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LOGO! 

MAT 

R 

Modular 

Pallet Transfer System 

 

Up to 45 lbs(20 kg)/pallet 

Up to 550 lbs(250 kg)/pallet 

Up to 1300 lbs(600kg)/pallet 

Flexible 

Proven in practice 

Adaptable

Standard Width: 

5. 

9 in. - 19.7 in. (150 mm - 500 mm) 

Proven in practice at: 

ABB - BMW - Buderus - Daimler Chrysler - Danfoss - DT 

Industries - Ford - Getrag - Grob - Johnson Controls - LSW - 

Opel - Porsche - Thyssen Krupp - Visteon - Volvo - VW - 

Wabco - ZF 

02/04 subject to modifications 

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Standard Width: 

5. 

9 in. - 19.7 in. (150 mm - 500 mm) 

The LOGO! 

MAT system adapts to all your 

needs with it’s precisely coordinated 

modules: from low cost to high-tech, 

everything is possible! 


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XL-Version for Heavy Loads: 

Width 1. 

5 ft -2ft(500 mm - 600 mm) 


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These images display examples of the 

LOGO!MAT Walk-on conveyors and 

demonstrate how space, normally enclosed 

by the track, becomes available for 

additional accessibility to the workpiece. 

! 

LOGO MAT - Walk-on 

Tracks in Low Design 

R 

Discover the many applications of the 

LOGO!MAT conveyor system by following 

the 300 mm track throughout this brochure. 


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LOGO! 

MAT - L Widths 

Max. Weight 550 lbs (250kg)/pallet 

StandardL 

Width mm in. 

150 5.91 

200 7.87 

250 9.84 

300 11.81 

400 15.75 

500 19.69 

Width=5.91 in. 

width 

L Rollers mm in. 

Diameter 50 1.97 

Spacing 57 2.24 


width 

L Extrusion mm in. 

Depth 135 5.31 



width 

width 

Loaded pallet with 

wide mounting 

plate 

Load-capacity of the transfer system: 

max. 550 lbs per pallet! 

550 lbs 


550 lbs 

width 

550 lbs 


width 


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LOGO! 

MAT - XL Widths 

Max. Weight 1300 lbs (600kg)/pallet 

XL-width=19.69 in. 

width 

StandardXL 

Width mm in. 

500 19.69 

600 23.62 

XL Rollers mm in. 

Diameter 60 2.36 

Spacing 68 2.68 

XL-width=23.62 in. 

width 

XL rollers are larger than the regular rollers. 

XL Extrusion mm in. 

Depth 213 8.39 

XL extrusions are larger than the regular extrusions allowing for extra support. 

The pallet weight limit is determined by the aluminium extrusions. 

Unloaded pallet with 

large, mounting plate 

Load capacity of the XL - transfer system: 

max. 1300 lbs per pallet! 

1300 lbs 

1300 lbs 

Heavy Weights 

The XL Version is made for workpieces 

weighting up to 1300 lbs! 

The XL tracks are available 19.69 in. and 

23.62 in. wide. 


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Pallets 

The Pallet 

The pallet is designed specifically to suit the 

workpiece it is transporting. The pallet is 

comprised of two main parts: 

Short version 

1.) base 

2.) top plate 

Base Pallet 

The base pallet is made of high-quality, 

wear-resistant plastic. It comes in many 

different shapes and sizes appropriate to the 

specific application. For examle, the pallet 

base may have an opening in the middle to 

allow access (to the workpiece) from below. 

The base plate runs directly on the track and 

contains all the elements required for 

transporting, stopping, presence-checking 

and tagging. The special design of the base 

pallet enables it to travel easily around 

corners and diverters. 

Long version 

Loaded pallet 

with small top 

plate 

Unloaded pallet 

with opening, 

without top 

mounting plate 

Pallet with opening 

Guide roller 

Stopper 

Metal strip for pallet 

presence check 


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Specific pallets 

Top Plate or Mounting 

Plate 

Top mounting 

plate smaller 

than base pallet 

The dimensions of the top plate can be 

adapted to the workpiece. The top plate 

can be much longer and wider than the 

base, on which it is mounted. Upon 

request, the top plate can be made of 

various materials and include customized 

machining and tooling. 

Specific top plate 

Workpiece 

Top mounting 

plate larger 

than base pallet 

The workpiece to be transported can be 

placed either directly on the base pallet or 

on the pallet top (mounting) plate. Two or 

more pallets may be required depending 

on the dimensions of the workpiece. 

Samples of workpieces include but are not 

limited to: transmissions, engine blocks, 

and HVAC units. 

Specific top plate 


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Advantages of the Roller 

Advantages of the Roller 

The tracks are generally equipped with 

friction rollers. 

Each roller has a built-in friction clutch. 

This lets the roller stand still under the 

stationary pallet during an acculumation of 

pallets. As a result, only very minimal force is 

generated. Also, the rollers do not cause 

additional wear to the base pallet. 

The rollers stand still under stationary pallet 

Pallet at stopper 

There are two kinds of rollers: full rollers and 

split rollers. Full rollers are most commonly 

used. Split rollers are intended for 

workstations requiring access from below. 

Dirt particles, such as filings, simply fall 

between the rollers and do not hinder pallet 

transport. 

Roller stands still 

- No wear! 

Roller turns 

Setting screw for friction 

clutch 

The rollers in the track carry the weight of the 

pallet. The part of the roller touching the 

pallet stops when the pallet stops. The inside 

of the roller continues to move along with 

the chain. 

Built-in friction 

clutch 

The chain 

The chain acts as the driving element and 

does not carryout any transporting 

functions, consequently, prolonging the life 

of the chain. The entire chain is contained 

and protected in the side wall of the track. 

It is automatically tensioned at the chain 

drive. 


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Freely Accessible Workpieces 

Simple roller replacement 

An opening in the base pallet and top plate 

creates access to the workpiece from below. 

Split rollers are installed in the track at the 

precise location where access is required. As 

a result, the underside of the pallet is easily 

accessible. 

Step 

1 

Open accessibility from below is helpful 

when: 

The workpiece is machined from below, 

through the pallet 

The pallet is positioned or rotated 

Forces or torques need to be applied, (i.e. 

at press fit stations, screw stations, ect.) 

Free accessibility 

from below 

Step 

2 

Free accessibility from below 

at any location 

Step 

3 

Split roller 

Full roller 

Split rollers are also used in the section for 

indexing and stopping. They can be installed 

at any point on the track. Rollers can also 

be changed later within a few minutes. 


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Turns 

Step 

1 

Step 

2 

Turns and junctions merely consist of 

straight track segments and curves 

Straight track 

segment 

Screw-mounted 

elements 

In the case of a corner turn, the pallets are 

guided steadily around the turn by specially 

designed plastic curves without the use of 

additional transfer units or pushers. This 

eliminates the additional costs of 

mechanical, pneumatic and special control 

equipment. The orientation of the pallet 

does not change in reference to the direction 

of travel - the front stays in the front. This 

simplifies design work for the planner 

and makes it possible to set up complete 

systems in less time. Subsequent expansions 

or changes in the system layout can be made 

quickly and inexpensively. 

In planning the system, only straight 

segments need to be combined to form the 

overall layout. A turn consists of two straight 

track segments positioned at an angle of 90 

degrees. A pallet is deflected in the correct 

orientation by a curve that is simply inserted 

into the track. 

Just one curve, no 

moving parts, no complex 

controllers! 

Step 

3 

Turn 


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Junctions and Diverters 

Diverter 

Pallets can move off or onto a particular 

path via junction elements. As for the 

turns, only straight track segments need to 

be combined to form an overall layout. A 

junction consists of a pneumatically pivoted 

diverter arm that swings into the track and 

diverts a pallet onto another path. In this 

context, the orientation of the pallet does 

not change in reference to the direction of 

travel - the front stays in the front. 

Diverter, can be 

used at any 

location 

Junction, can be 

used at any 

location 


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2 - Way Diverter 

2-way diverter 

Two-way diverters allow the pallet to change direction and make left 

or right turns. Pallets traveling from opposite directions on the same 

track can follow the same 2-way diverter into another track. The 2- 

way diverter slides into position and is electrically driven. 


Reversible track 

segment 


segment 

The incoming or outgoing track requires a reversible drive unit to be 

able to change the direction of the track. 

Diverter 

Reversible 

drive unit 



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Intersections 

A low-cost solution for intersections is 

achieved by the offset arrangement of a 

junction and a diverter. 

A rotating track segment offers more 

options for selecting the direction. This 

configuration even allows connection to 

tracks that branch off at an angle. 

Rotating 

module with 

track segment 

Intersection 

formed by 

offset tracks 


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Changing the Pallet Orientation 

2-way diverter: pallet travels forward into side 

track 

2-way diverter: diverter arm slides over 

2-way diverter: pallet travels backwards out of side 

track 

Step 

1 

Step 

2 

Step 

3 

The orientation of the pallet can be 

changed without using any complex rotating 

modules. The pallet simply travels forward 

into the side track and then backs out, 

returning to the main track. Now the pallet is 

facing backwards, yet moving in the original 

track direction. 

Reversible side 

track segment 

Pallet has 

changed 

orientation 

Track extension 

Hinged, 2-way diverter 

Using a hinged 2-way diverter, the pallet can 

turn in a side track or travel straight through 

after the diverter arm swings away. 

At a corner, the pallet can be turned using a 

reversible track extension and a diverter. 

The pallet travels to the end of the track 

extension and is then guided “backwards” 

via the diverter onto the outgoing track. 

Reversible side 

track 

Hinged 2-way diverter: pallet travels straight 

ahead 


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Arranging Off-Line Stations 

Off-line bypass 

Off-line stations can be set up at any 

location - even after the line is installed. The 

arrangement of the off-line bypass station 

provides additional buffer space that does 

not block the main line and can hold more 

than one pallet at a time. 

Another option for an off-line station is a 

small track section aligned parallel to the 

main line. A shuttle transports the pallet 

from the main line to the off-line track 

section and back. This parallel off-line 

station is ideal for small spaces and has a 

faster cycle time compared to the off-line 

bypass station. 

Off-line bypass 

station for 

several pallets 

Parallel off-line 

station uses 

shuttle for 

tranport pallet 

An off-line station can be 

set up at any location. 

Diverter 

Junction 

Shuttle 

Parallel off-line station uses shuttle to transport pallet 

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Arranging Off-Line Stations 

A side track with a diverter can be used to 

position a pallet with the front facing the 

machining station. For further transport, 

the pallet travels backwards onto a 

reversible track segment, into the main line 

and then forward again to continue on. 

Pallet positioned with 

the front facing the 

machining station 

Side track 

Using a shuttle, a 

pallet can easily be 

transported to a 

parallel track line. 


segment 


segment 


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Multiple Track Tiers 

Track lines can also be arranged in multiple 

tiers. For multiple tier systems the lifts can 

be driven electrically or pneumatically. 

Column arrangement: end 

Upper tier 

Lower tier 


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Multiple Track Tiers 

Multiple track tiers are connected to one 

another by means of lifts. The lifts can be 

positioned at the end of, or within the line. 

The lifts can reach a height of over 16 ft 

(5000mm). 

Bridge 

Column 

Carriage with track segment 

Column arrangement: 

lateral 

Upper tier 

Lower tier 


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Stopping Pallets 

Stopping 

Pallets are stopped when a stopper pin loc ks 

into position beneath the pallet. A stop 

locator in the base pallet prevents the pallet 

from bouncing back. 

Pallet in front of stopper 

Release 

Once the stopper pin retracts, the pallet 

immediately moves forward and the stopper 

pin passes through a slot underneath the 

pallet. In this way, consecutive pallets can be 

released one at a time using a single stop 

unit. 

Location 

The stop unit can be installed and placed at 

any location on the track due to the T-slot in 

the aluminium frame. If the stop unit needs 

to be relocated, it can be done easily. 

Pallet stopped 

Additional Functions 

The stop unit may also have additional 

functions as it may have an optional 

presence-check sensor and a tag reader 

incorporated in it for specific applications. 

Different stop units are used depending on 

the pallet weight and the conveyor speed. 

Low back-up force 

thanks to friction clutch 

inside the rollers! 

Stopper, can be mounted at 

any location. 

Pallet released 


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Short Cycle Times 

In order to achieve short cycle times at 

work stations, the pallet transfer times 

between the standby position and the 

machining position must be as short as 

possible. 

The use of shock absorbing stoppers 

allows higher conveyor speeds and 

shorter cycle times. 

In order to shorten the transfer times at 

specific stations, separately driven track 

segments with higher conveyor speeds 

can be installed in these areas. By means of 

a frequency controller, the pallets on these 

track segments are rapidly accelerated 

out of their standby position and then gently 

decelerated at the machining position, 

shortly before reaching the stopper. 

This technique ensures rapid and smooth 

pallet transfer. 

Shock-absorbing 

stopper 

Pallet in standby 

position 

Pallet in machining 

position 

Pallet in standby 

position 

Pallet in machining 

position 

High-speed track segment 


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Workpiece Rotation 

An entire pallet can be lifted and rotated 90 

degrees in order for the workpiece to also be 

accessible from the front at an assembly 

station. 

Pallet designs are available with mounting 

plates that can rotate 90 degrees. The 

mounting plate is lifted off the base pallet 

and rotated pneumatically. The pallet can 

then continue on with the rotated mounting 

plate. The pallet is also positioned precisely 

during lifting and rotating. 

Lift-rotate unit 

Lift-rotate unit 

Pallet rotated 180 

degrees 

Mounting plate in 

longitudinal direction 

Mounting plate rotated 

90 degrees 


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Pallet Positioning 

The pallet is first brought to a standstill for 

the purpose of accurate positioning. By 

means of two contact points and two 

positioning pins, the entire pallet is then 

lifted from below to a point above the level of 

the rollers and precisely positioned in the x, y 

and z directions. 

The lift-locate unit with an integrated 

stopper can be installed at any location 

in the track. Different lift-locate units are 

used, depending on the size and weight of 

the pallet. 

Lift-locate unit extended 

Lift-locate unit can 

be installed at any 

location 

Preliminary 

stopper 

Lift-locate unit 

Integrated stopper 

Lift-locate unit with 

integrated stopper 

Lifting plate with positioning pins 

and contact points 


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Accessories 

The LOGO!MAT system can be adapted to 

your requirements and factory specifications 

with various accessories. 

Clip-on side covers help to avoid dangerous, 

obstructing edges in areas near manual 

workstations. They also improve cleanliness 

and overall appearance. 

Clip-on cover for side walls 

Clip-on cover for 

side walls 

Cover for spaces 

between rollers 

Drip pan 

Drip pan 

Drip pan to collect fluids. 


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Modular System and Control Concept 

With the LOGO!MAT system, an entire 

assembly line can be designed and 

constructed in modular fashion. The 

costumized dimensions of the modules for 

the individual stations or workplaces are 

defined in collaboration with the system 

planner. 

The modules are assembled to be entirely 

functional before delivery. Existing modules 

can be combined to create a complete 

system. 

They can be easily exchanged because all of 

the control and pneumatic equipment use 

plug-in connections between the individual 

modules. 

The control equipment is designed in 

accordance with your factory specifications. 

Module 

Module 

Module 

Module 


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Walk-on 

Pallet Transfer System 

with Friction Rollers 

LOGO! MAT Walk-on 

Extremely 

flat design 

Walk-on system 

Modular concept 

Please request the 

Walk on catalog 

LOGO! 

MAT 


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Logomat Automation Systems, Inc. 

2595 Arbor Tech Drive 

Hebron, Kentucky 41048 

Phone: 859-283-1759 

Fax: 859-283-1906 

www.logomat-online.com 

info@logomat-online.com

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