Flexco’s PT Smart belt training solution

The Pt Smart will join Flexco’s Belt Positioner and the heavy-duty PT Max Belt Trainer as an option for medium-duty tensioned belts.

 

The PT Smart Belt Trainer features the same characteristics of the PT Max, including the patented Flexco pivot and tilt design. With pivot and tilt technology, the PT Smart applies greater belt tracking discipline than conventional pivot-only belt-steering devices, correcting even the most stubborn tracking problems on medium-tension belts.

 

According to Flexco, a fully-enclosed, stainless steel pivot bearing is found down-stream from the roller, creating an almost immediate tracking result. The bearing requires no lubrication and is guaranteed not to seize.

 

When responding to belt mistracking, the PT Smart turns its idler training carriage away from the direction of drift, simultaneously lowering the end of the carriage opposite the drift while raising the end facing the drift. The resulting tilt increases belt tension along the drift-out side, causing the belt to centre itself naturally, while keeping the load distributed across the training carriage and avoiding the need for concentrated steering forces along the belt edge.

 

The pivot and tilt action is initiated by two sensor rollers installed alongside both belt edges. Extra-long sensor arms avoid any potential for belt binding or pinching as corrective training takes place and allow greater sensitivity to minor amounts of belt drift. The degree of drift sensitivity is user-adjustable from beside the conveyor, using the PTS Sensor Adjustment Arm.

 

The PT Smart is easy-to-order and easy-to-install, said Flexco. “Designed to meet instant demands for training solutions, the PT Smart is available on a one-working-day lead time. Durable and strong, the PTSmart also comes with a two year no risk performance guarantee. Plus, the simple brackets and component construction offer quick and easy installation,” said a Flexco statement.

 

The PT Smart is designed for use with medium-duty belts up to 1600 PIW maximum tension and thickness of 25 mm. Models are available for return-side installation for belt widths from 450 mm to 1800 mm. Both standard and underground versions are avail-able for a variety of different applications.

 

Flexco said it provides the world’s belt conveyors with efficient, safe products, services, and solutions for splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking, spillage, and slippage. The company is based in Downers Grove, Illinois and operates subsidiaries in Australia, China, England, Germany, India, Mexico, Singapore, and South Africa.

 

Flexco markets its broad line of products through a worldwide network of distributors, under the Flexco, Alligator, Clipper, Mineline, Rockline and Eliminator brand names.