
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Involves precise rotary movement about an axis, sometimes in conjunction with linear movement. Applications include rotary indexing tables, articulating arms, valve actuators, & machine tools.
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| ROBOTIC PALLETIZING, PICK & PLACE SYSTEMS |
The sophisticated computer control & multi-axis motion capabilities of today’s advanced robotic systems give you incredible versatility. Industrial robots are being utilized to increase production & quality of performance while lowering cost of goods & time to market.
Robots have the ability to be reprogrammed & retooled for multiple applications, eliminating the functional obsolescence which sends many single-task machines to early retirement. Robotic systems can also integrate a series of independent operations into a unified production process.
Material Handling Applications
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Transfer of in-process or finished parts
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Heavy or awkward loads
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Toxic or hazardous materials
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Palletizing/Depalletizing Applications
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Finished shipping cases, bulk bags, drums, plastic containers, etc.
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In-process or finished parts
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Machine Tending Applications
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Molding & die casting
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Punch press
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Lathes, mills, threaders, etc.
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Food & Pharmaceutical Packaging Applications
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Food grade products & consumer goods
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Delicate materials or sterile products
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Process Cell Applications
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Small parts mechanical assembly
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Sub-assembly or progressive
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| ENGINEERING SERVICES |
Automation & Technology Integration Services
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Engineering & Concept Design
PLC Programming
Robotic Pick & Place Systems
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Material Handling Systems
Pallet Handling/Palletizing Systems
Sortation Systems
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Operator Interfaces
Motion Control Systems
Turnkey Integrated Systems
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