Metal pulley

Metallic conveyor belt pulleys are critical to the look of any automated conveyor belt system. They become the driving pressure behind the motion of the belt, making torque and swiftness. In very general conditions it can be stated that pulleys are categorized as friction drive or timing pulleys (type I and II). Precision may be the name of the overall game when it comes to pulleys. A steel belt is only as good and precise as the pulleys. Most pulleys recommended by Ever-power are made from anodized aluminum (hard layer) with the right friction coefficient to drive the metallic belt. Stainless steel may also be used but it is costly and heavy, although it might end up being indicated in certain applications where extra hardness is necessary. If your application requires a lighter pulley, the experts at Ever-power will help you choose the best material.
Selecting the right pulley size and construction can have a significant influence on the lifespan and effectiveness of a conveyor belt. Ever-power engineers possess the knowledge and experience to assist you choose the right pulley type, diameter, and composition to reduce maintenance downtime and increase product volume.
Steel Conveyor Belt Pulley Types
Ever-power designs custom steel conveyor belt pulleys and configurations to bring maximum efficiency to one’s body. While metallic conveyor belts are typically made of stainless, pulleys can be created from a variety of materials, including light weight aluminum or a number of plastic composites. Depending on the unique needs of one’s body, the pulleys can also be installed with customized timing attachments, relief channels, and more.
Independently Steerable Pulley
Ever-power has developed an innovative concept in smooth belt tracking called the ISP (independently steerable pulley), which can be utilized in the next system designs:
· Two pulley conveyor systems where the ISP may be the idler or driven pulley
· Systems with multiple idler pulleys on a common shaft
· Systems with serpentine or various other complex belt paths
Steering flat belts with an ISP is founded on the idea of changing tension romantic relationships across the width of the belt by adjusting the position of the pulley relative to the belt.
Rather than moving the pulley shaft remaining/right or up/down by pillow block adjustment, the ISP fits a adjustable steering collar and sealed bearing assembly to the body of the pulley.
The steering collar was created with either a skewed or an offset bore. When rotated, the collar changes the angle of the pulley body, leading to controlled, bi-directional motion of the belt across the pulley face.
The ISP is exclusively available from Ever-power. It provides a simple method of steering flat metallic belts. Users may combine ISP steering with the original belt tracking styles of crowning, flanging, and timing elements to create a synergistic belt tracking system which efficiently and precisely steers the belt to specified tracking parameters.
Unique Characteristics and Benefits of the ISP
· Toned belts are tracked quickly by rotating the steering collar.
· ISP designs minimize downtime when changing belts on creation machinery.
· ISP system is simple to use and requires no special tools or training.
· ISP simplifies the design and assembly of conveyor systems using smooth belts.
· Existing idler pulleys may normally end up being retrofitted to an ISP without major system modifications.
· No maintenance is required once the belt tracking parameters have already been established.
· It prolongs belt life by minimizing side loading when using flanges and timing pulleys.
ISP Pulley (picture and cross-section view)
Installation and Use
The ISP is mounted to the system frame using commercially available pillow blocks. A clamp is used to prevent the shaft from turning.
The Rotated Shaft Approach to ISP Flat Belt Tracking
· Is used in combination with systems having a single pulley on the shaft.
· Is ALWAYS utilized when the pulley body can be a capped tube design.
· Is NEVER utilized when multiple pulleys are on a common shaft.
· Used selectively when the ISP can be a steering roll in a multiple pulley system.
Protected the ISP to the shaft using the split collar and locking screw built into the ISP. Rotate the shaft and collar as a unit. When the required tracking characteristics are obtained, avoid the shaft from rotating by securing the shaft clamp. The pulley body will right now rotate about the bearing included in the ISP assembly. This technique enables the belt to end up being tracked while running under tension.
Secure the ISP to the shaft using the split training collar and locking screw included in the ISP. Rotate the shaft and collar as a device. When the desired tracking characteristics are obtained, avoid the shaft from rotating by securing the shaft clamp. The pulley body will today rotate about the bearing built into the ISP assembly. This method enables the belt to be tracked while working under tension.
The Rotated Collar Method of ISP Flat Belt Tracking
· Used to individually change each belt/pulley combination when there are multiple pulleys on a common shaft.
· Used when systems have a cantilevered shafting typical of serpentine and other complex belt path systems. It is recommended that these changes be made only when the belt is at rest.
Fix the shaft via the shaft clamp, loosen the locking screw of the steering collar, and rotate the steering collar about the shaft. When the required belt tracking characteristics are acquired, secure the locking screw.
Which Design Is Right for You?
There are various applications for this new product, therefore Ever-power designs and manufactures independently steerable pulleys to meet your requirements. Contact Ever-power to discuss your questions or for style assistance.
Ever-power is the worldwide leader in the look and production of application-specific pulleys, metallic belts, and drive tapes. Our products provide unique benefits for machinery used in precision positioning, timing, conveying, and automated manufacturing applications.
System Configuration
#1 1 – The drive pulley is a friction drive pulley.
· The ISP is certainly a friction-driven pulley. This configuration is specified for a monitoring precision of 0.030″ (0.762 mm) or greater.
· Teflon® flanges are mounted on the pulley body to establish a lateral constraint. The steering feature of the ISP is utilized to set one advantage of the belt against the flange with minimal side-loading to the belt.
System Configuration
Number 2 2 – The drive pulley is a timing pulley.
· The ISP is usually a friction driven pulley. One’s teeth of the drive pulley and the perforations of the belt set up a lateral constraint. The steering feature of the ISP can be used to reduce side-loading of the belt perforations. Tracking precision is between 0.008″ (0.203 mm) and 0.015″ (0.381 mm) for steel belt systems.
OR
· The ISP is certainly a timing pulley. The teeth of the ISP and the perforations of the belt are used for precise tracking control of the belt with the steering feature of the ISP utilized to minimize aspect loading of belt perforations. Again, tracking accuracy is definitely 0.008″ (0.203 mm) to 0.015″ (0.381 mm) for metal bells.
Note: Although it is normally not recommended to have timing elements in both drive and driven pulleys, this style can be used selectively on metal belt systems with long middle distances between pulleys and in applications where particulate accumulation on the top of pulley continually changes the tracking feature of the belt.