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.