BELT CURVES, Lifts, AND MERGES FOR Packaging Lines
Please see below for application examples or download our Packaging Lines brochure for more information.
Belt curves can be designed in various angles and widths to meet project requirements, and are suitable for a tremendous variety of products, both food and non-food. Small radius curves allow for tight turns. For high speed applications, high-grip or rough-top belts can be deployed to ensure proper product placement at all times. Endless belting and stainless steel conveyor frames can be provided if required.
Spiral-Turn conveyors can be used in situations where an incline or decline is needed, especially when there is limited space for other applications. Spiral-Turns are helical conveyors, available in angles of up to 270 degrees to minimize the number of transitions. Multiple belt spirals can be combined to a Spiral-Tower for even larger elevation changes.
Mod Belt-Turn curve conveyors use modular plastic belts, thus complementing Flow-Turn’s belt curve program with flexible synthetic belting.
Modular curve belts consist of tapered plastic modules linked together with rods to create a flat, continuous conveying surface. They have a hard, durable surface and are easy to clean, making them suitable for use in many demanding industries, including food and beverage. Modular belt conveyors are positively driven by sprockets. Benefits are low belt tension, positive tracking, and no slippage on drives due to unique sprocket technology.
Originally designed for the shrimp processing industry, now used in many food plants, for low/high temperature applications and to convey items with sharp edges.
Flow-Lift Continuous Vertical Conveyors (CVC) are designed to transport cartons, bags, totes, and similar items between two floor levels. Due to their continuous operation, Flow-Lift conveyors can reach high throughput rates, on a small footprint. Compared with spiral or inclined conveyors, Flow-Lift conveyors take up less space and the conveyed product stays horizontal during transportation.
Flow-Turn’s Flow-Lift conveyors are platform conveyors that use rubber block chains (RBC) with embedded high-strength cords instead of metal link chains. This assures clean operation with low noise and low vibration, especially at higher speeds, and it eliminates the need of lubrication or re-tensioning. The unique block chain is a low-wear component and engages with drive wheels like a tooth belt or timing belt, without slippage.
The Knife Roll-Turn is designed for applications that require narrow gaps between up- and down-stream conveyors to transport small items safely and reliably. It utilizes 7/8” (22 mm) diameter end rolls for minimum transfer gaps. The belt travels around a series of sealed roller bearings, therefore the transfer point is fixed and not affected by belt tensioning. This belt curve is a great option for packaging of foods and beverages due to the seamless belting and opportunity for stainless steel design.
The Flow-Merge FMSB utilizes a series of strip belts (“SB”) to create a triangular transition arrangement with another conveyor. This design allows merge and spur applications at almost any angle at high speeds. The belts are precision cut strips, making this an excellent product for packaging lines, or packages and parcel.