Flexmove

About Us
The name FlexMove consists of two elements i.e. flexible
and move symbolizing flexibility in movement for our
intelligent integrated transportation system.

Since its inception, FlexMove has established itself as a

leading manufacturer and solutions provider of intelligent
integrated transportation system for a wide spectrum of
manufacturing industries.

Over the years, FlexMove has grown up extensively through

continuous development of products and innovation of new
engineering applications for industries. We believe that
continuous R&D for technical breakthrough is vital in
maintaining our competitive edge to propel higher growth.

Our team of dedicated and learned engineers is continuously

innovating new products and application solutions to meet
the ever-increasing demands of industries. Understanding
the changes and needs for the present and future is vital to
ensure our continuation leading position in the next frontier
of technology excellence.

Through simplicity, modularity and comprehensive approach

of system design, we are successful in developing a wide
range of products and accessories that can be interconnected
using hand tools to form a fully integrated transportation
system. These approaches allow faster system installation,
reliable operation and cost-effective system that is flexible
enough to adapt to changes in the future. FlexMove system
provides a versatile and expandable platform of future
transportation system by featuring vast amount of re-layout
and reconfiguration capability, design simplicity, efficient
space utilization and minimum components variation.

Truly Flexible
FlexMove Intelligent Transportation System is designed
to provide flexible conveying solutions for all industries.
This unique system employs a side-flexing plastic chain,
allowing horizontal turns and elevation changes within a
single continuous run.
How do we offer optimization in capital investment, space
and time? Our cost-effective system provides vast amount
of layout capability, minimal components variation, design
simplicity, efficient space utilization, enhanced productivity
and ease of installation. This unique yet aesthetic design
is flexible, clean, self-lubricating, low noise, low friction,
low maintenance, corrosion-free and lightweight.

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Comprehensive Pre-engineered Components

The FlexMove comprehensive range of standard and modular components is manufactured with the latest technological
advancements in aluminium extrusion and casting, precision fabrication, injection molding and metal forming methods.
The end result is a collection of high-quality components within precise manufacturing tolerances.
Through the concept of standardization and interconnectivity, all FlexMove components can be easily connected
and installed using hand tools. This feature allows the system to be installed or reconfigured in less time than
conventional conveyor system. As a result, the FlexMove Intelligent Transportation System is extremely flexible,
allowing a wide range of layout capability and design simplicity.

Unlimited Conveying Options

Robust FlexMove components and interconnectivity
features allow customers to design and build their
Intelligent Transportation System to their own creativity.
Utilizing the advantages of system in 3-dimensional
movements does this. A well illustration of FlexMove
components interconnection examples is shown.

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a. Intelligent Zone Convenyor

b. FH Series

c. Transfer Station

Pallet Assembly Line

d. FT Series

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a. FW Series

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b. Idler End Unit

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Production

Assembly

Line

c. Vertical Lifting Conveyor

d. Direct Drive Unit

e. FM Series

f. Alpine / Buffer Conveyor

g. Combine Drive &

Idler End Unit

h. Horizontal Bend

i. Intermediate Drive

j. FS Series

k. Vertical Bend

l. FR Series

m. Suspended Drive Unit

n. Wheel Bend

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Industries Served
FlexMove is designed as an ultimate solution for
transportation system in the manufacturing industries.
The system provides a good platform for future expansion
and re-layout capability. With our in-depth knowledge
and experience in transportation system coupled with
our established worldwide marketing network, we are
confident in providing solutions to your problems.

The following list depicts our extensive experience in the

industries:
Food, Beverage and Diary Industry
Biscuit

Ice-cream

Bread

Butter

Instant Noodle & Soup

Juice

Candy

Metal & Paper Cans

Cereal

Milk Powder

Cheese

Pet Food

Chewing Gum

Snack

Soft Drink

Chocolate

Sugar

Coffee

Tea

Confectionary

Yoghurt

Frozen food

Glass & PET Bottles

Automotive and Machined Part Industry

Air and Oil Filters
Gear Wheel
Bearings
Piston
Casting Part
Power Window Motor
Compressor
Spark Plug
Front and Back Lights
Speedometer and Electronic Instrument
Fuel Pump

Electronics and Electrical Industry

Audio and Video Appliances
LCD and Electronics display
Battery
Mobile Phone
Compact Disc
Substrate
Computer Parts
Bulbs
Electrical instrument
CRT
Hard Disc Drive

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Personal Product, Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry

Aerosol Can

Toothpaste

Perfume

Lipstick

Baby Oil
Pills
Body Lotion
Detergent
Cosmetics
Shampoo
Dental Equipment
Shower Cream
Dental Floss
Soap
Deodorant
Syringe
Eye Care Products
Surgical Instruments and Supplies
Health Supplement

Paper Converting and Packaging Industry

Tissue Roll
Bags
Kitchen Towel
Boxes
Diapers
Bundles
Sanitary Napkins

Continuous R&D and Innovation

At FlexMove, we strive to provide our customers with innovative products and systems of the best quality. This is the
driving force that prompts us towards continuous product development and innovation to keep in step with modern
Intelligent Transport System needs.
Continuous R&D and innovation are vital to ensure the continuous improvement of FlexMove to service our customers.
Through the years, we have ensured that our experienced teams are proactive to identify the rapid changes of the
industries. Our keen awareness of all changes in present and future production requirements has given us the edge to
maintain our leading position in the next frontier of technology excellence.

Environmental Friendly
In our quest for advancement in technology we have not
neglected our responsibilities towards the preservation
of the environment. We play our part by minimizing the
use of non-renewable resources, using recyclable packing
material, prolonging the lifetime of products through
reusability, modular design and systematic coding of
product material to facilitate recovery and recycling
processes.

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Technical Data
Series
Chain width (mm)

FS

FM

FC

FL

63mm

83mm

103mm

150mm

Chain width (inch)

2.48"

3.27"

4.06"

5.91"

Tensile strength at 20C (N)

4000N

6000N

6000N

6000N

Tensile strength at 68F (lbf)

1348.80lbf

899.20lbf

1348.80lbf

1348.80lbf

Max. working tension at 20C (N)

500N

1250N

1250N

1250N

Max. working tension at 68F (lbf)

112.40lbf

281.00lbf

281.00lbf

281.00lbf

Working temperature C

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

Working temperature F

-68F

-68F

-68F

-68F - 140F

140F

140F

140F

Standard conveyor speed (m/min)

3 - 50m/mim

3 - 50m/mim

3 - 50m/mim

3 - 50m/mim

Standard conveyor speed (ft/min)

10 - 165ft/min

10 - 165ft/min

10 - 165ft/min

10 - 165ft/min

30m

30m

30m

30m

Max. conveyor length (m)

Max. conveyor length (ft)

100ft

100ft

100ft

100ft

Min. turning radius (mm)

150mm

160mm

170mm

200mm

Min. turning radius (inch)

Link spacing (mm)
Link spacing (inch)

5.91"

6.30"

6.70"

7.87"

25.4mm

33.5mm

35.5mm

35.5mm

1.00"

1.32"

1.40"

1.40"

Chain weight (plain) (kg/m)

0.75kg/m

1.20kg/m

1.67kg/m

1.87kg/m

Chain weight (plain) (lb/ft)

0.50lb/ft

0.81lb/ft

1.12lb/ft

1.26lb/ft

10kg

15kg

20kg

20kg

Max. item weight (kg)

Max. item weight (lb)
Max. weight on conveyor (kg)
Max. weight on conveyor (lb)

22lb

33lb

44lb

44lb

150kg

200kg

300kg

300kg

330lb

440lb

660lb

660lb

Item width (mm)

15 - 140mm

20 - 200mm

25 - 300mm

50 - 400mm

Item width (inch)

0.6 - 5.5"

0.8 - 7.9"

1.0 - 11.8"

2.0 - 15.7"

Series
Chain width (mm)

FH

FT

FR

FW

35mm

35mm

150 - 300mm

125 - 1000mm

Chain width (inch)

1.38"

1.38"

5.91 - 11.81"

4.92 - 39.37"

Tensile strength at 20C (N)

1000N

4000N

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Tensile strength at 68F (lbf)

224.80lbf

899.20lbf

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. working tension at 20C (N)

180N

900N

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. working tension at 68F (lbf)

40.46lbf

202.32lbf

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

-20C - 60C

-68F

-68F

-68F

-68F - 140F

Working temperature C
Working temperature

140F

140F

140F

Standard conveyor speed (m/min)

3 - 30m/mim

3 - 30m/mim

3 - 30m/mim

3 - 30m/mim

Standard conveyor speed (ft/min)

10 - 100ft/min

10 - 100ft/min

10 - 100ft/min

10 - 100ft/min

Max. conveyor length (m)

3m

25m

20m

20m

Max. conveyor length (ft)

10ft

80ft

65ft

65ft

Min. turning radius (mm)

N/A

140mm

650mm

N/A

Min. turning radius (inch)

N/A

5.51"

25.59"

N/A

12.7mm

25.4mm

40mm

52mm

Link spacing (mm)

Link spacing (inch)
Chain weight (plain) (kg/m)

0.50"

1.00"

1.58"

2.05"

0.33kg/m

0.48kg/m

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

0.19lb/ft

0.32lb/ft

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. item weight (kg)

30kg(2-tracks)

30kg(2-tracks)

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. item weight (lb)

Chain weight (plain) (lb/ft)

66lb(2-tracks)

66lb(2-tracks)

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. weight on conveyor (kg)

250kg

250kg

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Max. weight on conveyor (lb)

550lb

550lb

vary with chain width

vary with chain width

Item width (mm)

35 - 500mm

35 - 500mm

50 - 500mm

100 - 1200mm

Item width (inch)

1.4 - 19.7"

1.4 - 19.7"

2.0 - 19.7"

4.0 - 47.2"

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Components Guide
Series

FS

FM

FC

FL

Drive

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Combined

Combined

Combined

Combined

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Catenary

Catenary

Catenary

Catenary

Wheel

Wheel

Wheel

Wheel

Idler

End, 90

End, 90

End, 90

End, 90

Chain Type

Plain, Friction,

Plain, Friction,

Plain, Friction,

Plain, Friction,

Cleat, Wedge,

Cleat, Wedge,

Cleat, Wedge,

Cleat, Wedge,

Steel Top, Roller Top

Steel Top, Roller Top

Steel Top, Roller Top

Steel Top, Roller Top

Horizontal Wheel Bend

Radius 150mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 160mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 170mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 200mm
Horizontal Plain Bend
Radius 300mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 500mm

30,

30,

30,

180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 700mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 1000mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 300mm

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

Radius 400mm

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

Radius 1000mm

30, 45, 60, 90

30, 45, 60, 90

30, 45, 60, 90

30, 45, 60, 90

45,

60,

90,

180

45,

60,

90,

180

45,

60,

90,

Vertical Bend

Series

FH

FT

FR

FW

Drive

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Direct

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Front Suspended

Combined
Intermediate
Catenary
Wheel
Idler

End, 90

End, 90

End

End

Chain Type

Plain

Plain, Friction,

Plain, Friction,

Plain, Friction,

Cleat, Wedge,

Cleat, Roller Top

Roller Top

Roller Top
Horizontal Wheel Bend
Radius 140mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Horizontal Plain Bend

Radius 300mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 500mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 700mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Radius 1000mm

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

30, 45, 60, 90, 180

Vertical Bend
Radius 300mm

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

Radius 400mm

5, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90

Radius 1000mm

30, 45, 60, 90

30, 45, 60, 90

*Bends for other radius & degree are available upon request.

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