A range of highly innovative modular material handling technologies is to be showcased by Itoh Denki, a leading international specialist in motorised drive roller (MDR) based material handling technologies, at the LogiMAT 2025 show at Stuttgart Messe from 11-13 March 2025.
Itoh Denki’s stand (no. 1K25 in Hall 1) will display number of novel systems, all based on acclaimed MDR technology, which bring greater control and modularity to a broad spectrum of material handling processes in both the warehouse and the factory.
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Optimising both throughput and performance, Itoh Denki’s modular systems allow for unrivalled flexibility to meet changing operational demands.
Taking centre stage will be FNR, an MDR-powered conveyor platform which safely and efficiently transfers light loads of all shapes and sizes via a patented bed system comprising robust plastic wheels.
FNR can undertake any task handled by belt conveyors, while delivering additional benefits in the form of near-silent operation and colleague safety.
Requiring minimal set-up and ongoing maintenance, FNR has been designed specifically for applications involving small and medium-sized items and is particularly suited to singulation and accumulation tasks for order preparation. In these applications, thanks to its short, independently controlled zones, FNR can rapidly and efficiently singulate or accumulate items even in very short distances.
As an entirely modular system, FNR is easily integrated into systems already in place – and has the scope to be reconfigured whenever necessary as requirements evolve.
FNR will be joined by Itoh Denki’s family of diverter units which can between them cater for a vast array of application requirements.
The Multi-Angle Ball Sorter (MABS) harnesses patented rotating ball transfer technology to enable diversion to exits at 30°, 45° or 90° angles on both sides. Capable of handling up to 4,300 units per hour, MABS can be integrated into any type of conveyor system.
Where it can handle loads up to 30kg of varying shapes and sizes. Available in five sizes and easily reconfigurable to meet changing requirements, up to eight units can be combined as necessary to create larger transfer zones.
MABS will be demonstrated in combination with Itoh Denki’s acclaimed F-RAT NX compact 90° diverter and sorter module for smaller loads up to 50kg, and M-RAT module for larger loads up to 250kg.
F-RAT NX and M-RAT are the only diverters of their type to transfer products at 90° on either side of the conveyor line without needing to lift the product between the entry and the exit, enabling smoother transfers and simpler conveyor design.
MABS, M-RAT and F-RAT are all powered by 24V DC power, enabling designers and specifiers to move away from pneumatically powered systems with all their associated challenges when it comes to commissioning, maintenance and safety.
Tatsuya Akashi, President of Itoh Denki Europe, explained: “As the leading international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management, LogiMAT once again offers the opportunity for system designer sand specifiers from across the world to see for themselves the gains in productivity and flexibility they can enjoy by choosing systems from Itoh Denki.
“MDR-based systems continue to become the preferred choice for a vast range of applications where performance cannot be compromised, while bringing advantages in terms of enhanced safety - for both colleagues and products – energy efficiency, minimal maintenance, and ease of setup and reconfiguration.
“We anticipate strong interest in all of the technologies we will have on show at LogiMAT.”