FMS Max - Flexible assembly system with modular design

Flexible assembly system FMS Max

For a wide range of system concepts – with high load capacity

FMS Max is a further development of the tried-and-tested FMS transport system and can transport workpieces three times as heavy as the latter, namely loads of up to 700 kg per linear meter.

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It has been specially developed for serial assembly and production processes and is suitable for both manual and automated production processes. Thanks to its modular design, the system can be flexibly integrated into different line configurations.

Its high load capacity makes it the ideal solution for transporting heavy and large-volume components in demanding industrial environments.

The workpiece carriers or pallets are transported on accumulation roller chains, which enables a smooth and efficient material flow. The distance between these accumulation roller chains can be adjusted to the project-specific pallet size. This means that the transport system can be optimally adapted to individual customer requirements and offers versatility in a wide range of industrial environments.

The pallets can be stopped using pneumatic or electrically actuated stoppers, which are available in various sizes and with damping. Indexing and positioning units with high precision and repeat accuracy are available for automated processes with robots or processing machines.

In addition, all assembly lines of the FMS MAX system are compatible with the MiniTec aluminum profile system, which enables fast, modular and economical integration with other system solutions from our portfolio.

Important features at a glance

Workpiece carrier

Precision-milled carrier plate
Accessible from all sides, even from the underside
Antistatic polyethylene slide rails
Precise positioning thanks to centring bushes

Cross transfer

Infeed and outfeed, direction change
Low space requirement
Easy to integrate into the system

Lifts

Vertical travel with pneumatic or electric drive
Precise guidance by linear units

Chain conveyor

Suitable for accumulation operation
Structure made of aluminium profiles
Easy to extend (and reusable)

Separating stop

Separating stops with damping up to 3000 kg
Switch holder: Various holders for inductive proximity switches M12 or M18 for presence and passage control of the workpiece carriers

Lifting and positioning device

Exact positioning of the workpiece carriers for machining operations
Max. load 850 kg
Optionally with turning device for changing direction

FMS and FMS Max in comparision

Below you will find a comparison between the FMS and FMS Max systems. Our customer advisors will be happy to answer any further questions you may have!

	FMS	FMS Max
AREAS OF APPLICATION	Small, medium and large components, e.g. shock absorbers, dashboards, washing machines, headlights, etc.	Medium and large heavy components e.g. engine blocks, gearboxes, axles, battery packs etc.
LOADS	up to 150 kg/m	up to 700 kg/m
GUIDE WIDTHS	160 mm to 1.000 mm	350 mm to 1.800 mm
LENGTH OF WORKPIECE CARRIER	160 mm to 2.000 mm	350 mm to 2.500 mm
SECTION LENGTH PER DRIVE	up to 20 m	up to 10 m
LOAD PER DRIVE	up to 1.200 kg	up to 3.000 kg
SPEEDS	up to 18 m/min	up to 18 m/min
ACCUMULATION OPERATION	Accumulation roller chain or belt	Heavy-duty accumulation roller chain
DRIVE	Electric motor, pulley, sprocket	Electric motor, sprocket