Conveyors with Convertible Holder System
FlexLoc
A holder system for conveyors: parts ride in guided holders that come off by hand when the part or operation changes.
Guided part holders with tool-free holder and sub-plate changes, for assembly, inspection and part positioning. The holder system works with timing belts and flat belts. We select the conveyor, drive and holder arrangement.
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- Holder change
- Tool-freeholders and sub-plates
- Belt
- Timing or flat belt
- Listed belt widths
- 2.5 to 24 in
- Load capacity
- Up to 100 lb (45.4 kg)
Features
Engineered for the job it does every day.
Primary feature
Tool-free holder changes
FlexLoc holders and sub-plates can be removed without tools, so the product-contact tooling can change when the part or operation changes.
Two tooling choices: removable machined holders, or sub-plates that carry your own holders.
In practiceA product change means changing holders, not reworking the conveyor.
Preloaded holders with guided travel
The mounting system preloads each holder against the belt, and adjustable side rails guide it along its travel, giving the part a defined path during assembly or inspection.
The system uses standard belting, which keeps its full load rating, and reduces stress at the belt joint.
In practiceThe part follows a defined path through assembly or inspection.
Loading depends on the selected conveyor and tooling.
Application-specific part positioning
Typical part positioning accuracy is ±0.01 in.
- With our index drives, this figure is not affected by variation in the belt’s tooth spacing, according to the FlexLoc literature.
- The accuracy you get depends on your setup: how the belt sits sideways, the clearance around the belt teeth, the drive and the holder all play a part.
Holder options
The holder is what your part touches
FlexLoc holders and sub-plates come off without tools, so the tooling can change when the part or the operation does.
- Option 01
Machined holder
A removable holder machined for your part. - Option 02
Sub-plate for your own holder
A removable plate that your own holder mounts to. - Option 03
Magnetic part holder
Another positioning arrangement. Suitability depends on the part material, geometry and orientation.
- Typical part positioning
- ±0.01 in
- Holder change
- Without tools
- Belts
- Timing or flat
Typical positioning depends on the application; we confirm it for yours. Holder length, spacing and end clearance depend on the belt; the holder drawing for that belt gives the length. U.S. Patent No. 6,321,904.
Maintenance at a glance
Built to be maintained, not just to run.
What servicing this conveyor involves.
- Holder change
- Tool-freeHolders and sub-plates
- Belt change
- As for the conveyor it runs onTiming-belt or flat-belt; holders come off without tools first
- Bearings
- Sealed for life, with no routine lubrication
- Replacement parts and belts
- AvailableStart with the equipment identifier if you have it
Technical specifications
The numbers, with their conditions.
Belt dimensions and drive choices depend on the selected conveyor. Holder dimensions and the complete installation envelope are separate from belt width; custom dimensions can be requested.
| Specification | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Listed belt widths | 2.5, 3.25, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 10, 12, 18 and 24 in | 63, 83, 114, 152, 190, 250, 305, 457 and 610 mm |
| Nominal conveyor lengths | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 ft | 610, 914, 1219, 1524, 1829 and 3048 mm |
| Load capacity | Up to 100 lb (45.4 kg) | Depends on the conveyor and tooling |
| Holder arrangements | Removable machined holders or removable sub-plates | Sub-plates let you fit your own holders |
| Holder guidance | Adjustable side rails; holders held against the belt by the mounting | |
| Conveyor drive | AC or DC motors | |
| Frame | Powder-coated aluminum or stainless steel | |
| Typical positioning accuracy | ±0.01 in | Confirmed for your application |
| Patent | U.S. Patent No. 6,321,904 | Convertible holder system |
Applications
Where it works, and how it fits.
Where the part is loaded and unloaded shapes the holder arrangement. The Transfer and Product Control Guide covers handoffs; Vision Inspection covers inspection requirements.
- Uses
- Assembly, vision inspection and precision part positioning
- Environments
- Cleanroom and washdownSuitability depends on the construction, cleanroom class and cleaning conditions.
Loading and unloading
- Application
OEM & Machine Integration
Build conveyor movement into your machine, with room left to service it.Explore → - Application
Precision Indexing
Move a part, stop it where the work happens, move it on.Explore → - Industry
Pharmaceutical Packaging & Inspection
Present every package to the printer, scanner or camera the same way.Explore →
Configured with
One conveyor, one complete system.
We design the drive, guides and stand with the conveyor, from the same modular system, so the parts are designed to work together.
Questions engineers ask
Tell us about the part and the operation.
And any holder changes you need. We design and configure a FlexLoc conveyor and holder arrangement; a brief description is all we need to start.
Talk to an engineer2.5, 3.25, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 10, 12, 18 and 24 in (63, 83, 114, 152, 190, 250, 305, 457 and 610 mm).
Up to 100 lb (45.4 kg). Depends on the conveyor and tooling.
As for the conveyor it runs on. Timing-belt or flat-belt; holders come off without tools first.
Sealed for life, with no routine lubrication.
Cleanroom and washdown. Suitability depends on the construction, cleanroom class and cleaning conditions.
Documents and support
Everything you need, after it’s installed.
- Reference sheet · PDF
FlexLoc Part Holders
Drawings of the part holders. Which holder table applies depends on your conveyor and holder type.Open holders sheet (PDF) → - Specification sheet · PDF
FlexLoc Specifications
Conveyor specifications. Dimensional tolerances depend on your conveyor and holder type.Open specifications (PDF) → Warranty
- Conveyor
- 10 years, unlimited hours
- Bearings
- 5 years
- Drive packages
- 2 years
- Existing equipment
Drawings, manuals, parts and belts
An identifier helps us find what applies to your conveyor. No identifier? Start with a description.Identify your equipment →
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