FLX500
FLX500 - Patented Multistage Dispensing & Assembly Line
Fully Automated Articulated & Cartesian Gantry Inline Filtration Cell.
Overview
The FLX500 is a custom-engineered, fully integrated multistage dispensing assembly line developed for mass production of complex industrial air and fluid filters. By incorporating two synchronized 6-DOF articulated robotic arms, intermediate rotation and lifting stations, and a high-speed Cartesian gantry, the FLX500 achieves seamless inline processing. The line is equipped with vertical elevators and a dual-decker conveyor layout to automatically recycle work pallets, guaranteeing continuous, operator-free operation for heavy-duty industrial filtration manufacturing.
Accommodates round, rectangular, and contoured filter frames up to 5 units in active loading buffer.
Multistage assembly line. Features dual articulated 6-DOF arms, intermediate rotation units, vertical lift/rotate elevators, final Cartesian gantry station, and lower loop pallet recycling.
Dosing Technology & Scientific Background
Processing filters at high speeds requires distributing the adhesive application. The FLX500 splits tasks: the first 6-DOF robot dispenses structural adhesive into internal joints, the component is rotated and lifted at transfer stations to align secondary surfaces, the second 6-DOF robot applies sealants, and the Cartesian gantry completes the outer FIPFG gasket. This divides cycle times and increases throughput by up to 250% compared to single-cell systems.
To minimize footprint, the FLX500 utilizes a vertical double-decker conveyor loop. Workpieces travel along the top conveyor through the active robotic cells. Once the Cartesian gasket is applied, finished filters are transferred off-line while empty pallets are rotated, lowered by the vertical elevator tower, and sent back on the lower-level return line, utilizing space efficiently.
Technical Specifications & Core Components
Dual 6-DOF articulated arms
Two fully integrated 6-Axis industrial robotic arms programmed in tandem. Provides continuous tool-head posture correction on complex 3D profiles.
Intelligent Transfer Stations
Equipped with pneumatic rotating tables and lifting elevators. Station 2 turns parts 90°/180°, and Station 4 elevates and pivots parts to allow multi-side dispensing.
Recycling Elevator Loop
Fully automated dual elevators at intake and exit. Drops empty product fixtures to a lower level conveyor, returning them to loading stations without operator labor.
Accumulating Buffer
Station 0 accommodates a buffer conveyor holding up to 5 filters, syncing batch flows and turning from yellow to green to index automatically once full.
Ideal Applications
Automotive Intake Filters: High-volume dispensing of structural adhesive and sealing foam on custom-shaped air filters.
HVAC & HEPA Filtration Modules: Continuous sealing of high-efficiency cleanroom filter frames with zero manual part transfer.
Heavy-Duty Cabin Filters: Multistage sealing combining complex inner grooves and circular outer polyurethane gasket beads.