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2040 accumulating pallet recirculation system

15 June 2026

MANUFACTURERS LOOKING to improve efficiency while reducing costs and floor space can benefit from this product in mk's automation portfolio: the SPU 2040 accumulating pallet recirculation system.

Designed to provide cost-effective feeding, buffering, positioning and separation of workpiece pallets, the SPU 2040 is particularly effective when linking multiple workstations operating at different cycle or changeover times. Its intelligent design enables countercyclical operation through automatic pallet recirculation, ensuring a continuous and efficient flow of materials throughout the production process.

The system uses a flat top chain conveyor to transport workpieces mounted on pallets to the workstation. Once the workpieces have been removed, the empty pallets are automatically transferred onto a return section beneath the conveyor and transported back to the loading point. This eliminates the need for a second conveying level, complex lifting and lowering mechanisms, and additional manual or automated pallet handling.

One of the SPU 2040's key advantages is its compact footprint. Compared with many alternative systems, it requires significantly less space while also providing improved ergonomics for operators loading and unloading components.

The modular design offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing the system to be configured as a single-lane, dual-lane or double-lane solution to suit different workpiece sizes and weight distributions. A range of accessories, including stoppers, separators and protective guarding, further enhances its versatility.
Ideal for automotive manufacturing, measuring systems, welding applications, plastics processing and machine tool production, the SPU 2040 provides a practical and efficient solution for modern production environments.

AdaptTech is the sole UK and Ireland supplier of the mk conveyor range so get in touch to find out how they can help you achieve your manufacturing solution.

adapt-tech.co.uk/spu-2040-accumulation-conveyor

 
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