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An Innovative Conveyor System may Significantly Reduce Factory Noise Levels by up to 25%

An innovative new conveyor system can significantly reduce factory noise levels, by up to 25%, when compared with conventional slat conveyors. UK agent for Schueco Design Industrial Automation, Autarky Automation, has introduced a conveyor system, which can significantly reduce factory noise levels, by up to 25%, when compared with conventional slat conveyors The conveyor will help manufacturing, process and packaging companies comply with the latest Control of Noise at Work regulations.
The conveyor system can run at speeds of up to 80m/min, requires only minimal maintenance and is available at much lower cost than the existing market leading models, said Autarky.

The CS SL (Stretch Line) conveyor system has a modular belt, with robust plastics interlocking finger-shaped sections that are connected by 4mm pins.

This simple yet effective arrangement offers a high load carrying capacity, of up to 200kg, is flexible, tough and lightweight, at just 1.0kg/m of belt, and is simple to install and maintain.

* No hunting - Autarky told that the CS SL belt system dramatically reduces the 'hunting' effect normally associated with traditional conveyor chains as they compress and expand where the chains pass around their idler ends.

Although this effect can be minimised by the use of a centenary, this can be one of the main sources of conveyor noise.

So overall conveyor noise or chatter levels can typically exceeding 76dB(A) at 40m/min.

By comparison, noise levels from the CS SL conveyor are just 67dB(A) at 40m/min, rising to 75dB(A) at the maximum rated speed of 80m/min, said Autarky.

Specially developed belt drive and idler sections, with extended wear strips, and extruded aluminium profiles designed to guide and fully capture the belt, reduce noise levels still further.

These developments also help to eliminate the risk of damage to the belt and improve operator safety.

* Operator safety - operator safety is also improved considerably where the belt has to turn horizontally or vertically, as the interlocking belt fingers do not protrude or create open joints, which could otherwise form pinch or trap points.

Also, unlike traditional slat conveyors that generally stretch in the weeks following installation as they bed-in, requiring links to be removed at additional cost, the novel belt design of the CS SL means that any adjustments can be made during commissioning without the need for subsequent downtime.

The CS SL conveyor system is manufactured in Germany by Schueco Design Industrial Automation, for which Autarky Automation is the exclusive UK partner.

The CS SL conveyors are available with a wide range of widths, drives, guides and support components.

Autarky Automation also provides full line design, installation and commissioning, and technical support services.

About CS SL Conveyor System
Combining the advantages of chain and belt conveyors, the new CS SL stretch line system offers speeds of up to 90m/min while offering smooth and quiet running thanks to close link spacing. Minimum gaps and changes in direction ensure operator safety and the line can be easily stretched without removing links allowing driver spacing to remain unchanged and minimising installation time. The new CS SL (Conveyor System Stretch Line) chain conveyor system is the innovative solution for conveying unit loads, such as bottles, cans, cardboard boxes and machine parts. The newly designed conveyor chain produces the “Stretch Line” effect which compensates for operation-related chain elongation. This obviates the need for the work-intensive process of shortening the chain.

Result: Greater production-line availability and reliability, increasing result of reduced friction losses in the run of the line. The patented chain design principle also permits very high conveying speeds with minimum noise emission.

These are main advantages over other chain conveyor systems:
Overall widths of 65, 90 and 200 mm - for selection to suit application.
Variable line configuration - to serve any point in the room.
Small idler radii - minimising space required in production.
The conveyor chain’s patented design compensates for operation-related elongation, reducing down times to a minimum.
High operational reliability: reduced risk of crushing injury as a result
of closed chains with very narrow gaps in drives and idlers.
Clip-on sliding strips ensure quiet, low-friction operation, even at full
load.
High chain pulling forces - load loading capacity of up to 200 kg.
High guide profile rigidity - wide support intervals.
Conveying speed up to 80 m/min.
Recommended temperature range from -20 to +80°C.
Maintenance work kept to a minimum:
no need to lubricate the chain.
wear parts can be changed with ease.
Good resistance to chemicals as well as to liquids with a pH value of
4.5 to 9 (list on request).