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Amber Industries Ltd. is a primary UK designer, manufacturer & supplier of conveyor equipment and systems with over 40 year's experience in the automated mechanical handling and conveyor industry. To many of our clients the safe, timely and cost effective movement of goods through their facilities is critical to their businesses. Amber Industries Ltd’s mission is to enhance the efficiency of our client’s operations through the provision of innovative and expertly tailored conveyor solutions at a competitive price.

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Products can be accumulated on lineshaft conveyors, i.e. a queue of items can be allowed to form to create an in-line buffer store without stopping the upstream movement of products on the conveyor system. This is possible because a property of the lineshaft drive mechanism design is that it only generates low levels of line pressure.

This is the amount of force acting between touching products in the queue. When products are stopped on the conveyor by a mechanical stop, the friction between the product and the rollers beneath then causes the rollers to stop rotating and the corresponding O-rings to slip on their spools, without affecting any other rollers elsewhere on the conveyor.

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Amber Industries Ltd. is a primary UK designer, manufacturer & supplier of conveyor equipment and systems with over 40 year's experience in the automated mechanical handling and conveyor industry. To many of our clients the safe, timely and cost effective movement of goods through their facilities is critical to their businesses. Amber Industries Ltd’s mission is to enhance the efficiency of our client’s operations through the provision of innovative and expertly tailored conveyor solutions at a competitive price.

This important engineering event enables designers and production engineers to keep abreast of evolving surface technology, equipment and services, vital in order to remain competitive in world markets. The NEC is easily accessible by train, road and air, and offers a wide variety of convenient visitor facilities including accommodation if you want to stay for the duration of the show.

All Gramac Quartz Belt Curves are supplied with safety guards fitted to eliminate trap points and prevent inadvertent access to moving parts such as the roller guide bearings. These guards are designed to be lightweight for easy removal for maintenance purposes. Underside guarding is provided as standard.

Amber Industries Ltd takes pride in its ability and flexibility to tailor the right conveyor system packages of products and services to suit its customers many and varied mechanical handling and conveyor system requirements. Our in-house teams of specialist engineers have the capability to deliver the complete range of conveyor systems from concept development and system design through to commissioning and operator training (Turnkey) followed by lifetime maintenance and support. We look forward to working with you in 2022.

Amber Industries Ltd. is a primary UK designer, manufacturer & supplier of conveyor equipment and systems with over 40 year's experience in the automated mechanical handling and conveyor industry. To many of our clients the safe, timely and cost effective movement of goods through their facilities is critical to their businesses. Amber Industries Ltd’s mission is to enhance the efficiency of our client’s operations through the provision of innovative and expertly tailored conveyor solutions at a competitive price.

Gravity roller conveyors are a simple low cost and ergonomic way to move materials. They move product loads without utilising a motor to provide the motive power, usually down an incline or by means of a person(s) pushing the product load along a flat conveyor. End stops may be supplied to stop loads falling off the end and the speed that loads accelerate down a slope can be controlled by the incorporation of centrifugal force activated brake rollers. Amber Automation’s gravity conveyors can be fitted with a choice of zinc plated or PVC rollers.

Find out more at www.amber-industries.ltd.uk/power-gravity-roller-conveyors.html

Roller conveyors make up the main part of many automated floor conveyor systems. They consist of a series of rollers over which objects are moved and they can be designed and manufactured for a great many applications at relatively low cost. Amber Automation offers a wide range of roller conveyors including simple gravity (free roller) conveyors, lineshaft and motorised roller (zero line pressure) powered roller conveyors and chain driven live roller conveyors. All our roller conveyors come in a selection of widths, roller diameters, roller pitches and transit speeds so that they can be matched to specific load and throughput requirements.

Find out more at www.amber-industries.ltd.uk/power-gravity-roller-conveyors.html

In order to achieve all of these requirements, the system was designed using heavy duty flightbars onto which the chassis would be suspended, and 3 off x 10mtrs long drop sections, one sited in each paint booth and one at the un-load station. Each drop section is powered by a hydraulic powerpack & two cylinders and includes safety fall arrestors, to protect the operating personnel in the event of a hydraulic cylinder failure.

Integrated with the various plant items, using a Siemens PLC and HMI touchscreen, the conveyor system ensures the correct and safe product movement around the plant. A dongle WiFi remote access facility, allows Amber software engineers to connect to the system from their Oldham offices, therefore offering immediate system support if required.

The conveyor components, support structure and drop sections were manufactured at Amber’s manufacturing facility in Oldham, with all mechanical & electrical installation being coordinated along with the customer’s production and other contractors, giving a fully tested and commissioned hand-over in June 2021. Amber Industries Ltd are specialists in conveyor and handling equipment and offer a complete design & manufacture service, installation & control and service & spare parts.

The overhead conveyors - PT20, PT30, PT60, PT100 & PT100 ‘S’ all comprise a bi-planar chain powered by a drive unit and running in a steel enclosed track , the cross section of which can be either rectangular or a cruciform depending on the carrying capacity of the conveyor. Attached to the chain at regular intervals are pendants which protrude from a central slot in the underside of the track section and from which the product can be suspended.

The PT20, PT30, PT60, PT100 & PT100 ‘S’ Powertrack conveyor systems have carrying capacities of 20Kg to 100Kg per pendant respectively. The minimum pendant pitch varies for the different conveyors in the range. Increased product loadings can be accommodated by the use of a load bar connecting two pendants to share the product load between them.

As with the Powertrack range these conveyors are designed to operate in temperatures of up to 250°C. Various attachments designed to fit directly onto the chain, pendants such as continuous flight bars and spinner units for product rotation are available. This makes the MCM Sidetrack conveyor systems i.e., ST30, ST60 and ST100, the ideal solution for handling products in clean environments such as through paint finishing processes or for handling food and garments etc.

The moving belts of each of these categories of conveyor have properties and features which make them suitable for particular applications. Whatever the particular application Amber Automation has a great deal of experience in designing, manufacturing and installing ‘built for purpose’ conveyor systems using these specialist belt types.

Gramac Quartz Belt Curves have a proven track record of longevity and reliable operation around the globe in a variety of environments and industries including: post and parcel handling, airport baggage handling, warehouse and distribution centres, refrigerated storage units, print and packaging, laundries, cement, plaster and building materials, horticultural and garden fertilizer and compost products and many other general manufacturing and industrial applications where changes in direction of conveyed objects are required.

Amber Conveyors is the division of Amber Industries Ltd that manufactures and supplies an extensive range of individual conveyor units or modules. From its factory in Oldham, Greater Manchester it supplies Gravity and Lineshaft conveyor modules, Heavy Duty Roller /Pallet conveyors, Mezzanine conveyors and various mobile conveyor units. Shown below is an overview of the range of conveyor units Amber Conveyors can supply. If you don’t see what you need please contact one of our highly experienced sales engineers who will be pleased to assist.

The strength of the company lies in its in-house teams of experts in all the disciplines needed to allow bespoke and sometimes highly complex automated conveying systems and equipment to be designed, manufactured and installed. These specialist teams include: mechanical design engineers, control systems engineers, manufacturing, installation & commissioning engineers and service technicians who provide ongoing maintenance and support to all our systems and products.

Amber Industries Ltd takes pride in its ability and flexibility to tailor the right conveyor system packages of products and services to suit its customers many and varied mechanical handling and conveyor system requirements. Our in-house teams of specialist engineers have the capability to deliver the complete range of conveyor systems from concept development and system design through to commissioning and operator training (Turnkey) followed by lifetime maintenance and support. We look forward to working with you in 2021.

Honeycomb is an ideal choice for any application which requires both durability and an open belt design whilst maintaining a flat carrying surface. Its high strength-to weight ratio also makes it an ideal choice for customers keen to improve their energy efficiency. For more information, please contact our sales team: sales@amber-industries.ltd.uk #manufacturing #production #energy #conveyors

Product loads can be stopped at almost any position within a power & free conveyor system to allow various manufacturing operations to be performed. Product loads can also be stored within a buffer storage area enabling production imbalances and the impact of shift changes to be smoothed out. Speed changes through designated zones of a system can be incorporated to match the requirements of particular in-line processes. Powered ‘Drop sections’ can be built into a power & free conveyor system to raise or lower product loads to facilitate certain operations or loading and unloading of larger products.

The MCM Autotrack range of power & free overhead chain conveyor systems are suitable for handling light, medium and heavy products in many different formats. The quality of their design and manufacture and their durability has been proven numerous times in many demanding industrial applications. Their reliability over many years of continuous operation is unsurpassed making them a valuable long term asset in our client’s production facilities.

Roller conveyors make up the main part of many automated floor conveyor systems. They consist of a series of rollers over which objects are moved and they can be designed and manufactured for a great many applications at relatively low cost.

Amber Automation offers a wide range of roller conveyors including simple gravity (free roller) conveyors, lineshaft and motorised roller (zero line pressure) powered roller conveyors and chain driven live roller conveyors. All our roller conveyors come in a selection of widths, roller diameters, roller pitches and transit speeds so that they can be matched to specific load and throughput requirements.

Gramac Quartz Belt Curves have a proven track record of longevity and reliable operation around the globe in a variety of environments and industries including: post and parcel handling, airport baggage handling, warehouse and distribution centres, refrigerated storage units, print and packaging, laundries, cement, plaster and building materials, horticultural and garden fertilizer and compost products and many other general manufacturing and industrial applications where changes in direction of conveyed objects are required.

IntraLogisteX is completely free and will be packed with everything practitioners need to improve productivity, safety, maximise space and cut costs. Are your current suppliers really giving you the best deal? Are you aware of all the latest industry innovation? Has your business got what it takes to stay ahead in a competitive global marketplace? Make sure the answer to all these questions is yes by attending IntraLogisteX.

The organisers of Surface World Live can now announce the new dates for the show are February 24th and 25th 2021. This will also be announced in the April issue of Surface World magazine. You can save time and money by seeing every aspect of the surface finishing industry under one roof, over two days, at Surface World Live.

Gramac Quartz Belt Curves have a proven track record of longevity and reliable operation around the globe in a variety of environments and industries including: post and parcel handling, airport baggage handling, warehouse and distribution centres, refrigerated storage units, print and packaging, laundries, cement, plaster and building materials, horticultural and garden fertilizer and compost products and many other general manufacturing and industrial applications where changes in direction of conveyed objects are required.

IntraLogisteX is completely free and will be packed with everything practitioners need to improve productivity, safety, maximise space and cut costs. Are your current suppliers really giving you the best deal? Are you aware of all the latest industry innovation? Has your business got what it takes to stay ahead in competitive global marketplace? Make sure the answer to all these questions is yes by attending IntraLogisteX.

Surface World Live 2020 is the UK’s only event dedicated to the surface treatment, product finishing and coatings industry. It provides a major showcase for the very latest technology and developments in this important and expanding area of product design and manufacture. At Surface World Live 2020:  See the latest technology and products on the market;  Discuss business with new and existing suppliers;  Take advantage of exclusive show offers;   Watch live demonstrations;  Get advice from experts in the industry;  Save time and money by seeing the leading companies in the industry under one roof over two days.

Slat chain conveyors, sometimes referred to as Plate Link conveyors are formed from a series of castellated plates (slats) rolled to form hinge points, joined together by transverse rods which pass through the hinge points. Thus the series of plates are themselves made into a chain which is also the belt of the conveyor and which broadly resembles the caterpillar tracks of an excavator. The belt is supported from underneath by sprockets which engage directly with the belt to drive it.

We would like to wish our customers & suppliers the best wishes for the festive season. We have had an excellent year and are pleased to be moving into next year with a positive outlook. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2020 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

Unlike conventional continuous running chain conveyors, where product loads are attached directly to the conveyor chain via jigs/attachments etc. a Power & Free system utilises a series of free running trolley assemblies, which may be connected together with the use of a flight bar, to carry the load. The trolley assemblies are routed in a twin channel section and driven around the system dependant upon the application by a single or multiple conveyor chains, which are mounted above the twin track/trolley track section. By utilising a trolley assembly to carry a product load, total flexibility, due to the unrestricted movement of the trolley assembly throughout the system can be achieved.

Belt conveyors are mainly used for the movement of light to medium weight goods. They can accommodate irregular shaped and semi-solid items such as packages, bags or sacks containing powder or granular material, bundles or stacks of flexible material and single items of variable shape and size. Unlike powered roller conveyors belt conveyors do not require the load to have a flat underside in order to gain traction.

Explore the latest solutions from 400+ industry giants and stay ahead of supply chain trends with 100+ hours of critical insight from 80+ expert speakers including major operators. Evaluate the newest products, services and technology to enter the market by attending hundreds of live product demonstrations taking place every day on the show floor and get an exclusive first look at major product launches. Assess the newest industrial trucks from leading brands in the brand-new Forklift Truck Demonstration Zone in back-to-back demos.

The bi-planar chains within overhead chain conveyors inevitably stretch with use over time. A tiny fraction of a millimetre of wear per link, even when properly lubricated, can add up to a substantial extension of the chain overall. When this extension can no longer be taken up by the tension unit or the chain doesn’t mesh properly with the drive unit, it is time to fit a new chain. Our service engineers are practised in undertaking conveyor chain change-outs quickly so as to cause the minimum downtime of the overhead conveyor system.

Lineshaft roller conveyors are powered by a shaft running longitudinally beneath the rollers to which are attached a series of spools. Polyurethane O-rings run from each spool around a groove in the rollers, thus as the shaft is rotated by an electric motor the rollers also rotate in turn pushing the product along the conveyor. Lineshaft roller conveyors are ideal for transporting light to medium products that are regular in shape and size, fairly rigid with an even underside eg. boxes, cartons, totes, platens etc.

The MCM Autotrack range of power & free overhead chain conveyor systems are suitable for handling light, medium and heavy products in many different formats. The quality of their design and manufacture and their durability has been proven numerous times in many demanding industrial applications. Their reliability over many years of continuous operation is unsurpassed makings them a valuable long term asset in our client’s production facilities.

With any belt curves the tendency is for the belt to displace towards the centre as it travels. To keep the belt running on the correct line Gramac Quartz Belt Curves use a method of positive tracking. The belts are supplied with roller bearings fitted to the reinforced outer edge of the belt which then run on guide rails built into the outer perimeter of the steel frame.

We can also provide mesh conveyors in various commercial or stainless steel grades galvanised all being high temperature resistant if required. Mesh conveyors can also be utilised for lightweight goods such as food/foodstuffs production lines operating at various temperatures covering both cold, warm and hot environments. Mesh conveyors are not suitable for carrying heavy, sharp angled, loose sands or abrasive materials/products and we have alternative conveyor product options for these applications.

Automated floor conveyor systems can be made up of several different types of conveyor to make the system perform as required. Amber Conveyors design and manufacture a large range of standard & bespoke conveyors to make up many automated floor conveyor systems. This offers the real benefits of top quality equipment at competitive prices and available on relatively short delivery times.

Belt Curves, Belt Turns or Powered s are generally considered to be a specialist type of belt conveyor and as such they are supplied by a specialist manufacturer. Gramac Quartz is the division of Amber Industries Ltd which has specialised for over 30 years in the manufacture of Belt Curves for many different combinations of load duty, arc and width formats. These time served belt curves are marketed under the Gramac Quartz brand name.

Gramac Quartz Friction Driven Belt Curves provide a means of quietly and smoothly changing the direction of conveyed products at high speed whilst maintaining the products spacing, orientation and alignment.

Amber Automation offers a wide range of roller conveyors including simple gravity (free roller) conveyors, lineshaft and motorised roller (zero line pressure) powered roller conveyors and chain driven live roller conveyors. All our roller conveyors come in a selection of widths, roller diameters, roller pitches and transit speeds so that they can be matched to specific load and throughput requirements.

We have had an excellent year and are pleased to be moving into the next year with a positive outlook. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2019 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

With over 50 members supplying automated solutions, conveyor systems and associated equipment, AMHSA plays a significant role in the drafting of CEN and ISO standards affecting the automated handling sector, maintaining close contact with government organisations such as the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR - formerly the DTI) and the HSE.

The MCM Conveyors division of Amber Industries Limited has developed and manufactures its own comprehensive and high quality range of light, medium and heavy duty overhead conveyor systems.

The modular design of these systems, combined with a range of standard accessories such as a selection of different radii horizontal and vertical curves, spinners, indexers, automatic load - unload units etc., enables them to be easily configured to suit the most complex routing and layout requirements of any manufacturing and assembly processes. Installation is quick and easy and the modular design also allows later extensions and system rearrangements to be undertaken.

Surface World Live 2018 is the UK’s only event dedicated to the surface treatment, product finishing and coatings industry. It provides a major showcase for the very latest technology and developments in this important and expanding area. At the show you can meet over 125 exhibitors covering every area of the surface finishing industry.

Meet leading representatives from the surface finishing industry and benefit from a wealth of expertise and information in the Knowledge Centre. The Creative Digital Agency (CDA) are presenting a series of Seminars and Work Shops aimed at the Surface Finishing Industry in Live Theatre 1. Live Theatre 2 sees the return of The Surface Engineering Association (SEA) with a packed series of informative seminars for everyone in the surface finishing industry.

The British Surface Treatment Suppliers Association (BSTSA) and its members will be returning this year after a successful first show in 2017. At Surface World Live 2018 you can also benefit from exclusive offers only available to visitors at the show. Register for free entry to Surface World Live 2018 today.

Product loads can be stopped at almost any position within a power & free conveyor system to allow various manufacturing operations to be performed. Product loads can also be stored within a buffer storage area enabling production imbalances and the impact of shift changes to be smoothed out. Speed changes through designated zones of a system can be incorporated to match the requirements of particular in-line processes. Powered ‘Drop sections’ can be built into a power & free conveyor system to raise or lower product loads to facilitate certain operations or loading and unloading of larger products.

Belt conveyors are ideal for transporting multiple loads of varying weights, shapes and sizes, including loose items, at relatively high speeds and volumes. Within our range of belt conveyors options include:

• Light/medium duty to 50Kg/m, Heavy duty to 200Kg/m and above
• Straight horizontal conveyors, Straight inclined conveyors, Horizontal & spiral belt curves
• Drives: Drum drives, End (shaft mounted) drives, Underslung centre drives
• Dimensions: various widths and lengths available to suit
• Robust and durable design and construction

Automated floor conveyor systems are extensively used in warehouses, distribution centres, parcel sorting depots, and all kinds of factory environments; anywhere where unit loads need to be moved. Amber Automation is the division of Amber Industries Ltd. which specialises in automated floor conveyor systems. Our aim is to supply floor conveyor systems precisely tailored to our client’s present and future business needs.

The MCM Autotrack range of power & free overhead chain conveyor systems are suitable for handling light, medium and heavy products in many different formats. The quality of their design and manufacture and their durability has been proven numerous times in many demanding industrial applications. Their reliability over many years of continuous operation is unsurpassed makings them a valuable long term asset in our client’s production facilities.

Amber Automation is the division of Amber Industries Ltd. which specialises in automated floor conveyor systems. Our aim is to supply floor conveyor systems precisely tailored to our client's present and future business needs. Amber Automation is able to supply a wide range of standard and bespoke floor conveyor and ancillary equipment, most of which it manufactures inhouse. This offers the real benefits of top quality equipment at competitive prices and available on relatively short delivery times. Where necessary our own equipment is supplemented by that of other specialist suppliers so that we can deliver a complete turnkey materials handling system.

Their original process was to transfer a total of 20 individual final castings, one at a time from the existing drying line overhead conveyor, which was located on a 3m high mezzanine floor onto a second Offload overhead conveyor. The transfer between the two conveyors was completed using a standalone transfer device mounted on the mezzanine floor. Once the products had been placed onto the Offload conveyor they would then be transported through to a separate offload area some 25m away. Not only was transporting the 20 products over this distance less efficient, it also took the products from a ‘controlled environment’ to an ‘uncontrolled environment’.

Amber Industries were invited by Tecomet to consider these problems and propose an alternative solution that would not only upgrade their process but would offer a cost-effective solution that would support their production demands well into the future.

Amber’s solution was to replace the existing transfer unit and Offload overhead conveyor with a new vertical lift with integrated transfer unit. This solution would enable products to be transferred from the drying line conveyor, onto a waiting Lift carriage and delivered to a new product offload position, located directly under the existing Drying line conveyor.

The improvements to the process were quickly recognized by the Casting team and they committed to the installation of the new equipment. Michael Durband, Casting Manager explained their reason for selecting Amber Industries ‘they offered an ideal solution supported by a detailed and competitive quotation, and as a 24/7 operation with no real shutdown periods, they were also willing to work around our production demands during the installation’.

Amber designed the Transfer and lift at their Oldham facility together with the bespoke control system which was fully capable of interlocking with Tecomet’s existing control system. The unit was fully tested in-house before being delivered to site and installed during a small installation window, all during full production.

Michael Durband, added, ‘we are very pleased with the new lift and transfer, and the benefits of Amber’s solution see that all products now stay in a controlled environment, leading to quality benefits. We have also been able to lean our production flow in this area around the new transfer and lift system. It takes up less room and has freed up valuable production floor space’.

‘Working with Amber Industries has been a positive experience, they offered excellent service and communication throughout the project and we are now in discussions with them regarding the next phase of work.

The main advantage of modular plastic belts is that they allow straight lengths to be combined with a number of curves of varying radii so that several changes in direction can be made all within one continuous conveyor run. This is either too expensive or simply not possible with traditional reinforced PVC or fabric type conveyor belts. Other benefits are that they are hardwearing, capable of being used in wet environments and they are easy to repair. Should they be damaged or become worn it is a simple matter to replace a number of the plastic sections and linking pins, thereby renewing only the damaged or worn section of the belt rather than the whole belt.

This includes Rollers, Lineshaft, Zero Line Pressure, Belt Conveyors, Belt Curves, Diverters, Transfers, Chutes, Elevators, Ball Unites, Modular Plastic Belts, Pallet Conveyors and Chain Conveyors. We are also experts at bespoke equipment design and manufacture of integration controls systems and software applications. All of this is supported by our commissioning and ongoing service packages.

We have had an excellent year over the last 12 months and are pleased to be moving into the next year with a strong order book. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2018 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

Amber Conveyors is the division of Amber Industries Ltd that manufactures and supplies an extensive range of individual conveyor units or modules. From its factory in Oldham, Greater Manchester it supplies Gravity and Lineshaft conveyor modules, Heavy Duty Roller /Pallet conveyors, Mezzanine conveyors and various mobile conveyor units. Shown below is an overview of the range of conveyor units Amber Conveyors can supply. If you don’t see what you need please contact one of our highly experienced sales engineers who will be pleased to assist.

The principle of overhead chain conveyors is that they utilise a continuous powered chain running in a track. Fitted to the chain at regular intervals are single pendants from which the products to be carried are suspended either directly or by means of load-bars or purpose made carriers. Instead of pendants ‘dogs’ may be fitted to the chain in order to push trolleys along a second track normally mounted underneath the chain track. The products to be conveyed are in turn suspended from the trolleys. This type of overhead conveyor system is termed ‘Power & Free’.

The MCM Conveyors division of Amber Industries Limited has developed and manufactures its own comprehensive and high quality range of light, medium and heavy duty overhead conveyor systems. The modular design of these systems, combined with a range of standard accessories such as a selection of different radii horizontal and vertical curves, spinners, indexers, automatic load - unload units etc., enables them to be easily configured to suit the most complex routing and layout requirements of any manufacturing and assembly processes. Installation is quick and easy and the modular design also allows later extensions and system rearrangements to be undertaken.

• Conveyor Widths: 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm & 1000mm
• Roller Pitches: 62.5mm, 83mm, 125mm & 167mm
• Straight Conveyor lengths: 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm & 3000mm
• Tapered Roller s: Inside radius = 1000mm, Angles = 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° & 180°
• Geared Motor (SEW) Drive Units: 500mm long. Lineshaft speed up to 30M/min
• Switches & Merges, Corner Turns, Personnel Lift Up Gates, Chain & Belt Transfer Units; Wide range of accessories, e.g. Blade & end stops, leg stands, side guides, ball transfer tables

• Conveyor Widths: 300mm up to 1200mm
• Straight Conveyor Lengths: Up to 20m on a single drive
• Powered s/Curves: Bespoke or standard, angle and radius to suit
• Options: Central drive unit, motorised powered roller, horizontal, inclined, declined, smooth or gripped belt, side guides, castors
• Finish: Powder coated, galvanised or stainless steel

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Gramac Quartz Belt Curves have a proven track record of longevity and reliable operation in handling systems around the globe. When operating under normal conditions and properly maintained a lifespan in excess of 15 years can be anticipated. All Gramac Quartz Belt Curves use the ‘Friction Drive’ method whereby friction between the belt and a drive pulley provides the motive force for the belt. This method has three clear advantages over the positive mechanical drive method.

A range of monorail overhead conveyors suitable for handling a wide variety of products from diverse industry sectors. They come in two types: 'enclosed chain' for light (up to 30Kg) loads to medium (up to 100Kg) loads where the powered chain runs in a pressed steel enclosed track section and ‘open chain’ for heavier (up to 500Kg) loads where the chain is slung under a rolled steel I-section using trolleys.

All enclosed chain overhead conveyors comprise a bi-planar chain powered by a drive unit and running in all enclosed track , the cross section of which can be either rectangular or a cruciform depending on the carrying capacity of the conveyor. Attached to the chain at regular intervals are pendants which protrude from a central slot in the underside of the track section and from which the product can be suspended.

Powertrack30/60/100 conveyor systems have carrying capacities of 30Kg to 100Kg per pendant respectively. The minimum pendant pitch varies for the different conveyors in the range. Increased product loadings can be accommodated by the use of a loadbar connecting two pendants to share the product load between them.

The open chain powertrack90/200/500 utilise a heavy-duty I-beam track section from which a drop forged chain is under slung by means of trolleys with their wheels running on the track section’s lower flange. The product load is also carried by these trolleys.

Open chain Powertrack conveyor systems have carrying capacities per 2 wheel trolley of 90Kg, 200Kg and 545Kg respectively. Increased product loads in excess of 4000Kg can be accommodated with the use of load-bars to spread the load between several trolleys. These conveyor systems are also suitable for high temperature environments up to 250 degree Centigrade.

The objective of the new site is to provide key information in a user friendly format, on all our products, along with all technical data, news, accreditations and careers in one place. We hope to provide all the essential project planning tools for potential and existing specifiers and customers. We would like to hear your thoughts on the new site along with any other features you feel would be beneficial.

Surface World Live 2017 will be opening its doors on Wednesday 22nd March and Thursday 23rd March 2017. The exhibition is the UK’s only event dedicated to the surface treatment, product finishing and coatings industry. It provides a major showcase for the very latest technology and developments in this important and expanding area.

The show has moved from the Pavilion into Hall 7 within the Atrium at the NEC. This new hall has better facilities available to visitors and exhibitors to the show. The move has also made room for the expansion of the show. Surface World Live 2017 will be bigger and better than ever before, with many new and existing exhibitors including many top names in the surface finishing industry offering a wealth of experience on hand to provide solutions to your finishing queries all under one roof.

Click on the 'Register To Visit Surface World Show' image above to register online.

We have had an excellent year over the last 12 months and are pleased to be moving into the next year with a full order book. We have significant expansion plans for 2017 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year. We look forward to working with you on your conveyor projects both in the UK and abroad in our export markets.