- MatTop modular belts
The range of MatTop mo`ular belts Ûaries from 1⁄2-inch small pitch
sideflexing executions to 21⁄2-inch pitch straight running heavy duty
solutions. The different series are offered in many variations to suit any
application:
• Solid TopeFlat Top
A fully closed surface is used if products reµuire maximum support]
due to their vulnerability or unstability, and if small particles, such as broken glass, bolts and nuts, bones or the product itself, could get stuck in the surface of the belt, possibly damaging or jamming the product or the belt.
• Perforated TopeFlush Grid
An open area surface is used to allow water- or airflow through the belt and to remove debris, making sure the contact surface between the belt and the conveyed product stays clean. Pollution is washed out in a regular cleaning program. The open area varies per belt type.
• Raised TopeRaised Rib
If (unstable) products need to be conveyed onto or from a belt or chain, Raised Top belts and fingerplates are suitable. The fingers of the transfer plate reach into and below the surface of the ribs of the belt.
Fingerplates are available with longer and shorter fingers; short fingers are normally used in case of a risk of broken glass.
• Vacuum Top
Vacuum conveyors are mainly used for can making or empty can handling in beverage plants. Small holes in a Solid Top belt enable to handle the empty cans by means of a vacuum underneath the belt.
• Rubber TopeSuperGrip
On inclined and declined conveyors packs or crates can be handled smoothly using surfaces with rubber, moulded
on top of a specially prepared module using either
over-moulding or 2-component technology, ensuring 100% secure
bonding. Rubber Top modular belts can be used up to an angle of 20 degrees, depending on the pack style and material.
• Low Backline Pressure LBP
Handling accumulated products (cardboard cases, shrink-wrapped packs, flat based crates, tires, etc.) LBP belts are the best choice. LBP1005 modular belts are recommended for shrink-wrapped packages without solid (cardboard) base and small packages, while LBP7703 is the best choice for (cardboard) cases, shrink-wrapped packs with a cardboard bottom
and larger products. Both executions guarantee optimum product protection
and low noise operation.
• Sideflexing
This belt range offers a solution for almost any curved application.
- Metric and imperial widths
Most belt series are available in either metric or imperial
widths. Metric width has developed as the standard of the (European) beverage industry, following the standard 85 mm pitch between different strands of slatband chains.
This enables a high level of standardization between TableTop
and MatTop conveyor design. Imperial widths, mainly used in the North American market, are the standard in many applications outside (European) beverage industry.
- Positrack guiding system
In several MatTop series Rexnord offers Positrack or Tab guiding. This
system consists of two lugs underneath the belt, offering an easy way
to guide it in the conveyor. Positrack has advantages if lateral forces apply,
as on side transfers of beverage containers and products entering from the
side otherwise. The system retains the belt on the conveyor frame without
the need for additional wearstrips at the sides. The lugs are usually
situated on one side only double Positrack® allowing for belt expansion
without interfering with the accurate guiding of the belt.
- Dynamic Transfer System (DTS/FreeFlow)
The DTS option makes it possible to construct self-clearing 90-degree transfers on which no products are left behind, avoiding the use of `ea` plates° A narrow DTS or FreeFlow belt is often use` next to the main conveyor belt° Due to
the constant moving belt underneath the product, pressure between the products, and therefore noise and product damage, is minimized in comparison with dead plate transfers. This system is available on 1500-, 8500-, 1000-,
1005- and 7700-series.
- Flights and sideguards
In several series flights and sideguards can be selected. Due to the great
variety in positioning of these accessories these belts `on½t have
fixed codes. On the product page a table is added explaining the possibilities examples are given how
to make a description for the desired product configuration.
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