Universal Side-Flexing Modular Conveyor Belt
November 1, 2014
Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions business offers its new System Plast 2257 Series side-flexing modular plastic belt for unit handling. The new belt features a universal design that allows both left and right turns and S-curves.
Produced in the U.S., Series 2257 belt is injection molded with the new proprietary NG Evo thermoplastic or long wearing XPG low-friction acetal. It is available in a 1" (25.4 mm) pitch, in standard widths of 9" to 24", with four different clip styles to meet the retention requirements of the application. Rated for a maximum working load of 450 lbs. (2,000 N), it may be utilized for unit handling applications where it can maintain product orientation through turns. Series 2257 belt handles a minimum radius as small as 17.13", making it useful for compact system layouts or spiral conveyors. Thermoplastic construction makes the belt highly resistant to thermal changes, corrosive chemicals and abrasion. According to the company, a low coefficient of friction and low moisture absorption allow conveyance of heavy loads with minimal horsepower.
NG Evo is a proprietary thermoplastic designed for high-speed running with low noise and energy requirements. Based on original NG resin, the new NG Evo has a lower coefficient of friction, higher breaking load, greater elasticity and higher wear resistance. The companion Nolu-S wear strips and guides reduce friction even further. They are made of a resin with a solid lubricant that reduces the coefficient of friction. The combination of NG Evo chain and Nolu-S wear strips can reduce a conveyor's energy requirements by up to 30%, with service life as much as five times greater, according to the company.
Plant engineers can determine their own potential conveyor cost savings using a new mobile app that calculates cost reductions from various choices of motors, drives and flat-top conveyor chains, as well as quick changeover guide rails. The free mobile app can be obtained from the mobile app page at www.emerson-ept.com.
For more information contact:
Emerson Industrial Automation
Power Transmission Solutions
7120 New Buffington Road
Florence, KY 41042-2841
859-342-7900
customerservice.ptsolutions@emerson.com
www.powertransmissionsolutions.com
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