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Knight Industries

Knight Industries began in 1984 as a specialty design/build shop, solving specific manufacturing problems for the automotive industry in Detroit. As specialty systems became standards for Knight, we evolved into designing and replacing original material handling systems with ergonomic solutions. We have grown from 3 employees and 4,000 square feet of floor space in 1984 to over 190 employees and over a 150,000 square feet of floor space today. Our headquarters are located in Auburn Hills, MI.

Company History

Knight Industries

Total Customer Satisfaction

Knight Industries is known worldwide for its innovative designs and premium equipment. We are committed to Total Customer Satisfaction through quality, reliability and employee involvement. Knight ensures this commitment by achieving and executing the following:

• ISO 9001 Registered• QS 9000-TE Registered• Ford Q1• Turn Key Support• Product Line Diversity• Service• Continuous Improvement• New Technologies

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Through Product Support

Capabilities

Design-

Design Software: Autocad , Catia, Unigraphics, Solidworks

Manufacturing-

-Fabricating Centers- CNC operated, Laser cutting, Plasma cutting, robotic welding, Powder Coat Paint Oven

Project Management-

Microsoft Project Time Lines

Project Coordinators

Scheduling Department

Reliability-

Full Time Staffed Reliability Lab

Service-

Full Time Service and Training Department

Total Customer Satisfaction

Knight Industries is known worldwide for its innovative designs and premium equipment. We are committed to Total Customer Satisfaction through quality, reliability and employee involvement. Knight ensures this commitment by achieving and executing the following:

ISO 9001-2000 Registered ISO 14001 Registered Ford Q1 Turn Key Support Product Line Diversity Service Continuous Improvement New Technologies

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Through Product Support All of our products have gone through rigorous testing before being added to our product line

Knight Products

Standard Products Rail Systems Balancers Servo Systems Ergo Assists Tables/Shuttles/Smart Carts

Custom Products End Effectors Tool Holders Conveyors

More environmentally friendly. Operating costs are lower because

only electricity is being supplied. Maintenance free design. Gearbox

is sealed and lubricated for life.

Faster than an air system. Electronic signals are inherently faster. Instantly lifts all loads up to the rated capacity of the unit and sets them down with no delay.

More accurate than an air system. Instant response to operator commands and provides precise and accurate movements.

Programmable features allow for precise and repeatable movements without human interaction.

An industry directive to move toward electrical driven systems. A greater knowledge base for electrical troubleshooting.

The Servo Hoist System: The Pneumatic System:

Less environmentally friendly. Operating costs are higher because

greater amounts of energy is needed to make pressurized air.

Higher potential for greater maintenance costs due to air leaks and the infrastructure of pneumatic systems.

Slower than a servo hoist. Must pressurize with air to lift a load and exhaust to set it down again. The heavier the load, the more delay.

Less accurate than a servo system due to compression of air which could produce a significant amount of "bounce" or "drift" as the load settles into position.

Generally, no programmable features.

A narrower knowledge base for pneumatic troubleshooting.

Why the Knight Servo Hoist System?

Servo HoistKSH250-2301

Enables the operator to preciselylocate and/or float a load in the “Z” direction using programmable limits.The hoist has the lifting capacity of up to 700lbs[317kg] (single chain) and 1000lbs [454kg] (Reeved unit). The hoist can travel up to 200fpm (70mpm)

Knight Servo Systems

Servo Hoist Twin ChainKSHTC250-2301

Incorporates the benefits of a ServoSystem into a twin chain process.The twin chains help control unwieldyor long parts. The standard hoist hasthe lifting capacity of up to 1400lbs [522kg] (Dual motor unit). The hoist can travel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm].


Servo Hoist Articulating Extension ArmKSHAEA700-2301

Servo Hoist mounted on an articulatingboom to allow for non-linear reachwithin a work cell. The arm has the load capacityof up to1000lbs [454kg]. (700lbs model shown) The hoist can travel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm].

Floor Mounted Shown

Servo Hoist Articulating Extension ArmKSHAEA250-2301

Servo Hoist mounted on an articulatingboom to allow for non-linear reachwithin a work cell. The arm has the load capacityof up to 500lbs [227kg]. The hoist can travel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm]. ** 700 and 1000lb arms are application dependent and are considered a special order.

Floor Mounted Shown


Servo Hoist Extension ArmKSHEA250-2301

Incorporates a Servo Hoist within aboom to allow the operator to reachoutside the area directly below the rail.The arm has the load capacity of up to 250lbs[113kg]. The hoist can travel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm].** 500, 700 and 1000lb arms are application dependent and are considered a special order. Overhead Shown

Servo Hoist Vertical Articulating ArmKSHVAA250-2301

A Servo Hoist mounted on anarticulating boom to allow for nonlinearreach within a work cell. The arm has the load capacity of up to 250lbs[113kg]. The hoistcan travel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm].** 500, 700 and 1000lb arms are application dependent and are considered a special order.


Servo Hoist Vertical ArmKSHVAA250-2301

A Servo Hoist mounted on a verticalaluminum mast to create a steadystate condition, eliminating the yardingof a cable or chain. The arm has the load capacity of up to 700lbs [317kg]. The hoist cantravel up to 200’ fpm[70mpm]. ** 1000lb arms are application dependent and are considered a special order.

Floor Mounted Shown

Overhead Shown

Servo Hoist and TractorKSXYZ700-2301

Combines both “X” , “Y” and “Z”movements in one handle. ThisServo Hoist has the lifting capacityof up to 700lbs[317kg]. The hoistcan travel up to 184’ fpm[56mpm].


Servo Rack and Pinion TractorKST4000-2301

Accurately locates a load in the “X”and/or “Y” direction. The tractor can move a load of up to 4000lbs[1814kg]. The tractor cantravel up to 184’ fpm[56mpm].

Window Alignment Fixture (Spider Fixture)A twin chain dual motor Servo Hoist that simulated the load of a convertible top to allow for accurate window alignment on the vehicle.

Knight Servo Systems In Action

Pallet Return FixtureThe Servo System transfers a 700lb pallet, following a virtual path, from a carrier to a conveyor. The Servo Tractors are synchronized to move the fixture in a consistent motion to allow pick-up of a moving pallet and allows the operator to precisely load the pallet with little to no effort to the delivery point.

Intuitive MotionThe “X,Y,Z” Servo system reacts to the operators natural movements regardless of the direction the operator moves in. The precision of the system allows for these movements to be invisible to the operator.

Transmission Mount to EngineThe operator mounts a transmission to the engine by setting upper and lower limits on the Servo Hoist. The limits allow the operator to directly mount the transmission to the engine without having to find the location with the pendant control. Operator can mount various different transmissions to engines by using the float mode that is integral to the Servo Hoist without the use of a pendant control.

Knight Servo Systems In Action

Package Assembly SystemThe “X,Y,Z” Servo System follows a pre-set virtual path with the hoist lifting in the up/down "Z" movement and the Servo Tractor traveling with the load in a horizontal "X","Y" movement. The pre-set path delivers the package to the unload position where an operator unloads the package. The operator holds the Return to Home button and sends the “X,Y,Z” Servo System back to the start position.

Safety InterruptIf the Servo System is moving in Auto-Mode, and an obstruction or operator is within its path, the Servo System will stop once contact is made.

Control Handle No moving parts

Inductive handle Knight incorporates a load cell

within the handle which provides a consistent response to the servo. Variable pressure placed by the operator does not change the consistent operation of the servo.


Control Handle Moving parts

Up / Down Slide with lever Others utilize a slide lever that

signals increased speeds when the lever is moved further from its initiation point. This requires more skill and a higher learning curve to control the reaction between the operators movements and the servo movements.

Knight Servo System Others

Standard Servo Hoist System Inline Handle

Components Run Stop push button Green LED / push button Blue LED / push button 19 Pin I/O and Control Connector 9 Pin D-Sub Programming Port 4 Pin Accessory Port (Optional) Inline Handle 4 Pin Accessory

Port (Optional)

Programming Port

19 Pin I/O and Control Connector

Blue LED/PB

Green LED/PB

Run Stop

Modes: Lift Mode Float Mode No Mode Run Stop Mode


Lift Mechanism Chain for added durability and locating

characteristics

Worm style gearbox combined with a chain provides a proven maintenance free mechanical system and efficient way to maintain location in space

Wider Range of Load Capacities 250lbs, 500lbs, 700lbs, 1000lbs and

1400lbs.

Lift Mechanism Cable wears, birdcages, and frays causing more

maintenance.

Cable is a wear item not covered under warranty.

Complex cable drum system which requires multiple limit switches to maintain location in space.

Range of Load Capacities 150lbs, 300lbs, 380lbs, 500lbs. and

660lbs


Lift Speed 200 fpm for 250lbs


Speed Adjustments Attach a PC to the programming port

on the pendant and make adjustments using windows based software.

Choice of either MS Windows based Allen Bradley software or Knight Visual Basic software.

Lift Speed 138 fpm for 300lbs

Speed Adjustments Speed is adjusted using hand held

units that incorporate proprietary software / hardware or integrating non-user friendly software.

If the hand held unit is lost, speed adjustments cannot be made until a new unit is ordered.



More Configurations of Hoist and Tractors Single unit with dual chains that provides a

steady state for unwieldy parts. Can operate each chain individually.

Rack and Pinion Tractor (X,Y movement)

Knight has engineered a rack as the means to move the tractor on the runway. The rack design allows for precise location and instantaneous speeds.

A single or modular Tractor system and Hoist unit (X,Y and Z movement)

Configurations of Hoist and Tractors Do not have single units with dual chains

Tractor uses friction wheel and proximity switches which signals location only when proximity switch is met. Chosen speeds are reached when the system reaches proximity switch to home the system.

A modular system for X,Y,Z system. System is more complex for set-up and maintenance.



Product Design and Maintenance Off-the-shelf, Non-proprietary

technology Can order parts through Knight or

directly with the parts manufacturer.

Knight uses a modular design to allow for replacement of individual components.

Servo motor gearbox 24v power supply Power contactor Inline handle Coil cable

Smaller compact system

Product Design and Maintenance Custom, Proprietary technology

Have to order parts through supplier.

Integrated design architecture Not as modular in design and more

proprietary. If one component fails, than a larger unit may have to be purchased or returned to supplier authorized repair center.

Larger, bulkier system



Trolleys Can Integrate with Rail Systems Trolleys can easily be integrated with all

Knight rail systems and other rail manufacturers.

Trolleys Can Integrate with Rail Systems Trolleys need an adapter plate to

integrate within other rail systems.

24VDC I/O Capabilities Standard port has the ability to attach

accessories such as clamps, pumps, switches, proximity limits, lights, etc.

24VDC I/O Capabilities Available, but optional.



Voltage Supply Choice of 120v or 230v 1 Phase

Voltage Supply 220v 1 Phase

Maximum Stroke Range 18 feet

Maximum Stroke Range 8 feet


One Stop Shopping Knight is a complete ergonomic

material handling design and build facility. In addition to providing the Servo Hoist, we can fully integrate it into a Knight design and build system. This approach ensures a more efficient application, saves cost and time.

One Stop Shopping Others would have to outsource

certain key components of the application.

Summary

Knight has always been a company that listens to customer issues and attempts to address these issues through improved products. This is why our product is constantly evolving.

Large design staff that includes a complete internal IT support department. We have the ability to support any project regardless of size and can react to any internal software or hardware issues immediately.

Complete internal manufacturing capabilities. We are not reliant upon any one supplier resulting in the total control of our own timing and specification requirements.

Fully staffed Technical Service department to supply all installation, repair and training needs.

Large controls department to support any electrical and pneumatic design, build, troubleshooting or integration requests.

Knight’s marketing focus is to build long-term relationships so we are entirely committed to our jobs until the customer is satisfied.

Knight Powerpoint Servo V3

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