Loop Technology use Flexiwall for robotics enclosure

Sector: General Manufacturing

Company: Loop Technology

Location: Dorchester

Overview: Contamination control robot enclosure

Solution: Flexiwall

Loop Technology, a leading provider of industrial automation technology and robotics, has recently embarked on an ambitious project as part of the ASCEND consortium. With a focus on developing composite material and process technologies for energy-efficient aircraft and future mobility, Loop Technology recognised the need for a controlled environment to support their Advanced Automated Preforming Technology (AdAPT) composite preforming demonstration cell.

To address the challenge of containing composite fibres and preventing them from entering the rest of the factory, Loop Technology turned to Westgate Global’s innovative Flexiwall solution. The installation had to be compatible with the existing infrastructure’s high ceilings, and be time and cost efficient.

Flexiwall’s lightweight panel design allowed for quick and clean installation, ensuring minimal disruption. The panels were assembled on-site using the systems unique v-overlap connection method, suspended from the buildings existing structure, tensioned, and fixed, creating a secure partition that effectively contained the designated area while maintaining flexibility for future modifications. This adaptability means the partition can be reconfigured, removed, or relocated in the future if Loop Technology’s needs evolve.

The result was a two-sided 10.9 by 19.5 metre Flexiwall, featuring five vision panels, two Fastflex doors, and a personnel door. The Flexiwall solution provided Loop Technology with a cost-effective method of containing the area, particularly considering the high ceiling height of their facility.

By choosing Westgate Global’s Flexiwall solution, Loop Technology successfully addressed the challenge of maintaining a contamination-free factory and containing composite fibres from their installation. The custom-designed Flexiwall system provided a cost-effective, efficient, and flexible solution that met Loop Technology’s specific needs. As Loop Technology continues to push the boundaries of industrial automation technology and robotics, their partnership with Westgate Global highlights the importance of innovative partitioning solutions in enabling cutting-edge projects.

Watch the robotics enclosure being built and our Flexiwall being installed here.

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