Conveyor belts for can manufacturing

Developed specifically for the canmaking industry, the Series 9000 Flush Grid PVDF belt combines abrasion-resistant material with a unique belt design to ensure better, longer-lasting performance. The S9000 Flush Grid mat's modular plastic construction requires minimal maintenance and allows for safer, easier repair by module replacement (if necessary).

Features and benefits:

• Abrasion-resistant material
• Can be used with cans of all sizes and styles, including tall, narrow, slim or sleek
• Ensures zero damage to cut-edge-down cans, hold down tabs, herringbones, rollers, or rails
• Level can-handling surface reduces can tipping

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Sufficient product accumulation on can lines is crucial in maximizing both throughput and equipment efficiency. Intralox offers two bi-directional solutions for manufacturers seeking to optimize off-line accumulation: spirals and tables. The bi-directional spiral helps minimize downtime caused by product changes, absorb unplanned downtime, avoid machine idling, and protect accumulated cans better with no back pressure.

Bi-directional Spirals

• Large accumulation capacity in small footprint
• Lower energy cost compared to table on mezzanine fed by vacuum elevator
• No back pressure on cans, preventing can damage

Bi-directional Tables

• Able to position on mezzanine level to save floor space
• Often lower upfront cost compared to spiral
• Widely used in can-making plants globally

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Intralox’s Series 900 Mold to Width Flat Top with Holes in HHR nylon is a durable and reliable conveyor belt solution designed specifically for high-speed single filer applications, including pin strippers and necker discharges. Available in the two most common widths in the canmaking industry, its tracking tabs and centered perforations help you achieve optimal performance in high-speed vacuum applications.

This S900 solution's robust High Heat Resistant nylon material ensures better wear resistance and more consistent spacing (with less can sliding). Combined with its optimized sprocket engagement and design, it also enables longer belt and sprocket life.

The belt's dark gray color reduces glare while providing optimal contrast for inspection cameras. These features enable the inspection camera to record clear, accurate images, reducing false rejections.

Intralox’s Ultraviolet resistant and Flame Retardant (UVFR) belt material helps ensure uncompromised safety for UV curing applications in canmaking and container plants. UVFR material is available on both the Series 900 Perforated Flat Top belt (for vacuum applications) and the Series 1100 Flush Grid belt (for cut-edge-down applications). The S1100 Flush Grid belt can also be used as a fire break belt due to its flame-retardant qualities.

UVFR material benefits:

• Enhanced resistance to ultraviolet light
• Self-extinguishes upon removal of direct flame
• Improved safety due to greatly mitigated risk of fire

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