Compact Curved Belt Conveyors from mk Save Space
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Conveyors used to transfer product around a corner while maintaining their leading edge are a staple in the material handling industry. Often times, the factory already has conveyors and processes in place when it is determined that a change is needed. This often results in limited space available for the “corner conveyor”.
Many curved conveyors in the industry feature a wide sweeping inner radii (greater than 24-inches), large cumbersome infeed and outfeed pulleys (greater than 2-inches), or require some sort of straight infeed or outfeed section (making the conveyor not a true corner piece).
This is not the case with the KGF-P 2040 curved belt conveyor from mk North America.
Compact Design Curve Belt Conveyor
The KGF-P 2040 was designed with a tight inner radius and a small diameter rolling nose bar at both the need and outfeed (~ ¾-inch diameter). This allows for some of the smallest, most delicate parts to transfer on and off the conveyor with ease; provided the mating conveyors feature a compatible diameter roller. Furthermore the space saving designs provide for an overall width that is only about 4-inches wider than the belt.
KGF-P 2040 conveyors are constructed using mk t-slot aluminum extrusion which is compatible with all other 40 series profiles from mk. This allows for easy integration of support stands, rails and other devices.
Additional Design Details
Automatic belt tensioning is built into the rolling nose bar idler pulleys which compensates for normal belt stretch. At the same time this feature ensures a fixed, unchanging installed conveyor dimension. This state-of-the-art design also reduces belt wear and helps prolong the life of the belt. However, should a belt need to be replaced, it can be done so in approximately 15-minutes.
The compact construction of the KGF-P 2040 curved belt from mk also features the motor assembly below the conveyor belt. This provides for a space saving design; which is particularly nice in today’s manufacturing workplace.
The KGF-P 2040 comes in four standard widths as well as 90° and 180° configurations. Additional widths and angles are available; simply inquire with your mk sales representative.
This conveyor also features a variety of different belt materials, as well as speeds up to 100 fpm and loads up to 65 lbs. Because mk offers the ability to select the belt, speed and load requirements, the KGF-P 2040 curved belt conveyor becomes the best suited solution for each individual application.
An additional notable feature is that the belt is fully supported by a stainless steel slider bed. This provides a low friction surface as well as product support along the entire running length.
The Right Curve Belt Conveyor
The KGF-P 2040, with its space saving design and a durable, rugged frame; is the right curved belt conveyor for many applications. Contact mk today to review your application or to learn more about this exiting product offering.