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UNIST Powered Roller Cart Portable Blank Stock Lubricator

UNIFORM, CONTROLLED LUBRICATION FOR BLANK-FED STAMPING

The UNIST Powered Roller Cart™ is a mobile roller lubrication system designed to apply a uniform, controlled layer of lubricant to blank stock used in stamping applications. A single operator can lubricate both sides of the stock, while sensors detect the presence of blanks to ensure fluid is applied only when needed.

Combining a SmartFlow® fluid controller, a powered roller lubricator, and a fluid supply system on a single mobile station, the Powered Roller Cart™ can easily be moved between press lines. It helps reduce manual lubrication, fluid consumption, and scrap while ensuring consistent lubricant application.

A Mobile Station for Blank Stock Lubrication

The Powered Roller Cart™ efficiently lubricates blank stock before it enters the press. Powered rollers feed the stock through the system and apply lubricant evenly to one or both sides. This controlled application helps extend die life, reduce scrap, and improve part quality.

Mobile Configuration

Streamline multiple press line operations with a single Powered Roller Cart™. Effortlessly maneuver between press lines, and switch fluid settings on the go. Stock sensors ensure lubrication application only when blanks are detected. Carts include a SmartFlow fluid controller, powered roller lubricator, and fluid supply tank.

Advanced Fluid Controlse

Optimize profits and cycle times with advanced fluid controls. With precise output control, job storage, and an easy-to-use interface, SmartFlow® gives you complete command over your fluid application. Experience enhanced efficiency through the ability to save and swiftly recall job settings, enabling rapid press line changeover. Simplify the configuration, control, monitoring, and tracking processes with the user-friendly SmartFlow® controller.

Easily create jobs

Effortlessly create and save jobs for each operation. Just choose your desired job, reducing new job setup time to a matter of seconds.

SmartFlow Fluid tracking

SmartFlow takes the guesswork out of tracking fluid consumption. With an optional flow meter, you’ll know exactly how much fluid your process is consuming and you’ll work smarter knowing your lubricant cost per part.

Powered Roller Cart™ Benefits

  • Reduce fluid usage 50-90%
  • As little as 1 year ROI
  • Eliminate manual lubrication
  • Increase die life up to 30%
  • Eliminate wet, slippery floors
  • Reduce slug pulling and scrap waste

Typical Applications

Blank-Fed Stamping

Powered Roller Cart™ Features

Mobile configuration

Effortlessly maneuver between press lines, and switch fluid settings on the go

Touch Screen Interface

Easily access jobs, settings, maintenance reminders, and more. The intuitive menu allows for easy transition from box to production line

Easily Create Jobs

The job setup wizard guides users through creating a job. Once created, simply increase or decrease the amount of lubricant desired for quick fine tuning of lubricant coatings.

Process Monitoring

The SmartFlow® controller can monitor pressure, flow, valve performance and line status to ensure lubrication is delivered as required

Fluid Tracking

Directly measure how much fluid your process is consuming with advanced fluid tracking. Work smarter and know your exact lubricant cost per part

Internally-fed fluid

Ensures even and consistent coating on one or both sides of stock

Quick change rollers

Roller cover replacements take minutes to swap in

Photo eye sensor

Photo sensors detects blanks for fluid actuation

Power feed

DC gear motor for powered blank feed

Rugged aluminum and steel construction

Designed to withstand the harshest industrial conditions

Options

Roller covers

Choose from polyurethane foam or polyester felt roller covers

Variable speed DC drive

Manual speed control through a potentiometer for speeds up to 145 ft/min [44 m/min]

Dispenser tube

Choose between a low volume or standard dispenser tube

AC variable frequency drive

Automated speed control for speeds up to 150 ft/min [46 m/min]. Not available on single roller units

Fluid supply systems

Stock applicators require a pressurized fluid supply. We offer a range of options for size and configuration.

Roller air pressure monitoring

Provides a SmartFlow® alarm to alert operators of roller air supply issues, helping prevent missed lubrication and improve process reliability.

Dimensions

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications Powered Roller Cart™
Stock type Blank stock
Stock thickness .005" - .25" (.13mm - 6.35mm)
Stock width Up to 46.5" (1,181mm)
Stock length Up to 54" (1,371mm)
Fluid type(s) For use with a broad range of water soluble and neat lubricants.
Viscosity From 30 – 1000 SUS. Thicker lubricants can be tested by Unist for compatibility
Fluid supply 6 gal US (22,7 L)
15 gal US (56,8 L)
Or integrated into customer’s bulk fluid system
Applicator material Polyester felt or polyurethane foam
Controller SmartFlow®

Requirements

Requirements Powered Roller Cart™
Power NA (see SmartFlow® for controller power requirements)
Air Clean, dry, compressed air, 80-100 psi (5.5-6.9 bar),10 SCFM (280 SLPM) minimum
Montfort International
2500 av. Watt, Quebec City (Qc),
G1P 3T3, Canada
1-800-463-6668
info@montfort-international.com