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Conveyor systems (production and general purpose)
News Release from: Automation Supplies | Subject: Fric Touch conveyor belt range
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 January 2007
Conveyor maximizes usable belt width
Conveyor users can maximise useable belt width and minimize the space used by the conveyor structure as a belt is only 2.5mm from the conveyor's edges.
Automation Supplies is a new company offering a range of exciting new engineered products from one source, based on the popular and increasing use of established modular parts and assemblies to achieve cost effective solutions The FTF model within the Fric Touch (FT) conveyor belt range has the same unique patented FT drive system that eradicates all of the common problems associated with conventionally driven belt conveyors
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The added advantage of the FTF version is that the difference in width between the belt and the conveyor structure is a mere 5mm.
This means that the edge of the belt is 2.5mm from the edge of the conveyor on either side.
This allows the user to maximize the useable width of the belt and minimize the space used by the conveyor structure.
This is an advantage where space is tight, such as in special purpose machine building.
The low 35mm profile of the FTF range is an added benefit to machine builders and the labeling and packaging industries.
The belt drive consists of a spring tensioned driven wheel system manufactured with a special formula material.
The wheels are thus tensioned against the underside of the belt and provide a direct drive.
This method of driving eradicates the need for tensioning and tracking which, vastly increases belt life.
It is not unusual to see standard belts lasting between 3-5 years.
Each belt is fitted with a centrally positioned true tracking guide that stops the belt from ever deviating.
The drive unit can be completely separated from the conveyor frame, making belt changing a very easy and quick task.
Unique Features for the FT conveyors are: no sprocket or chain; no driven roller; no tension or tracking adjustment; belt runs at virtually no tension therefore no belt stretch occurs; can run conveyor with belt width equal to frame width; can run conveyor with belt width greater than frame width; can create right angled transfers with no gap or dead plate and drive and legs all within frame producing ultra slim conveyor.
There are also FT conveyor bends and telescoping versions available.
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