Optimal air circulation thanks to steel and stainless steel wire mesh
MTF Technik offers a reliable solution for use in demanding conditions with its GS wire belt conveyors. These conveyor belts are ideal for applications in metal processing, the stamping industry and zinc and aluminium die casting. Thanks to the temperature resistance of the supporting elements up to 250 °C and the possibility of replacing the supporting elements without dismantling the belt, they are a flexible and robust solution.
The wire belt conveyors are characterised by their low-maintenance design and the extensive range of different steel mesh belts. Steel mesh running decks with or without chain guides ensure maximum efficiency and durability. In addition, the torsion-resistant aluminium profile construction guarantees high stability, while a wide range of underframes allows optimal adaptation to individual requirements.
The wire belt conveyors are also specially designed for transporting hot and damp parts. The selection of different support elements made of steel or stainless steel enables a customised solution for every application. These conveyor belts are often used as drip or cooling sections, for example.
With robust three-phase motors, flexible belt speeds and a stable design, you get a conveyor technology solution that efficiently optimises your material flow. Extensive accessories such as belt covers, cooling tunnels, drip trays, blowers, etc. round off the product range.
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Advantages of MTF Technik Wire belt conveyor
High temperature resistance up to 250°C
Electrical conductivity of the belt for applications with static charge
Permeability for liquids and air/gases
Good chemical and mechanical resistance of wire mesh belts
Wide range of available belt specifications
Robust design for industrial applications
Different drive units for every application
Variable bases for a wide range of tasks.
Wire belt conveyors in detail
Temperature-resistant, durable, versatile
Temperature-resistant, durable, versatile
MTF Technik offers two different types of wire belt conveyors:
1. Wire belt conveyors without chain guide
2. Wire belt conveyors with chain guide
A typical wire belt conveyor without chain guide consists of a continuous metal belt that is tensioned over a drive roller and at least one deflection roller. The belt is driven by friction between the drive roller and the wire mesh belt. The design is very similar to that of a "normal" belt conveyor.
In the version with chain guide, the conveyor belt has two side chain strands that absorb the tensile forces. The wire mesh belt then hangs between the chains. The drive chains run permanently lubricated in plastic guide strips and are continuously tensioned by springs.
The spring tensioners are fully integrated into the belt body and do not protrude at the sides. This ensures minimal maintenance and inspection requirements and increases the availability of the conveyor system. In addition, this ensures a slim design and enables an optimum ratio of external width to effective width.
The wire belts consist of a partially permeable wire mesh, which is available in either normal steel or stainless steel. Depending on the design, these offer temperature resistance of up to 250°C. Depending on the application, the wire mesh belt runs over plastic strips or, at higher temperatures, over steel or stainless steel plates, which can be perforated if required.
MTF Technik offers four different wire meshes as standard (each with and without chain guide). These include a flat wire mesh belt and several round wire mesh belts. These differ in terms of mesh type, wire type, wire diameter and pitch. This allows you to choose between more closed or open wire mesh surfaces. Special types such as rod mesh belts can also be used if required.
High-torque three-phase gear motors are used as the drive. The drive units can be equipped with various control options. Here, customers decide which interfaces and functions are to be fulfilled. For example, the motors can be configured with motor protection switches, cycle control devices, frequency converters or special controls, which can also communicate with existing customer systems if required.
Depending on the conveyor belt type, the belt load, the customer's requirements in terms of desired adjustment frequency and the belt load, MTF Technik selects the appropriate base frame type. A wide range of different variants ensures perfect functionality and an optimal price/performance ratio.
The MTF Technik wire belt conveyors are based on a modular system which, through the intelligent combination of standard components, allows a standardised solution to be found for many different applications and tasks. If necessary, special designs can be added to optimally fulfil the task at hand.
Due to the high temperature resistance of the wire mesh belts and their chemical and mechanical resistance, wire belt conveyors are particularly suitable for transporting hot, oily or sharp-edged materials. However, their electrical conductivity also makes them suitable for applications in the plastics industry for components with extremely high static charges. Wire belt conveyors from MTF Technik are often used in die casting, stamping and hardening shops, after industrial washing machines, ovens or blasting systems, but also in the food industry, the plastics industry and general mechanical engineering.
The optional open structure of the wire belts also allows the conveyor belts to be used as heating, cooling or drip sections. If required, fans can be used to cool or heat the conveyed material.
If required, the wire mesh belts can also be designed with drive lugs to enable upward conveying.
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Questions and answers about Wire belt conveyor
Where are wire belt conveyors used?
Wire belt conveyors are primarily used in die casting, hardening shops, stamping shops, after industrial washing machines, furnaces or blasting systems, but also in the food industry, the plastics industry and general mechanical engineering due to their thermal, chemical and mechanical resistance.
Why do some wire mesh belts have a chain guide and others do not?
The design of the belt construction depends on the intended use. The more cost-effective option is the free-running metal mesh belt. The overall design of the conveyor belt is simpler. However, this design cannot transmit such high tensile forces.
Positive guidance by means of hollow pin chains on both sides is necessary, for example, if the belt is to be reversed or if heavy loads are to be transported. In addition, chain guidance is used when, for example, heavily oily parts are transported. In this case, the friction forces on the drive roller are insufficient and a form-fitting drive via chains is necessary.
Another application for chain-guided systems is on long conveyor lines and/or with highly fluctuating operating or ambient temperatures. If the longitudinal elongation of the wire mesh belts is a factor, this can be compensated for by the positive chain drive. These are also correspondingly low-maintenance.
Can wire mesh belts be equipped with drive lugs?
Yes. Steel or stainless steel carriers can be attached to the belts. This means that the wire belt conveyors can also be used for inclined conveying.
Can small conveyor belts also be equipped with wire mesh belts?
Yes. Wire mesh belts can also be supplied for small conveyor belts with minimum deflection roller diameters of Ø32 mm. However, only free-running belts without chain guides can be used in this design.
What is the maximum temperature that wire belt conveyors can be exposed to?
The maximum continuous temperature for wire mesh belts is 250°C. The conveyor belt design must be adapted accordingly. In such cases, the belt must be supported by metal plates and it must be ensured that any chain guides do not become too hot.
