INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

In Phantom Industrial Automation is categorized in two main divisions
1] CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
2] INTEGRAL AUTOMATION

Conveyor Systems

Important link between processes 

As part of our design service we are regularly called upon to specify and procure specialist conveyor systems for a wide variety of installations. These include:

• Small conveyor belts
• Multi-tech conveyor belts
• Steel hinged belts

These can be either:

• Straight
• Positively / negatively angled
• Z-angled

Or a combination of any type.

All of the belts used in our systems are versatile, stable and low maintenance. The angled belts are unique in quality and functionality, featuring a patented mechanism to ensure constant belt tension and balance over the entire angle adjustment range.

Finally, because of their superior design and material choices, these belts are fully compliant for use within clean rooms and controlled environments.

To find out more about our conveyor systems or to request a quote for a specific project please contact our sales department.

Type 40 belt conveyor

One of our best selling conveyor belt systems is the Type40 belt conveyor. This is a low profile belt conveyor based on and compatible with the Phantom aluminium profile system. With a 40mm thick frame and 40mm diameter drive and tail roller as standard, it's compact yet has a high speed and weight capacity for a multitude of applications. The external motor is usually end mounted as this is the most economical configuration, but a centre drive system is available. The Type40 conveyor belt is also available with a variety of belt types with textures and flights for incline transport.

TYPE 20 MINI BELT CONVEYOR

Since we introduced the Type20 mini belt conveyor into the market back in 2011, sales have steadily grown and we have gained more information that enables us to develop a better product. As a reader of our blog, you get to know the details first.

The basic structure is still the same, based on our own Phantom Series5 profiles. 20mm is still the minimum width, but the maximum width has been regulated to 120mm and at this width the weight of the product on the belt has a effect on performance. So therefore standard widths are 20mm, 40mm, 60mm 80mm and 120mm. We have produced cleated belts, not that the cleats can be very high, about 4-5mm is the maximum. Also due to popular demand, we will be developing a variable speed control option and also a transfromer option for convetsion from AC to DC power.

SOLID ROLLER CONVEYOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Conveyor lengths: 36” to 120” in 3” increments

• Load capacity: 20 lbs. per roller

• Frame is all welded with round cross members

• Frames outer surface is a #4 finish with 2B on

internal components

• Roller centers 3” and 6”

• Standard roller 1.9” diameter

• Rollers are 304 SS hollow tubes with a 2B finish

• Stainless steel precision bearings are located in

plastic housing

• Roller ends spring loaded 7/16” hex shaft

• Stands are stainless steel tube with adjustable foot

FEATURES & BENEFIT: 

• Frame is constructed of continuous TIG welded 304

stainless steel for durability in tough applications

• Integral 1” high side for product containment or low

side for maximum flexibility

• Spring loaded roller removed quickly for access to

frame during cleaning

• Optional welded end stop available for durability

GLASS PANEL CONVEYOR

Glass panel conveyor, also known as solar conveyor, is designed to handle tempered glass panels during the manufacturing and assembly processes.  Solar panel conveyor handles any glass panel or application.  The adjustable width can handle multiple size panels.  The reversible drive motor allows conveyor to be operated in both directions.  The conveyor frame and equipment are extruded aluminum shapes.  The frame is made of 80/20 aluminum.  

80/20 is a framing system that used extruded beams of aluminum alloy. The t-slots create the foundation for the assembly.  80/20 is the world leader in t-slot aluminum profiles.  The modular framing systems can be fabricated to use as a machine guard, display area, or workstation. 80/20 has an attractive, clean appearance that is corrosion resistant.  Frames are available in many sizes to easily configure to any application.  80/20 aluminum is easy to assemble with hand tools and lightweight to carry. 80/20 Aluminum consists of versatile components to construct anything you need.

INTEGRAL AUTOMATION

From custom designs to standard products, Phantom offers a full spectrum of process automation solutions. Phantom automation systems are specified for your unique application and manufacturing environment. Phantom automation systems are offered with a variety of motor and control brands to accommodate any customer preference.  

Phantom offers a full range of System Engineering, Design, and Project Management Services for your manufacturing needs. Whether you need to design a new piece of equipment or re-design your production process, we can help. From the smallest modification to a complete system, we can analyze, improve, and design it using the latest computer-aided design hardware and software No matter what you require - an Integrated System or a Special Machine for Packaging, Assembly, Testing or Production, Phantom has the solution to satisfy your needs.

To inspect and pack cartons of indexable inserts, palettes containing trays of parts are first automatically unloaded from a RL 10 load robot machine. As each palette is presented to the machine, rows of parts are unloaded and placed in a linear fashion onto a conveyor belt.

Parts placed on four conveyor belts are moved under a series of identical machine vision systems where they are inspected for both position and orientation. Here additional measurements of incircle, outer circle, hole diameter and cutting angle are made. To digitize images of the parts, several CCD cameras are interfaced to a PC using off-the-shelf frame grabbers. Because four inspection stations are required, the system employs four such cameras connected to one frame grabber to digitize images into the RAM of the PC.

To pack the boxes automatically requires another multi-station system where empty boxes are removed from a carousel and transferred to a conveyor belt. A gantry robot then transfers these empty boxes from the conveyor belt to the filling station. The boxes are then closed, printed labels applied to them and they are transferred from the conveyor belt to another carousel where they are off-loaded for shipping.

After the parts have been placed on each chain belt conveyor, they are moved under a second inspection station, where the radius of the cutting edge is measured with high accuracy. Here, parts are imaged by another CCD camera fitted with a telecentric lens to avoid perspective distortions.

To find out more about our integral automation or to request a quote for a specific project please contact our sales department.