Emerson’s Power Transmission Solutions business will introduce its new System Plast 2257 Series side-flexing modular plastic belt for unit handling, at this year’s Pack Expo International show.
The new belt features a patent-pending universal design that allows left and right turns, and S-curves. Emerson’s design will be demonstrated in a high-speed bidirectional application at the exhibition, which will highlight the product’s low noise, low energy requirement and flexibility.
Produced in the US, Series 2257 belt is injection moulded with a new proprietary NG Evo thermoplastic or long-wearing XPG low-friction acetal. It’s available in a one-inch (25.4mm) pitch, in standard widths of nine to 24 inches, with four different clip styles to meet the retention requirements of the application.
Rated for a maximum working load of 450lb (2,000 N), it’s ideal for unit handling applications where it can maintain product orientation through turns. Series 2257 belt handles a minimum radius as small as 17.13 inches, which is good for compact system layouts or spiral conveyors.
Thermoplastic construction makes the belt highly resistant to thermal changes, corrosive chemicals and abrasion. A low coefficient of friction and low moisture absorption also allow conveyance of heavy loads with minimal horsepower.
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