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VarioFlow plus The innovative chain conveyor system www.boschrexroth.com/varioflow

2 VarioFlow plus | Overview VarioFlow plus – efficient, individual parts transport WE MOVE. YOU WIN.

Overview | VarioFlow plus 3 CONTENTS FROM COMPONENTS TO COMPLETE SYSTEMS 04 Industry 4.0 solutions from a single source VARIOFLOW plus BENEFITS FOR CUSTOMERS 06 Intelligent solutions 08 Greater freedom when planning, smoother running 10 Extra innovations 12 MTpro planning software REXROTH SOLUTIONS 14 Wide range of primary packaging 16 Secondary and final packaging 18 Assembly lines 20 Machine linking 22 Perfect addition: i4.0 tools COMPLETE SERVICE 24 Planning 26 Rexroth service and global partnership R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

4 WEDGE CONVEYOR WORKPIECE PALLET SYSTEM ACTIVE BRIDGE Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-11)

BOSCH REXROTH MAKES IT More variants and greater sustainability, lot sizes of one and quick product switch- EASY: FROM COMPONENTS TO overs with full connectivity if possible. As a global market leader for automation COMPLETE SYSTEMS – WITH in numerous sectors, we are confronted VARIOFLOW PLUS with material transfer problems every day. And we offer solutions – from individual components to turnkey systems. With our proven technologies, we integrate more and more i4.0 components as smart hel- pers too. Smart: Proven systems plus i4.0 components The VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system as the central transport artery is now complemented by autonomous vehicles (ActiveShuttle), collaborative robotic sys- tems (APAS), smart mechatronic systems and the fully open ctrlX AUTOMATION platform. Everything can be fully inte- grated into your IT infrastructure. With the knowledge gained from about 280 Bosch Group plants around the world and countless i4.0 customer projects, we make your material flow simpler, faster and more digital. Factory of the Future? It is coming! Our aim is to take into account all aspects of a modern, lean and scalable produc- tion design. This results in holistic solu- tions that not only meet your current requirements – they open the door to the Factory of the Future too. With smart solutions and a global network, we are there for you anywhere in the world. Reliable, sustainable and highly mobile. ALPINE CONVEYOR R999000201 (2020-11), Bosch Rexroth AG

6 VarioFlow plus | Customer benefits Flexible planning and fast commissioning thanks to intelligent solutions The clever drive solution allows a great degree of planning free- dom: so much so that the motor mounting position can be selected on site. Smart connection technology saves time during assembly and allows for easy conversions and system extensions. YOUR BENEFITS OUR SOLUTIONS MARKET REQUIREMENTS Numerous combination options Universal basic units thanks to a modular system High flexibility and with separate drive kits Free choice of the motor planning freedom Hollow shafts on both mounting position on site during configuration sides of the drive and Additional transmission inter- Easy assembly and return unit faces (active bridge) commissioning Lateral mounting of the Drives and curve wheels sliding rail can be coupled Optimized connection No time-consuming machining technology thanks to of the gliding surfaces plug-through screws Minimized noise emission and wear Time savings thanks to fewer screw connections Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Customer benefits | VarioFlow plus 7 Hollow shafts on drives and return units: giving freedom to choose the motor mounting position, as an interface for active bridges or for driving parallel sections Plug-through screws: for quicker assembly and commissioning R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

8 VarioFlow plus | Customer benefits Optimum working conditions thanks to smooth running and easy maintenance The maintenance-friendly VarioFlow plus transport system ensures optimum working conditions. Improved sliding characteristics and low-friction materials result in a quiet working atmosphere. Fewer joints and rolling friction in the horizontal curves ensure low wear and high system availability. YOUR BENEFITS OUR SOLUTIONS MARKET REQUIREMENTS Best-possible working Optimized sliding charac- conditions thanks to minimal Smooth-running teristics for the chains and operating noise conveyor system sliding rail Reduced downtimes and Wear-optimized, The sliding surface requires higher machine availability maintenance-friendly no machining as the sliding Longer service life conveyor system rail is mounted laterally Fewer joints and low-fric- tion materials Decoupling of chain links using various materials Rolling friction for all track widths in the horizontal curves Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Customer benefits | VarioFlow plus 9 Decoupled chain links and use of various materials: for minimal operating noise Rolling friction instead of sliding friction in horizontal curves: increases service life, reduces energy consumption and allows section lengths of up to 30 m Lateral mounting of the sliding rails without drilling: minimizes operating noise and reduces wear, assembly times and downtimes R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

10 VarioFlow plus | Customer benefits Extra innovations ▶ Easy to clean thanks to draining surfaces ▶ Complete product range in aluminum and stainless steel, in the sizes 65, 90, 120, 160, 240, 320 mm ▶ Standardized components with universal applications ▶ FDA-compliant materials are used in components that are subjected to constant friction ▶ Stainless steel ball bearings sealed on both sides and with FDA-compliant special grease ▶ Large number of chain types to suit different applications ▶ Low-vibration transport of small parts and accumulation operation possible thanks to covered chain links ▶ Easy-to-exchange chain plate from size 160 mm Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Customer benefits | VarioFlow plus 11 Many years of experience, robust products and innovative technology are all characteristic of Bosch Rexroth’s material flow systems. In-stock, standardized components help to ensure fast delivery times. Modular elements that can be used universally offer a wide variety of solutions that are both individual and customizable. The result: high flexibility, numerous combination options and low spare parts requirements. ▶ Smart design thanks to the use of a support profile from a size of 160 mm (instead of a center profile) ▶ Upwards and downwards inclined sections can easily be achieved thanks to a holder with break-off centering studs ▶ Centering aid for additional holes to fasten drip trays, safety devices, etc. ▶ Configurable drive kit with standard gear motor or with customer-specific interface ▶ Multi-track systems/alpine conveyors can be realized thanks to drives/curve wheels with standard components that can be coupled ▶ Reverse operation possible Functional units quickly adapt to your tasks ▶ Automatically adjustable lateral guide ▶ Universal diverter ▶ Adjustment unit for wedge conveyors ▶ Active bridge R9990002001 (202109-121), Bosch Rexroth AG

12 VarioFlow plus | Planning and configuring Easier and quicker planning with MTpro MTpro is an intuitive software program for planning conveyor systems. It assists you when selecting, configuring and ordering components. Design optimum conveyor systems Planning conveyor systems the easy way Components can be selected from the range via drag and With MTpro, you can plan, calculate and document your drop and put together quickly and easily using the snap material flow systems in just a few steps. Whether it be function. Thanks to automatically calculated parts lists and a chain conveyor system, a transfer system, a palletizing electronic order links, you can keep control of costs and system, manual sorting stations or safety fence systems minimize your ordering outlay. Numerous interfaces allow for your manufacturing – the intuitive operating concept planning data to be used by other departments such as of the layout designer allows you to draft even complex Design, Purchasing and Service. constructions and system layouts in next to no time. Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Planning and configuring | VarioFlow plus 13 Benefits Key technical data f Everything at a glance: Technical data, order f Electronic catalog for products and spare parts information, assembly instructions, CAD models f Product configuration and CAD library with direct and spare part views interfaces to all common CAD programs f Intuitive combinations of components to create f Layout Designer to plan frames, work systems systems using the drag & drop and snap functions and assembly systems with parts list calculation – without the need for a CAD system f ManModel: Human model for simulation of f Optimum solutions thanks to integrated planning gripping spaces and fields of view in ergonomic and calculation aids such as the innovative Man- workstation design Model function f Complete parts lists, including small parts and Customer applications accessories, at the press of a button and with an f Construction of frames and enclosures from electronic link for ordering basic mechanical elements f Easy further processing of the layout, CAD data f Planning and ergonomic design of manual and order data production systems f Layout planning for chain conveyors and transfer systems R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

14 VarioFlow plus | Rexroth solutions The conveyor solution for a wide variety of primary packaging designs With the VarioFlow plus conveyor system, Rexroth provides a solution for a broad spectrum of primary packaging designs that is low-maintenance, reliable, flexible and offers fast throughput times. Standard components allow the system to be adapted to even the tightest of spaces. Technical challenges, such as safe transition points for extra small products, can be easily mastered with connecting assemblies. Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Rexroth solutions | VarioFlow plus 15 The forms, dimensions and geometries of primary packaging are a direct reflection of consumer behavior and preferences. Marketing picks up on these needs and translates them into a primary packaging design. Whether it be conically extended shampoo bottles or four-sided sealed pouches with coffee powder: VarioFlow plus adapts to all tasks and ensures that the products are transported, distributed and brought together safely. f Intersections possible in extra-tight spaces f Use standard components from the product catalog or modified components for the optimum layout solution f Bridge transport gaps safely f Use solutions even for the smallest product dimensions f Install powered transitions on drives or return units on the VarioFlow plus R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

16 VarioFlow plus | Rexroth solutions The conveyor solution for secondary and final packaging geared to the needs of the market En route to and from packaging machines, it is important to ensure reliable, fast and trouble-free transport of different sizes and types of secondary packaging. VarioFlow plus offers a variety of components for seamless and robust process chains including final packaging and palletizing. Transitions for the general flow of materials during production are created by ascending, wedge or alpine conveyors. Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)

Rexroth solutions | VarioFlow plus 17 With traditional systems, large or bulky products require sliding curves with a large radius and high friction coefficient. Rexroth offers and alternative: rolling friction through the curve with ball bearings. This means less friction and wear, as well as lower energy require- ments and higher loads. f Suitable chains for damage-free product transport or accumulation f Achieve speeds of up to 60 m/min without added lubricants f Stepless regulation thanks to integrated frequency converters and potentiometers f The patented ball bearing technology enables high- volume products and heavy loads to be transported even when using curves R999000201 (2020-12), Bosch Rexroth AG

18 VarioFlow plus | Rexroth solutions The highly efficient solution for assembly lines VarioFlow plus ensures precise transport – directly on the chain or on a workpiece pallet. The workpiece pallet conveyor systems can be supplemented with the RFID system for identification, data storage and material flow control. Bosch Rexroth AG, R9990002001 (2020-0182)

Rexroth solutions | VarioFlow plus 19 For parts transport between manufac- turing processes, whether it be semi or fully automatic stations, ESD-sensitive areas or linked manual workplaces – the workpiece pallet conveyor system is the most effective solution. It makes no difference if the modular workpiece pallet system is provided by the custo- mer or by Bosch Rexroth. f Expandable thanks to standardized modular units f Maintenance-friendly thanks to easy replacement of expendable parts f Harmonized components such as positioning units, diverters, stop gates and guides f Standardized workpiece pallet platform with widths of 135 mm and 160 mm and in any required length up to 500 mm f Positioning accuracy ± 0.15 mm R999000200 (20210-0128), Bosch Rexroth AG

20 VarioFlow plus | Rexroth solutions Link machines, connect work stations: for smoothly flowing workpieces In nearly chip-free and modern machine tool linking, VarioFlow plus is adaptable, reliable and maintenance friendly thanks to the use of largely media-resistant components. Use in the lower load range is inexpensive and economical compared to previous, heavy systems. Bosch Rexroth AG, R999000201 (2020-12)