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News Release from: QC Industries Conveyors | Subject: Plastics chain belt conveyors
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2007
Plastics chain belt conveyors are
longer, faster
Latest faster plastics chain conveyors are being supplied in longer lengths and over longer distances than normal flat belt conveyors.
The Flextrac Plastic Chain Belt Conveyors from QC Industries move heavier loads faster over longer distances than standard flat belt conveyors The Flextrac conveyors take loads up to 500lb (227kg) and opeate at speeds up to 375ft/min (11.5m/min) These novel conveyors are offered in standard lengths up to 30ft (9m), or up to 100ft (30m) by special order
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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These features are all contained within a low 2.41in (61mm) profile (3.03in or 76mm at the drive end), allowing them to fit in tight spaces.
Widths of 4in (100mm) to 24 (600mm) are available, with a variety of side profile options for product containment.
Each conveyor features wear strips and centre supports to ensure long belt life and quiet operation.
QC Industries' unique Lube-for-Life Bearings make these conveyors virtually maintenance-free, with a permanent micro-poly lubricant eliminating the need to periodically lubricate bearings.
Flextrac conveyors are available with more than 100 styles of industry-standard 1in pitch belting.
Available belts include flush grid or flat top styles in a variety of materials, from low cost polypropylene to polyethylene with anti-microbial additive to a super high temperature composite.
speciality belts are also available, including roller-top belts for accumulation, high-friction belts, and nub-top belts for easy product release.
These conveyors feature QC Industries' industry-leading 5 Year Warranty.
The conveyor frames are laser cut from 10-gauge steel which is then powder coated.
Other components are precision machined on state-of-the-art equipment to ensure quality and long conveyor life.
A wide variety of accessories, including sides, guides, mounts, stands, drive packages and controls allow Flextrac conveyors to be adapted to virtually any application, including packaging, automation, medical product and device manufacturing, assembly, material handling, manufacturing, clean rooms, and more.
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