CONVEYING (ROLLER)

The challenge

• Description of the application: Roller Conveyor behind wood saw to transport cut shelves
• Former type of transmission: Chains with tensioning sprockets
• Type of users: Saw Mill Companies
• Complaints: High wear / Critical use of oil / Dirt

Problems & Consequences

• Abrasion: High wear on chains generates frequent maintenance intervals, which leads to additional costs.
• Lubrication: Oil/ grease for chains could contaminate product on conveyor. High risk of waste products.
• Dirt: Saw dust in combination with oil / grease creates corrosion on sprokets and pollutes working places.

Solution & Benefits

HUTCHINSON SOLUTION: POLY V^® PK DRIVE

• Service: Poly V^® PK belts nearly maintenance free.
• Transmission: Clean run without oil / grease, no risk of contamination on product.
• Environment: Saw dust stays dry and will be blown out grooved pulleys, easy to clean working places and no corrosion.