Customised curved conveyors
Customisable conveyor technology for transfer situations
MTF Technik offers a reliable solution for piece goods transport with its belt curves, which ensure that the alignment of the components is maintained even during transfers. Thanks to the cylindrical deflections with minimum deflection diameters of only 8 mm, even small and sensitive parts can be transported without any problems. The stable steel construction is optionally available in stainless steel and ensures a robust design that meets even the most demanding requirements.
The curve belts from MTF Technik impress with their high adaptability. With conveying angles from 30° to 180° and inner radii from 200 mm to 1,500 mm, they can be optimally tailored to individual requirements. In addition, conveyor belts are available in various materials, colours and designs to handle a wide range of transport tasks. The reversible conveyor direction and numerous special designs make the belt curves particularly versatile.
MTF Technik supplies customised curved belts that impress with their combination of precision and flexibility. With conveyor speeds of up to 60 m/min, a maximum pass weight of 75 kg and the option of special widths, angles or radii, the curved belts are ideally suited to any production environment. The smooth surface makes cleaning easy, while the robust components and modular design offer a durable and economical solution.- Our products
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Advantages of MTF Technik Belt curves
Wide range of conveyor belts available in different materials
Gentle transport of parts while maintaining the orientation of the conveyed goods
Small cylindrical deflectors for problem-free part transfer
Conveying angle between 30° and 180° freely selectable
Complete stainless steel design available
Reversible conveying direction as standard
The curve belts in detail
Efficient deflection for smooth material flows
Efficient deflection for smooth material flows
A curved belt consists of a welded steel or stainless steel base body. This is manufactured to customer specifications according to the desired parameters in terms of conveying angle, inner radius and outer radius.
Parallel to the outer radius, a guide runs in the frame, which serves as a support for ball bearings that are mounted on the outer radius of the belt. When the belt tension is applied, the ball bearings rest against the guide. This ensures that the belt always remains securely in position. This positive guidance also allows the belt curves to be reversible as standard.
The deflections of the curved conveyors each consist of an axle with many ball bearings mounted parallel to each other. This allows for cylindrical deflections, even though the circumferential speeds increase with the radius of the curved belts. This is crucial, as it ensures that small parts can be transferred safely across the entire belt conveyor width. The gap between the deflections of the belt curve and the upstream and downstream conveyor sections thus remains constant and does not increase towards the outer radius. The use of very small ball bearings results in a minimum deflection roller diameter of 8 mm.
Eight different belt types made of PU, PVC or felt in various colours and surfaces are available as standard. If required, additional special belts can also be provided. This ensures optimum functionality for a wide range of applications. FDA-compliant conveyor belts round off the range and enable the curve conveyors to be used in clean rooms or in applications in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
The belt curves are driven by a friction wheel drive. For this purpose, the belt is clamped between a rubberised drive roller and a pressure roller and can thus be driven in reverse without any problems. This system is spring-supported to ensure reliable drive. Only high-quality three-phase gear motors are used, which can be mounted either below the belt body or on the side of the outer radius.
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 timing devices, frequency converters or special controls, which can also communicate with existing customer systems if required.
Depending on the task at hand, the belt curves can be equipped with a stationary or mobile base frame.
Curved belts are used wherever piece goods need to be diverted within a conveyor line while maintaining their orientation. The belt curves are usually located between a feed conveyor belt and a discharge conveyor belt.
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Questions and answers about Belt curves
Why are small deflections so important in a belt curve?
Belt curves are usually part of a conveyor line consisting of several belt conveyors, i.e. the components must be transferred from one conveyor belt to another. At the transfer point, two rollers face each other, creating a wedge-shaped gap between them. The smaller the conveyed material, the greater the risk of parts falling into this gap and becoming jammed.
What are the maximum weights that can be transported on a belt curve?
By default, the belt curves are designed for continuous operation. In this operating mode, up to 75 kg can be transported.
What belt speeds are possible on curved belts?
The maximum belt speed for curved belts is 60 m/min. Higher belt speeds are available on request, depending on the application.
What is the maximum width of belt curves?
The belt curves can be constructed up to a usable width of 1,500 mm.
What conveying angles can be achieved with a belt curve?
The conveying angle of the belt curves can be freely selected between 0° and 180°.
Can belt curves also be used in clean rooms?
Yes. FDA-compliant conveyor belts are generally selected for this purpose. If required, the entire body of the belt curve can be supplied in a complete stainless steel design.
