SORTIFLEX is the latest Forvet invention, presented during the Forvet Showcase in February 2021.
Sortiflex has been designed to meet the needs for process flexibility that many glass Companies today have to cope with; Sortiflex works as a temporary buffer to optimize the glass flow from different origins and convey them to a single exit, or from a single origin to several exits. The sheets are removed from the processing line and through a dedicated shuttle.
The glass storage buffers are built with a patented system that provides two overlapping storage levels that double the number of available positions with the same footprint, thus increasing the storage potential without requiring more space in the plant. Depending on the length of the glass, each buffer position can accommodate more pieces.
The SORTING optimization software developed by Forvet enables fully automated in-line control of the production cycle. The software dialogues with the different production stations to optimize their processes and also gives the operator a real-time view of the current production status.
Sortiflex, like the whole range of Forvet solutions, is customizable to the specific needs of the customer.
SORTIFLEX EQUIPMENT DETAILS:
The SORTIFLEX could be composed by:
A. NAVETTA 45: loading and unloading shuttles
B. STORAGE UNITS: single or double decks storage area
C. Furnace pre bed optimization
D. Turning robots to cope with non straight direction (NO LOW-E)
E. SORTING optimization software
The components may vary according to the specific customers’ needs
All FORVET solutions are configurable and customizable
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Technical specification
STORAGE FOR H=1100 mm GLASS
Storage overall dimensions
6000 x 2310 x 1730 mm
Maximum slot dimension
5900 x 1100 mm
Minimum slot dimension
400 x 200 mm
Number of slots
30 slots
Slot inclination
3°
Maximum sheets weight - Single slot capacity
max 500 kg
Maximum sheets weight - Single storage capacity
max 5000 kg
Maximum glass thickness
15 mm
STORAGE FOR H=2500 mm GLASS
Storage overall dimensions
6000 x 2310 x 2970 mm
Maximum slot dimension
5900 x 2500 mm
Minimum glass dimension
400 x 200 mm
Number of slots
30 slots
Slot inclination
3°
Maximum sheets weight - Single slot capacity
max 500 kg
Maximum sheets weight - Single storage capacity
max 10000 kg
Maximum glass thickness
15 mm
NAVETTA 45
Maximum glass dimension
4500/3500 x 2500 mm
Minimum glass dimension
200 x 400 mm
Maximum sheets traslation speed (X axis)
60m/min
Maximum NAVETTA speed on running ways (Y axis)
200 m/min