Movex's ‘Engineering Manual’ helps you to design a conveyor with flattop chain or with modular belts
Movex’s engineering manual.
To easily design a conveyor belt with bottle chain or modular mat.
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You wish to design and build your own transport system ?
Then be sure to check out Movex’s ‘designers’ guide’.
This is how we make designing easier for you.
The Movex engineering handbook provides you with a lot of information on the construction or improvement of your internal transport systems.
Chapter 1 General selection guidelines
Which type of chain or modular mat to use for a variety of applications.
What do you want to transport ? Glass bottles, PET bottles, cans, crates, boxes, water bottles?
We have a solution for every type of product.
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Chapter 2 Construction guidelines
Where do you place the drive wheels ?
What are the tolerances on the bore?
How do you determine the length of the conveyor including passage and support ?
What is the maximum speed ?
What is the difference between conical, tab and magnetic chain guides ?
Different possibilities of motor arrangement
FFT transfers
Where to place the wear strips and support rollers on the return ?
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Chapter 3 Installation instructions and maintenance tips for gripper chains
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Chapter 4 Instructions for Movex Zero Contact tyres and curves
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Chapter 5 : Instructions for using Movex flex belts
This includes an overview of the different models, tips on the best location of the drive motor and other recommendations.
Chapter 6 : Material knowledge
Which type of (special) material to use as a function of temperature, friction, water absorption, wear and PV limit. Also info on resistance to various chemicals.
Movex has its special PFX and MX materials, among others.
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Want to know what Movex can do for your application?
Our specialists will be happy to assist you if you are looking for specific conveyor solutions. Please contact us so that we can share our knowledge and insights with you.
Need technical advice from our expert?
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Suppliers & Brands
Download the engineering manual and the Movex catalog.
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