ACOPOStrak track system, the highly flexible transport system extends the economy of mass production down to batches of one. (video: B&R Industrial Automation)

B&R today offers the ACOPOStrak IP69K-rated variant of its intelligent track system and it can be at high pressure washed with temperatures of up to 80° C. This makes it suitable for use in industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverages with the highest demands on cleanability.

IP69K-rated track system for industries with strict cleanability requirements

To switch products, the operator simply places the wheels of a new shuttle on the guides of the pit lane, while production continues at full speed on the rest of the track. (photo: B&R Industrial Automation)

Not only is the new track protected against high-pressure cleaning.

It is also completely protected against dust.

With IP69K protection, the track system is perfect for primary packaging applications.

It can be used in both dry and wet areas of complex installations.

Made in stainless steel: corrosion protection for shuttles and segments with the ACOPOStrak track system

**ACOPOStrak IP69K-rated variant of its intelligent track system and it can be at high pressure washed with temperatures of up to 80° C. (photo: B&R Industrial Automation)**

The shuttles and segments of the new track variant are made of stainless steel, securely welded and thus resistant to corrosion.

The stainless steel housing enables the transport of corrosive products and operation of the ACOPOStrak in corrosive atmospheres such as salt spray.

All of the track’s surfaces are chemically resistant, preventing particles or fluids from penetrating into the interior of the shuttle or segments.

The shuttles’ magnet unit is completely protected against high-pressure cleaning.

ACOPOStrak for industries with strict cleanability requirements

With the IP69K version of the ACOPOStrak, B&R enables economical batch-size-one operation with the efficiency of mass production, even for industries with strict cleanability requirements.

The new track is protected against high-pressure cleaning, and is also completely impervious to dust. ACOPOStrak can be expanded flexibly by adding track modules and processing stations. This makes machines scalable enough to adapt to changing production requirements at any time.

ACOPOStrak: flexible transport system

ACOPOStrak produces small batches efficiently. (photo: B&R Industrial Automation)

ACOPOStrak is a revolution in adaptive manufacturing. This highly flexible transport system extends the economy of mass production down to batches of one. Parts and products are transported quickly and flexibly from processing station to processing station on independently controlled shuttles.

ACOPOStrak is a generational leap in intelligent, flexible transport systems. Its absolutely unique design delivers decisive technological advantages for adaptive, connected manufacturing. Produce small batches efficiently and benefit from the higher margins of personalized products. Extend the digital transformation to include motion control and mechanical design.

Smart-factory motion control brings key advantages: maximum availability, high-speed transport and positioning, rapid changeover and fault-tolerant high quality. ACOPOStrak boosts overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), multiplies return on investment (ROI) and accelerates the time to market (TTM).

Info about B&R Industrial Automation

B&R is an innovative automation company with headquarters in Austria and offices all around the world. On July 6, 2017, B&R became a business unit of the ABB Group.

As a global leader in industrial automation, B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers in virtually every industry with complete solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety technology.

With Industrial IoT communication standards like OPC UA, POWERLINK and openSAFETY as well as the powerful Automation Studio software development environment, B&R is constantly redefining the future of automation engineering.

The innovative spirit that keeps B&R at the forefront of industrial automation is driven by a commitment to simplifying processes and exceeding customer expectations.