MCM Autotrack – Power & Free Conveyor Systems
A range of ‘power & free’ overhead chain conveyors designed with the flexibility to allow products to be directed along different routes within the same system depending upon the sequence of processes to be applied. The two coextensive tracks (chain and trolley) of the MCM Autotrack conveyor system enable the formation of buffer storage and accumulation zones, automatic route selection and speed changes. This means that any product type can be identified (electronically or with mechanical flags) and automatically sent to specific destinations e.g. process plant lines, assembly lines, inspection stations and unload zones etc. in any desired sequence.
Product loads can be stopped at almost any position within a ‘power & free’ system to allow various manufacturing operations to be performed. Product loads can also be stored within a buffer storage area enabling production imbalances and the impact of shift changes to be smoothed out. Speed changes through designated conveyor system zones can be incorporated to match the requirements of in-line processes. Powered ‘drop sections’ can be built into a ‘power and free’ conveyor system to raise or lower product loads to facilitate certain operations or loading and unloading larger products.
The MCM Autotrack range of ‘power & free’ conveyors includes systems (AT50, AT100, AT500M & AT600) suitable for handling light, medium and heavy products of many different types. For instance, AT500 systems have been used for carrying 6000Kg + trailer chassis through surface coating plants and assembly lines.
Autotrack 'Power & Free' Overhead Chain Conveyors
| Conveyor Model | Load Capacity | Data Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Autotrack 50 | 50Kg per trolley |  |
| Autotrack 100 | 100Kg per trolley | |
| Autotrack 500 | 500Kg per trolley | |
| Autotrack 500S* | 500Kg per trolley |
* Higher chain pull characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions About MCM Autotrack Power & Free Conveyor Systems
MCM Autotrack is a range of power and free overhead chain conveyor systems manufactured by Amber Industries. The system uses separate chain and trolley tracks, allowing products to be stopped, accumulated and automatically directed along different routes according to the required sequence of processes.
MCM Autotrack uses two coextensive tracks: one for the powered conveyor chain and another for the load-carrying trolleys. The powered chain moves the trolley assemblies through the system, while the power and free arrangement allows individual product loads to be stopped and controlled according to the requirements of the manufacturing process.
The power and free design provides flexible control over product movement within a conveyor system. Loads can be stopped, accumulated in buffer storage areas, automatically routed to different destinations and moved through designated conveyor zones at different speeds to suit individual manufacturing or processing requirements.
Yes. Products can be identified electronically or using mechanical flags and automatically directed to specific destinations. These can include process plant lines, assembly lines, inspection stations and unloading zones, allowing products to follow different routes and sequences within the same conveyor system.
Yes. Product loads can be stopped at almost any position within the power and free system. Buffer storage and accumulation zones can also be incorporated to temporarily store products, helping to manage production imbalances and the impact of shift changes.
Yes. Speed changes can be incorporated into designated zones of an MCM Autotrack conveyor system. This allows product movement to be matched to the requirements of different in-line manufacturing or processing operations.
The MCM Autotrack range includes systems for light, medium and heavy-duty applications. Published load capacities are 50 kg per trolley for Autotrack 50, 100 kg per trolley for Autotrack 100, and 500 kg per trolley for both Autotrack 500 and Autotrack 500S. The Autotrack 500S has higher chain-pull characteristics.
Yes. MCM Autotrack systems can be engineered for demanding heavy-duty applications. Amber Industries has used AT500 systems to carry trailer chassis weighing more than 6,000 kg through surface coating plants and assembly lines.
MCM Autotrack conveyors are suitable for manufacturing and processing applications where products need to be stopped, accumulated, stored or routed through different operations. Applications can include process plant lines, assembly lines, inspection stations, buffer storage areas and unloading zones.
Yes. MCM Autotrack can be incorporated into automated production and materials handling systems. Depending on the requirements of the application, conveyor control systems can incorporate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, RFID and barcode scanning, as well as functions such as product tracking, system diagnostics and automated routing.