The Prorunner mk5-XL continuous vertical conveyor is suitable for average to high capacity applications. It is perfect to transport (bigger) products vertically up and down.
Continuous vertical conveyor - Prorunner mk5-XL
The Prorunner mk5-XL is designed for when you want to handle bigger products than the regular Prorunner mk5 can handle. This continuous product lift is still module-based and it offers a maximum capacity of 2,000 products per hour. The modular buildup of our vertical conveyors in general offers another benefit, which is that the shipment volumes are smaller and therefore shipment costs are cheaper. Our continuous vertical conveyor Prorunner mk5-XL is used to effortlessly and quickly transport a wide variety of (bigger) products vertically.
The Prorunner mk5-XL is also an energy-efficient product lift, which can be used to quickly transport products up or down. It is also possible to have products to be transported up while also bringing another batch of products down. Products like boxes, cases, trays or bags can be transported to and from a height up to 17.3 meters / 56 ft 10 inch. The products are always carried in an upright position so there is no risk of product deformation.
The Prorunner mk5-XL is capable to lift bigger products! Like already mentioned above, our continuous vertical conveyor can be used for both ascending and descending product flows at the same time! This versatile vertical conveyor is even suitable to function as a vertical sorter by adding retractable conveyors at the in and outfeed. Find out more here.
Why choose Qimarox?
Qimarox is a leading manufacturer of components for material handling systems. As a manufacturer of palletisers and product lifts, Qimarox distinguishes itself with a contemporary vision and approach. Innovation, quality and added value are of paramount importance. For more information about our Prorunner mk5 watch our YouTube video.
Interested in the continuous vertical conveyor - Prorunner mk5-XL or a different vertical conveyor solution?
If you would like more information about our vertical conveyor solutions, you can request a sales enquiry without any obligations. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us!
The Prorunner mk5-XL is a fully module based continuous vertical conveyor that can be easily assembled in almost any configuration. The continuous vertical conveyor system incorporates highly reliable components that offer an extremely long service life. Maintenance is restricted to an absolute minimum.
The specifications for the Prorunner mk5-XL are:
• Lowest infeed/outfeed position of the mk5: 810 mm / 32 inch
• Highest infeed/outfeed position of the mk5: 17,300 mm / 680 inch
• Max column height: min. aprox. 18 mtr / 705 inch
• Drive System: SEW 0,55 - 4,0 kW
• Max. product weight: 50 kg per carrier / 110 lbs per carrier
• Max. product size: - 900 mm x 610 mm x H / 35 inch x 24 inch x H
• Throughput: 1 carrier for 200 products per hour (add further carriers for higher capacities)
• Configuration: B3 or C2 for elevating, 6G or 7F for descending (more options become available with a different type of carrier)
• Securyfence Safety Fencing H=2120 mm (83.47")
• Pitch Product Carrier 75 mm (2" 61/64)
• Infeed Conveyor: gravity roller conveyor / powered roller conveyor / belt conveyor / shuttle roller conveyor
• Outfeed Conveyor: gravity roller conveyor / powered roller conveyor / belt conveyor / shuttle roller conveyor
Prorunner mk5-XL Configurations
The Prorunner mk5-XL can effortlessly be integrated into almost any existing setting or lay-out. When configuring your system, simply follow the step-by-step plan which is designed to make it easier for you to navigate the various options. You can use the adjoining illustration to help select your infeed and outfeed options. You can also select the type of drive system: motor (M) or gravity (G). When you know this you can find the correct 3D image in the table below. That is all!
For example, if you would like to elevate your products, feeding them in at the front and out to the side, choose combination B4 or C1. If you would like to descend your products, feeding them both in and out to the sides, choose combination 8E or 5H.
Elevate
Descend
By not using a counter weight it’s possible to have more flexibility for your lay-out as pallets can go in and out in each direction. Anther factor is cost, on engineering, material and maintenance. For each different application the weight would be different and by adding moving parts maintenance becomes more expensive. Also the counter weight would need safety pins for person safety when entering the safety zone.
All these additional costs will not compensate the slightly higher cost of a stronger gear motor.
An absolute encoder gives an absolute position. An incremental encoder measures the changes in position. With each movement, counting the number of steps. Qimarox uses incremental encoders from SEW because of their high quality and simplicity.
Yes the diameter of the rollers is 40mm, although the drive roller has a diameter of 50mm.
If the optional sleeved roller is used the rollers have a diameter of 44 mm and the drive roller of 54mm.
Yes, there is an XL version with a maximum product size up to 900 x 610mm.
With additional parts the Prorunner mk5 can be installed in a freezing environment up to -25⁰C.
The Mk5 XL becomes an option when product dimensions exceed 600 x 610 mm.
No, that’s not possible. The mk5 is engineered for indoor use.
Yes, We can deliver the Prorunner mk5 in the RAL colour of your choice.
Please check with your sales representative the implications on cost and delivery time.
Yes, due to the flexible design, we can configure a continuous lift with shuttle conveyors, so products can move up and down at the same time.
The maximum capacity is subject to various things such as the product dimensions and column height. In ideal situations, the capacity can go up to 1800 per hour.
Yes, but in order to maximize buffering capacity, the lift has to operate in step by step mode (Start-Stop). The capacity is very dependent on the configuration. Please contact our sales representative for more information.
No, retractable conveyors have an IP rating of 54, which is not enough to be washed down.
The included documents are a layout of the vertical conveyor (2D, 3D), specifications of the unit and gear motor and a list of the spare parts with risk table and a 3D pdf file to identify parts.
The maximum product size of the Prorunner mk5 is 600×610 mm. The maximum product height depends on the height of the machine and the requested capacity. We also offer the Prorunner mk5 XL, which can transport 900×610 mm.
There are multiple factors that determine the capacity of a mk5 vertical conveyor.
Most important factor is the maximum height of the products to be handled.
Some other factors: column height, amount of in- and outfeed levels, conveyor type, product weight and product size.
The Prorunner mk5 is, besides the standard, available as a (partly) stainless steel and a washdown version.
Every machine can be wipe-down by using standard cleaning material and cloth. Only the PRmk5-WD can be cleaned using water.
No, The mk5 is a fully pre-engineered machine. During development, the gear motor position has been chosen with load and energy consumption in mind. Changing the position to the bottom of the lift would have a negative impact on energy consumption.
An FAT can be arranged up to a certain height. Please consult your sales representative for possibilities.
In most situations the final assembly is performed on site to reduce shipment cost and optimize handling of the parts. In these situations a FAT will not be possible.
No, the mk5 wash-down has the same maximum product dimensions as a standard mk5 (600×610). If the need arises to transport bigger products, we recommend the mk5 XL, which can transport products up to 900×610 mm, however the mk5-XL is not available as a Wash-Down version.
No, our vertical conveyors are designed to work within an automated conveyor system.
A functional description will be provided by Qimarox.
We supply example software on Siemens Platforms, this is not fully production-ready software.
These software blocks can be used as inspiration to create Allen Bradley Software.
Yes this is possible but we strongly advise you to make use of our experienced technicians on site (ask our sales department for the options in your region). If this is not possible Qimarox supplies the assembly instructions.
The Prorunner mk1 and mk5 are available with a MoviMot drive system. This is not a standard component, which means that delivery time may be longer and costs may be higher.
FCA/CIF/DDP/DAP
We pack our products on wood with an heat treatment. When the shipment goes overseas we use VCI worthy foil to ensure that the shipment is free of moisture and dust.
Yes, all our wood is treated against pests by a heat treatment and meets the world wide ISPM 15 standard.
This of course depends on the height of the lift and any accessories ordered. However, each lift can be sent in modules, which means that the volume can be very limited.
