tissue & Hygiene

Conveyors to manage the flow in tissue production

FlexLink has more than 35 years of experience designing and installing production lines for the tissue and diaper industry. Our solutions are based on deep process knowledge that enhances efficiency in different ways such as the demand driven line balancing for optimal utilization and run time of converting machine and packaging equipment. Another driver for efficiency is the smart, compact line layouts with good operator access to equipment and ease of work. Our wide range of solutions are specifically developed for the tissue and diaper industry. This includes conveyor equipment and dynamic handling and distribution solutions that deliver high output and smart, compact layouts that enhance overall efficiency.

Gentle handling with maximum throughput

Decades of experience within the paper converting industry have inspired our innovative product handling solutions, developed in close cooperation with manufacturers and partners. Production lines are optimized through sophisticated use of conveyors, handling solutions, diverters and controls. Thus creating a demand driven and balanced flow, greatly reducing accumulation areas and dramatically improving operator access and floor utilization.

We offer

• Line design and turnkey system delivery • Industry specific conveyor and palletizing solutions • Handling functions • Dynamic balancing solutions • System management and line control

Handling Solutions

• Turning units • Up-enders • Twisted conveyors • Star wheels

Line Balancing - Dynamnic Motion

A perfectly balanced flow optimizes your production output. Solutions by FlexLink allows the line to breathe and avoid queuing. It is also easy to distribute the flow and ensure that the right amount of product arrives on time to downstream machines. Optimal line balancing is achieved through our Dynamic Flow Concept (DFC™), Dynamic Motion Transfer Concept (DMT™) for high speed handling and accurate line control.

  • Diverters / Laners
  • Mergers / Combiners
  • Dynamic accumulation

FlexLink's solution for Tissue & Hygiene industry

X45 plastic chain conveyor 
X65 plastic chain conveyor
X85 plastic chain conveyor 
X180 plastic chain conveyor
X300 plastic chain conveyor 
XH plastic chain conveyor
XK plastic chain conveyor 
 XS plastic chain conveyor
WL modular wide belt conveyor
WK modular wide belt conveyor
X85 compact spiral conveyor
X70X plastic chain conveyor
X85X plastic chain conveyor
X180X plastic chain conveyor 
X300X plastic chain conveyor
WLX modular wide belt conveyor
RC10
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RI20

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  • The X45 plastic chain conveyor system uses an aluminum beam and provides flexible horizontal and vertical product distribution.
  • It has space-saving tight vertical bends, allowing for easy transportation and operator access across multiple levels.
  • The system has a standard chain width of 45 mm and can handle products weighing from a few grams to 8 kg.
  • It comes with a collection of standard components that can be quickly customized and delivered.
  • The conveyor’s configuration can be adjusted to meet specific production requirements, taking into account factors such as temperature and strength.
  • The X65 plastic chain conveyor system utilizes an aluminum beam to facilitate horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The system has a standard conveyor chain width of 65 mm and can handle a wide range of products, weighing from a few grams up to 10 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a quick delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, such as temperature and strength.
  • The X85 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, saving floor space and ensuring easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X180 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 180 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes. 
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The X300 plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 300 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XH plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 20 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XK plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products.
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 150 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 30 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time.
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The XS plastic chain conveyor system, featuring an aluminum beam, allows for both horizontal and vertical distribution of products. 
  • Its tight vertical bends enable efficient multilevel transportation, optimizing floor space and providing easy access for operators.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 45 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg, in various shapes.
  • A collection of standard components ensures the ability to design a customized conveyor solution with a fast delivery time. 
  • The conveyor can be configured with a suitable chain based on specific production requirements, including factors like temperature and strength.
  • The WL modular wide belt conveyor is ideal for horizontal transport between various production equipment such as case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 304 to 608 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam. 
  • The wide belt design allows for side-flexing up to 600 mm, enabling efficient transport and accumulation in different configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures the safe and gentle handling of conveyed goods, while an optional high-friction belt is available for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, improving operator safety.
  • The WK modular wide belt conveyor is an excellent choice for horizontal transport between various production equipment, including case packers, cartoners, in-case fillers, shrink/stretch wrappers, or bulk packers.
  • The conveyor features modular plastic belt widths ranging from 150 to 1200 mm, which are fitted in an aluminum beam.
  • One of the advantages of this conveyor is its side-flexing wide belt, which can reach up to 1200 mm, allowing for efficient transport and accumulation in multiple configurations.
  • The plastic belt surface ensures safe and gentle transport of the conveyed goods, with the option of a high-friction belt for vertical ascents.
  • The fine mesh pattern of the chain reduces the risk of jamming or tearing of transported goods, while also improving operator safety.
  • The X85 compact spiral conveyor stands out with its unique design, offering a 40% smaller footprint compared to common solutions in the market, thereby saving valuable floor space.
  • The standard conveyor chain width is 85 mm, accommodating a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 2 kg.
  • This spiral conveyor is designed to provide a compact and high throughput solution for elevating products up or down with a maximum elevation of 2900 mm over the floor.
  • It ensures a continuous flow of products without any losses caused by unexpected stops or interruptions.
  • With its small footprint of 585 mm in diameter, the spiral conveyor seamlessly integrates into existing systems or layouts, facilitating smooth operation and integration.
  • The X85X plastic chain conveyor system features a stainless steel beam, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, ensuring versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 85 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system is focused on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for better drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and allowing for quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X180X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, offering a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with strict cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, providing versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 180 mm, the system can accommodate a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg.
  • The design of the system focuses on increasing cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces for improved drainage.
  • Standardization of components simplifies the assembly and installation process, reducing start-up time, and enabling quick and easy line modifications.
  • The X300X plastic chain conveyor system features stainless steel beams, providing a clean, robust, and modular solution for industries with stringent cleanliness requirements such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygiene.
  • The system includes a complete range of guide rails and supports, offering versatility and adaptability.
  • With a standard conveyor chain width of 300 mm, the system can handle a wide range of products weighing from a few grams up to 15 kg. 
  • The design of the system emphasizes cleanliness by minimizing dirt pockets and maximizing rounded surfaces, enhancing drainage and sanitation.
  • Standardization of components simplifies assembly and installation, reducing start-up time, and facilitating quick and easy line modifications.
  • The WLX modular wide belt conveyor is specifically designed for demanding primary and secondary packaging applications.
  • It addresses key requirements of modern packing processes, including easy cleaning, smooth product handling, operator safety, robustness, long lifespan, and low maintenance costs.
  • The conveyor belt is composed of plastic hinged links connected by plastic rods.
  • The belt is available in five standard widths: 152, 203, 304, 456, and 608 mm.
  • It features a minimal number of seams and open hinges, making it easy to clean. The top belt can be lifted, and the outer slide rails can be folded back, facilitating convenient cleaning. 
  • The conveyor system incorporates an easy-to-clean, free-hanging return belt to ensure hygiene standards are met.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC10 handles payloads of up to 8kg at eight boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC10 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer,the RC12 handles payloads of up to 10kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC12 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location. 
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training.
  • A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC14 handles payloads of up to 12kg at twelve boxes per minute. Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
  • Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC14 is designed to work alongside personnel; if an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location.
  • The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training
  • With the ability to handle payloads of up to 15kg at 12 cycles per minute, the RI20 does not have a mainframe attached to the floor, making it a mobile solution suitable for use in multiple production lines.
  • Robot set-up and configuration are straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly design of the interface. Also available on a tablet, in addition to the control panel, there is no need for complicated programming or robotics training, meaning the RI20 facilitates quick and easy set-up. 
  • FlexLink also offers a data collection package and a telephone helpline for remote assistance.Two pallet loading positions enable continuous operations, and an enhanced safety system creates a safe co-existence with operators.
  •  When motion is detected in the safety area, the production does not stop. Instead, it slows down. The movement is identified by scanners and light curtains, changing the robot arm’s speed.