flowtube catalogue - march 2013

2009. 08

The FlowTube System

FLOWSTORE SYSTEM

S LTD

LEAN MANUFACTURING | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | MATERIAL HANDLING | COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

FLOWSTORE SYSTEMS LTD.Fairview Business Centre

29-31 Clayton Road, HayesMiddlesex UB3 1AN, UK

TEL : +44 (0) 845 270 3633 FAX : +44 (0) 845 270 3643

www.FlowTube.com

Flowstore Systems Ltd, authorised distributors of products made by GS ACE INDUSTRY CO., LTD

2009. 08

The FlowTube System

FLOWSTORE SYSTEM

S LTD




TEL : +44 (0) 845 270 3633 FAX : +44 (0) 845 270 3643

www.FlowTube.com


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Dear Customer,

I am delighted to present our updated FlowTube catalogue. A large number of new items are now available, and we have rearranged the section to make them easier to follow.

of good ergonomic design and the elimination of wasted time and movement in designing versatile storage, handling and equipment assembly systems.

In the mid 1990’s the company became the first in the UK to be involved in the supply of the modern tubular systems, which are now at the heart of lean manufacturing developments and kaizen techniques adopted worldwide.

Building on its vast experience in all the main motor manufacturing companies in the UK, Flowstore has employed sales engineers with first hand knowledge of lean methods, and the practical application of kaizen and other continual improvement philosophies for factory and warehouse operations.

In 2005 the company formed a specialist FlowTube division which has since expanded into Europe, In response to innovation and customers needs FlowTube has more than doubled its parts since 2005.

In selecting Flowstore Systems Ltd and the FlowTube product in particular, you are not only obtaining high quality, good value components from a well respected and

long established supplier, but finding a partner who is committed to the proper

Where required, our Computer Aided Design department will create life-like 3D visuals ensuring you receive exactly what you want.

Whether you choose to design and build FlowTube yourself, have it supplied pre-cut in kit form or have it delivered ready-built, you

Assembly work carried out in our factory is thus controlled to a high degree, ensuring consistency and reliable

quality.

As the UK market leader in quality, service and value we are proud to partner with you

in your goals for ecient solutions.

Simon Dennis, Managing Director

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO FLOWTUBE A

TUBES B

METAL JOINTS C

ROLLER TRACKS, ADAPTORS & GUIDES D

TUBE ADAPTORS E

PLASTIC JOINTS, COMPONENTS & PROFILES F

ACCESSORIES, FEET & INSERTS G

CASTORS & MOUNTS H

FIXINGS I

TOOLS & ANCILLARIES J

LEAN MANUFACTURING K

DESIGN & ASSEMBLY GUIDE L

GALLERY M

DURAFLOW & LS2 N

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FlowTube is a versatile modular component framework system, made up of steel tubes, rapid assembly steel joints and an extensive range of components and accessories. The system is designed to suit a wide variety of applications including manual handling, storage, assembly and manufacturing. It can also be used for display and exhibition stands, and in commercial, retail and institutional applications.

Solutions are simple to design, quick to assemble and are completely reusable, suiting environments where Kaizen (continuous improvement) or Lean Manufacturing methods are employed. Assembled solutions can be quickly and easily modied, changed or rebuilt into something completely dierent. Only basic technical skills are required to achieve desired results; assemblies can be quickly constructed without the need for special tooling and require no welding or painting. There is little waste, as structures can easily be modied or rebuilt. The tube and joint components may be reused to build new solutions allowing continuous and cost-eective improvement to designs.

THE SYSTEM Tubes are steel pipes, nominally 28mm in outer diameter, ABS plastic-coated in various colour nishes or stainless steel. Painted nish available as special order.Joints comprise of interlocking steel bracket components, clamped over the tubes and fastened into position with captive nuts & socket head bolts.Accessories, including roller tracks, castors, hinges, latches and a wider range of other components x to the tubular framework in a simple snap or clip on manner.Tools include a hacksaw to cut the tubes, a 5mm Allen key for rapid assembly of joints and a measuring tape to ensure solutions are cut and built to size.

WHAT IS FLOWTUBE?

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Alternative To FabricationFlowTube is an eective alternative to welded or fabricated solutions. Tubes, joints and accessories, supplied as standard stock items, are quick and clean to assemble, providing an eective means for producing a rapid solution, avoiding messy and time-consuming welding and painting operations. In addition all components are reusable, which means constructions can easily be modied and recongured to better suit the application or even recycled to create new equipment to suit dierent applications.

Quick & Easy To UseFlowTube solutions are very quick and simple to design and assemble. Eective solutions for assembly lines, manufacturing cells, packing stations or almost any other material handling application can be quickly realised by operators to provide a working solution. FlowTube solutions typically use 30% less manpower than conventional systems to achieve the desired results.

Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)FlowTube provides maximum flexibility to a solution with minimum material wastage, allowing the system to be continually updated, modified and improved in order to improve efficiency and improve suitability for specific storage requirements, assembly or manufacturing operations.

Lean Manufacturing & ProductionFlowTube enables waste elimination, focussing resources on value added process, achieved by:

• Space saving - solutions are created to maximise storage space and reduce footprint• Time saving - improve the flow of products, reducing waiting or TAKT times• Ergonomics - designs are tailored towards specific picking or assembly operations• Cost saving - waste is eliminated, defects minimised, production efficiency increases

1) Sketch...

4) Use...workstation ...garment rail, ...trolley!

2) Cut... 3) Assemble...

WHY USE FLOWTUBE?

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HOW IS FLOWTUBE SUPPLIED?

Flowstore Systems Ltd stocks and supplies the FlowTube system, from its base in Hayes, UK.

Supply OptionsThere are 3 main ways in which FlowTube can be supplied

(1) Flowstore designs and supplies assembled solution(2) Flowstore designs and supplies kit solution, customer assembles(3) Flowstore supplies stock, customer designs & assembles

FLOWSTORE

CUSTOMER

DESIGN CUT / PICK ASSEMBLE DELIVER(1) USE

DESIGN CUT / PICK DELIVER(2) USEASSEMBLE

PICK DELIVER(3) ASSEMBLE USEDESIGN CUT

DESIGN ANDASSEMBLY SERVICE

Flowstore Systems supports FlowTube in the UK and across Europe with a Sales Team whose members include Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing experts with experience using the FlowTube system in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry, plus a team of qualied CAD Engineers and an assembly team with safety accreditation and installation experience across the UK and Europe.

Design Sales representatives visit site, to discuss, consult and advise, before oering a FlowTube solution for almost any material handling application.

Sketches, design briefs and site visit notes are developed into technical drawings, using the latest CAD and design software. Following an order for a Flowtube designed solution, customers receive a detailed specification prior to manufacture and delivery including fully scaled and dimensioned drawings plus an optional 360° 3D view (using software available as a free download).

AssemblyMost customers choose to have their solutions delivered fully assembled. So, following drawing approval, Flowstore will build the solution in-house and deliver to customer, ready for use.

Some larger solutions are delivered to site partially assembled, and then assembly completed on site by Flowstore’s installation team.

CAD Team CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings Assembly

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TUBESCOATED

STAINLESS

FLAT

SLIDE

L-SLIDE

FULL-SLIDE

GROOVED

SPIRAL

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Unit : mm

NUMBERINGSYSTEM Classification Item

Part NoThickness Weight

(g/m) Type StandardLengthNormal

Tube ESD Tube

Coated Tube

Coated

Tube

DP2807-X EP2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 540

4,000

DP2809-X EP2809-X Ø28 x t 0.9 660

DP2810-X EP2810-X Ø28 x t 1.0 690

DP2814-X EP2814-X Ø28 x t 1.4 930

DP2820-X EP2820-X Ø28 x t 2.0 1,160

Slide TubeCS2807-X ES2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 582

CS2810-X ES2810-X Ø28 x t 1.0 767

L-Slide Tube LS2810-X ELS2810-X Ø28 x t 1.0 500

Full SlideFS2807-X EFS2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 505

FS2809-X EFS2809-X Ø28 x t 0.9 630

Flat TubeCF2807-X EF2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 606

CF2810-X EF2810-X Ø28 x t 1.0 780

Black Stripe Tube

- CL2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 520

- CL2810-X Ø28 x t 1.0 690

Spiral Tube SP2809 Ø28 x t 0.9 630

4,000 Eco - Tube Powder

CoatedG2807-X EG2807-X Ø28 x t 0.7 475

G2812-X EG2812-X Ø28 x t 1.2 800

GI Tube Galvanized Iron Tube

Z2808 Ø28 x t 0.8 5504,000

Z2812 Ø28 x t 1.2 600

STS Tube PolishedTube

S2807-PF Ø28 x t 0.7 450

4,000S2809-PF Ø28 x t 0.9 581

S2812-PF Ø28 x t 1.2 770

IVGNDNBUBSBU KGMGG DKBKWRYEOBREL

Normal Coated TubeCoated ESD TubeNormal Coated Slide TubeCoated ESD Slide TubeNormal Coated Flat TubeCoated ESD Flat TubeCoated Black Stripe TubeEco-TubeESD Eco-TubeSTS TubeGI TubeL-Slide TubeL-Slide Tube ESDFull SlideL-Slide Tube ESDSpiral

COLOUR CODE NUMBERING

SYSEM FOR TUBEDP28 07-X

Thickness07 = t 0.708 = t 0.809 = t 0.910 = t 1.012 = t 1.214 = t 1.420 = t 2.0

Tubes

DP EP CS ES CF EF CL G EG S ZLSELSFSEFSSP

Colour Code= Ivory= Green= Dark Green= Blue= Sky Blue= Dark Blue= Grey= Metallic Grey= Dark Grey= Black= White= Red= Yellow= Orange= Brown= Black ESD= Black Stripe ESD Ivory

Example : Case of Coated Tube Ivory Ø28 x t1.0 is DP2810-IV

TUBES

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Unit : mm

COLOUR TABLE

Standard Length : 4000

Eco Tube Coated Tube

Ø28 x t 0.7 Ø28 x t 1.2 Ø28 x t 0.7 Ø28 x t 0.9 Ø28 x t 1.0 Ø28 x t 1.4 Ø28 x t 2.0

Ivory

Green

Dark Green

Blue

Sky Blue

Dark Blue

Grey

Dark Grey

Black

White

Red

Yellow

Orange

Brown

Spiral

Ivory

Grey

Black

Black Stripe

Classification

StandardColour

Norm

al TubeESD

Tube

ROLLING TUBE

Spec.

L Weight 1.5M 1,130g 1.8M 1,160g

ECO TUBERG2812-L STS TUBERS2812-L

TUBES

Please note that the colours shown are for illustrative purposes only and may dier slightly from the actual tube colour. Please contact Flowstore for further information.

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF COATING TUBE

Chemical Test Method

ResultChemical Test

Method

Result

D- COAT ABS COAT D- COAT ABS COAT

Rust Preventative

OilCoating O Transmission

Oil Coating O X

Sodium Chloride (Sweat)

Coating O X Hair Spray Coating O O

Brake Oil Coating O X Permanent Solution Coating O O

UV Ray Radiation O Pesticide Coating O O

Cutting Oil Coating O X Sterilizer Coating O O

Dishwashing Detergent Coating O Liquid

Fertilizer Coating O O

Laundry Detergent Coating O O Soybean Oil Coating O X

Bathroom Detergent Coating O O Bleach Coating O O

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Deposition X X Ethanol Deposition O O

Ethylene Glycol Deposition O O Toluene Deposition X X

FEATURES OF D-COAT TUBE

1. Test Condition – Test by depositing tube in or coating it with the designated chemical for 30 days 2. Notes - O : No change : Change was observed, but the tube is still usable. X : Resin melted or crack occurred.

1. Steel tube is coated with ABS. Then, the surface is coated again with the new material of PA ABS.

2. Compared to the conventional ABS coating tube, D-Coat Tube is outstanding in oil resistance and chemical resistance.

In particular, salinity, rust preventative oil or cutting oil does not cause cracks or discolouration of the tube.

3. This product comes in a variety of colours for use in various items or per company’s image.

4. With outstanding durability, this tube is easily processed. Rustproof coating inside the tube provides superior corrosion resistance.

D-Coat Tube is printed with ‘D-COAT G.S.ACE’.

TUBES

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THE ADVANTAGES OF ECO-TUBE 1. Environmental

• ECO-tube is fully recyclable.

2. Economical • 20% less than coated tube • 35% less than ESD coated tube • 30% less than stainless steel tube

3. Colourful • Wider selection of colours and textures.

4. Chemical resistant • High resistant to oil, UV light, and corrosion.

5. Non-flammable • No emission of toxic fumes in fire.

6. Electrolytic Corrosion Free • Free of Electrolytic Corrosion.

THE ADVANTAGES OF STAINLESS TUBE 1. Environmental

• 100% recyclable.

2. High Strength & Durability • Surface resistant to light abrasion or contact with metal tools

3. High Oil & Chemical Resistance • High resistance to oil, solvents, bleaches, etc.

4. Non-Flammable • Inherently non-flammable.

5. Conductive • Inherently conductive

Steel TubePowder Paint

Powder Paint

Stainless Tube

TUBES

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METAL JOINTS - S-SERIES FEATURES

SURFACE TREATMENT & CODE NUMBER

• Newly developed and patented design for Ø28 stainless steel tubes.

• Excellent grip characteristics achieved by introducing series of protruded pyramids

in contact with stainless steel tubes.

• When used with coated tubes, grip is enhanced by 30%

Code Surface Treatment Remarks

BK Black Coating Non Chrome

ZW Zinc Plating (White) Cro3

NI Nickel Plating Non Chrome

METAL JOINTS

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METAL JOINT COMPONENTS FOR Ø28 (S-SERIES)

Unit : mm

Blue tube with black joints

Stainless steel tube with zinc joints

Black tube with nickel joints

Colours: BK ZW NI BK ZW NI BK ZW NI

Metal Joint, Right Angle

Metal Joint, Inner Elbow

Metal Joint, Straight

Metal Joint, Crossover Short

Metal Joint, Right Angle Short

Metal Joint, Outer Elbow

Metal Joint, Crossover

Metal Joint, Swivel Head

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Unit : mmColours: BK ZW NI BK ZW NI BK ZW NI

G-7BS

G-9S

G-13AS

G-14S

G-8S

G-12S

G-13BS

G-7CSMetal Joint, Swivel Tail

Metal Joint, Parallel

Metal Joint, Right Angle Slide

Metal Joint, 45deg Right

Metal Joint, Swivel Variable

Metal Joint, Right Angle Double

Metal Joint, 45deg Left

Metal Joint, Swivel Head Double

G-21S G-24S

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Unit : mm

G-24S


Metal Joint, Mount Clamp Flat

Metal Joint, Multipurpose Clamp

Metal Joint, Parallel 2-Slide

Metal Joint, Adjustable Shelf Clamp

Metal Joint, Mount Clamp Round

Metal Joint, Parallel 1-Slide

Metal Joint, Right Angle Flat

Metal Joint, Straight Slide

G-30SG-28

G-25AS

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G-25BS

Colours

G-28

Metal Joint, Mount Clamp Flat Slide

Metal Joint, Parallel Interlock

Metal Joint, Mount Clamp Round Slide

Metal Joint, 30deg

G-34S G-44

G-101

G-103

G-60S

G-102

Unit : mm

G-60S

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G-34S


G-66

G-90S

G-44Metal Joint, Straight Over Joint

Metal Joint, 60deg

Metal Joint, 90deg

Metal Joint, Right Angle 28.6mm Tail

Metal Joint, Straight Connector

Metal Joint, Crossover Interlock

Metal Joint, Right Angle 28.6mm Head

Metal Joint, Right Angle Over Joint

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G-110SG-104G-104

G-160S

Metal Joint, Multi Connector

Metal Joint, 160deg

Metal Joint, 110deg

Unit : mm

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METAL JOINT ASSEMBLIES FOR Ø28 (S-SERIES)


• Assemblies are for reference only and must be ordered in their component form.

GA-1BS

GA-3S

GA-5S

GA-2S

GA-4S

GA-6S

GA-1S

GA-6BS

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle

Metal Joint Assembly, Elbow

Metal Joint Assembly, Straight

Metal Joint Assembly, Crossover

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle Short

Metal Joint Assembly, 4-Way

Metal Joint Assembly, 5-Way

Metal Joint Assembly, Crossover Short

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GA-7S

GA-9S

GA-13S

GA-15S

GA-8S

GA-12S

GA-14S

Metal Joint Assembly, Swivel

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle Double

Metal Joint Assembly, 45deg

Metal Joint Assembly, Mount Clamp

Metal Joint Assembly, Parallel

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle Slide

Metal Joint Assembly, Swivel Double

Unit : mm

GA-21S GA-24S

GA-28 GA-30S

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GA-24S

GA-28


G-30S : 2pcs

GA-27SGA-25SGA-25S

Metal Joint Assembly, Multi Purpose Clamp

Metal Joint Assembly, Parallel 2-Slide

Metal Joint Assembly, Adjustable Shelf Clamp

Metal Joint Assembly, Mount Clamp Slide

Metal Joint Assembly, Parallel Interlock

Metal Joint Assembly, Parallel 1-Slide

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle Flat

Metal Joint Assembly, Straight Slide

Metal Joint Assembly, Swivel Variable


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GA-101

GA-103

GA-102

GA-110S GA-160S

GA-34SGA-34S

GA-104GA-104

GA-60SGA-60SUtility Model Patent

GA-90S

GA-44GA-44Metal Joint Assembly, Straight Over Joint


Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle 28.6mm Head

Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle Over Joint


Metal Joint Assembly, Straight Connector


Metal Joint Assembly, Right Angle 28.6mm Tail

Metal Joint Assembly, Multi Connector


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ROLLER TRACKS

GP-35 SERIES

GP-40 SERIES

GP-60 SERIES

GP-70 SERIES

GP-85 SERIES

CURVED ROLLER TRACK

UNIVERSAL ROLLER TRACK

ADAPTOR BRACKETS

GUIDES

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ROLLER TRACKS

SPECIFICATION

ROLLER TRACK NUMBERING SYSTEM

WHEEL COLOURSWHITE (STANDARD)BLACK (ESD)WHITE / GREY (UNIVERSAL)

GP4036ASERIES

PITCH

WHEEL TYPE

A: ROUNDB: FLATC: FLANGE

D: LARGEHA: TAPERL: LONG

M: MULTIBF: FLEXIBLES: SLIM

Series Part No.Load

Capacity (kgf )

Wheel Diameter

(mm)

Shaft Diameter

(mm)

Track Pitch (mm)

Track Body Material

Wheel Type Weight Per Metre (kg/m)

Standard Length

(m)Standard ESD

35 Series GP3533B 100 Ø28 Ø3 33.33 SPCC Ο Ο 0.820 3m/4m

40 Series

GP4036A

150

Ø34 Ø4 36

SPCC (Galvanized

Steel Chrome Free)

Ο Ο 1.280

3m/4m

GP4036B Ø34 Ø4 36 Ο Ο 1.280

GP4040A Ø34 Ø4 40 Ο Ο 1.280

GP4040B Ø34 Ø4 40 Ο Ο 1.280

GP4050C Ø49 Ø4 50 Ο Ο 1.280

GP4050D Ø43 Ø4 50 Ο Ο 1.400

GP4025M Ø34 Ø3.3 25 Ο Ο 1.100

CR40A

100

Ø34 Ø4 76 Ο Ο 0.047 each

-CR40B Ø34 Ø4 76 Ο Ο 0.047 each

CR40D Ø43 Ø4 76 Ο Ο 0.047 each

GPR4040A150

Ø34 Ø4 40 Ο Ο 1.1503m/4m

GPR4040B Ø34 Ø4 40 Ο Ο 1.150

UR4050 100 Ø43 Ø4 50 Ο 3m

60 Series

GP6016S 100 Ø15 Ø4 16.66

SPCC

Ο Ο 0.930

3m/4mGP6033B150

Ø30 Ø4 33.33 Ο Ο 1.500

GP6033HA Ø30 Ø4 33.33 Ο 1.500

UR6067 200 Ø60 Ø5 67 AL Ο 2m

70 Series

GP7050BF

200

Ø34 Ø5 50 SPCC Ο 1.852

3m/4mGPR7042B Ø34 Ø5

42 AL(Aluminium)

1.560

GPR7042BF Ø34 Ø5 Ο 1.600

GPR7021BFS-2 Ø17.6 Ø5 21 1.674

85 Series

GP8525M

300

Ø34 Ø5 25

SPCC

Ο Ο 2.300

3m/4m

GP8543B Ø40 Ø5 43 Ο 2.600

GP8543HA Ø40 Ø5 43 Ο 2.600

GPR8542B Ø40 Ø5 42 AL(Aluminium)

Ο Ο 2.100

GPR8542HA Ø40 Ø5 42 Ο Ο 2.100

100 Series GPR1021BFS 250 Ø17.6 Ø5 21 AL 2m/3m

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ROLLER TRACKS

Unit : mm

46

41.5

24.5

Ø34

25

CR40A/B CR40D

• Weight: 0.047 kg• Standard Length: EACH

• Weight: 0.047 kg• Standard Length: EACH

40

Ø34

44.5

27.5

25

40

Ø34

44.5

27.5

25

GPR4040A GPR4040B

• Weight: 1.280 kg/m • Standard Length: 3m/4m

• Weight: 1.280 kg/m• Standard Length: 3m/4m

40

27.5

49

25

Ø43

44.5

40

Ø34

27.5

25.6

GP4050D GP4025M



Ø28

25

3521

35

GP3533B

40

27.5

44.5Ø

34

25

GP3533B GP4036A/GP4040A



40

27.5

44.5

25

Ø34

40

27.5

52

25

Ø49

GP4036B/GP4040B GP4050C



GP4025M

CR40A/B CR40D

35-33mm Profile-Pitch, Flat Wheel

40-36/40mm Profile-Pitch, Flat Wheel

40-50mm Profile-Pitch, Large Wheel

Curved, 40mm Profile, Round/Flat Wheel

Recycled, 40-40mm Profile-Pitch, Round Wheel

40-36/40mm Profile-Pitch, Round Wheel

40-50mm Profile-Pitch, Flange Wheel

40-25mm Profile-Pitch, Multi Wheel

Curved, 40mm Profile, Large Wheel

Recycled, 40-40mm Profile-Pitch, Flat Wheel

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ROLLER TRACKS

Unit : mm

GP6033HA GPR7042B

GP7050BF

GPR7021BFS-2

UR4050

GPR7042BF

GP8525M

UR6067

GP6016S GP6033B




UR6067

GP8525M

GPR7042BF

GPR7042B

UR4050

GPR7021BFS-2

GP7050BF

60-16mm Profile-Pitch, Slim Wheel

60-33mm Profile-Pitch, Taper Wheel

70-50mm Profile-Pitch Flexible Wheel Recycled, 70-42mm Profile-Pitch Flexible Wheel

Recycled, 70-21mm Profile-Pitch Flat Wheel

40-50mm Profile-Pitch, Universal Wheel


Recycled, 70-42mm Profile-Pitch Flat Wheel

85-25mm Profile-Pitch, Multi Wheel

60-67mm Profile-Pitch, Universal Wheel

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ROLLER TRACKS

Unit : mm

GPR8542B GPR8542HA

GPR1021BFS SR-40

GP8543B GP8543HA

SR-40

GPR8542HA

GP8543HA

GPR1021BFS

GPR8542B

GP8543B

• Weight: 0.012 kg• Q'ty/Box : 450pcs:

Choice for the Roller Type




85-43mm Profile-Pitch, Tapered Wheel

Recycled, 85-42mm Profile-Pitch, Tapered Wheel

Stop Roller (Wheel Only)

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ROLLER TRACKS ADAPTOR BRACKETS (GP-40 Series)

Unit : mmSurface Treatment - ZW

40pcs

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, On Load

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, On Load Light

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Tube Stop

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Splice Centre

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Straight Stop

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Straight Stop Light

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Splice

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Splice High

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Unit : mm Surface Treatment - ZW

20pcs

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Drop Stop

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Splice Centre High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Straight Stop High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Track-Tube Union

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Multi Connector

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Centre Support

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, On Load High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Double

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Track-Tube Union, Over Tube

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Double Flexible

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GP-DF BKT-40

200pcs

GP-DF BKT-40

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Male, Over Tube

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Tube Stop High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Male

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Male High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Drop Stop High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Track-Tube Union High

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Cam Stop

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Female

Track Adaptor, 40 Series, Union Male, No Mount

Curved Roller Track Adaptor

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GP-L60

35pcs

GP-L60





Track Adaptor, 60 Series, Union Male, Over Tube



Track Adaptor, 60 Series, Splice Centre High

Track Adaptor, 60 Series, Union Double







Track Adaptor, 70 Series, Over Tube Stop





20pcs



Track Adaptor, 85 Series, Splice Centre



Track Adaptor, 85 Series, Splice




ROLLER TRACKS GUIDES

Guide, Roller Track Narrow

Guide, 'Y' Track AdaptorRG-40A

RG-40C

Guide, Roller TrackRG-40B

Guide, Side Track AdaptorRG-40D

Guide, Roller Track, Narrow, Double EdgeRG-40E

Guide, 'Y' Tube AdaptorSG-28A Guide, Roller Track 35mmRG-35B

Unit : mm Material - PVC

RG-40D

RG-40E

RG-35B

Colours Ivory: IV Grey: G Black (ESD): BK








RG-40C


ROLLER TRACKS ACCESSORIES

Material - ABS Unit : mm

Plastic Joint, GP-35 Roller Track CapPRC-35 Plastic Joint, GP-40 Roller Track CapPRC-40

Plastic Joint, GP-70 Recycle Roller Track CapPRC-70PRC-70

PRC-40PRC-35

Plastic Joint, GP-40 Recycle Roller Track CapPRC-40A Plastic Joint, GP-60 Roller Track CapPRC-60

Plastic Joint, GP-60 Recycle Roller Track CapPRC-60A

Plastic Joint, GP-85 Recycle Roller Track CapPRC-85A

PRC-60

PRC-70

PRC-40A

PRC-60A

PRC-85A

Colours Ivory: IV Grey: G Black (ESD): BK

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TUBE ADAPTORS

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TUBE ADAPTORS


• 33 is able to be fixed over the joint • The Part No. of 33 is GP-A33, GP-B33.33

33 3333 3333 33

Tube Adaptor, On-Load

Tube Adaptor, Tube Stop

Tube Adaptor, Drop Stop

Tube Adaptor, Straight Stop

Tube Adaptor, Over Tube Stop

Tube Adaptor, Union Female

GS-AN GS-BN

GS-B-1 GS-C

GS-D GS-11

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COLOURS Ivory Grey Black (ESD)

PLASTIC JOINTS, COMPONENTS & PROFILES

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Plastic Joint, Outer CapGAP-03

Plastic Joints, Tube End CapGAP-04

Plastic Joints, Label Holder ClipGAP-06 Plastic Joints, Panel Clip Flat BaseGAP-07

Plastic Joint, CornerGAP-05

Plastic Joints, Right AngleGAP-01 Plastic Joint, 3-WayGAP-02A

Plastic Joints, 3-Way ThroughGAP-02B

Reference Inserts/Endcaps Section G

Colours: Ivory: IV Grey: G Black (ESD): BK

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Plastic Joint, Spacer ClipGAP-08

Plastic Joint, Slide SleeveGAP-12

Plastic Joints, Corner CushionGAP-14

Plastic Joint, Tapered ClipGAP-11

Plastic Joint, Corner EdgeGAP-13

Plastic Joints, Grip Bushing STS 0.7mmGAP-09-S

Plastic Joints, Grip Bushing Coated 1.0mmGAP-09-C

Plastic Joints, Handle Grip Left / RightGAP-10L/ GAP-10R


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Plastic Joints, Sheet Holder ClipGAP-15 Plastic Joints, Cross Over ShortGAP-16

Plastic Joints, Panel Clip Flat TopGAP-17 Plastic Joints, Right Angle ShortGAP-18

Plastic Joint, Divider ClipGAP-19 Plastic Joints, Name Plate ClipGAP-20

Plastic Joint, Ring ClampGAP-23 Plastic Joint, 4-Way FlatGAP-24A


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Plastic Joint, 6-WayGAP-26B

Plastic Joint, StraightGAP-27B

Plastic Joints, 4-Way ThroughGAP-24B Plastic Joints, 5-WayGAP-25A

Plastic Joints, 5-Way ThroughGAP-25B Plastic Joints, 5-Way Through StopGAP-26A

Plastic Joint, Straight StopGAP-27A

Plastic Joints, 4-Way StopGAP-28A


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Plastic Joint, 5-WayGAP-28B Plastic Joint, 3-Way FlatGAP-29A

Plastic Joint, 3-Way ThruGAP-29B Plastic Joints, Cross OverGAP-30

Plastic Joints, Right Angle Clip OnGAP-31 Plastic Joints, Divider Clip FlangedGAP-34

Plastic Joints, Track Clip 35mmGAP-35 Plastic Joints, Shelf Angle Bracket SingleGAP-37A

GAP-34

GAP-35 GAP-37A


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Plastic Joints, Shelf Angle Bracket DoubleGAP-37B Plastic Joints, Divider ArmGAP-39

Plastic Joints, Parallel Clip On DoubleGAP-43

GAP-39GAP-37B

Plastic Joints, Track Clip 40mmGAP-40 Plastic Joints, 45deg Clip OnGAP-41

Plastic Joints, 45deg Clip On DoubleGAP-42

Plastic Joints, 4-WayGAP-45B

Plastic Joint, 32mm SpliceGAP-47

Plastic Joint, 2-Hole MountGAP-46

GAP-41

GAP-43

GAP-46

GAP-40

GAP-42

GAP-45B

GAP-47


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Plastic Profile, Cable Duct / SleeveCD-28A/B Plastic Profile, Shelf AngleDP-A

T-TYPE

DP-ACD-28A/B

Plastic Chan, Tube CoverPC-01 Plastic Profile, Sheet GuideSG-01

L-TYPE

- TYPE

SG-01PC-01

• Weight : 0.31kg/m

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U-TYPE



40004000

4000

4000

4000 40

00

4000

4000

π

Plastic Chan, Ltype

Plastic Chan, Utype

Plastic Chan, Ttype

Plastic Chan, πtype


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Unit : mm Material - PVC


L-TYPE

T-TYPE

U-TYPE

-TYPEπ

4000

4000

4000

4000


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ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

BRAKE STRIPS

LEVELLING FEET

THREADED INSERTS & INNER CAPS

NAME PLATES

LABEL HOLDERS

TOOL RAIL / TOOL HOLDERS

TOWING BASE

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ROLLER TRACKS ADAPTER BRACKETS (GP-40 Series)

Unit : mm

CM-A AD SM

PC-A PC-B

PC-C PC-D

LK28S LK28A

Accessory, Corner Support

Accessory, Base Clamp Accessory, Tube Clamp, Single

Accessory, Tube Clamp, Double Accessory, Quick Release Latch

Accessory, Tube Connector, STS/ECO Accessory, Tube Connector, Coated

Foot, Stanchion Mount

Surface Treatment - ZW

ACCESSORIES OTHER

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Unit : mm

HM28YA F-A

R-A HG-D

HK28WB

PS-A

Accessory, Strap Hanger Metal

Accessory, Strap Handle Round Accessory, Tube Hinge

HK28WA Accessory, Tube Rest (Lower) Accessory, Tube Rest (Upper)

Accessory, Rotating Cross Over PS-B Accessory, Rotating Cross Over Short

Accessory, Strap Handle Flat

ROLLER TRACKS ADAPTER BRACKETS (GP-40 Series)ACCESSORIES OTHER


• Q'ty/BOX : 96pcs

PS-C

• Weight : 0.104kg• Q'ty/BOX : 70pcs

Accessory, Mount Clamp Rotating Cross OverPS-C

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ACCESSORIES OTHER


Accessory, Band Hook Long

Accessory, Tube Hanger Accessory, Hanging Mount

Foot, Outer Rubber Grooved, Grey Foot, Outer Rubber Black

Accessory, Band Hook Short

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ACCESSORIES OTHER


GS-1024B Accessory, Sleeve Hanger 2-Hook B

Accessory, Sleeve Hanger Hook A

GS-1044B Accessory, Sleeve Hanger 4-Hook B

Accessory, Sleeve Hanger Hook B



GS-1024B GS-1044B

Use with S2812 - PF Tube Use with S2812 - PF Tube

Accessory, Tube Plug Stop (STS)

Accessory, Square Hole Cup

Accessory, Slide Tube Plug (STS)

Accessory, Foot Anchor Plate

Accessory, Sleeve Hanger Eyelet Accessory, End Snap Rest

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ACCESSORIES OTHER


RD 28.5 G

GP-SB

Accessory, Buffer Wheel 28.5mm Grey

Accessory, Gas Spring Mounting Bracket

SWPL-105X80

FG-01

Accessory, Swivel Plate 105x80mm

Accessory, Fork Guide

• Weight : 0.310kg




DEST-215X24.7 Accessory, Tube Swaged Double 215mm FOAM SLEEVE Accessory, Sleeve Foam Rubber Black

• Weight : 1.130kg • Weight : 0.310kg

GP-SB FG-01

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ACCESSORIES OTHER


Tube

STS/Eco Tube

Coated Tube

TubeTube

STS/Eco Tube

Coated Tube

Tube Cap Steel, STS 0.7mm

Brake Strip

Accessory, Wire Hook, 200mm, 300mm and 400mm

Brake Strip, GP4036A/B

Brake Strip, GP4050C

Brake Strip, GP8550B

Brake Strip, GP4050D



Brake Strip, GP7040B/8540L

Brake Strip, GP6016S

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ACCESSORIES LEVELLING FEET

Unit : mmSurface Treatment - ZWSmall-Type

Levelling Foot Levelling Foot

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ACCESSORIES THREADED INSERTS AND INNER CAPS

Unit : mm

Threaded Inserts

Coated Tube

Coated Tube

Coated Tube

Coated TubeSTS Tube

All Tube

STS TubeECO Tube

STS TubeECO Tube


Coated Tube

GAP-4C IV

GAP-4C BK

GAP-4C G

GAP-4S IV

GAP-4S BK

GAP-4S G

GAP-4310 IV

GAP-4310 BK

GAP-4310 G

Coated TubeGrey

Grey

Grey

Grey

Grey

Grey

Ø28 x T 0.9Ø28 x T 1.0

Ø28 x T 0.9Ø28 x T 1.0

Inner Cap

ColoursApplicationClassificationPart No Threaded Spec Material A Dimension

Classification Part No Marking Material DimensionColours

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ACCESSORIES NAME PLATES / LABEL HOLDERS

G-21S G-21S

LH50 DG LH10411B

LH10410C

Slide Tube Mount Guide Bracket

50mm Label Holder - Grey 39mm Label Holder - Blue

39mm Label Holder - Clear


Unit : mMaterial - ABS

G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide Bracket G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketNP NP-BName Plate, Snap On Name Plate, T-Slot

Please note all items stated above can be cut down from stock to various lengths.

Please contact Flowstore with your requirements.

• Weight : 0.079kg/m• Stock Length : 4m


• Weight : 0.070kg/m• Stock Length : 2.7m

• Weight : 0.070kg/m• Stock Length : 2.7m




Unit : mm


Material - PAT

LA-C LA-DLabel Case, 300x120mm Label Case, 150x60mm

LA LCLabel Case, 300x100mm Label Case, 250x80mm

G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketLA-E Label Case, 210x100mm

G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketNP-D Name Case, Lower, 60mm G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketNP-E Name Case, Centre, 31mm

G-21S Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketNP-C Name Case, Centre, 55mm

ROLLER TRACKS ROLLER TRACKS ROLLER TRACKS AAADDDAPTAPTAPTERERER B B BRRRAAACCCKKKEEETTTSSS (GP-40 (GP-40 (GP-40 SSSeries)eries)eries)ACCESSORIES NAME PLATES / LABEL HOLDER



G-21S G-21S

TH40PA TH50PA

TH50YA


Accessory, Tool Holder 40, Plastic Accessory, Tool Holder 50, Plastic

Accessory, Tool Holder 50, Metal



UNI P1000/P1000T UNI P2750/1Accessory, Channel Slotted 41x41mm Accessory, Nylon Carrier

ROLLER TRACKS ROLLER TRACKS ROLLER TRACKS AAADDDAPTAPTAPTERERER B B BRRRAAACCCKKKEEETTTSSS (GP-40 (GP-40 (GP-40 SSSeries)eries)eries)ACCESSORIES TOOL HOLDER


• Weight : 2.73kg/m • Weight : 0.070kg

G-21S G-21SSlide Tube Mount Guide Bracket Slide Tube Mount Guide BracketM6 EYEBOLT M6 SNAP HOOKAccessory, M6 Eyebolt Stainless Accessory, M6 Snap Hook Stainless

• Weight : 0.025kg • Weight : 0.025kg

TH40PA

Accessory, Tool Holder 65, Metal


ACCESSORIES TOWING BASE


Accessory, Tow Front Spring Bar

Accessory, Tow Front Lock Bar

Accessory, Tow Base Corner

Accessory, Tow Base Centre, Tube

Accessory, Tow Rear Spring Coupling

Accessory, Tow Rear Lock Coupling

Accessory, Tow Base Centre

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ACCESSORIES UNISTRUT TOWING BASE

MBA-TWB-SP MB-TWC-BKT

MB-CMP MB-FKA

UNI P1000 / P1000 T MB-TWB-LP

Modular Base, Tow Bar Spring Assembly

Modular Base, Castor Mount Plate Modular Base, Fork Adaptor Bracket

Accessory, Channel Slotted 41x41mm Modular Base, Linking Plate

Modular Base, Tow Pin Bracket

Unit : mmSurface Treatment - Powder Finish





• Weight : 2.73kg/m • Weight : 0.365kg

MBA-T

Surface Treatment - Powder Finish

MB-CMP

U MB-T

MB-FKA

MB-T

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THREADED STEM

PLATED

CASTOR MOUNTS

CASTORS

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CASTORS THREADED STEM

Wheel Colours: Non Marking Rubber ESD Polyurethane

SWIVEL

SWIVEL BRAKE

S3STM12

T363S-1B

S4STM12

SB3STM12

SB4STM12

S3M12ES

T363S-IB ESD

S4M12ES

SB3M12ES

SB4M12ES

NORMAL

NORMAL

Part No.

Part No.

ESD

ESD

75

75

x

x

100

75

x

x

100 x

Rubber

Soft Rubber

Rubber

Rubber

Rubber

30

25

30

30

30

Ball

Plain

Ball

Ball

Ball

75

45

180

75

180

104

95

M12

1/2” x12N-16

120

104

Light

Light

M12

M12

120 M12

WheelDia.

(mm)

WheelDia.

(mm)

ESD

ESD

Section

Section

ThreadedSpecification

ThreadedSpecification

WheelMaterial

WheelMaterial

mm

mm

kg

kg

mm

mm

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CASTORS PLATED

Wheel Colours: Non Marking Rubber ESD Polyurethane

SWIVEL

SWIVEL BRAKE

FIXED

S4180

SB4180

F4180

CAST- SW-RO

CAST- SW-B-RO

CAST-F-RO

S5200NM

SB5200NM

F5200NM

S6350

SB6350

F6350

S4150ESD

SB4150ES

F4150ESD

S5160ESD

SB5160ES

F5160ESD

S6350ESD

SB6350ES

F6350ESD

NORMAL

NORMAL

NORMAL

Part No.

Part No.

Part No.

ESD

ESD

ESD

100

100

100

100

100

100

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

150

150

150

Polyurethane

Polyurethane

Polyurethane

Rubber

Rubber

Rubber

Polyurethane

Polyurethane

Polyurethane

Rubber

Rubber

Rubber

Non Marking Polyurethane





Polyurethane

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

40

40

40

Ball

Ball

Ball

Roller

Roller

Roller

Ball

Ball

Ball

Roller

Roller

Roller

Roller

Roller

Roller

Ball

Ball

Ball

150

150

150

180

180

180

160

160

160

200

200

200

200

200

200

350

350

350

125

125

125

125

125

125

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

195

195

195

105 x 80

105 x 80

105 x 80

135 x 115

135 x 115

135 x 115

80 x 60

80 x 60

80 x 60

105 x 80

105 x 80

105 x 80

WheelDia.

(mm)

WheelDia.

(mm)

WheelDia.

(mm)

Plate Dimension (mm)



Overall<D x E>

Overall<D x E>

Overall<D x E>

Hole<B x C>

Hole<B x C>

Hole<B x C>

WheelMaterial

WheelMaterial

WheelMaterial

mm

mm

mm

kg

kg

kg

mm

mm

mm

Dim

ension

SWIVEL SWIVEL BRAKE FIXED

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CASTORS MOUNTING



CM-100 Castor Mount Strap, Single Hole


CM-200 Castor Mount Strap, Multi Hole



CM-230 Castor Mount Strap, Multi Hole Over Joint CM-300 Castor Mount Strap, Single Hole Over Joint

3582



MCP-B-L Mount Corner Plate-Left

MCP-C Mount Centre Plate

401

167156 100


MCP-B-R Mount Corner Plate-Right

401

167156100

CM-300CM-230

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TOOLS & ANCILLARIESTOOLS

CONTAINERS & BINS

TOOL PANELS & ACCESSORIES

DRAWER SLIDES

WORKTOPS

INFORMATION BOARDS

CUSTOMISED STORAGE

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TOOLS

Spanner

Thin prole, drop forged, hardened and tempered chrome vanadium.

The head is made from forged, heat-treated steel.Vinyl grips are impervious to heat, oil and most solvents.

For use with both coated and stainless steel tube, constructed with a polished cutting bit made of hardened special steel.

3-rivet end hook - for long life. Mylar coated blade is up to 10 times more resistant to abrasion than normal lacquered blades. Belt clip for ease of storage.

Made from fully hardened chrome vanadium steel. Keys have chamfered edges to prevent damage to ttings.

Head is chrome plated. Replaceable screw-in 38 mm-diameter faces of soft plastic and nylon.

For simple deburring of plastic coated tubing.

Made from fully hardened chrome vanadium steel.Designed for high torques via the internal lateral drive.

Designed for use with the Soft Faced Hammer. For work on materials where no surface marking is desired.

Pocket deburring tool for fast deburring of edges, tubes and sheets.

Please note that the images used in this section are for display purposes only, and hence any items ordered may vary from those displayed in the catalogue section.

Spanners & Allen Keys

Hammers & Spare Heads

Deburring

Measuring

Allen Key 5mm Power Allen Key 5mm

Claw Hammer Soft Faced Hammer Hammerend

Deburr Small Deburr Pocket Deburr

Tape

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CONTAINERS & BINS

Robust quality rigid bins with reinforced sides. Resistant to most alkalis, greases and oils. Resistant to temperatures from -35°C to +80°C. Boxes are fully compatible with the louvered panels LP...). Each box is stackable and suitable for roller conveyors. Manufactured from high-density polyethylene.

Please note custom sizes are available upon request. Please contact Flowstore Systems on +44 (0)845 270 3633 (charged at local rate) or 020 8581 5555 for further information on all your storage requirements.

Size 1 Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 Size 5 Size 6 Size 7 Size 8

Length 500 500 350 350 290 230 160 85

Width 300 300 200 200 140 140 105 105

Height 250 200 300 150 130 130 75 45

Available in: • Blue • Red • Yellow • Green • Grey • ESD (ESD Only available in Sizes 2, 4, 6, 7, 8)

Plastic Containers

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Width Height

495 mm 457 mm

990 mm 457 mm

1486 mm 457 mm

1981 mm 457 mm

The Perfo system is a simple, adaptable space-saving storage system for tools, small parts and consumables.Ideal for creating an ecient working environment, the Perfo range is often chosen to integrate lean and 5S storage systems within the working environment.These panels are fully anged, and reinforced to aid rigidity.Perfo panels have been developed to enable users to mount panels end to end without disturbing hole pitch - this gives an expandable system that can create long runs and maximise your use of space.Each panel is epoxy powder coated and is available in a choice of ve standard colours.

Width Height

495 mm 457 mm

990 mm 457 mm

1486 mm 457 mm

1981 mm 457 mm

Width Height

495 mm 457 mm

990 mm 457 mm

1486 mm 457 mm

1981 mm 457 mm

Louvre panels work with hook-on plastic bins, and are perfect for high-capacity component storage.Each panel is fully anged and reinforced to aid rigidity.and is epoxy powder coated and are available in a choice of ve standard colours.Bins are available in six sizes and four colours in various pack quantities (please the Containers & Bins Section)To aid versatility the louvered panels can be supplied in both horizontal and Vertical congurations, please see below for available sizing.

Horizontal Louvred Panel Vertical Louvred Panel

Perfo Panels (PP..)

Louvred Panels (LP..)

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Description

Maintenance Tools (Fig 1)

Maintenance Tools (Fig 2)

Electricians Tools (Fig 3)

Woodworking Tools (Fig 4)

Engineers Tools (Fig 5)

Plain Vinyl*

Self-adhesive overlay silhouettes provide a rapid visual tool check and encourage tool return and correct storage.

Overlays are available in the following options

FlowTube oers a variety of accessories for the perfo panelsFrom Tool holders to hooks, drill / spanner holders to spring clips, there is a holder available for every type of toolEach accessory is constructed from durable zinc plated steel, and incorporates a quick x perfolock tab to secure in place on the board.

Please contact Flowstore for further details

Self Adhesive Overlays

Perforated PanelAccessories

* There is a plain white vinyl overlay for custom tool outlines

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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DRAWER SLIDES

FlowTube oers a variety of drawer slides to suit every application.

The ball bearing drawer slides can be easily be incorporated into the owtube design via a GA-15 joint assembly to support your drawers or work top surfaces.

The incorporation of ball bearings provide a smooth and long lasting slide action that minimises operator reach, keeping the ergonomics constant and within safe limits.

Each drawer slide is categorized into the load rating it can take, and care must be taken to ensure the right drawer slide is chosen for the application in question

The three loading bands can be found below:

• Light duty slides, load rating up to 50kg

• Medium duty slides, load rating from 51kg to 99kg

• Heavy duty slides, load rating from +100KgWithin each band is a variety of drawer slide options that will cater for every need.

Below is an example of just a few options availble in the Flowstore range

• All steel construction, zinc plated to ensure longer life

• 75% to 100% extension ability (Depending upon Slide Type chosen)

• Clip-on bracket for bottom & platform mounting

• Front disconnect feature

• Hold-in featurePlease contact Flowstore Systems for more details and advice

Drawer Slide Clip On Bracket Accessory

Drawer Slides

A B C D E346.7 mm 236.5 mm 300.0 mm 150.0 mm 114.4 mm396.7 mm 286.6 mm 350.0 mm 175.0 mm 139.4 mm446.8 mm 336.6 mm 400.0 mm 200.0 mm 164.4 mm496.8 mm 386.6 mm 450.0 mm 225.0 mm 189.4 mm546.8 mm 436.6 mm 500.0 mm 250.0 mm 214.4 mm

Bottom and platform mounting options

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WORKTOPS

Flowstore oers an array of multi-thickness boards that can be cut to your individual specications. Please see below for the dierent boards available

Steel Clad (STC)MDF board, clad in 2mm steelThickness: 20mm

Melamine F&E (MFE)MDF board with a single bonded Melaminecoating on face and PVC edges. Thickness : 12 & 18mm

Colours available: • Black • White • Grey • Beech

Plain MDF (MDF)Thickness: 12 & 18mm

Multi-Ply (PLY)Multi-layered bonded plywood

Worktop Assessories

GA-15S

GA-104

AD-5M

GA-165

PC-B

CM-A

PC-C

Mount Clamp

RtAng Over Jt

Stanchion Mount Single

MultiP Clamp

Tube Clamp

Corner Metal

Tube Clamp

Joint for panel attachment

Connector to at surfaces

Floor attachment

Joint for panel attachment

Pipe clamp, single xing

Panel holder, corner

Pipe clamp, double xing

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ESD WORKTOPS

Electrostatic Discharge can permanently damage or degrade sensitive electronic components that may lead to catastrophic failures of substantial pieces of equipment or devices.The products and services oered by Flowstore comply with the Industry Standard, BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 and are designed to minimise the risk of damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge and ensure electronic components function as intended.

ESD surfaced worktop, supplied with an ESD ground xing.Thickness: 20mm

Colours available: • Light Grey • Dark Grey

Connecting Lead

Stud

Wrist Strap Spiral Cable

3m connecting lead, DK 10 snap terminated on both sides. Resistance: 1 MΩ

Single snap for riveting or screwing

Made of special elastic, anti-allergic fabric, adjustable, DK 4 snap terminal

1.80 m long spiral cable, with DK 10 snap terminal at one end and DK 4 for wrist strap at the other. Resistance: 1 MΩ

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CUSTOMISED WORKTOPS

Flowstore can provide a variety of worktop customization options.Please see below for an example of solutions available.

Rubber Mat

Fine-grooved rubber mat, 25mm thick, standard dimensions: 1m wide, special lengths on request.

Please state length required.

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INFORMATION BOARDS

Width Height 600 mm 600 mm 600 mm 900 mm 900 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 900 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm 1500 mm 1200 mm 1800 mm 1200 mm 2400 mm 1200 mm

Width Height 600 mm 600 mm 600 mm 900 mm 900 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 600 mm 1200 mm 900 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm 1500 mm 1200 mm 1800 mm 1200 mm 2400 mm 1200 mm

All felt fabrics have been tested to BS1006 for colourfastness and light fastness and to BS476 part 7 for ame retardancy. The notice boards are available in 15 dierent colour options (subject to qty), with the standard popular colour choices seen below.

Available in: • Red • Green • Blue

Sizes Available

The dry wipe whiteboards are made with 0.4mm high quality coated steel oering an excellent dry-wipe writing surface.The board is framed with a smudge free anodised aluminium framing. All writing boards are supplied with a free clip on pen tray and full xings and instructions sets.The coated steel dry wipe whiteboards accept all magnetic accessories. The lightweight inner core is made from recycled materials

Available in: • White

Sizes Available

Please note custom sizes are available upon request.Please contact Flowstore Systems for further information

Please note custom sizes are available upon request.Please contact Flowstore Systems for further information

Felt Boards (FB..)

White Boards (WB..)


CUSTOMISED STORAGE

The FlowTube dunnage bag system is constructed from reinforced nylon sheet, which has been double hemmed to ensure durability.The dunnage bags are secured to the tube framework via built in loops. These loops ensure even tension is applied across the dunnage bag. This system allows for a fully customizable compartment sizing, ensuring that each part is correctly separated, and protected from shock and damage. The lightweight system allows each part to be supported, and presented to the operator ergonomically. These systems are particularly suited environments where components maybe prone to damage caused by operator loading and unloading operations, or where large multiple quantities of storage are required without aecting the overall rack loading capability. Some advantages of this system can be seen below:

• Shock protection and cushioning support• Class A surface protection• Safe and ergonomic part presentation• Improved rack load distribution• Ecient & convenient inventory management• Reduced packaging cost• Reduced waste• Improve warehouse utilisation

Dunnage Bags


CUSTOMISED STORAGE

This storage option can be supplied in various materials, each suited for dierent applications. Perspexavailable in a full range of colours and tints. Perspex can be ordered in a wide range of thicknesses from 2mm up to 30mm, including a silicate green edge to give a plate glass eect. Polycarbonate200 times stronger than glass, used for machine guards, safety enclosures and IP65 rated reproof components PVCFlexible material and very cost eective, used for ticketing and card channels PETGGood for machine guarding and fabrications requiring strength characteristics The main advantages of a clear vision system include:

• Half the weight of glass• Impact resistant• Unaected by sun or salt spray• Good outdoor weathering• Clear sheet optical clarity better than that of glass• Fully recyclable• Excellent surface hardness and durability• Food grade• Easy to clean and maintain

Please contact Flowstore Systems for further information.....

Clear Vision Storage

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LEAN MANUFACTURING

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LEAN MANUFACTURING

THE CAUSES OF WASTE

THE 5S's

In the TPS there are 3 high level causes of waste:Mura – UnevennessUnevenness in production results in alternating over-utilisation and under-utilisation, not only is this inecient, it also frequently causes Muda and Muri. Muda – Non-Value Adding WorkNon-Value Adding work is any work which the end customer would not be prepared to pay for and is therefore wasteful.Muri – OverburdenOverburden occurs when people, machines or processes are asked to do more than they reasonably can. Overburden leads to poor quality and breakdowns, which are wasteful.

One of the foundations of any Lean Manufacturing environment is 5S. While it is often over-simplified to 'workplace organisation', 5S should be a deep cultural change and result in improved quality, safety and employee engagement. 5S is short for the processes of: Seri (Sort), Seiso (Shine), Seiton (Set In Order), Seiketsu (Standardise) and Shitsuke (Sustain). This process should be repeated on a regular basis for optimum results.

Competition in manufacturing is constantly increasing, so it is important to make products as efficiently as possible. One methodology for achieving this goal is known as Lean Manufacturing. Lean is based on the Toyota Production System (TPS) and was introduced to Western manufacturers in the early 90's. Lean is focused on creating value for the end customer, anything that does not create value for the end customer is wasteful and should be minimised or eliminated.

Continual improvement requires continuous change, however most manufacturing equipment is decidedly static. FlowTube is ideally suited to making rapid changes as it is fast to assemble and quick to change. Lean manufacturing also emphasises the participation of every employee in making changes, with FlowTube this is possible as it requires no specialist tools or training. FlowTube is also ideal for Lean manufacturing as it is reusable, which minimises waste.

Plan

Do

Act

CheckControl

Measure

Define

Analyse

Improve

Repeat the process if the constraint has moved

Exploit the constraint

Subordinate other processes to the constraint

Identify the

constraint

Elevate the

constraint

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LEAN MANUFACTURING

VISUAL MANAGEMENT

KAIZEN

SMED [SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIES]

VALUE ADDING / NON-VALUE ADDING

A key way of reducing waste on the shop oor is providing the right information as simply and quickly as possible. Rather than requiring an employee – any employee from janitor to CEO – to go to a computer or look up a book to nd out information, it should be readily available at the Gemba – Japanese for 'the actual place'. Visual Management should be as simple and obvious as possible, ideally someone unfamiliar with the system should be able to understand it easily. Using Visual Management should make it possible to manage production and spot any problems without having to leave the shop-oor saving time and money. (See FlowTubes Lean Display Boards)

Another key foundation of Lean Manufacturing is Kaizen. Literally translated from Japanese. it means “change for the better”. However, it is more commonly translated to “continuous improvement”. While other continuous improvement methodologies focus on breakthrough projects lead by specialists, Kaizen emphasises smaller more frequent improvements made by every employee. This approach empowers employees to make improvements and reduce waste, rather than having to rely on intermittent external intervention.

As maximising machine utilisation by producing large batches is a false economy – it causes substantial waste in the rest of the process – it is important for a Lean manufacturer to reduce batch sizes. Reducing batch sizes normally necessitates more frequent changes in machine setups resulting in un-productive time. It is therefore critical to minimise changeover time, so that overall production capacity is maintained. A common approach for reducing changeover time is know by the acronym SMED [Single Minute Exchange of Dies], which originates from the goal of changing dies in a press in one minute.

One of the key distinctions in Lean is between Value Adding work [VA] – anything the end customer is prepared to pay for and Non-Value Adding work [NVA] – anything the end customer is not prepared to pay for. For example: the end customer would be prepared to pay for the actual assembly of the product because that is useful to them, however they would not be prepared to pay for scrap, paperwork or warehousing of the product because that is not useful to them. A surprisingly high percentage of work in traditional manufacturing falls into the Non-Value Adding category and one of the main focuses in Lean is minimising or eliminating Non-Value Adding work.

THE 7 WASTES The easiest Non-Value Adding work to identify is pure waste, which can be summarised by the 7 Wastes: Defects, Over-production, Transport, Waiting, Inventory, Motion and Over-processing. By minimising or eliminating waste, signicant bottom line savings can be achieved.

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LEAN MANUFACTURING BENEFITS OF FLOWTUBE

KAIZEN

5S

Kaizen should be an ongoing process of incremental improvements and one of the key principles of Kaizen is rapid change. FlowTube facilitates this in a variety of ways:Fast FlowTube equipment is quick and easy to assemble. It requires no special tools and minimal training, this makes it ideal for management / Kaizen teams. Flexible FlowTube equipment can be rapidly modied to improve ergonomics, add or remove features or change for dierent products. Unlike fabricated structures, which can be dicult or impossible to change without signicant cost, FlowTube structures can be altered in minutes at minimal cost.MovableAll FlowTube equipment can be mounted on castors so that manufacturing cells can be quickly rearranged for optimal productivity. Even equipment not mounted on castors is relatively light compared to fabricated structures and should be movable without heavy equipment. Reusable In the event that equipment must be completely redesigned, FlowTube structures can be easily disassembled and the components reused to create new equipment.

5S is the basis for many other Lean changes. Maintaining a clean, organised work area improves quality, safety and provides a solid base for improvement. FlowTube is benecial to 5S eorts at all stages:Sort As FlowTube structures are open and bespoke, this prevents the accumulation of unnecessary tools and consumables. ShineFlowTube can be ordered in a variety of colours and nishes suitable for cleaning. It is also easy to partially disassemble structures if thorough cleaning is required. Set In OrderAs FlowTube is custom built and easy to recongure, it can be designed to present the right tools and consumables, in the right place at the right time. StandardiseIt is easy to standardise FlowTube equipment - even when improvements are made - as the structures are quick and easy to recongure. SustainDue to the open nature of FlowTube structures, it is very easy to conduct 5S audits to ensure that discipline is being sustained.

FlowTube to Lean Principles in ManufacturingFlowTube can be used in a benecial way in any Lean Manufacturing setting, from an assembly line to a medical environment. Due to its versatility FlowTube can be used to create equipment that is ideal for many Lean Manufacturing techniques and tools.

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LEAN MANUFACTURING BENEFITS OF FLOWTUBE

FLOWRACKS

VISUAL MANAGEMENT

SMED [SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIES]

As part of efforts to implement ‘pull’ systems and improve flow, one of the first steps is to implement Flow Racks (Supermarkets) to draw parts from. These Flow Racks (which can be known as Supermarkets) are normally FIFO [First In First Out] and allow easy picking of parts for replenishing production cells. FlowTube is particularly suitable for creating Flow Racks / Supermarkets:Visual Management As FlowTube structures are very open, it is easy to see inventory levels at a glance. Easy To Reconfigure Once your FlowTube Flow Rack or Supermarket has been constructed, it can easily be recongured in a variety of ways. The angle of each shelf can be changed quickly to control the speed of material and can be customised with roller tracks. If batch sizes are reduced, the number of shelves and height between shelves can be changed. If the rack is no longer required, the components can be reused to create other FlowTube structures.

The ultimate goal of Visual Management is to be able to manage production from the Gemba (the actual place) by sight. As has been noted above, FlowTube enables the visual management of 5S eorts and Supermarkets, however FlowTube can be used for Visual Management in a variety of other ways:Display BoardsFlowTube can be used to create cheap and exible display boards. These can be used to display live production information, announcements and other bulletins. Colour-CodingAs FlowTube is available in a number of colours, equipment can be colour-coded both for it’s standard location within the production environment and to highlight non-standard conditions.Design For Visual Management FlowTube structures can be specifically designed to enable visual management of inventory, production rate and highlight abnormal conditions.

Reducing changeover time is critical to allow the reduction of batch sizes and maintain eciency whilst accommodating greater product variety. FlowTube can be used to create custom carts and other structures that can be used to prepare tools and consumables in advance. As FlowTube structures are easy to modify, they can be updated as SMED activities progress.

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DESIGN & ASSEMBLY GUIDE

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TERMINOLOGY It is quick to become familiar with terminology: ‘G’ joint components are joined together to form a number of ‘GA’ assemblies, for example a GA-1 is made from 2x G-1’s.

To ensure a FlowTube solution is successful it is advisable that sensible planning is implemented before any building or assembly commences.

The most important stage of planning is the design phase as this takes into consideration both the application and function of the solution and any safety implications.

But, before design begins, some basics must be understood, such as the component names, their respective functions and dimensions.

G-1

G-1

[GA-1]

Some versatile joint components e.g. G-2 can be used as part of a number of joint assemblies e.g. GA-2, GA-3, and GA-5. But this means the assembled number doesn’t always correspond to the component number; for example GA-3 is made from 2x G-2’s and 1x G-4. The metal joint assemblies section of the catalogue show the correct metal joint components to order, as well as the correct xing bolts and “T” nuts. All items are ordered and supplied as components, not as assemblies.

[GA-2] [GA-3] [GA-5]

GP’ adaptors are associated with track and ‘GS’ adaptors with tube.

GP-B GS-A

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COMPONENT APPLICATION

DIMENSIONS

Planning ahead will ensure a successful solution is produced with minimal eort and waste.

FlowTube has the capabilities of producing various solutions to a brief, but design factors such as ease of adjustability can be built in using design for assembly techniques, or the ability to add to the design post-build for continuous improvement. These factors may be a simple case of asking which orientation is the joint going to be used to gain the maximum benet.

For example a three-way tube assembly may be achieved using the GA-2 joint assembly in dierent orientations to give dierent application benets.

Tubes are nominally 28mm in outer diameter, joints 28mm in inner and 33mm in outer diameter.

Rotating the joint 90 degrees, the adjustability is in a dierent axis

Max joint strength – tube terminates into the joint, vertical dimension is xed

Adjustability

Tube terminates

Front Side

FlowTube solutions are dimensioned to tube centres, as if wireframe assemblies.

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DIMENSIONS

Most tube lengths are terminated within a joint ‘Head / Tail’, and so their lengths are calculated as joint centres minus 70mm (2x35mm).

Joint Tail

Joint Head

Tube Length (l) = L2 – 100 mm Tube Length (l) = external dimensions (L2) – 100mm

Or

Tube Length (l) = L1 – 40 mm Tube Length (l) = internal dimensions (L1) – 40 mm

Or

Tube Length (l) = L – 70 mm Tube Length (l) = Rack Centre dimensions (L) – 70 mm

The dimensions given are “practitioner’s dimensions” I.e. they are rounded with practical considerations in mind

L1

L2

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ROLLER TRACKS GRADIENTS

DESIGN OPTIONS

Gradient (%) Degrees (%) 1% 0.6 2% 1.2 3% 1.7 4% 2.3 5% 2.9 6% 3.4 7% 4.0 8% 4.6 9% 5.1 10% 5.7 15% 8.5 20% 11.3 25% 14.0 30% 16.7 40% 21.8 50% 26.6 100% 45.0

Example : Height = Track Length Used x Gradient Required

WhereHeight = XTrack Length = 1200mmGradient = 6%

X = 1200mm x 0.06 (6%) = 72mm

The depth of the racking (front to back distances), is determined by the wheel pitch (distance between wheel centres) of the track i.e. every 36mm for the GP4036A track.

nom Track Length

X

APPLICATION:Rack, bench trolley, display stand etc…

MOBILE FIXED

LIGHT DUTY:Insert castors (e.g. 3” or 4”)

HEAVY DUTY:Use plated castors (4”, 5” or 6” wheel)

PERMANENT:Floor x to ground with

stanchion mounts

THREADED INSERT ADJUSTABLE FOOT:

• Height of thread? • Metric or Imperial?

SPECIFICATION:• Type – Fixed, Swivel, Swivel Braked• Load rating• Wheel material e.g. Non marking / Nylon / Rubber• Wheel size (3”,4”,5”)• Thread spec metric/imperial• Speed• Travel per day

N.b. Mobile units requiring to be towed by mechanical means need additional re-enforcement. For further details contact Flowstore Systems.

Typically roller track is installed at 6% (~3.5°) gradient. This should be adjusted to suit application, e.g. box type, weight and track length.

Select components from the FlowTube product range to best suit the application. Below for example is a guide for selecting the best castor / feet options.

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ERGONOMICS

DESIGN CONCEPT AND PLANNING

The ergonomics of the system need careful planning to ensure safe use and ecient operation are achieved. Working heights, picking heights, bending & reaching limits etc. for the most part are the responsibility of the company using FlowTube; some cover this in their own Health and Safety policies.

Refer to the Manual Handling Regulations for guidance

The HSE web site can provide resources http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm

ProcessThe simplest method to assess suitability for the product and subsequent design is based around a set of questions and instructions. This process is iterative and will ensure highest quality in the nished product.

An initial sketch is useful at this point, concentrating on the horizontal spans and vertical lengths within standard guidelines for tubes & roller tracks. It is worth noting that good design practice avoids cantilevered loads where practical, as this may unbalance or topple the rack.

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DESIGN CONCEPT AND PLANNING Define Unit Loads/Weights Required

The second step is to look at how much load is to be applied. Firstly dene a weight per level, combine this for multiple levels to give a complete unit loading.As a rule of thumb the framework self-weight will be 20% of the complete unit loading. Adding the complete unit load to the framework self-weight will produce a total load to be supported.Heavily loaded racks require maximum specification of tube and castors. If this load exceeds 1000Kg, the unit is most likely too large and alternative applications may be more suitable.

For a simple initial estimate, allow 80KG per joint used, ensuring enough joints have been allowed for to carry the maximum load e.g. 4 joints used per shelf therefore the maximum loading is:4 x 80KG = 320KG.Round the gure up to the next whole number to determine minimum number of support joints per level. Then review the load distribution.It is usual that with more than two upright supports, that the inner ones will need to carry twice as much as the outer supports. See examples in g A to C below.

Fig (C)

Fig (A) Fig (B)

1/2 1/2 1/4 1/2 1/4

1/6 1/3 1/3 1/6

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DESIGN CONCEPT AND PLANNING Mobile or Static?

When static, the feet are unlikely to be a limiting factor in design. For mobile racks, castors are provided with a load rating. Calculate the load per castor based on the rules as stated in the load on castors & wheels section that can be found later on in this section. If the castor load values exceeds the stated capacity of the chosen castor, either upgrade the castor choice, or redesign the rack to reduce capacity.

Adjust the Design Accordingly / Iterative Design

This can involve the addition of extra joints and support points as required (see above iteration step that includes additional diagonal bracing to strengthen the side frames) where appropriate. It is imperative for optimal use that diagonal braces transfer loads to load bearing points, e.g. a vertical tube in contact with the oor. Horizontal bracing can be used but only where diagonals are impractical, as triangulation is much more eective.

Review Height to Base Width RatioKeep to guidelines. Note castors can reduce eective base width. As outlined in a later section of this document.

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DESIGN CONCEPT AND PLANNING Test Load Finished Unit

This is arguably the most important stage. The rack must be loaded to the potential maximum, planned loads. This maintains safe working practice, and ensures that even under max load case the rack will be stable. At this stage any excessive deflection bending in horizontal members should be corrected by additional supports. To dene ‘excessive’ please see the load tables found in the tube deection heading later on in this report. If the deection measured falls within these guidelines, then the deection is safe.Redesign & re-check as appropriateThis is where the iterative process really begins. If an issue has been discovered then it is back to adjusting the design, the initial sketch or even the weight loadings stages. Once happy the rack can now be put to use.Keep a record of original design load criteriaOne of the great benets of FlowTube is its ability to adapt. It is important to review the design by discussion with the end users. Checking and improving the design is simple but bear in mind user alterations may aect loading. All alterations should be documented.Regularly inspect when unit is in useSince the Kaizen approach may lead to design modications in use, the units should be checked periodically to ensure they conform to the design load limitationsRefer to Flowstore in case of doubtFlowstore values its customers and is always ready to oer advice. Training sessions for assembly can be provided where required.

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TERMS Lane LoadThe term “lane load” is understood to mean the load acting on a pair of roller tracks that carry a single item, sometimes more tracks are required for larger items), container support tubes or mounting brackets. The lane load results from the total weight of the individual containers. Shelf Load / Level The term “shelf load” is understood to mean the load acting on a horizontal surface between two vertical rows of upright tubes (corresponding to the load acting on all supporting joints). The shelf load is the sum of the total lane loads. A shelf may have one or more lanes. If no lanes are used, shelf load is the total load on other decking materials used, i.e. timber or steel panels.Bay Load The term bay load is understood to mean the total of the individual shelf loads acting between two vertical tubular support frames. Several shelves may be arranged one above the other. Run Load “Run load” is the total of the individual bay loads making a run of bays. The run load is important for the design of the adjustable feet (or castors). Bays joined together to form a run can increase the loads on common shelf level support joints. If so, recalculate the joint loads generated by adjacent bays.

Electrical Conductivity (ESD) For ESD applications all essential parts of a Flowtube construction have ESD variants, including the tubes, joints, roller tracks, feet and wheels in order to be electrically dissipative. EN 61340-5-1:2007 is the applicable standard for the construction of a system that guarantees an electrical resistance of R < 1 x 109 Ohm

Whilst individual components may be ESD rated, the customer should check that dissipation overall meets satisfactory requirements.

Track load, shelf load & bay load Lane Shelf Bay Run



TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Tube Deflection

The following tables set out benchmarks for the construction of static shelving. The values given relate to practical deection tests. The average measurement is the distance between two adjacent supports.

Values for Uniformly Distributed Load on the tube (Fig D)

Values for Point Load in the middle of the tube (Fig E)

Using double tube arrangement (joints GA-8, 2 x GA-1S or CM-100) the load can be more than doubled, depending on the construction and use of the joints employed (see below)

Deflection with Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) Deflection with point load

Average measurement M Average measurement M

Uniformly Distributed load F Point load F

Fig D Fig E

Distance (mm) 500mm 750 mm 1000 mm 1250 mm 1500 mm

Deflection (mm) 2.5* 5 5* 10 5* 10 15 5* 10 20 5* 10 20

Page DP2807 Load (kg) 150 270 105 210 57 105 140 30 55 95 20 45 65

DP2810 195 345 135 255 60 120 165 35 70 135 22 45 80

DP2814 225 450 180 300 75 170 230 40 85 165 27 50 95

DP2820 260 480 195 320 90 180 255 45 95 185 30 55 110

S2807 165 275 120 215 60 110 150 35 65 120 18 39 -

S2812 245 450 180 330 80 165 240 50 95 180 30 55 95*Recommended values (the relevent regulations are to be observed)

Distance (mm) 500mm 750 mm 1000 mm 1250 mm 1500 mm

Deflection (mm) 2.5* 5 5* 10 5* 10 15 5* 10 20 5* 10 20

Page DP2807 Load (kg) 105 180 70 140 38 70 95 20 28 65 13 25 45

DP2810 130 230 90 170 42 80 110 24 47 90 15 30 55

DP2814 150 300 120 200 53 115 155 28 57 110 18 35 65

DP2820 175 320 130 215 60 120 170 30 64 125 20 37 75

S2807 110 190 80 145 40 75 100 25 45 80 12 26 -

S2812 165 300 120 220 53 110 160 35 65 120 20 37 65*Recommended values (the relevent regulations are to be observed)

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Gripping Joint StrengthWith a bolt tightening torque of 10 Nm in both the X and Y axes the joint grip strength is greater than 80 kg by at least a safety factor of 2 minimum.

Load on Roller Tracks The load on the individual roller tracks can be seen in the following table:

Withdrawal or slip forces on joints

Series 35 GP3533B 28 mm 33.3 mm 3 mm 60 Kg 100 Kg

Series 40 CR-40A 34 mm 76 mm 4 mm 60 Kg

GP4025M 34 mm 25 mm 3.3 mm 90 Kg

GP4036A 34 mm 36 mm 4 mm 150 Kg

GP4036B 150 Kg

GP4040A 34 mm 40 mm 150 Kg

GP4040B 150 Kg

GP4050C 49 mm 50 mm 150 Kg

UR4050 43 mm 50 mm 4 mm 48 Kg

Series 60 GP6016S 15 mm 16.6 mm 4 mm 60 Kg 200 Kg

GP6033B 30 mm 33.3 mm 90 Kg 200 Kg

Series 70 GP7050BF 34 mm 50 mm 5 mm 120 Kg

Series 85 GP8525M 34 mm 25 mm 3.3 mm 180 Kg 450 Kg

Roller Distance Load Per 900 Load Track

0 Rollers Between Rollers

0 Axle mm Roller Track Per Wheel

X

Y

Y

YX

X

X

X



CASTOR & WHEEL LOADING & CONFIGURATIONS

Several considerations are needed when selecting the correct castor type for your application, some of which can be found below:

• Gross Load - What is the total weight that the rack will be carrying?

• Powered towed or Manual - Do I need this rack to be towable, or will an operator manoeuvre the rack?

• Wheel Material Type - What material provides the best solution in terms of noise, load, grip etc?

• Usage - Will the rack be in regular use, or occasional?

Gross Load Working conditions for castors can vary enormously both with regard to the type of oor and also the severity of the actual application. Average working conditions are typied by many factories where one or more of the following hazards may be present to a limited degree.Overloading, shock loading, uneven oor surfaces - cracks, gullies, door guide rails etc. and the oor surface maybe of an abrasive nature.It must be appreciated, however, that load capacity is not the only factor to be considered in choosing castors for a specific job. It may often be necessary to choose a castor having given a load capacity several times greater than the conditions appear to warrant ensuring that the castors are capable of giving the desired performance.

Powered or Manual An important factor when choosing a type of castor is the requirement for power towing. When requiring a powered towing solution, fabricated castors should always be chosen.Fabricated castors consist of heavy steel components that are precision machined. Tapered roller bearings or ball races are also used in the construction giving an extremely strong construction suitable for extra heavy loads.

Wheel Material Type For manual applications the choice of correct castor wheel is very closely related to the effort which a man can exert. 18kgf (1) is the generally accepted figure for moving from a standing start, but his must be reduced to 6-12kgf (2) once the unit is on the move. A man is able to maintain this eort for reasonably short distances, but for longer distances of travel he cannot be expected to maintain a force of more than 6kgf. See table below for material characteristics. (1) ~100N (2) ~120N

Polyurethane Polyamide Semi-Elastic (Cast Iron / Alloy) (Nylon) Rubber

Floor Protection Good Good Good

Shock Absorption Good Average Average

Wear Resistance Good Good Average

Rough Handling Good Average Average

Hygienic *NR Average Average

Wet Environment *NR Average Average

Sound Dampening Good Good Good

Rolling Resistance Medium Medium High

Non-Marking Yes Yes Yes

Castor Wheel Material




Wheels can be divided into two main types:

• Resilient Tread Wheels (Soft Tread)

• Hard Tread Wheels

Resilient / Soft Tread Wheels Resilient or soft tread wheels, such as rubber or polyurethane, give the ultimate in quietness and oor protection but introduce a penalty from the point of view of ease of movement, as the tractive resistance or eort required to move them is generally up to 3 times greater than that of an equivalent size hard tread wheel. Polyurethane, however, has the remarkable property of being able to carry loads approaching that of cast iron. Polyurethane and Elastic Rubber have a great resistance to tearing and to abrasive wear.For many high-load manual applications soft tread wheels must be ruled out as although they may be capable of carrying the very high load the force required to move the equipment would require the eort of several men.The quiet running and floor protecting properties of the resilient tread wheels make them particularly suitable for power towing applications

Hard Tread Wheels In the range of hard tread wheels it is usual to consider castors with cast iron wheels as a basic standard, as these are generally the strongest and have the longest life. They are also certainly the easiest to push and in many cases will, therefore, be the rst choice for maximum mobility.They have a disadvantage, however, of being rather noisy, will not suit uneven or debris ooring and can sometime cause excessive oor wear. As an alternative to cast iron, injection Moulded Solid Nylon wheels have been developed. Nylon is unaected by water and its use in the wet further enhances its self-lubricating properties. The load capacity of nylon approaches that of cast iron and these wheels also have the additional advantages of being quiet running, light in weight and also incapable of damaging oors. They can also be used in the temperature range -40 °C to +80 °C, although at extremes of range it may be necessary to de-rate the load capacity of the wheels by up to 25% for very arduous conditions. For higher temperature applications reinforced phenolic or reinforced polyamide wheels should be used.

Usage Occasional UseCastors tted to a machine or other device to enable it to be delivered to the place where it is to be used or to enable it to be moved occasionally for very short distances.For this type of application wheels of a smaller diameter may well be acceptable and are often used at their full rated capacity.Regular UseCastors for use on trucks, trolleys, trailers etc., which are used as a means of transportation (i.e. they are loaded with goods of some description and then regularly moved from one place to another).For these applications it is essential that castors should have the lowest tractive resistance and should also be able to swivel freely so that the trolley can be manoeuvred without too much effort. To achieve this, wheels should be at least 100mm diameter and preferably 160mm or more, regardless of the rated load capacity and choose castors with swivel heads designed to give maximum mobility. This will normally eliminate single ball race swivel heads for this type of application.




WHEEL CONFIGURATION

Castor / Wheel Configurations The type, size and castor quantity per rack will all have an eect on the maximum load rating that a rack will carry and ease of movement.

Terminology

Swivel Castor An assembly in which a housing containing a wheel is free to swivel without restriction about the vertical axis of the swivel bearing with the castor wheel axle oset.

Fixed Castor An assembly containing a wheel which cannot swivel about its vertical axis.

Tractive Resistance The effort required moving a piece of FlowTube equipment fitted with castors, this is usually expressed as a percentage of the total load carried.

2x Swivel Castors and 2x Fixed CastorsThe most practical configuration for industrial use. This solution provides good load capacity with good manoeuvrability and ensures accurate steering, even on long straight runs. The trolley should normally be pushed with the xed castors leading.

Maximum capacity for each wheel = Load

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4x Swivel CastorsThis arrangement provides good load capacity with excellent manoeuvrability, suitable for winding runs and where side motion is frequently required. However, trolleys with this configuration may be difficult to guide on straight runs, particularly with heavy loads and uneven ground. Not recommended for ramps.If castors are equipped with directional locks, this arrangement is then suitable for long straight runs, a very versatile arrangement.


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1x Swivel and 2x Fixed CastorsAn economical solution for lightly loaded trolleys requiring good manoeuvrability. The trolley must be fairly small in size and it is essential that the load is evenly distributed to ensure stability of the unit.


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WHEEL CONFIGURATION 3x Swivel Castors

The arrangement provides good load capacity with excellent manoeuvrability. However, equipment with this arrangement will be difficult to guide on straight runs particularly on uneven ground.This configuration is ideal for barrel dollies and small portable machines.


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4x Swivel and 2x Fixed Castors Centrally PivotingBesides providing a very high load capacity, this arrangement also assures greater manoeuvrability and stability with respect to the following configuration. It is best used with very long trolleys designed to carry heavy loads. The xed castors can be replaced by wheels mounted onto a central axle. The base of the unit must be of robust construction. The swivel castors are mounted in such a way as to pivot the trolley on the central wheels, it is usual to put approximately 25mm of packaging above the two xed castors (wheels) and thus provide alternating load support, depending on which pair of wheels are in contact with the oor. However, the swivel castors are subjected to shock loads if the trolley is tipped or the load is not evenly distributed, the entire load thus rests on the 2 central xed castors/wheels.


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2x Swivel and 2x Fixed Castors Centrally PivotingThis solution provides good load capacity and excellent manoeuvrability, in confined areas. The fixed castors can be replaced by wheel mounted on a central axle. The two swivel castors are mounted in such a way as to pivot the trolley centrally, it is usual to put approx. 25mm of packing above the two fixed castors and thus provide alternating load support. However, the swivel castors are subjected to shock loads if the trolley is tipped or the load is not evenly distributed. The entire load rests on 2 central xed castors/wheelsMaximum capacity for each wheel = Load

2

4 Fixed Castors Centrally PivotingAn economical solution for moderate loads suitable for long, straight runs with occasional changes in direction. The fixed castors can be replaced by wheels mounted onto a central axle. The two end castors are mounted in such a way as to pivot the trolley on the central wheels, it is usual to put approximately 25mm of packing above the two fixed castors (wheels) and thus provide alternating support. However, the end castors are subjected to shock loads it the trolley is tipped or the load is not evenly distributed. The entire load rests on the 2 central xed castors/wheels.Maximum capacity for each wheel = Load

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SECURING SHELVING & TROLLEYS AGAINST OVERTURNING

To ensure a FlowTube assembly is stable, the height to width ratio of static units should not exceed the ratios as stated below, unless permanently floor fixed. Units with castors should in certain cases use a lower ratio, since if they hit an obstruction on the oor, they can topple...The arrangement of the castors or feet determines the effective base dimensions, so this is crucial for determining the maximum safe structure height. Each application needs individual consideration

Shelving:Flowstore recommend a max 1:5 ratio between the feet of the shortest base dimension (A) and the height of the topmost shelf (B) (see FIG H below)Example: shelving depth: 400 mm maximum shelf height = 2,000 mm

Trolleys:Flowstore recommend a range of between 1:3 to a max of 1:5 ratio between the wheel axle distance (A) and the height of the topmost shelf (B) (see FIG I below)

In the summary table below, for example, it can be seen that insert castors provide the greatest stability as they have the greatest base width. Also, simply repositioning the plated castors moves the point of oor contact, changing the base width and in turn aecting the safe working height.

(FIG H) Ratio of shelving depth to shelving height (FIG I) Ratio of wheel axle distance to height of topmost shelf in the case of movable shelving

Rack Width Castor Base Base To Max (centres in mm) Size (mm) Width (mm) Height Ratio Height (mm)

1) Insert Castors 500 125 380 1:5 1900

2) Plated Castors (Crossways Mounted) 500 125 165 1:5 825

3) Plated Castors (Lengthways Mounted) 500 125 290 1:5 1450

A A

B B



SECURING SHELVING & TROLLEYS AGAINST OVERTURNING

ASSEMBLY

Common Sense When designing a FlowTube solution, common sense safety considerations must also be a factor of the design process. For example, consider where the centre of gravity will be on both a fully loaded and partially loaded rack. Also, as a rule of thumb, if a FlowTube solution is to be loaded and picked from by hand, then generally it is the right system. If loading and unloading require mechanical assistance, then an alternative solution should be used.

E.g. Worst Case Scenario for 500mm rack widths – all castors facing inwards:

Getting StartedAssembly of a FlowTube solution can be done from either a pre-designed solution, where the tube lengths, joint and component quantities are fully specified from a drawing materials list and the outcome is known prior to assembly; or by developing the design as the solution is being built, adjusting and modifying until the desired solution is reached. Either way, certain assembly guidelines need to be adhered to.

TubesTubes are very basic and therefore simple to prepare. Cut the tubes to length, with hacksaw, chop saw or band saw and de-burr cut ends; a sharp cutting blade will minimise burring.

Tube & Joint InterfacesIt is important that tubes are correctly inserted into the joints. This ensures that tubes are being correctly clamped and maximises the stability and safety of the system.

1) Insert Castors 2) Plated Castors (crossways mounted) 3) Plated Castors (lengthways mounted)

380mm 165mm 290mm

(Perpendicular cross bracing with GA6s)

Ensure the tubes are fully inserted into the joint before tightening. For joints in which a tube terminates, there should be 30mm of joint sleeving the tube.

Do not splice, or join two tube ends inside a joint head. This is not considered a safe practice.



ASSEMBLY Joint AssemblyPlaced the tube against the joint arrester (possible to check this from the insertion markings)

Position the joint components in place over a tube. Insert the T-nut(s) into the recess(es) on the least accessible side of the joint assembly, with the shoulder of the nut sticking through the hole and the at edges captivated by the recess sides.

The shoulder of the nut will improve the interface between the nut and bolt, allowing the threads to engage inside of the joint assembly.

The bolt may then be inserted into the joint assembly from a more accessible side of the joint, typically on the outside of the rack, there the bolt head may be tightened by hand at rst, then by 5mm Allen key or power tool with suitable adapter.

WRONG Tube incorrectly inserted, and out of the insertion marks

CORRECT tube correctly inserted against arrester, with tube against insertion mark

Insertion marks (shown by the two red lines), are positioned on the side of the joint and are used as a quick reference to ensure the tube is correctly inserted

WRONG Nut placed incorrectly, with collar facing away from the joint assembly

CORRECT Nut correctly inserted so collar is inserted into the joint assembly



ASSEMBLY Check that the joints are connected neatly so that the joint sleeves are parallel, and correctly dove-tailed:

An approximate torque of 10Nm is recommended for optimum clamping strength; too much under this torque and the joints may slip; too much over this torque and the joint components may deform under the excessive clamping force.Joints can be removed and re-assembled. Optional self-locking nuts and bolts are available for a more permanent solution.

Dimensional ToleranceFlowTube is designed with +/-1mm tolerance. This ensures that tube lengths are fully inserted into joints, which maximises the eectiveness of the clamping friction.Similarly rack depths for roller tracks are set around a full pitch length of the roller track, to ensure roller tracks sit fully in the adapter brackets (see below for example using at tube).

WRONG Joints mounted incorrectly (dovetails are not in alignment)

WRONG Joint strength reduced as a result of incorrect alignment

CORRECT Dovetail alignment correct .

Inserts & End CapsThreaded inserts and inner end caps are push t and hammered into the open tube ends.Please ensure that flat of the insert is aligned with the tube weld seam

(See castor section for further details)



Adapters, Accessories & ComponentsAll other components are quick and easy to use; their application implicit, so require little or no training for assembly and use.

ASSEMBLY

This section follows the suggested assembly route for an example of a FIFO - 4 level feed/1 return ow rack showing examples of dierent variations at each stage on the left hand side:

1: Build side frames with feet

2: Add structural bracing



ASSEMBLY 3: Add cross-tubes

4: Attach castors

5: Fit track and guide at set height

• Track slots into track adaptors that is then a push t onto the cross tube.

• Guide simply slides onto the track before attaching track adaptors.

• Track generally supported underneath with at least 1x cross tube.



ASSEMBLY

BASIC GUIDANCE

6: Fit remaining levels

Maximum width/length

7: Add & secure accessories

• Set levels at required pitch with track at 6% nom. Gradient

Maximum width/length (without support) with Single Tube:

Maximum width (without support) with Double Tube:

• Attach any Melamine faced worktops/Steel panels/Tool rails etc.

• Add inner caps

• Check dimensions against drawing, ensure joints fully inserted and appropriate joints are perpendicular

Thickness Of Max Width Max Length Tube Wall

0.7 – 1.0 mm 1,000 mm 1,000 mm

1.2 – 1.4 mm 1,300 mm 1,300 mm* Dependant on loading

Thickness Of Max Width Tube Wall

0.7 – 1.0 mm 1,200 mm

1.2 – 1.4 mm 1,600 mm* Dependant on loading

LengthWidth



BASIC GUIDANCE Use of Crossbars

Crossbars are recommended for spans in excess of 1,000 mm

WRONG No crossbars, roller tracks bend CORRECT Support provided by crossbars



BASIC GUIDANCE Use of Diagonals

• There is a risk of twisting and instability if no diagonals are used

• Always to be used with dynamic loads as a matter of course

WRONG No diagonals CORRECT With diagonals

• Diagonals always orientated in direction of ow (roller track)

• Mounting styles:

Single diagonal Divided diagonal Double diagonal

Assembly of basic frame

Construction HeightUp To 1800mm

Construction HeightOver 1800mm

Larger Construction Lengths

Recommendations for Assembly• All upper tubes to be always unbroken in length

• All lower tubes to be separate at feet

• All load-bearing tubes to be carried through right down to the oor (wheel/foot)



BASIC GUIDANCE

Roller TracksCalculating the length of the roller tracks (roller track cut size)

A = 1000 (External Dimensions)

S = 930 (Cut Size of Roller Track)

S = A – 70 mm

Roller track cut size (S) = external dimensions (A) – 70 mmor

S = I – 14 mm

Roller track cut size (S) = internal dimensions (I) – 14 mm

• If a roller is close to a saw cut it needs to be removed before cutting and (if possible) be reinserted.

• Important: The roller must not protrude over the edge!

• All load-bearing tubes to be carried through right down to the oor (wheel/foot)

• Roller tracks must be trimmed at right angles

• Length of roller tracks without vertical support: max. 1000 mm

• Clearance width between lateral guides = size of container + 10 mm (5 mm each side)

• The rollers should run on the edge of the container

• Where containers or components with a sensitive surface are employed a rubber roller should be used (e.g. GP7050BF)

• Gradient: approx. 6% (60 mm over 1000 mm length) as reference value (trials recommended); the slope depends on:

- The weight of the containers - The condition of the container base - The type of rollers - In the case of cardboard packaging you may require more - In the case of lighter containers, if those standing on the roller track do not run of their

own accord, increase the gradient

• Roller track series 40 (GP4036A) can be employed as standard

• Where the base of the containers is uneven (e.g. VDA containers), consider use of GP6016S roller tracks



BASIC GUIDANCE

Lateral GuidesThe choice of lateral guide depends on the weight of the load bearers, space requirement and price. We recommend conducting trials with various lateral guides in order to achieve ideal results.

Lateral guide with smooth pipe or full slide pipe; the GAP-11 conical ring prevents containers from sticking to the edge of the joint

GP4050C roller track with guide rollers

RG-40B guide track

RG-35B guide track

SG-28A guide track

RG-40C guide track

Stainless Tube guide track

RG-40A guide track

RG-40D guide track



BASIC GUIDANCE

CastorsType of mounting:For loads up to ~80 kg/castor (Depending upon castor wheel size): Threaded Castor + Threaded Insert (BS/AS)

For loads up to ~200 kg/castor (Depending upon castor wheel size): Fixing plate (max. 100 x 85 mm) + CM-200

Central Wheel Fixture In a 6 castor arrangement, the xed castors are often used in the middle of the rack, with a swivel castor at either end. This aids the manoeuvrability of the rack in question. An additional tube is often used to aid stability and alignment of the castor mounting brackets. Some examples of mounting the xed castor can be found below.

Mounting material per castor: 1 x Threaded Insert BS/AS… (Depending on type of pipe)

For assembly – use thread lock on castor thread prior to assembly

Where applicable, the milled end flank of the threaded insert is to be aligned with the welded seam on the inside of the tube.

Mounting material per castor: 4 x Castor Mounts (CM-200) 4 x M8 x 40 Bolts 4 x M8 Half Nyloc Nuts



BASIC GUIDANCE

FeetAttaching the feet

• The selection of the diameter of the foot elements depends on the total load and oor condition. To be able to join racks that are adjacent to each other the 32mm foot has to be used.

• Feet may be installed in the tube using a BS/AS threaded insert. The correct insert must be used and is dependent on the tube thickness, as well as the type of thread on the foot (i.e. metric or imperial). Where applicable, the milled end ank of the threaded inserts is to be aligned with the welded seam on the inside of the tube.

• We recommend placing the joint for the cross brace directly over the tube area containing the BS/AS insert.

• Max. distance of cross brace from oor: 200 mm

• To secure against twisting a lock nut may be used

Assembly of mounting feet

Cross brace fixed to a BS/AS

Tube

BS / ASInsert

Foot



BASIC GUIDANCE

Flow RacksErgonomic picking options

• Standard end stops,

• Sections staggered at rear

• Containers angled forward

Workbench

• Recommended projection of work-top: 20 mm laterally and at rear, 40 mm at front

• Foot room: place frontal transverse tube back 250 mm

• 3 pairs of feet are recommended for lengths in excess of 1,600 mm

Standard end-stops

Angled containers (upper rows) and sectionsstaggered towards rear



SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY ADVICE

Due diligence on the part of the operatorPerfect safety in operation can only be achieved if all necessary precautions are in place. It is the responsibility of the system operator to plan these measures and check that they are carried out.In particular the operator needs to ensure that

• the systems are only used in compliance with regulations

• the systems are only operated in a faultless, functional state and are regularly checked for eciency and safety

• only suciently qualied and authorised personnel operate, maintain and repair the systems

Use in compliance with regulationsAll systems stated above (except for the work benches) are intended solely for transporting containers or components up to the maximum load (stated on the type identication plate).The following uses are not permitted:

• Do not store materials outside

• overloading or unbalanced loading of the systems

• accumulated loads

• alterations and modications to the systems supplied by Flowstore

• presence of persons within the safety area used by mobile systems such as trailers, trolleys or shooter wagons

• carrying out of inspection, cleaning or maintenance work on systems currently in operation

The observance of all safety notices is covered by the regulations, as is the obligation to carry out all inspection and maintenance work at the prescribed intervals.Safe operation of the systems is guaranteed only where they are used in compliance with these provisions. The system operator and not the manufacturer are liable for any personal injury or material damage resulting from use that does not comply with regulations.



MAINTENANCE Definition of Types of Usage

Type 1: work benchesType 2: storage and ow racksType 3: transport trolleys and (manually guided) shelf trolleys

• Type 3a: with base frames using standard tubes

• Type 3b: with base frames using square tubes

Tolerances InstallationFlowtube assemblies should be correctly assembled in vertical and horizontal planes. On storage racks and ow racks, the verticals should be within 1:200 of height (i.e. 5mm per metre).Storage levels should be perpendicular, and level to 1:300 of span (nom 3mm per metre).

MaintenanceNotes

• Use only original parts.

The following points should be noted once maintenance work has been completed:

• Make sure again that all loosened bolts have been fully tightened

• Check that all the components that have been previously removed have been properly replaced

Type Of Use Interval Task

Type 1: workbenches 1 x year Make random checks of connecting bolts (depending on how they are used as well as the manner of loading) by a qualied employee

1 x week Visual check for damage by a qualied employee

Type 2: storage ow rack 1 x year Random checks of connecting bolts (depending on how they are used as well as the manner of loading) by a qualied employee


Type 3: transport & shelf trolleys 1 x year Check for surface damage to the rollers Check track is fully inserted within the track adaptors

1 x month Random checks of connecting bolts (depending on how they are used as well as the manner of loading) by a qualied employee




MAINTENANCE Checklist for Flow Racks

Checklist for Trolleys

Checklist for Workbench

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Electrically conductive version?

Required type of tube checked (CP / SUS)?

Required wall thickness specified?

Load capacity & security against toppling checked?

Supporting feet or wheels?

Load supports checked for correct gradient?

Type of lane segregation planed (guide or tube)?

Type of end stops required (GP-A, GP-B,GP-D)

Shelf track dimensioned / specified? (Track type, Load bearers per track, Tracks per shelf, Shelves per bay)


Chassis size (Standard tube or square tube construction)



Load capacity & security against toppling checked?

Castor type, load capacity and dimensions?

Coupling / towing system


Type determined (seated or standing workplace)?



Type of worktop (ME, RS, MP or SC) established?

Supporting feet or castors?

Accessories allowed for?



MAINTENANCE Checklist for Assembly

Yes No

ETube correctly inserted?

Necessary supports and castors inserted?

Diagonal bracing fitted?

Bolts correctly tightened?

Minimum dimensions observed?

Tubes and lateral guides etc. de-burred?

Open tube ends sealed with tube caps

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GALLERYFLOWRACKS

WORKSTATIONS

TROLLEYS

GENERAL STORAGE

DISPLAY STANDS

CUSTOM

RETAIL

STAGING

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GALLERY FLOWRACKS

• FIFO • Lineside Racks • Supermarkets • Gravity Fed • Live Storage

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GALLERY WORKSTATIONS

• Work Benches • Computer Stations • Packing Benches • Assembly Production Cells

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GALLERY TROLLEYS

• Kitting Trolleys • Picking Trolleys • Carts • Dolleys

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GALLERY GENERAL STORAGE

• Shelves • Box Storage • Pigeon Holes • Drawer Shelves • Dunnage Bag Storage

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GALLERY DISPLAY STANDS

• Lean Display • Visual Management • Banner Frames

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GALLERY BESPOKE/CUSTOM

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GALLERY RETAIL AND DISPLAY

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GALLERY STAGING

• Schools • Theatres • Churches • Catwalks • Exhibitions • Access Platforms

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DURAFLOW & LS2

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QUICK AND SIMPLE TO INSTALL

STRONG AND MAINTENANCE FREE

DuraFlow couldn’t be quicker to install. DuraFlow can either be tted to an existing pallet rack or supplied in a custom made framework.Re-position a beam at the loading face to create the right slope and hook on the track sections. To change back to beam pallet rack - simply unhook and remove the track sections.

DuraFlow is virtually maintenance free and highly durable. DuraFlow track sections have strong, self-lubricating, spring-loaded, multi-wheel axle assemblies with re-enforced wheels.

DuraFlow and LS2 are other products from Flowstore Systems LtdDuraFlow Instantly converts existing pallet rack into carton flow rack. More cartons, more configurations - in less space! DuraFlow is a modular system of pre-assembled, multi-wheel roller track sections, which instantly converts pallet racks into carton ow racks. The densely-packed bed of wheels provides up to 90% space utilisation and will improve your picking eciency.

Example of Duraflow fitted to existing pallet rack. Example of Duraflow fitted to a custom made framework.


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HIGHLY VERSATILE Inventory management could not be simpler. Track adjustments for varying lane widths are just not necessary for new carton sizes due to the complete bed of wheels.

When using DuraFlow for mixed carton widths any combination of cartons can be used without adjustments to roller tracks – saving time and effort.

With individual narrow roller tracks, every carton size has to have track and dividers re-positioned to suit meaning inventory changes take longer.

If using wide rollers, space is wasted unless cartons are the same width as the rollers.

DuraFlow is made of a series of wheels which are fed onto a spindle. The spindle sits sprung loaded in the DuraFlow frame, and allows cartons to glide over them with ease.


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EXCELLENT RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI)

DURAFLOW SPECIFICATIONS

With condensed pick faces and thus faster picking and better FIFO inventory, the installation can pay for itself in a short time.

DuraFlow specifications

• Track sections are 305mm and 405mm wide

• Typically a 2000mm deep x 2700mm double sided pallet rack bay can carry over 1,000kg per level, subject to rack capacity.

• 49mm wheel diameter

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DuraFlow Specifications Wheel Size 49 mm diameter x 25 mm wide

Axle 8 mm dia low friction coated steel

Track Length 50 mm incremental length

Wheel Centres 50 mm or 75 mm standard

Track Widths No. 12 - 305 mm

No. 16 - 405 mm

Steel Guage 1.5 mm

DuraFlow Wheel Pitch Wheel Pitch Min Carton Lengh

50 mm 180

75 mm 250

100 mm 330

Carton Requirements

To ensure smooth ow of product, cartons must be free from distortion and have a rm at base.


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LS2 – CARTON LIVE STORAGE

RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT (ROI)

HIGHLY VERSATILE

Flowstore LS2 is a versatile carton live storage system. LS2 combines boltless Flowshelf assembly to efficiently solve your individual storage, order fulfilment, line side production and cell feed requirements.

Ergonomically designed LS2 provides a fast and ecient picking system utilising FIFO storage and condensed pick faces, thereby increasing your productivity in less man hours. Cartons, bins, tote boxes, trays and unpacked individual items can be stored and handled accurately and eciently on a rst in, rst out rotation.

This modular component design system can be easily installed and / or re-congured to suit all types and sizes of product ranges. The Flowshelves can be supplied with purpose designed supporting frames, for either static or mobile racks when tted with castors.Alternatively the Flowshelves can be tted to pallet rack structures using adaptor brackets


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FEATURES

THE BENEFITS OF FLOWSTORE LS2 - CARTON LIVE STORAGE

• Easy-to-assemble boltless owshelves.

• Easy to specify modular sections and components

• Clip-in track locators

• Shelf levels quickly reposition to suit your products.

• Can be integrated into a Lean environment.

• Tailor made for your requirements

• Oers ergonomic pick faces

• Strong durable tracks and framework

• Frames can be tted with castors for mobility and ease of positioning

• Can be integrated with electronic paperless order picking systems and conveyor equipment.

• Increased Picking Eciency

As with other Flowstore systems LS2 uses gravity to transport goods eortlessly and silently, from the restocking area to the picking area. Picking is simplied as each carton is taken from the pick face, so the next one moves forward, by means of gravity, to ll its place.

• Increased eciency

• Increased picking speeds

• Easy and quick to assemble

• Simple adjustments to shelf levels and roller tracks.

• Shorter picking routes – faster order fullment.

• FIFO stock rotation

• Improved control

• Increased safety

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