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Super thin SS conveyor belts are stronger
A breakthrough in steel belt processing technology has enabled a steel producer to launch a range of strong, super thin stainless steel conveyor belts to replace weaker plastics ones.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (29 April 2005)
Sports car bodies handled gently
User application article A gentle handling system integrates many differing conveying and transfer techniques to deliver precise, controlled movement to a sports car production line that runs on indexation.
News from Excel Automation (12 April 2005)
Solving corrosion problems for roller chains
Technical background article An overview of the causes and the cures for chain corrosion by Robert Young describes many new and innovative products that are designed to solve specific problems. Brochure available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (31 March 2005)
Polymer bush chain needs no lubrication
Polymer bush chain, intended for heavy-duty applications, needs no lubrication and has a polymer sleeve between the pin and the bush for high wear and fatigue resistance.
News from Renold Chain (14 March 2005)
Gentle conveyors are 'made to order'
'Made to order' line of conveyors features an open construction that is easy-to-clean, and offers gentle product handling, and one of the smallest turning radii available, says the company.
News from Wire Belt Company of America (28 February 2005)
Muting system protects people, conveyors
Safety muting system integrates into nearly any entrance and exit conveyor system application to distinguish between material and people entering a dangerous area.
News from Scientific Technologies (23 February 2005)
Metal detectors monitor plastics scrapers
Detectable and rejectable by most metal detection systems, metal dectable plastics scapers are viurtually unbreakable, easy to clean and cost-effective.
News from E-Components and Chains (22 February 2005)
Online chain catalogue grows
Renold has added its entire range of polymer block chain to its online catalogue.
News from Renold Chain ( 7 February 2005)
Heavy duty wheels keep assembly on track
User application article UK subsidiary of German conveyor manufacturer, has successfully installed two innovative conveyor lines using heavy duty wheels, for an assembly lfor heavy construction machinery.
News from HMC Brauer (11 January 2005)
Conveyor idlers and rollers made in-house
Conveyor equipment manufacturer can now offer in-house manufacture of conveyor idlers and rollers from stock while special roller types can be made within short lead times.
News from Harpscreen GB (24 December 2004)
50 years on: steel belt is still in action
User application article Installed in the early 1950s into a new bake oven line, a 100m long, 800mm wide by 1.2mm thick, carbon steel belt is still 'going strong' and more have since been added.
News from Sandvik Process Systems (16 December 2004)
Conveyors assembled from basic parts
Plastic conveyor components, made from easy-to-clean materials, simplify conveyor design into an assembly of basic parts with the drawing available on CAD.
News from E-Components and Chains (15 December 2004)
Long-lasting chain boosts tyre production
User application article A previous drive chain used on a tyre production line drives had to be changed every three weeks, the replacement product needs changing only every 12 weeks, reports the user.
News from Renold Chain (14 December 2004)
Beltless conveyors are maintenance-free
Believed to be the only conveyor that doesn't need any lubricants, or maintenance, the beltless conveyor by Eurotools is extremely silent, very fast and it's operated with air only.
News from Eurotools (22 November 2004)
SS vibratory conveyors meet many standards
Stainless steel vibratory conveyors meet 3A Dairy Sanitary Standards, USDA, HACCP, and FDA and exceed NEMA 4X washdown specifications, says the manufacturer.
News from Key Technology ( 9 November 2004)
Spliced joints last twice as long
Designed to increase the strength and life of Wirebelt's Flat-FlexR open-mesh, stainless steel wire belting, the EZSpliceT system includes an innovative conveyor belt splicing strand.
News from Wire Belt Co (28 October 2004)
Improved clipper microlacer speeds splicing
An improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper Wire Hook Lacing in narrow light-duty conveyor belts deeply embeds the belt splice quicker and with less wear on the tool.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (26 October 2004)
Lube-free roller chains bring real benefits
User application article A number of manufacturers offer life-lubricated roller chain products - the original maker of lube-free chain explains how it is done and details some surprising real world benefits. Brochure available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (30 August 2004)
Improved clipper lacer tool splices belts quickly
An improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper Wire Hook Lacing in light-duty conveyor belts deeply embeds the belt splice quicker and with less wear on the tool.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (18 August 2004)
Open mesh SS wire belts minimise snagging
Novel open-mesh, stainless steel wire belts reduce downtime by minimizing conveyor-to-conveyor snags and tangling during shipping, storage, installation, repair and day-to-day operation.
News from Wire Belt Company of America ( 2 August 2004)
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