The iTRAK 5730 Small-Size Smart Conveying System can enhance throughput in multi-product applications. 

(June 2, 2020, Shanghai, China) Today, food and beverage manufacturers often need to adopt more diverse packaging formats while maintaining production 

efficiency to package a wider range of products. Now, they can use Rockwell Automation's new iTRAK 5730 small-size intelligent conveyor system to address 

these challenges and increase throughput. The system uses electromagnetic track technology to support the intelligent, flexible, and efficient operation of machines. 

Compared to traditional gears, chains, and belt conveyors, the electromagnetic track technology has many advantages, including unlimited machine flexibility

better traceability, and longer normal operating time. By using magnetic traction technology, independently controlled carts can start and stop with high precision 

and speed, reducing machine wear and achieving high efficiency. This technology also uses preconfigured motion curves for quick switching management

which can be achieved by pressing a button on the HMI. 

In the electromagnetic track product portfolio of Rockwell Automation, the iTRAK 5730 system is the leader in space utilization. Its minimum carriage spacing 

is 50 mm, making it ideal for basic packaging applications such as in-motion wrapping, end-of-line cartoning, and bagging processes involving forming-filling-sealing. 

The system can also be easily integrated into manufacturers' architectures, providing analytical data that helps optimize energy use, monitor part wear, and reduce 

downtime. 

Michaela Kaufmann, Product Manager for Rockwell Automation's iTRAK product, says: "The iTRAK 5730 system extends the flexibility and productivity advantages 

of iTRAK to effectively meet the growing demand for custom food and beverage products. This technology is truly scalable. In small, independent machines, the 

system's actuator spacing can be as small as 50 millimeters, or as large as 100 meters and integrated into a large, complex production line." 

"We have been exploring various ways to improve our products and provide our machine assembly, food and beverage manufacturing customers with stronger 

support; enabling them to achieve manufacturing and throughput targets without limitation," added Max Kiah, regional sales manager for Electromagnetic Track 

Technology at Rockwell Automation for the Asia Pacific region. "The new iTRAK 5730 system will be an important addition to our customers' existing infrastructure

 helping them enhance the agility of their packaging and assembly lines without compromising quality or safety." 

In addition to providing more intelligent forms of motion control, the iTRAK 5730 also offers integrated safety solutions. Safety-disconnect torque, safety stop 1

 SIL 3/PLe safety ratings, and creating safety zones, among other functions, help enhance the safety of the machine. For example, with the safety zone function, 

even if a trip occurs within the safety zone, motion can continue outside the safety zone, which not only enhances safety but also does not affect productivity. 

Additionally, users can simulate performance to calculate throughput on the iTRAK 5730 system. Users can also create a digital twin to design, debug, and 

demonstrate the system virtually, as well as train employees virtually. The object-oriented standardized library also helps to create a consistent user experience 

and accelerate product launch.