FlexQube Product Catalog 2015

The modular cart system for flexible material handling.FLEXQUBE PRODUCT CATALOG 2015 1.2

Transforming intralogisticswww.flexqube.com

Content.THE FLEXQUBE CONCEPT

Change is the only constant. 5

The smart solution to your intralogistic challenges. 6

A concept supporting the optimized plant. 8

Few components, endless possibilities. 10

The Number 7 says it All! 12

Customer case: Eberspcher. 14

THE FLEXQUBE PROCESS

specify

How to specify your requirements. 16

design

From spec to test drive in a few moments. 18

The design process step by step. 20

Solutions Library. 22

build

Easy to assemble. 24

FLEXQUBE PRODUCT LIST

Basic material handling carts. 26

Shelf carts. 28

Towing equipment. 29, 40

Carts with rollers. 30

Two in one. 31

Modular Base Frame with Ergonomic Tow Bar. 32

Building blocks. 34

Fasteners. 35

Casters. 36

Pallet guides. 38

Ergonomic handle bars. 39, 40

Shelves. 40

Attachments. 41

Tools. 41

CONTACT 42

Copyright 2015 FlexQube. All rights reserved. FlexQube and other product and feature marks are trademarks of the FlexQube Group as displayed at www.flexqube.com

Content.THE FLEXQUBE CONCEPT

Change is the only constant. 5

The smart solution to your intralogistic challenges. 6

A concept supporting the optimized plant. 8

Few components, endless possibilities. 10

The Number 7 says it All! 12

THE FLEXQUBE PROCESS

specify

How to specify your requirements. 14

design

From spec to test drive in a few moments. 16

The design process step by step. 18

Solutions Library. 20

build

Easy to assemble. 22

Customer case: Eberspcher. 24

FLEXQUBE PRODUCT LIST

Basic material handling carts. 26

Shelf carts. 28

Towing equipment. 29, 40

Carts with rollers. 30

Two in one. 31

Modular Base Frame with Ergonomic Tow Bar. 32

Building blocks. 34

Fasteners. 35

Casters. 36

Pallet guides. 38

Ergonomic handle bars. 39, 40

Shelves. 40

Attachments. 41

Tools. 41

CONTACT 42

Copyright 2015 FlexQube. All rights reserved. FlexQube and other product and feature marks are trademarks of the FlexQube Group as displayed at www.flexqube.com

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Change is the only constant.Heraclitus

After my mechanical engineering degree at Chalmers University in Gothenburg, my interest was awakened in production development. As part of my professional experience, I have managed a series of lean oriented projects with focus on developing new production layouts and intralogistic flows. Based on my experiences I realized that the intralogistic process including material supply from warehouse to the production lines would be a huge challenge for factories. I realized that forklifts were a part of the past, and that carts were going to be the future. Not welded carts but flexible carts that could be adapted to different needs and scenarios. This is where the idea of FlexQube was started. I felt instinctively that these carts could be produced in a lot easier and better way. I wanted a kind of material cart that was quick to design and build, one which was easy to adapt to new needs and which could withstand heavy loads. A structure consisting of a few builing blocks with standardized dimensions, in order to simplify the process from needs to finished cart. A year and hundreds of sketches later, the concept that I had been looking for was ready to be tested. I built the first prototype at home in my living room. In early 2011 I started FlexQube together with Anders and Christian. Now in March 2015, we have delivered several thousand carts to customers in Scandinavia, Europe, USA and Asia, in hundreds of variations. Im excited to say this is just the beginning of our amazing journey.

Per AugustssonInventor and co-founder of FlexQube

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In a global context, the ongoing mega-trends pose challenges for anyone working with internal logistics: Fluctuating demand, expanding number of product variants, shorter product cycles, global scalability and increasing focus on safety and ergonomics. FlexQube can help you meet these challenges to increase your competitiveness in an easy and efficient way.

The development in modern industrial production is driven by fierce competition, where innovation and cost control are two important control factors for success. Lean production, Just-in-Time and continuous improvement (Kaizen) are some of the benchmarking concepts that in recent years have been accentuated by a market-driven development towards shorter product life cycles, and an increasingly broader flora of product variants.

HANDLING FREQUENT CHANGES

Sooner or later your plant will be forced to deal with more frequent product changes and fluctuating production volumes. When each product must be produced at a lower cost to be able to reach profitability during its short life cycle, there will be less room for investments in product-specific equipment. This will raise demand for flexible solutions that easily adapt to an increasingly unpredictable reality such as the FlexQube system.

MEETING SAFETY REGULATIONS

Efficient production systems also require skilled labor. This in turn leads to increased demands for safer work environments and ergonomically designed workstations. Forklifts may be beneficial in many ways, but they are often both inefficient and dangerous when transporting materials between warehouses and assembly lines. Tugger trains have proven to be superior, especially when combined with well-

considered kitting carts that can provide a much more efficient and ergonomic material handling solution, both in warehouses and at assembly lines. Such carts are quick and easy to design and build with the FlexQube system.

IMPLEMENTING GLOBAL STANDARDS

With regional plants around the world supplying local markets, your company needs clear standards describing the best way of working for balancing volumes, securing quality, and facilitating new product implementations. However, standardization cant mean that exactly the same solutions can be used everywhere. Needs will vary due to different volumes and mix of products at different plants and regions. With the FlexQube concept, flexibility and standardization go hand in hand. So if for example the volumes go up in South America and down in North America, you can easily balance this by allocating more FlexQube equipment from your North American plants to South America. FlexQube will support you around the world and provide you with the best and most cost efficient material handling equipment.

FlexQube. The smart solution to your intralogistic challenges.

With the FlexQube concept, flexibility and standardization go hand in hand.

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Supplying parts from the warehouse to the production areas in an efficient and safe way is a key challenge for all factories today. Thanks to our flexible yet sturdy components, you can use the FlexQube concept to design applications for the complete factory lightweight applications, heavy-duty applications, stationary racks, moving carts etc.

The applications in this illustration show a few examples of FlexQube carts with base frames in blue color.

WAREHOUSE

In the warehouse you can use the FlexQube Pallet Changer to change pallets without the need for forklift. You can also store the pallets on rigid pallet carts that are ready to be picked up by a regular tugger, or more advanced mother / daughter train solutions.

Learn more about the Pallet Changer at www.flexqube.com / SL

PREPARATION AREA

The space available for storing parts at the production line is usually very limited. Therefore the parts need to be prepared before they are delivered to these areas. Only the parts that are required for a specific product and assembly station at a specific time are delivered. With the FlexQube concept you can build completely customized kit carts dedicated for specific parts. If you prefer a more generic solution the shelf carts that are available in many different variants are perfect alternatives.

PRE-ASSEMBLY AREA

In the pre-assembly areas you can use the FlexQube concept to store and present material in a smart way. Thanks to the flexible building blocks it is also possible to design assembly fixtures. Or even build a combined kit cart and assembly fixture that also works as a transport cart to the final assembly line. Integration between steps in the intralogistics process is becoming more and more important in order to reduce forklifts.

FINAL ASSEMBLY AREA

Large and heavy parts are normally delivered on customized racks from the supplier. In the factory these must be handled in an efficient way without using the forklift. With the FlexQube concept you can build carts several meters/yards long and wide for transporting these racks. For the smaller parts, usually stored in plastic boxes, flow carts with rollers can be used. Optimally, a kit cart follows the product from start to end at the assembly line.

FlexQube. A concept supporting the optimized plant.

Warehouse

Preparation area Pre-assembly area Final assembly area

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FASTENERS

Due to the homogeneous interface, almost all connections are made with M6 bolts. The FlexBeam also has a M10 hole for heavy-duty connections and thus M10 bolts and nuts can also be used. This means that all connections can be done with limited number of tools.

The FlexQube system allows you to bolt your solutions together. To enable long durability and maintenance-free carts M10 bolts with locking nuts are used as the primary type of fastener. For the M6 interface self tapping bolts equipped with serrations are used. The bolts are proven to withstand vibrations for the complete lifetime of the application.

FLEXPLATE

Material High strength steel, Zinc electroplated.

Function Connecting building block for the FlexQube and the FlexBeam. The same interface as on all other building blocks. Is welded to the FlexTube.

FLEXQUBE

Material High strength steel, Powder coated

Function Connecting building block and main joint in the concept. A multifunctional locking coupling that can carry load, lock structures, create the desired angles of the structure and enable further construction of additional FlexTube, FlexBeam and other products through its homogeneous interface.

Dimensions One size. Two FlexQube together forms a 7 5 7 cm cube.

FLEXTUBE

Material Standard Steel tube, Zinc electroplated.

Function A longitudinal building block with a 30 mm circular cross-section. FlexPlates are welded to each side of the tube which enables connection to all other building blocks in the FlexQube concept.

Dimensions 7 to 112 cm in intervals of 7 cm.

FLEXTUBE INNER

Material Standard Steel tube, Zinc electroplated.

Function A longitudinal building block with a 25 mm circular cross-section. AFlexPlate is welded to one side of the tube which enables connection to the all other building blocks in the FlexQube concept. Fits inside the FlexTube to create telescopic length adjustments.

Dimensions 70 and 119 cm, other lengths available on request.

FLEXBEAM

Material High strength steel, Powder coated.

Function A longitudinal building block with square cross-section. Same interface as all other products that enables further construction as desired. A FlexBeam is basically several FlexQube on a row. Together with another FlexBeam, a robust beam with a 7 5 7 cm square cross-section is created.

Dimensions 14 to 119 cm in intervals of 7 cm.

The FlexQube concept is developed out of a vision to design and manufacture any type of carts or racks for heavy duty internal material handling in an infinite number of variants, using only four basic builing blocks: a beam, a tube, a locking plate and a joint. All have the same 4 5M6 assembly interface and the same 7 cm dimensional range to facilitate the design process as well as assembling, re-assembling and recycling.

The beauty of simplicity: few components, endless possibilities.

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STANDARD INTERFACES

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There's a standard in the FlexQube system which is based on number 7. All FlexTubes and FlexBeams comes in length intervals of 7 cm and the distance between interfaces is 7 cm. Two FlexBeams creates a7 57 cm square cross-section and two FlexQubes forms a 7 57 cm cube.

FlexPlates and FlexQubes have the same interface and are therefore easily placed anywhere on FlexBeams and FlexTubes to connect them.

The standard interface and intervals makes it possible for FlexQube to have a very effective and fast design process, where the lead time from customer requirements to design draft can be cut down significantly.

The FlexQube standards the number 7 says it all!

7 cm

7 cm

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7 cm 5 6

STANDARD BUIDLING BLOCKS

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Forklift free efficient and safeBy implementing a tugger train system together with carts instead of a traditional forklift material line feeding, its possible to transport more material at the same time. Instead of feeding one pallet at a time, four different carts can be transported to and from the line.

Operator injuries and damage to equipment when using forklifts is a well-known problem and many accidents are reported yearly throughout Europe and the US.

The carts have been a huge improvement when it comes to ergonomics. The material is easily rolled on and off the cart to the assembly station. Always at a good height and close to the body which reduces the load for the operator.

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In 2012, after winning a number of major orders for OEM catalyst converters, the Eberspcher plant in Nykping, Sweden was facing a huge increase in production volume. In order to handle this challenge with the existing capacity, the management decided to streamline the internal logistics.

The objective was to release productive time for the assembly operators, thereby increasing process uptime. Reduced forklift traffic and improved ergonomics were also important objectives.

EFFICIENT MATERIAL FLOW

By introducing a tugger train system from STILL with compatible material carts from FlexQube, the plant was able to improve the material flow. Now more material is being transported with each milk run, while the ergonomically designed FlexQube kit carts have helped reduce the manual handling time for the assembly operators. This has reduced forklift traffic and pallet-based material handling by around 60 %. It has also reduced the risk of accidents while at the same time has enabled a more efficient

utilization of the available floor space. The working environment has also become less stressful for all personnel.

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The modular structure of FlexQube also allowed the plant to modify the carts designs as the production process developed. When the transport capacity of a specific cart had to be upgraded, this was easy to do without disturbing the production. Currently, the plant uses around 350 FlexQube carts in 15 different designs, all adapted to the shapes of the parts and the ergonomical demands of the operations.

Improving productivity at Eberspcher.

Eberspcher utilizes a variety of FlexQube Solutions kit carts that are developed to transport specific parts to and from assembly, and standard carts for half EUR pallets.

It starts with me making a draft of a cart based on

the logistic needs and feedback from the operators,

says Maritza Segovia who is the Process Leader at

Eberspcher. Next I have a colleague who helps me

with assembly, and then we test it in production.

The FlexQube team helps me with development and

contributes with support throughout the project.

The carts have improved our situation enormously

and it is a huge change from the past.

reduction of material transports

EBERSPCHER GMBH

The Eberspcher Group is one of the worlds leading system developers and suppliers of exhaust technology, vehicle heaters and bus air conditioning systems. Eberspcher is also a professional innovation partner for the automotive industry in air conditioning of special-purpose vehicles and in automotive electronics.

Revenues: 3 billion EURO

Employees: 8,000

Founded: 1865

Plants worldwide: 53

Industry: Automotive Business Units Exhaust Technology, Fuel Operated Heaters, Electrical Heaters, Air Conditioning, Automotive Electronics

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Before you start designing the carts for your solution there are a number of things to take into consideration. The main use for the solution has to be clear and all the specific requirements have to be specified. Here are some examples of features that are important for us to know before creating the ideal solution for your needs.

How to specify your requirements.

ENVIRONMENT

In what kind of work environment will the cart be used

(outdoor /indoor)? What is the floor like and will the

cart be handled on uneven surfaces?

ADJUSTMENTS

Will the cart be used in an environment where

continuous improvement and modifications will

be needed?

PARTS

What kind of parts will be transported and what

properties do the parts have regarding materials,

weight and dimensions?

PRODUCT CYCLE

How long will the cart be used? Are you aware of any

future challenges and needs? Is it desirable to have a

modular cart which makes it possible to re-use after

design adjustments?

SAFETY

Will any parts need to be locked in place? Are there any

precautions needed regarding the operators safety?

ERGONOMICS

Are there any limits of picking heights or force needed

to push the cart? Will the cart be pushed manually or

with some type of push / pull mover?

COMPATIBILITY

Is the cart going to be used together with other

equipment like forklifts, tugger trains, AGV etc? If so,

what are the dimensions and capacity of those systems?

Other size and height limitations?

SPECIFY DESIGN BUILD

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Once the requirements are specified, its time to start the design. When doing the design, the goal is to use as many standard building blocks as possible to reduce lead time and cost. In some cases, customized components are needed to fulfill the functionality of the cart. If you are lucky, a customized part that will fulfill your need has already been designed, and you will find it in the Solutions Library (www.flexqube.com / SL). By designing on your own, you get a good understanding of how the concept works and how the building blocks come together. But if you need support when designing, the FlexQube Team will be happy to help in the process to make sure you find the right solution for your needs.

GET STARTED DESIGNING YOUR CART

1. Register Go to www.flexqube.com and register in Solutions Library (www.flexqube.com / SL)

2. Receive files Download the CAD library and transform the STP files into your own CAD format.

3. Training Schedule a web based start-up meeting together with an experienced FlexQube designer.

4. Design Get creative and start creating your own designs. Visit Solutions Library (www.flexqube.com / SL) with hundreds of existing applications for inspiration. In many cases you can use an existing solution as a base and make

some adjustments in order to meet your specific requirements. All solutions can be found in the Solutions Library.

www.flexqube.com/SL


Its easy to design on your own! From spec to test-drive in a few moments.

Contact us with questions on [email protected]

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2. CASTERSSelect casters (size, material, fixed or swivel, with or without directional locking, with or without brake).

3. EXTRA FUNCTIONSAdd floor lock brake and tugger coupling if needed.

5. HANDLEBAR Add a handlebar for ergonomic manual handling.

4. SUPERSTRUCTURE Add the superstructure, either standardized pallet or shelves, or customize to your specification.

Modular and easy to understand!The basic principle for the design process is as follows:

1. BASE FRAMEStart with selecting the dimension of the base frame. This mainly differs depending on your space limitations, or compatibility with your existing tugger train system.


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FlexQube Solutions Library contains carts and racks that have been designed previously. By registering you get access to pictures, CAD-files and data about all solutions. You can browse through looking for solutions that suits your needs, create a inquiry and send or find inspiration for a new design.

Besides solutions you can also find information and data regarding the different parts being used in the FlexQube concept. Handlebars, casters and attachments can be ordered separately as spare parts or for trying with existing solution.

The Solutions Library constantly grows every day with new solutions designed by the FlexQube Team or customers designing on their own. Stay active and find the perfect solution for your need!

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Assembly is easy and there are many benefits in doing the assembly on your own. If this is not a suitable alternative, FlexQube can of course support the assembly for you. Thanks to the FlexQube standards, a limited number of bolts and tools are needed during the assembly process. Most of the time a flat table is enough to assemble FlexQube trolleys in an efficient and safe way. The assembly is easy and does not require special skills or experience from previous assembly work. In addition, FlexQube can provide assembly instructions for your specific solution to make the assembly even easier.

FAST PROTOTYPING

Assembly of a prototype cart late in the design phase, is an efficient way to verify the functions and come up with the final adjustments. FlexQube building blocks are available for immediate delivery and the lead-time for shipment can be managed in a matter of days.

If there are many trolleys to assemble, it is even possible to design assembly fixtures based on the FlexQube building blocks. This simplifies the assembly and secure that carts can be produced in large-scale, and in an efficient way.

EASY MODIFICATION

When the application has been in use for a while, there is a chance that the operators have recognized a number of improvements they want to do on the carts. Dont worry. Thanks to the modularity in the FlexQube concept, it is easy to update already assembled carts with new or modified components. The modularity also simplifies the repair process if a cart has been damaged. You dont have to replace the complete cart, just replace the components that are damaged. These benefits are a big advantage compared to welded carts that are costly and time-consuming to modify and repair.

When the design is completed, it is time to assemble your Flexqube application.

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TOW BAR

All base carts can be modified with towing equipment. That makes it possible to tow several carts in a train with a tugger. By towing carts in a train, a lot more material can be transported at the same time.

In some cases a standard type of cart can be exactly what you need for your material handling. FlexQube offers a variety of basic, ready-to-use carts, which can beadapted to fit your specifications. On this page you can see a few examples of basic material handling carts. All made from our standard products. In our Solutions Library you can get even more inspiration!

Basic material handling carts.

BASE CART WITH PALLET GUIDES

A common base frame for transportation of EUR Pallets or other emballage. The cart is adjusted to fit in existing tugger train systems on the market. Modifications regarding dimensions can be made if necessary. Casters and handlebars can be altered to your specifications.

Weight capacity: 1000 kg / 2200 Lbs.

Part number: Q-007-1054

HIGH PALLET CART

Another type of High Cart for handling pallets or emballage on a higher level for better ergonomics. Instead of a bottom plate theres another level of FlexBeams on top. Height can be modified using different tube lengths.



HIGH BASE CART WITH PLATE

Module that makes it possible to handle the pallets and emballage higher up from the floor. Height can be adjusted by e.g. adding FlexTube. 8 tubes are added to secure robustness.


Part number: Q-016-1064 with tubes

PALLET CART

For transportation of EUR Pallets. The cart is adjusted to fit in existing tugger train systems on the market. Modifications regarding dimensions can be made if necessary. Casters and handlebars can be altered to your specifications.



US PALLET CART

A standard base cart for transportation of US Pallets. Other types of large emballage and boxes can be transported as well. Casters and handlebars are altered to your specifications. The cart is adjusted to fit in existing tugger train systems on the market. Modifications regarding dimensions can be made too if necessary. Tow bars can be added to cart.



Part number (Tugger Train version): Q-007-1802

CART WITH TOW BAR FOR BIG EMBALLAGE

Can transport e.g. two EUR Pallets or other big emballage. Six wheels on the cart makes the steering and handling easy. Cart is equipped with tow bar for transportation together with more carts pulled by a tugger.



SAME BASE DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS

Base frames with different dimensions can be made from the same design. From e.g. a small cart for Half EUR Pallets or other small emballage to larger carts for transportation of large pallets or emballage.

CLOSED BOTTOM

Base trolley with closed bottom. Enables transportation of boxes or emballage with various dimensions. Prevents parts from falling through or out.


Part number: Q-016-1064 with closed bottom

U-PROFILE CART

Certain tugger train systems require carts that are built with a U-profile base. In the picture a small cart is shown which is made for transportation of Half EUR Pallets or smaller emballage. Can also be made without adjustment to a tugger train. Carts with U-profile can also be built in other dimensions to suit other emballage and tugger train systems.



Base frame examples (mm) Part number

840 5 630 Q-007-1081

1260 5 840 Q-007-1054

1610 5 840 Q-007-1087

1610 5 1260 Q-007-1085

1260 5 1260 Q-007-1094

1260 5 1050 Q-007-1089

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FLOW SHELF

Used for transportation of e.g. different parts and boxes. The leaning shelf makes it possible to stack material from the back which are sequenced to the front automatically.

Weight Capacity: 150 kg / 330 Lbs. per shelf.

Part number: Q-007-1083 Flow Shelf Module

EXTENDABLE SHELF

Used for transportation of e.g. different parts and boxes. The shelf is flat and extendable.


Part number: Q-007-1091 Extendable Shelf Module

A module is added to the base frame.

UPPER MODULE


BASE TROLLEY


FLAT SHELF

Used for transportation of e.g. different parts and boxes. The shelf is flat which makes it possible to transport material in a stable way.


Part number: Q-007-1084 Flat Shelf Module

Shelf carts.FlexQube offers four types of shelfoptions; flat, telescopic, angled or with roller tracks. The focus on modularity in the FlexQube system gives you the possibility to use the system for higher loads than other flexible tube and joint systems on the market.

The FlexQube system can be integrated with mother-daughter frame systems as well as be used independent of such systems, instead using tongue and hitch solutions with rigid tow bars.

FlexQube also offers ergonomic solutions like wire released tow bars with no need for operators to bend when releasing the couplings between carts.

FlexQube is collaborating with existing forklift companies to make sure our solutions are compatible.

Towing equipment.

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FlexQube has extensive experience working with different types of roller solutions. The FlexQube concept is compatible with many of the roller tracks offered by competing tube and joint systems. If you are having problems with tube and joint racks that cant handle the loads you put on them. Just transfer the existing roller tracks into a new cart or rack built by FlexQube components.

Two in one is a concept developed by FlexQube that increases efficiency of material flow from warehouse to production line, improves ergonomics for operators and reduces walking distance between product and material facade. The idea is to put smaller carts inside a larger cart and then transport the complete set of carts in a tugger train. The system can be adapted and customized to your specific needs.

Article number: Q-007-1250 and Q-007-1251.

Carts with rollers. Two in one.

LARGE FLOW RACK CART

Multi level flow rack cart with flow through capability. Just use the lever to release the flow of totes and have these roll off the cart onto a rack.


ROLLER CART WITH EXTENDABLE LEVEL

This roller cart uses standard roller tracks which are connected tothe FlexTube. The lower level in this case is mounted onto telescopic lists which makes it possible to pull out the complete shelf for improved access


ENGINE BLOCK CART

Carts with heavy duty rollers to transport a engine block from apre-assembly area to the production line.


GEAR PALLET CART

Carts with heavy duty rollers with two levels to transport both the empty fixture plate and a full fixture plate. Release of each level is made by pushing a handle bar on the opposite side. The locking mechanism uses a gas spring to snap back into locking position.


Use holes in FlexBeam to add pins for holding hoses/rings.

Possible to add box. Shelves can be moved up and down using the patended FlexQube locking function.

Small shelf carts can be customized with number of shelves etc.

Is is also possible to have up to 6 small carts in one large cart and connect the system in a tugger train.

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COMBINE DIFFERNT CART DIMENSIONS IN THE SAME TRAIN!

Carts with different dimensions can be integrated in the train solution. Larger and smaller carts can be mixed to make it possible to supply the production line with the right type of material in a efficient way. Technical specifications may differ for carts but basic features above is the same.

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Modular base frame with ergonomic tow bar.

GREAT TRACKING PROPERTIES

Narrow tracking thanks to wheel configuration with fixed wheels in center of cart.

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY AND PICK UP

Cart can be delivered to material facade on both left and right side.

ERGONOMIC HANDLING

Fixed casters in center of cart together with ergonomic handle enables in easy handling in narrow areas and low forces to rotate and move the cart.

LOW MOVING RESISTANCE

Convex and fixed wheels means outstanding performance with low moving resistance.

ERGONOMIC TOW BAR

Unique tow bar that is controlled from the handle bar elminates bending and non ergonomic positions when attaching carts to each other.

COMBINE DIFFERENT SIZES

Thanks to the standardized tow bar, carts with different size and emballage types can be connected in order achieve high utilisation of tow tractor and trains.

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Type of application: Connected in train.

Weight capacity: 500 kg

Type of plattform: 1260 5 840 mm Flexible with FlexQube interfaces.

Towing method: Ergonomic tow bar. Locking controlled form handle bar.

Casters: 4 5 200 mm casters. Can be modified to 125 mm.

Caster configuration: 2 5 Fixed

2 5 Swivel

Brake: Floor brake with friction function.

FEATURES

Visit our youtube channel for videos of the features for

this solution.

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Building blocks. Bolts and nuts.

M10590 MM HEX HEADQ-006-1132

LOCKING NUT M10 Q-006-1042 64 MM

FLEXBEAM COLLET Q-005-1426

M6512 ALLEN HEAD Q-006-1080

SELF TAPPING M6 Q-006-1384

M10525 HEX HEAD Q-006-1041

* We offer other lengths and dimensions of bolts but these are our most frequent types.

Part number:

Q-002-1001 FlexPlate

FLEXBEAM

Part number:

Q-001-1078 FlexQube

FLEXBEAM FE

Flat end or not?

FlexBeam with flat end are used when a 90 degree corner is wanted.

Part number Name

Q-006-1382 M558 mm round head

Q-006-1021 Locking Nut M5

Q-006-1020 M5510 mm Hex Head

Q-006-1336 M658 mm Allen Head

Q-006-1080 M6512 mm Allen Head

Q-006-1051 M6512 mm Round head

Q-006-1384 Self Tapping M6

Q-006-1012 M6530 mm Allen head

Q-006-1120 M8516 mm Hex head

Q-006-1019 M8520 mm Hex head fully threaded

Q-006-1481 M858 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-1408 M8516 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-1415 M8530 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-1034 Nut M8

Q-006-1181 Locking nut M8

Q-006-1183 Washer M8


Q-006-1409 M10516 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-1232 M10520 mm Hex head

Q-006-1041 M10525 mm Hex head

Q-006-1410 M10525 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-116 M10530 mm Hex head

Q-006-1083 M10530 mm countersunk

Q-006-1361 M10540 mm (1.5 mm head)

Part number Name


Q-006-1117 M10570 mm Hex head

Q-006-1132 M10590 mm Hex head

Q-006-1381 M10590 mm (1.5 mm head)

Q-006-1088 M10595 mm Hex Head

Q-006-1194 M105100 mm fully threaded Hex

Q-006-1037 M105120 mm fully threaded

Q-006-1042 Locking Nut M10

Q-006-1204 M12570 mm Hex head


Q-006-1205 Washer M12

Q-006-1036 M14560 mm

Q-006-1121 M14580 mm Hex head

Q-006-1307 M145110 mm


Q-006-1040 Washer M14

Q-006-1068 M185140 mm Hex head


Q-006-1404 M205100 mm

Q-006-1016 M205500 mm


Q-006-1133 Bolt CBH 20590 mm

Q-006-1384 STS M6516 Torx

Q-006-1385 STS M6520 Countersunk Torx

Length FlexBeam STS* FlexBeam STS FE** FlexTube

70 mm Q-000-1050

140 mm Q-001-1315 Q-001-1415 Q-000-1368

210 mm Q-001-1314 Q-001-1414 Q-000-1224

280 mm Q-001-1313 Q-001-1413 Q-000-1262

350 mm Q-001-1312 Q-001-1412 Q-000-1055

420 mm Q-001-1311 Q-001-1411 Q-000-1277

490 mm Q-001-1310 Q-001-1410 Q-000-1247

560 mm Q-001-1309 Q-001-1409 Q-000-1182

630 mm Q-001-1308 Q-001-1408 Q-000-1312

700 mm Q-001-1307 Q-001-1407 Q-000-1002

770 mm Q-001-1306 Q-001-1406 Q-000-1265

840 mm Q-001-1305 Q-001-1405 Q-000-1398

910 mm Q-001-1304 Q-001-1404 Q-000-1269

980 mm Q-001-1303 Q-001-1403 Q-000-1399

1050 mm Q-001-1302 Q-001-1402 Q-000-1053

1120 mm Q-001-1301 Q-001-1401 Q-000-1258

1190 mm Q-001-1300 Q-001-1400

* STS = Self tapping screw are used for assembling

* * FE = Flat end on the beams

M10525 LOW HEAD Q-006-1410

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Casters.

POLYURETHANE

Softer than the nylon casters but still hard to enable good movement on the floor. Rolls well on rough surfaces. Quiter when moving due to the material. High weight capacity.

BRAKE OPTIONS

FlexQube offers several types of brakes for the casters.

Total brake; brakes both wheel and swivel

Fixed brake; brake pedal stays in same position independent of swivel

Floor lock brake

POLYAMIDE

Hard caster which leads to very low friction when handling manually. Can be used for heavy duty parts and still be easy to maneuver manually.

DIRECTIONAL LOCKING

This option can be integrated with the 200 mm casters. It allows you to lock the direction of a swivel caster in four different directions. It is a good option if for example you need to transport a cart with the short side out first to the production line but also place the cart with the long side facing the production line.

ALTERNATIVES FOR BRAKES

Fixed brake

Fixed brake which doesnt move as caster turns. No risk for brake ending up under the cart.

Floor locked brake

Brake that is separated from the caster.

Directional locking of brake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaj5JW62slo

Part number Size, mm Type Info Capacity, kg / lbs

Q-004-1099 200 Swivel with brake Polyurethane 750 / 1650

Q-004-1100 200 Swivel Polyurethane 750 / 1650

Q-004-1101 200 Fixed Polyurethane 750 / 1650

Q-004-1351 200 Swivel with brake Polyamide 350 / 800

Q-004-1352 200 Swivel Polyamide 350 / 800

Q-004-1354 200 Fixed Polyamide 350 / 800






Q-004-1358 125 Fixed Polyamide 350 / 800

Q-004-1134 200 Swivel with directional locking Polyurethane 750 / 1650

Q-004-1132 200 Swivel with directional locking Polyamide 350 / 800

Q-004-1111 200 Swivel with fixed brake Polyurethane 750 / 1650

Q-004-1130 Directional locking plate

Q-004-1111 200 Swivel with fixed brake Polyamide 750 / 1650

Q-004-1359 200 Floor lock brake

Q-004-1360 125 Floor lock brake



Q-004-1020 125 Swivel with brake (80 5 60 mm plate) Polyamide 150 / 325

Q-004-1021 125 Swivel (80 5 60 mm plate) Polyamide 150 / 325

Q-004-1138 200 Polyamid wheel Just the wheel

Q-004-1116 200 Polyurethane wheel Just the wheel




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Pallet guides. Ergonomic Handle bars.The pallets guides are used as attachment in corners of the base frames. This makes them both a fastener and a useful corner plate when transporting pallets or other emballage directly on the base. Depending on how the emballage is handled, different kinds of guides could suit your needs. Below are examples of our standard pallet guides.

To reach a good ergonomic level of the different applications a handle bar is often needed. FlexQube offers a wide range of handle bar options, all with the operators ergonomic situation in focus.

PALLET GUIDE CORNER PLATE

Standard with straight borders that doesnt point out from the trolley.


HANDLE WITH BENT TOP

Handlebar that can be placed on long or short side of cart. The top of the handlebar is bent for ergonomic purposes.


TWO SIDED HANDLE

Robust handlebar that is attached on long side of the cart but can be reached from both sides.


FLEXHANDLE 630 MM

Handlebar that can be placed on long or short side of cart.


REMOVABLE HANDLE

Removable handlebar that can be moved and used on several sides of the cart. An attachment is placed on the cart which the handlebar is locked onto.


See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYVWYLsflKk

HANDLEBAR 70 950 mm

Often attached to e.g. shelf carts or other types of kit carts. Can be placed both horizontally and vertically.


PALLET GUIDE ANGLED

Corner plate with angled (30 degrees) borders for more margin in the guidance.


ONE SIDED PALLET GUIDE

One sided guidance for solutions where free Access from one side is required.

Part number: Q-005-1099 right, Q-005-1097 left

PALLET GUIDE WHEEL ATTACHMENT

Pallet guide that also works as a wheel attachment. A good and robust solution for e.g. pallet carts.

Part number: Q-005-0062, Q-005-0063

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Part number Name

Q-007-1023 Towing equipment heavy

Q-005-1051 Towing plate to FlexBeam

Q-005-1055 Towing VKR 670 mm

Q-005-1056 Towing hole

Q-005-1058 Towing attachment plate

Q-017-1010 Towing lip 28 mm

Q-005-1012 Spring 8490

Q-017-1037 Towing equipment light

Q-017-1033 Casing 102 mm

Q-017-1034 Mounting bracket 145 mm

Q-017-1035 Towing pin complete

Q-005-1056 Towing hole

Wire released tow bar

630 mm, 850 mm or 1000 mm

Q-017-1028 FlexQube tow bar module

Q-017-1046 Wire module EUR-trolley

Part number Name

Q-000-1472 Outer tube (no plate) 950 mm

Q-005-1240 Handle for 30 mm tube

Q-015-1009 Two-sided handle 1254 mm

Q-015-1017 Two-sided A-shape handlebar

Q-015-1025 Two-sided handle 1190 FlexBeam

Q-015-1029 Handlebar 700 5420 mm

Q-015-1030 Removable handle 420 mm

Q-015-1035 Bent removable handle 840 mm

Q-005-1485 FlexHandle 630 mm

Q-015-1040 Handle with bent top 700 mm

Q-015-1052 Floor brake handle

Part number Name

Q-016-1011 Shelf Edge Plate 1260 mm






Q-005-1345 FlexShelf 770 5 630 mm

Q-005-1585 FlexShelf 700 5 595 mm

Q-016-1030 FlexShelf Double 1260 5630 mm

Q-016-1059 Top Plate EUR-pallet Cart

Q-016-1076 Top Plate 1260x1050 mm Cart

Q-016-1020 Flow Shelf 1048 5703 mm

Q-016-1029 Flow Shelf 1048 5843 mm

Q-016-1045 Flow Shelf 1118 5843 mm

Q-016-1049 Daughter Cart Shelf 632 5405 mm

Q-016-1056 Flat Shelf 874.5 5630 mm

Q-016-1071 Guide Plate Middle

Q-016-1072 Guide Plate Right

Q-016-1073 Guide Plate Left

Q-016-1077 Telescopic Shelf 1069 5700 mm

Q-016-1082 U-profile for telescopic shelf

Q-016-1083 Front plate for telescopic shelf

Q-016-1160 Bottom plate 1259 5839 mm

Q-016-1110 49 524.5 inch plate

Q-016-1038 Plate for 48 548 inch pallet

Q-016-1237 Flat shelf 1119 5840 mm

Q-016-1238 Angled plate 1248 mm

Q-016-1021 Box 24x15 inch

Part number Name

Q-010-1001 T-handle Ironside 5 mm 5150 mm

Q-010-1002 Socket 1/2'' ironside 17 mm

Q-010-1003 Square drive 1/2'' ironside 50 mm

Q-010-1004 Ratchet combination key 17 mm

Q-010-1005 T-handle ironside 4 mm 5150 mm

Q-010-1006 Bits ironside 5 mm round head

Q-010-1010 Impact wench WR18DBAL2 Hitachi

Q-010-1014 Bits Ironside 70 mm Torx 30 w. holes

Q-010-1015 Bits Ironside 25 mm TX30

Q-010-1030 Drill driver and impact driver kit

Towing equipment.

Handlebars.

Shelves. Tools.Attachments.

FLEXHANDLE 630 MM

Q-005-1485

FLEXSHELF DOUBLE 1260 5630 MM

Q-005-1485

PALLET GUIDE SQUEAK PROOF 3 MM

Q-005-1238

TOWING EQUIPMENT HEAVYQ-007-1023

TOWING LIP 28 MM

Q-017-1010

TOWING HOLE

Q-005-1056

FLEXPLATE

Q-002-1001

ROLLERS 100 MM

Q-005-1504

FLEXPLATE M10

Q-002-1162

FLEXPLATE

HALF

Q-002-1369

RUBBER STRIP 6 MM

Q-005-1413

WHEEL BOX SUPPORT

Q-005-1080

HEAVY DUTY JOINT M10

Q-005-1580

FLEXQUBE

Q-001-1078

RTE PLUG

Q-005-1289

Part number Name

Q-001-1078 FlexQube

Q-002-1001 FlexPlate

Q-002-1162 FlexPlate M10

Q-002-1320 FlexPlate 30.5 mm hole

Q-002-1369 FlexPlate half

Q-005-1580 Heavy duty joint M10

Q-002-1050 Stiffener outside

Q-005-1238 Pallet guide squeaking proof 3 mm

Q-005-1096 Pallet guide corner plate

Q-005-1916 Pallet guide corner plate large

Q-005-1097 Left angle corner plate

Q-005-1098 Angle corner plate

Q-005-1099 Right angle corner plate

Q-005-1331 Corner plate high borders

Q-005-1163 Wheel box full 700 5624 mm

Q-005-1228 M10 threaded pin

Q-005-1229 End cap M10

Q-005-1327 Wheel box cover plate, right

Q-005-1328 Wheel box cover plate, middle

Q-005-1329 Wheel box cover plate, left

Q-005-1355 Plastic Tube (for M10 bolt)

Q-005-1012 Spring 8490

Q-016-1057 Rod VKR 500 mm

Q-005-1266 M6 locking handle

Q-005-1289 RTE plug

Q-005-1413 Rubber strip 6 mm

Q-005-1222 End protection 40 540 interface

Q-005-1426 64 mm FlexBeam collet

Q-005-1215 Saw plate for plates 1120 mm PEHD

Q-004-1065 Wheel attachment 105 577.5 mm

Q-005-1079 Wheel attachment box

Q-005-1004 Wheel attachment box 700 mm

Q-005-1005 Wheel attachment box middle 700 mm

Q-005-0062 Pallet guide wheel attachment, right

Q-005-0063 Pallet guide wheel attachment, left

Q-005-1080 Wheel box support 699 mm






Q-005-1300 Tugger train opener 3 mm



Q-005-1504 Rollers 100 mm

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SALES DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

FINANCE AND INVOICE

MANAGEMENT

NORTH AMERICAJed Donahue+1 (714) [email protected]

EUROPEPetter Evertsson+46 (0) 706-85 35 [email protected]

Alexander JakobssonDesign Manager+46 (0) 72-219 00 [email protected]

FLEXQUBE AB (HQ) FLEXQUBE INC.EUROPE NORTH AMERICA

Norra Allgatan 8 720 Empire Expressway SE-413 01 Gteborg PO Box 1327Sweden Swainsboro, GA 30401, USA+46(0)31-15 84 11 +1 (678) [email protected] [email protected]

Julia GorbunovaAccounting+46 (0) 72-219 66 [email protected]

Anders FogelbergCEO+46 (0) 70-286 06 74+1 (678) [email protected]

Per AugustssonCTO+46 (0) 70-651 48 [email protected]

Christian ThielCFO and Chairman+46 (0) 70-547 90 [email protected]

Georgia, USA Head office FlexQube Inc Distribution center and manufacturing

BrazilInvestigating distribution and

manufacturing 2015

Mid Sweden Distribution center (Europe) Manufacturing

PolandDistribution and manufacturing Q3 / Q4 2015

Gothenburg, SwedenHead office FlexQube Group

Asia (South Korea)Investigating distribution and manufacturing 2015

www.flexqube.com

MexicoSales partner Q3 2015

Whole North AmericaDistribution partners

FlexQube is building a global footprint in order to follow and support all our customers around the world. To provide the best and most cost efficient, material handling equipment.

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Documents

FlexQube Product Catalog 2015