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Article: New conveyor belt curve banishes operational problems.(plant & equipment)(Interroll Ltd.)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Food Trade Review
- Article date:
- August 1, 2004
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Interroll have introduced the Belt Curve +, a patented innovation that tackles the problems traditionally associated with belt curves.
The Belt Curve + features a unique, positive head-drive, guaranteeing reliable transport at up to 2.5m/sec for the heavy duty version and 1.5m/sec for the lighter model.
The belt is kept on track by spring-loaded castors fitted inside the upper section of the outer radius side frame, and low set castors inside the lower section. These effectively absorb the lateral forces on the belt generated through the curve. The no-slippage, positive drive relies on drive teeth underneath the belt that interlock with the drive ...