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Featuring The Patented Powerlock Fastener With a load capacity of over 1300 lbf (900 lbf in UL) Adjustable No Drilling Of Hole For Connection The Joint Is Invisible From The Outside Secured Against Rotation i
Table Of Contents 3. About Us 4. Guarding Solutions 5. Fence Varieties - Guard Types 6. Materials & Construction 7. Door Types 8. Fence Varieties - Add-Ons 11. Machine Guarding Accessories 12. Machine Guarding Accessories (Continued) 13. How it Works... 14. How MiniTec Goes Together 15. Assembly Overview 16. Assembly Instructions 17. Install Team 18. Build, Pack & Ship Option 19. Other Solutions 21. Contact Us ii 1
About Us About Modular Aluminum Technology Custom Aluminum Solutions Thank you from all of us here at Modular Aluminum Technology for taking an interest in our company. Modular Aluminum Technology sells MiniTec aluminum profile for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. We custom design and build an extensive range of modular systems, large and small utilizing our various extrusions. We offer in-house Engineering, Construction, Run-off, and on-site installation services. We also sell bulk materials and pre-engineered kits if prefer to process or assemble yourself. In addition to considerable cost savings, our modular profile systems insure strength, versatility, simplicity and flexibility. Precision Cutting Our State-of-the art- High Precision Elumatic Saw (calibrated monthly to 1/10mm) cuts profiles to length. Inventory Our stock inventory of all profiles, assembly parts and mesh allows fast delivery. Assembly Floor Over 15,000 sq. ft. of assembly space provides space for up to 15 skilled tradesmen. Design Engineers Our staff of 4 BSME engineers headed by Michael Schmaltz is highly skilled to assist in your design requirements. 3
Guarding Solutions Purchase Options Complete Assemblies Most of our customers utilize our talented sales team and innovative engineers to help take your ideas and produce a finished product in the shortest time. These complete solutions range from basic guards to complex automation systems. Complete solutions are designed and built and shipped direct to your door. Complete Assemblies Kits Want to assemble the product yourself? Our sales team and engineers will help as with Complete solutions but to let your tradesmen do the final assembly we will furnish a KIT with all parts and assembly drawings. KITS can be more easily shipped than Complete Assemblies. Kits Bulk Purchases All parts inclusive of Profile - Fasteners - Hinges - Wheels - Feet - etc. can be ordered as individual parts for your total control of cutting to length-machining and assembly. Purchasing parts can be the least costly approach if you are equipped for design, machining and assembly. Bulk Purchases Our large inventory will allow us to ship just what you need. 4 2
Fence Varieties - Guard Types Integrated Post/Panel Integrated Post/Panel Economy Modular Guarding Modular Aluminum Perimeter Guard System Modular Aluminum Technology has developed three different types of Guarding varieties to help meet your individual needs at the most economical price and quick delivery. We can provide these sections completely assembled and shipped to you on a flat skid for you to erect or we will build up into complete wall sections for reduced work on your part. The typical types of Guarding sections are: Integrated Post and Panel This is our most rugged design and also our most common type of guard section. While we show common standard dimensions we will build sections to your individual needs with the same low cost and fast delivery. Integrated Post and Panel (Economy Version ) To reduce about 10 % cost from the standard noted above, we replace the 45mm X 45mm top and side sections with 19mm X 45mm profile. We still use the heavy duty 45mm X 45mm Post. NAAMS Style Post and Panel North American Automotive Metric Standard - Modular Aluminum Technology offers an aluminum profile version based on the dimensions and installation intent of that standard used by some industries. This design uses individual posts and separate panels installed between these posts. This design allows individual panels to be installed and removed from stationary posts. NAAMS Style Post & Panel Applications Machine Protection Robot Barriers Laser and Welding Protection Overhead Gantry Protection Shop Partitions Options Sliding Doors Double Doors Clear Lexan Wall Panels and Dog Houses Lift-off and Removable Panels for Access Barrier Guarding Sintra Panels (Many Colors Available) Technical Data Completely Assembled Panel Designed to fit applications Guarding Doors: For all of the three designs we offer the same door system. Note this door system includes both side posts and also a header. If the header is not desired then we can provide the door separately from the posts. While only a very limited number of our customers order to these standard numbers, these designs offer a quick and easy to understand concept of the options available. These show our standard 1" welded PVC mesh but polycarbonate is a quick substitute at a slightly higher price. Modular Guarding provides custom design and quick installation for operator protection against moving parts. Modular Aluminum Technology Mesh Machine Guarding and Perimeter Guarding Systems help protect and separate equipment, property and personnel. 5
Materials & Construction Modular Guarding Construction Our products panels are most commonly made with Wire Welded Mesh, Polycarbonate, Sintra and also Solid Steel which is framed together by Anodized Aluminum Extrusion. Mesh Plastic coated steel Polycarbonate Materials Sintra PVC foam board Solid Metal 6 1
Fence Varieties - Door Options Door Types Swing Door A Single Door allows access inside the Guarding Cell. It can be a left or right handed door, Mounted with Hinges. Double Swing Door This type of door allows a bigger opening to allow access inside the guarding cell. It is commonly used when space is limited to left or right of door this would cancel out the slide or rolling door. Sliding Door A Sliding Door is used when space is limited and a Swing Door is not acceptable. Allows for access in Guarding Cell by sliding door to the left or right. Cylinders can be used in this application or opened manually. Roller Door A Roller Door is a hanging door held in at the top in a roller track. It has the same functions of a Sliding Door but is mounted with rollers instead of a slide shaft. 7
Fence Varieties - Add-Ons Optional Items for Perimeter Guarding Minitec Perimeter Guard Systems allow for customization with many add-ons to insure optimal safety. Some add-ons are as follows: Dog House Dog House The purpose of a dog house is to cover an opening created for conveyor passage to stop anyone from reaching through to the area of moving parts inside the guarding cell. Cable Tray Supports Cable Tray Supports Cable Tray Supports mount around the top or sides of the guarding cell depending on where the customer wants them. Comes with angles 45 GD-Z for mounting along with end caps and (2) M8x20 to secure cable tray to brackets. Removable Panels Removable Panels Removable Panels provide easy access to enclosures, particularly where a swinging door is in the way. A door can be lifted using the 1/4 turn latch. For larger doors, handles are often added. Panels can also be added after the frame is built. 8 1
Machine Guarding Accessories Guard Unit Fixing Angle 45 AL 21.1403/0 Hinge 45 S 21.1098/0 Ball Latch 50 21.1763/0 Ball Latch support 50 21.1139/0 Ball latch 70 21.1757/0 Ball latch support 70 21.1137/0 Door Catch 21.1756/1 Snap bolt 21.1758/0 Angle bracket for floor fastening 21.1112/0 Strengthening element 45 21.1761/0 Angle bracket for floor fastening 21.0015/0 Signal profile 22.1097/2 Security Switch AZ 16 ZVR K 21.1110/0 Actuating bow for security switch B2 21.1110/2 Actuating bow for security switch B3 21.1110/3 Security switch with lock 21.1766/0 Conduit 45 AL 20.1071/0 End cap for conduit 45 AL 22.1116/1 Edge protection for conduit 45 AL22.1117/1 Internal angle bracket of conduit 45 AL 22.1118/1 Cable clip 45 22.1210/0 Conduit 45 22.1084/0 Conduit 45 AL 20.1071/0 Power lock "N" 21.0918/0 45x45 UL 20.1063/0 45x90 UL 20.1067/0 45x19 20.10012/0 Distance Profile 22.1039/0 Yellow Cover Profile 22.1074/0 Orange Cover Profile 22.1071/0 Cable Tray Support Bracket 1 Mesh 21.1803/0 1/4 Poly Carb 21.1830/0 End cap End cap Foot 45 GD 21.1731/0 11
Machine Guarding Accessories Foot 45 GD open 21.1738/0 Foot 90 GD 21.1737/0 Foot 45 GDS 21.1723/0 Powerlock Fastener 21.1018/0 Guarding Unit Fixing Angle GD-K 21.0008/0 Angle 45 GD-Z 21.1349/0 Connecting Plate 45x90 21.1472/0 Guard Unit Fixing Angle 45 AL 21.1407 Handle 180 Grey 21.1094/1 Hinge 45 21.1096 Door Stop S 21.1767/0 Twist Stop 21.1768/0 Handle 45 Without Profile Cylinder Lock 21.1087/3 Door Lock 21.1093/3 M6 Square Nut 21.1330/0 M8 Square Nut 21.1351/0 M6 Square Nut with Position Fix 21.1330/2 M8 Square Nut with Position Fix 21.1351/2 12 1
How it Works... Steps Of The Process Step 1 Customer Supplied Drawing Step 2 We provide 3D model for approval Step 3 We make assembly model for install 13
How MiniTec Goes Together Components & Assembly With MiniTec Profile and Power Lock Fastening System 1 2 3 3 Power Lock Provides for extremely strong power-lock connection, accurate location of the profiles, integrated mounting aid, moveable, low-cost due to minimal processing. Can be used for all types of constructions. 1mm 4.5 15mm Distance Profile Full length, weld wire retention with uniquely designed distance profile Only MiniTec has the patented Powerlock fastener, by far the easiest and fastest locking mechanism. The easiest system to adjust and reuse. 8mm T-Slot on 90% of extrusion. The MiniTec design CD, see info, is not just a set of section drawings but a complete design system to save you time and money. The use of standard metric nuts and fasteners Yellow Insert Designed for use with MiniTec's standard t-slot as well as extra deep safety slot of clamp profile 32x32 & clamp profile 45x32 Fixing of square mesh or 6mm panels into t-slots Self sufficient construction software for modern machinery! Usable even without CAD-System, icad generates more than 50 different formats in 2D or 3D. Wire Mesh Distance Profile T-Slot Foot - 45 GD-Z Suitable for profiles up to dimension 45mm x 45mm Floor mounting of guard units, information plates and frames Aluminum Profile Assembly Insert profile into foot. Insert the square nut with spring steel sheet into the profile groove - Preassemble the screws. Fix the foot on the floor or on the wall - For this purpose use high-performance anchors or universal dowels with hexagon screws. Tighten the fastening screws. 14 1
Assembly Overview Self Assembly Want to assemble the product yourself? Our sales team and engineers will help as with Complete solutions but to let your tradesmen do the final assembly we will furnish a KIT with all parts and assembly drawings. KITS can be more easily shipped than Complete Assemblies. Your packet will contain: Build anything fast using our huge assortment of T-slotted Aluminum Profiles along with Minitec s Revolutionary Power-Lock Fastener A Bill of Materials Assembly and Detail Drawings Tips for Inserting Power-Lock Fasteners A List of Recommended Tools Most assembly instructions can be found in the catalog by looking up the part number or part name. If you need any further assistance please call our facility to speak with a trained customer service representative. Recommended Tools G Series Profiles Have Tear Away T-slots. T-slots Where You Need Them & A Smooth Surface When You Don't 1. Power drill - For inserting powerlock. 2. 5mm drive bit - For inserting powerlock screw. 3. C-Clamp or adjustable clamp - For holding profiles while driving in powerlocks. 4. 4mm & 5mm allen wrenches - For tightening of connecting screws. 5. Rubber mallet - For end cap, yellow cover insert and gray distance installation. 6. Diagonal cutters - For cutting gray distance profile, yellow cover insert profile, and mesh or panel corners. 7. Adjustable crescent wrench - For securing leveling feet nuts and door handles. 8. Metric drill bit set - For drilling clearance holes for set-screw insertion. 9. Tape measure 10. Square 15
Assembly Instructions 1. Secure the extrusion by clamping it down to a table or work stand. This will prevent the extrusion from twisting or turning when driving in the powerlock fastener. 2. Put the M8x25mm BHCS through the powerlock block, oriented so that the underside of the head of the screw is resting on the long flat surface of the powerlock block. 3. Use a power drill and an M5 driver to run powerlocks into the center hole in the end of each connecting horizontal profile piece. You do not have to tap the end. The screws will selfthread into the aluminum. Orient multiple powerlocks in the same direction to each other, allowing them to slide into parallel T-slots. For 45mm x 90mm and larger extrusions, where more than one powerlock will be at each end, they must be opposite each other. Example: 90mm x 90mm has four powerlocks at each end. On one end, two will be facing in one direction, and two will face the opposite direction. This will allow powerlocks to slide into the extrusion together. 4. DO NOT RUN POWERLOCK DOWN TIGHT. THE POWERLOCK SHOULD HAVE ROUGHLY A 1/16" (2mm) MOVEMENT IN IT. When attaching pieces to each other you will be able to tell if the powerlock is too tight (the powerlock will not slide very well into the t-slot) or too loose (when you tighten the set screw the two pieces will not be touching). 6. When using powerlocks with any type of panel element, it is best (if possible) to face the powerlocks away from the panel being used in the t-slot. This will allow for tightening without having to cut the corner off the panel. 7. Attach the top pieces first. Face powerlocks away from where the mesh will be. 8. Slide the mesh into the t-slots and install bottom pieces with the powerlocks facing away from the mesh. Standard sweep height from the bottom should be 6" (150mm). 9. Cut the gray distance profile to size with diagonal cutters and install on the outside of the guard. The plastic should push into the t-slot and help lock mesh into place. Sometimes it is necessary to pound the Distance Profile in with a rubber hammer; if so use a plastic or wooden block of some kind so as not to damage the panel. 10. The yellow cover profile can be cut and installed on the face of the guard. Pound the Cover Profile in with a rubber mallet. End caps can also be installed with a rubber mallet. 11. Install the feet using the hardware provided. 5. When attaching pieces that have powerlocks at each end, it is usually desirable to have them facing up or down depending on accessibility. Example: A table with four legs will have horizontal pieces connecting the legs. If the powerlocks are all facing upward and are tightened, when the tabletop is installed there will be no way to get at the powerlocks without removing the top. 16
Install Team Install Team Option NEEP PICS/MORE CONTENT Our install team can assemble guarding on your shop floor after it s built in sections at Modular Aluminum Technology. We request that you have all equipment away from where install team will be setting up guarding to give them room to work. The install team provides their own Personal Protection Equipment. The customer is responsible for supplying upto-date drawings or available information as requested. Once the system is fully installed and/or operational, as described, Modular Aluminum Technology can provide support at the Time and Material Rates listed below. 17
Build, Pack & Ship Option Summary After Drawing is approved by customer, it is released to the shop, where it is built in sections and palletized prior to shipping. All guarding sections are securely fastened to a pallet, banded (strapped) together and shrink wrapped to avoid any damage during shipping. For larger assemblies that use multiple pallets, the pallets are loaded on a delivery truck from our loading dock, to allow the delivery driver to properly secure the pallets to avoid tipping or movement during shipping. While a KIT is much easier to ship, most of our assembly projects are too complex and of size that customers request that we assemble and ship complete. Our packing--strapping and loading on a truck is done by experienced hands. For guarding we have developed a special wood stand to facilitate delivery and protection during transit. Guarding is staged to customer specifications to allow assembly in the order as removed from the pallet. 18 1
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Contact Us 10435 Ortonville Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: (248) 625-8890 Fax: (248) 625-8818 E-mail: sales@flotronicsinc.com Web: www.flotronicsinc.com 7214 Gateway Park Drive Clarkston, Michigan 48346 Phone: 248-620-1820 Fax: 248-620-0850 Web: www.modularaluminum.com Free Sample Pack Contact us and request the free sample pack shown above. Products & Solutions Custom Aluminum Solutions Automation Conveyors Doors Enclosures Gantries Machine Guarding Perimeter Guard Systems Solar Test Stands Work Stations Other 1 21