WITH the introduction of the Enerka-Becker system, Dunlop-Enerka has achieved a breakthrough in closed belt conveyor technology.
The company has added flexibility and compact construction to the characteristics of the closed conveyor belt system. Long distances are possible, making the system suitable for several different applications.
Crucial to the system is the innovative rubber belt. The Enerka-Becker system uses a pouch-formed closed conveyor belt according to a completely new concept.
The fibre re-inforced rubber belt has a triangular suspension profile on both edges that also serves as a traction surface. The profiles have been vulcanized together with the belt; this forms a solid whole unit.
The result is an extremely light and flexible conveyor belt that paves the way for a unique form of drive.
When closed, the two suspension profiles placed against one another form a larger triangular profile. It is with this robust suspension profile that the guidance takes place. Over the whole length of the system guiding rolls have been placed. A simple principle with a small amount of moving parts that requires little maintenance.
The closed Enerka-Becker conveyor belt system meets transport demands without contact with the environment. An extremely environmental friendly solution for the transport of sticky, valuable and hazardous goods.
Also, spillage and contamination are reduced to a minimum. Only a short section of the belt is opened at loading and unloading areas, whereby particularly at the unloading area an interesting movement takes place.
Here, the flexibility of the belt allows it to be opened, closed and turned 180° on the longitudinal axis.
In contrast to all conventional closed systems. The Enerka-Becker system uses a multipoint drive. This technology is based on the application of several electric motors spread over the whole section. This prevents high belt tensions, meaning a light construction is sufficient.
The Enerka-Becker system can also be fitted to floors, walls and ceilings without heavy anchorings.
The system makes transport possible via sharp horizontal and vertical curves. For horizontal curves, the minimum radius when full may be five metres depending on the sort of bulk goods. When empty the radius can be even smaller than one metre.
The closed belt can also negotiate inclines and declines of 30° and more. Furthermore, the loaded and return sections can follow independent routes.
The system can reach the impressive capacity of about 750 tonnes and hour. Piece for piece qualities, whereby the system offers solutions within existing complex factory infrastructures and new industrial sites.
The Enerka-Becker system is equipped with the Enerka 3000 series. There is the choice of two widths: the Enerka 3080 (800mm) and the Enerka 3140 (1400mm).
There is also a wide choice of various belt characteristics, e.g. abrasion resistance, oil and grease resistance and heat resistance up to 100°C. Dunlop-Enerka +31 512 585451.