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Table of Contents

Introduction

Improving Sustainability
by Decreasing Water Use

Reducing Maintenance Costs

and Increasing Uptime

Improving Energy and

Production Efficiency

The Technologies
Driving Change

Assessing the Opportunity

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INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Production managers are being challenged to reduce energy costs, water usage and downtime while enabling greater efficiency. In many cases,
the conveyor systems that could contribute to those efforts rely on outdated technologies that limit the improvements that can be achieved.

Fortunately, new technologies have emerged that are designed to reduce water usage, increase energy efficiency and minimize downtime in
high-speed food and beverage production environments. All achievable by examining the total concept which consists of five key factors, clean-
ing, process, mechanical components, product and the human factor.

This e-book from Regal Power Transmission Solutions reviews the impact these new technologies are having and showcases some of the food
and beverage manufacturers that have successfully adopted them.

The first three sections focus on the issues of sustainability, downtime and effi-
ciency respectively, while the final two sections provide information on the tech-
nologies being used to effect change and how to assess your own environment to
determine whether an upgrade is warranted.

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RUNNING DRY BECOMES A REALITY

Manufacturing plants today have three options for keeping conveyor systems running smoothly: water and soap lubrication, dry lubrication,
and running dry (no lubrication).

Water and soap lubrication of steel chains became the most common approach as production speeds increased. Water and soap reduce friction,
flush away product spillage, dissipate heat and reduce chain wear. However, water reclamation costs, worker safety, water availability issues and
corrosion have caused many manufacturers to seek alternatives to this approach.

One alternative is dry lubrication. This involves using a mineral oil with lubricating additives instead of soap and water. This can save a significant
amount of water but is, by its nature, more delicate than soap and water lubrication. Dry lubrication also requires additional equipment for supplying
lubricant to the conveyor. If not used precisely, it can result in wear-paste build-up, causing premature wear, noise pulsation and hygiene issues.

The third choice is to run dry using specially developed materials and smart design chains, belts and components. Using these New Generation
technologies, production managers can eliminate the problems associated with soap and water and dry lubrication, including safety, corrosion,
and excessive rejects. At the same time, costs are reduced and sustainability is improved by cutting water usage and water reclamation costs.
Regardless of which method is selected, it is critical to maintain proper cleaning and sanitary support of the system.

DID YOU KNOW: In 2014, Coca Cola Company used about 305 billion liters of water
to produce approximately 162.6 billion liters of product
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BREWERS RUN DRY

Breweries have been among the first adopters of technologies that reduce water. In fact, some have already replaced
water and soap lubricated stainless steel chains with run dry concepts, while others are seeking to extend dry-run
operation to more of the production environment.

Here are four stories of brewers who have taken the plunge into running dry:

> O
 ne large Dutch brewery was using an acetal chain on a high-speed inliner in the can line but found
rapid chain wear increased maintenance costs and downtime. They replaced the acetal chain with a New
Generation chain specifically designed for dry-run operation at high speeds. The switch increased chain life by 500 percent and allowed
the brewery to maintain production volumes and increase total line efficiency

> A
 nother brewer replaced soap and water lubrication in their inspection and coding zone with a dry-run chain system. After two years of
running dry, the chain showed no measurable wear while significantly reducing water reclamation costs.

> A
 brewery in Holland replaced their soap and water lubricated stainless steel chain with dry running NG belts to save on water and energy
consumption. The change also improved the hygiene standard of the line and the accessibility of the conveyors by eliminating the drip trays.

> R
 edhook Ale Brewery in WA converted its bottling line to a dry running System Plast New Generation (NG) conveyor chain and
Nolu-S wear track. The operation has eliminated 111,000 gallons of water and 675 gallons of soap for lubricating stainless steel chain,
and produced savings on energy, maintenance, damage to bearings, sensors and concrete floors. Kurt Schmidt,
Maintenance Manager for Redhook, says The dry conveyor stands on its own merit by reducing slip hazards, energy,
maintenance, water, soap and chemicals to treat discharge water. Even with a partial installation, we have cut water
use 60 percent and eliminated cleaning the conveyor after every shift.
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DID YOU KNOW: in 2014, The Price of water in Germany was approximately 1.60
($ 1.75) per cubic meter (1000 Liters)

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PROVEN RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY IN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING

While dry-running technologies have gained acceptance based on their ability to reduce water consumption, they have also demonstrated
advantages in the areas of reliability and product quality, as these manufacturers discovered:

> A mineral water plant in Europe changed from lubricated stainless steel to dry running belts to reduce water usage and water
reclamation costs. The result not only accomplished their sustainability and cost reduction objectives, but also improved product
handling. The efficiency of the dry-run belts allowed the line to increase production by 60 percent.

> A
 coffee producer in the UK had to change their acetal chains after nine months due to the effect of abrasive glass particles and the
coffee powder on the chain. They switched to NG chains and have been running dry for several years with little or no wear.

> An Irish spirits bottler moved from water and soap lubrication to dry running NG chains because the existing chain was damaging the
expensive glass bottles. The switch to a dry running chain eliminated chain-related product damage and improved quality.

> C
 onstellation Brands (formerly Vincor Canada), the nations largest producer and marketer of
wine and related products, increased line output yields payback in six months by installing NG
chain. Plant Maintenance Manager Jorge Larraguilbel states ...we have additional savings on
soap, water, preventive maintenance, labels, and spare parts inventory. By eliminating the soap
buildup that can breed bacteria, we also facilitated our HACCP certification. We are enjoying
intangible improvements as well, such as lower noise level in the plant, reduced slip hazard and
improved cleanliness.

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MAINTAINING HIGH PRODUCTION LEVELS

The pressure to continually increase production volumes has stressed older conveyor systems and increased maintenance requirements.
For manufacturers, this creates two problems: higher costs and increased downtime.

Chain wear is one of the biggest issues. Many manufacturers who attempted to cut water usage by moving to dry-lubricated acetal chains
have been disappointed with the wear rates of these chains. Replacing the chains not only adds to costs but cuts into production times.

In addition, conveyor technologies that have difficulty adapting to product size changes, or dont enable desired production speeds can
have a measureable effect on production volumes. Cross blocks, cam followers and gearmotors, if performing poorly, can all increase
downtime. Newer designs of these products can eliminate the problems that some manufacturers have long considered to be included in
the cost of production.

Heineken N.V.s global sustainability strategy, known asBrewing a Better Future, produced a company-wide reduction of 20 percent in
water use between 2008 and 2013. Playing a role in that improvement are NG conveyor chain/belts and NOLU-S wear track. We have
experienced a wide variety of gains from the System Plast dry running conveyor, said
Mr. Cok Duivenvoorden, Technical Line Manager at Zoeterwoude. Specifically, we have
improved plant safety and hygiene with dry equipment and floors. Maintenance is easier
because of the cleanliness and better access where drip trays have been removed. We have
reduced costs for water, lubricating chemicals and wastewater discharge. Dry operation
is easier on conveyor bearings and frames, yet still reduces energy consumption because
of the low-friction components. System Plast NG chain lasts up to five times longer than
low-friction acetal in some of our applications. And when installed to replace worn-out
conveyor, the new chain pays for itself in as little as a year.

DID YOU KNOW: In the food and beverage industry, the cost of downtime is estimated to be about
$150 per minute and can vary between approximately $5,000 and $10,000 per hour

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NEW SOLUTIONS TO OLD PROBLEMS : REDUCING DOWNTIME CASE STUDIES

Application Solutions for Beverage

Food and beverage manufacturers understand that downtime is lost revenue. Yet, eliminating some of the common
causes of downtime resulting from todays high-speed productions environments can be challenging. Here are three Cross Blocks
VG-621 Series

APPLICATION KEY CUSTOMER NEED(S) AND BENEFITS

Improper drying of glass bottle dryer line FROM SYSTEM PLAST PRODUCTS

examples of solutions provided by System Plast.

The customer replaced the competitors version
SOLUTION TYPE with Valu Guide 621 cross blocks, resulting in proper
Performance efficiency and downtime reduction orientation of the dryer heads and bottles. This resulted
in better performance efficiency and downtime
reduction.
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
A customer from Europe has a bottle dryer line that
used cross blocks that would not grip tight enough
to keep the dryer heads set at the proper angle. This
caused improper bottle drying. Concurrently, the
bottles were guided by a 7-8 mm rod on each side,
without an easy way to adjust the side guides for various
bottles.

SYSTEM PLAST SOLUTION

With better grabbing power, Valu Guide 621 cross
blocks replaced the competitors version. The double
nut variety was used. These cross blocks only needed

> A large brewer in Australia had serious problems with the wear life of the stainless steel chain on a line carrying
to be adjusted the first time. The nut and knob versions
were used on the locations where there needed to
be an in/out adjustment. A 621 cross block with two
knobs could be used for both vertical and horizontal
adjustments. The steel rod was replaced with our SSR
guide rail to make the system more universal with easy
to order standard System Plast parts.
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empty glass bottles at speeds of 197 feet per minute. The abrasive glass particles limited chain life to one year,
creating additional downtime to accommodate the chain replacement. Replacing the existing chain with a
chain featuring hardened pins created a significant improvement in the overall line performance. After 14
months of operation, the new hardened chain shows almost no wear on the pin or plate. With the new chain,
the brewery no longer has to shut down annually to replace the chain. Application Solutions for Beverage

> A European bottler had issues with the cross blocks used in its dryer line. The blocks didnt grip properly and Flush Grid Modular Belt
2250FG

APPLICATION KEY CUSTOMER NEED(S) AND BENEFITS

were unable to keep the dryer heads at the proper angle, resulting in uneven drying. In addition, the bottles were
Transfer of Cans on Buffer Tables
SOLUTION TYPE
Reduced Downtime, Reduced Maintenance Costs
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
A can manufacturer was using a competitors raised rib
style belt that created many disturbances in the product
flow of the cans when being transferred onto the large
buffer tables. Friction was a problem causing a large
loss of product. Also, the service life of the belt was
FROM SYSTEM PLAST PRODUCTS
The smooth design of the 2250 flush grid and the
use of high quality materials resulted in a solid, long
lasting solution. There was a significant reduction in
product damage. The System Plast belts provided the
manufacturer higher efficiency rates and a longer wear
life compared to the originally installed product. This
resulted in reduced downtime and a big savings on
maintenance costs.

guided by steel rods that did not allow for easy adjustment to accommodate different bottle types. The bottler
poor resulting in unnecessary maintenance costs and
downtime.

SITUATION
Product: empty beverage cans
Weight: 0.4 (oz/pc)
Capacity: 100,000 (products/hour)
Speed: up to 193.5 (ft/min)
Size: 2.6
Line position: mass transport
Temperature: ambient
Abrasives: aluminium & steel particles
Special conditions: dry running with light unstable PDF

replaced the cross blocks with a newer block design that provided better gripping power.
products

SYSTEM PLAST SOLUTION

The System Plast LFG 2250 flush grid belt replaced
the competitors belt on the large buffer tables and
the mass transport around them with mainly square
transfers.

> A can manufacturer was using a raised rib belt that created disturbances in the product flow as cans were
transferred onto large buffer tables. Product losses were high and the service life of the belt was poor, increasing
downtime. Replacing the rib style belt with a small pitch flush grid belt reduced product damage and extended
belt life, reducing downtime cutting maintenance costs significantly. Application Solutions for Beverage

> On a filler line that conveys 5 different sized plastic bottles, double rail guides with hand knobs change-over SpeedSet Brackets
VG-210Q Series

would take an average of 4 hours (with change-over occuring at least twice per week). SpeedSet Brackets solve
APPLICATION
Filler line that conveys 5 different sized plastic bottles
SOLUTION TYPE
Maintenance cost savings and downtime reduction
KEY CUSTOMER NEED(S) AND BENEFITS
FROM SYSTEM PLAST PRODUCTS
Since the customer has switched to SpeedSet brackets,
it only takes 30 minutes to complete the change-overs.
The new labor costs average only $13. Thats a weekly
reduction of 87.5% cost for the average 2 change-overs.

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
Customer has a filler line that conveys 5 different sized
plastic bottles. They change bottle sizes at least 2
times per week. They currently use double rail guides
with hand knobs. Each change-over takes an average

conveyor line change-over problems quickly. The benefit of SpeedSet is preset conveyor guide rail adjustability
of 4 hours and the dimensions would vary due to the
process. They would spend an average of $104 per week
for labor costs.

SYSTEM PLAST SOLUTION

SpeedSet brackets solve conveyor line change-over
problems quickly. The benefit of SpeedSet is preset
conveyor guide rail adjustability that is fast and accurate
without the need for tools. SpeedSet is fast because a

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simple push on the end knob moves the rod, clamp, and
guide rail. Within seconds, each rail holding point can
be adjusted, saving valuable time on line change-overs.

that is fast and accurate without the need for tools. SpeedSet is fast because a simple push on the end knob
moves the rod, clamp, and guide rail. Within seconds, each rail holding point can be adjusted, saving valuable
time on line change-overs.

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REDUCING DOWNTIME AND COSTS

Here are three more examples of manufacturers who have been able to reduce downtime and maintenance costs by implementing new
conveyor technology:

> A beverage plant wanted to improve overall plant energy efficiency beyond the use of energy efficient
motors and also wanted to reduce inventory of spares. The plant had hundreds of C-Face worm gear
reducers but were concerned about the time to retrofit with more efficient right angle drives. With
Hub City HERA High Efficient Right Angle gear drives, the plant manager quickly saw that 4 basic
HERA units used in conjunction with plug in shafts and base kits were backward-compatible to the
worm gear reducers in his plant. He made the decision to change the gearboxes out over a 6 month
period and achieved a 40% increase in energy savings, and inventory reduction of 50% for spare
gearboxes.

> A food manufacturer was receiving complaints of bread particles in the back of the bearings, creating contamination Application Solutions for Beverage

issues. The existing bearings were replaced with a new bearing design that included a rear seal that eliminated the Case Packer
Industry
Food and beverage processing.

need for additional sealing. The contamination issues were resolved without requiring additional sealing that could
Solution Type
Maintenance cost savings and improved corrosion resistance.

Description of Problem
A beverage bottling plant was experiencing failures on the standard
cam followers used in a case packer. Due to the environment, excessive
corrosion was resulting in reduced bearing life, which required the cam
followers be replaced every three months.

McGill Solution
The standard cam followers were replaced with McGill CRES CAMROL
stainless steel cam followers, which were dimensionally interchangeable

interrupt production.
with standard cam followers.

Product/Part Description
CF 7/8 SB CR

Key Customer Need(s) and Benefits from McGill Product:

The bottling plant needed to increase cam follower life and extend
the uptime for their case packer. The 400C series stainless steel
components and LUBRI-DISC+ Seal incorporated into the McGill CRES
CAMROL Cam Follower helped provide increased corrosion resistance
and the plant was able to meet their goals.

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> A beverage bottling plant was experiencing failure on the standard cam followers used in a case packer. Excessive
corrosion was resulting in reduced bearing life, which required that cam followers be replaced every three months.
Replacing the standard cam followers with stainless steel cam followers eliminated the downtime associated with
quarterly replacement schedule.

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LOWERING ENERGY COSTS, INCREASING EFFICIENCY

When it comes to conveyor technologies, friction and poor product handling are the enemies of efficiency.

New materials are available today that can significantly decrease coefficients of friction, reducing chain pull and driving down energy costs.
These new technologies are enabling some manufacturers to reduce their energy costs while achieving higher production rates.

Product handling problems can also impact efficiency and increase waste. Properly positioned guides, grippers, wear strips and correct
choice of material can all be used to improve product handling and enable desired production rates to be achieved consistently.

NG Evolution
Plastic Chains & Modular Belts

PATENTED
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HERA

High-Efficiency Right Longer life

Angle Technical Guide

Lower friction
Good chemical resistance
High abrasion resistance
90% EFFICIENCY 2X MORE TORQUE Approved for direct food contact
NO-HASSLE REPLACEMENT FOR WORM GEAR DRIVES
PDF Less dust than with acetal chains
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A Regal Brand
20+ years
experience
20 years success in dry running

What if Complexity was

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ELIMINATING PROBLEMS THAT REDUCE EFFICIENCY

Achieving efficiency gains can deliver a powerful double benefit for manufacturers: reduced costs and increased
output. These manufacturers found the solution in some unexpected places.

> A
 bakery facility producing 24,000 hamburger buns per hour, 24 hours a day, six days a week, was experiencing
problems with chain wear and pulsation on a spiral conveyor used to cool the buns after the oven process.
Standard UHMWPE wear strips made the belt pulsate and required lubrication at several points to keep the
tension in the belt within limits. Replacing UMHWPE bar cap underneath the chain with a low friction NOLU-S
bar cap, reduced chain pull and pulsation, improving product handling and increasing the wear life of the belt.
Application Solutions for Food and Beverage

> A
 stainless steel gripper chain used by a glass manufacturer to elevate different sized glass bottles to a
System Plast Wear Strips

high-level palletizer in the plant was contributing to high energy bills and experiencing excessive wear. A
In Nolu-S Material

APPLICATION KEY CUSTOMER NEED(S) AND BENEFITS

Spiral Conveyor Cooling Hamburger Buns
SOLUTION TYPE
Improved production efficiency and increased wear life
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
FROM SYSTEM PLAST PRODUCTS
After the retrofit, the monitoring system showed
a significant reduction in the chain pull. The chain
pulsation was also reduced, improving product
handling and increasing the wear life of the chain.
The chain is now running smoother and less critical.

new gripper chain with New Generation flights reduced power consumption by 60 percent and allowed the
A bakery facility produces 24,000 hamburger buns per
hour, 24 hrs a day, 6 days a week. A spiral conveyor is
used to cool the buns for 20 minutes after the oven
process. The size of the spiral and the continuous
load on the chain made the chain and the wear strip
combination crucial. Standard UHMW-PE wear strips
made the chain pulsate and required lubrication at
several points. The chain pull had to be continuously
monitored and alarm protected.

SITUATION
Product: Hamburger buns Weight: 3.5 (oz./pc)

manufacturer to maintain its 7x24 production schedule. No noticeable wear was found on the chain. The GS1
Capacity: 24,000 (prod/hr) Speed: 16.4 (ft/min)
Line position: Cooling spiral Size: 4 x 2
Temperature: 86F
Lubrication: No lubrication
Special Conditions: Warm buns. Rarely cleaned

SYSTEM PLAST SOLUTION

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The UHMW-PE bar cap underneath the chain was
replaced by a wear strip manufactured from Nolu-S
material supplied by System Plast. The low coefficient
of friction from this lubricated material significantly
reduced pressure.

style grippers improved the grip on the different sized bottles and thus improved efficiency. Continued ...

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... Continued

> A soft drink producer was experiencing irregular bottle tilt and orientation on an air conveyor
with a folded stainless steel neck guide, causing blocking in the curves and inclines. In addition,
increased air pressure was required to keep the bottles flowing at all times. Applying Nolu-S
neck guides eliminated the bottle jams and excessive downtime and allowed air pressure to be
reduced by 50 percent. Significant savings were made on power costs and production efficiency
was raised by as much as 75 percent. The new material also prevented bottle scratching and
enabled faster production speeds.

> A large brewing company filling 42,000 one way glass bottles per hour was using soap and water
lubrication, but was dissatisfied with the slippery work environment. In addition, the drip pans made it difficult to access the conveyors
for inspection and maintenance. The solution was found in a dry-running belt, which was installed in several conveying sections before
and after the labeler. The extremely low friction delivered by the new chain material resulted in smooth flow of bottles and the
high wear resistance gives the belts a long service life in abrasive glass conditions. The investment in the new belt was paid back in
approximately six months.

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BETTER MATERIALS, IMPROVED DESIGNS

As demonstrated throughout this e-book, new conveyor technologies are enabling food and beverage manufacturers to increase
sustainability, reduce costs and increase efficiency. Here is more information on the solutions the manufacturers profiled here have
employed:

> S YSTEM PLAST NOLU -S WEAR STRIPS AND GUIDES

Nolu-S is a blend of UHMW and a solid lubricant that maintain excellent wear characteristics while
reducing coefficients of friction to improve efficiency. Its self-lubricating properties make it ideal
for applications requiring reduced friction, noise reduction, and higher dry-running speeds.

>  S YSTEM PLAST NG EVO CHAIN

NG Evolution

NG Evolution (NGevo) chain and belt material is an advanced low-friction

Plastic Chains & Modular Belts

resin that greatly reduces the coefficient of friction and provides a sustainable
advantage over industry standard materials. Designed for dry running, its Longer life
Lower friction
Good chemical resistance
High abrasion resistance

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improved sliding properties enable reduced power consumption, increased wear
Approved for direct food contact
Less dust than with acetal chains

20+ years
experience
20 years success in dry running

life, reduced dust generation and the ability to run at higher speeds.

>  S YSTEM PLAST SIDEFLEXING CHAIN

This patent pending side flexing belt features a universal design that enables 2257 Series
Side-Flexing Modular Belts

use in left hand, right hand and S turns all with the same product. Efficient
TM

transport of individual or packaged products throughout curved conveyor

sections is provided while maintaining product orientation, thus reducing the PDF

20+
possibilities of product jams or damage while conveying. Its modular width
years
experience
20 years success in dry running

design and various clip retention methods also create design flexibility.

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> SYSTEM PLAST EXTRA PLUS STAINLESS STEEL AND HB PIN

The Extra Plus stainless steel chain with HB pin was designed for high speed and heavy duty applications that
require excellent corrosion resistance, superior surface finish and the highest surface hardness available. It
features vacuum hardened stainless steel for outstanding wear life.

> SYSTEM
 PLAST CHAIN WITH GS1 STYLE GRIPPERS
Gripper chains are ideal for elevators, lowerators, rinsers and washers for bottles, jars, cans, crates and
boxes. The System Plast chain with GS1 style grippers is ideal for environments where chemical cleaning
and rinsing is used, delivering exceptional durability, optimum grip and low noise levels.

> 2120 LBP BELT

The pitch of the LBP (low back pressure) 2120 belt provides product support and also allows for product
accumulation while continuing forward conveyance. The pitch allows for small bead diameters and small
pitch between rollers, and a diameter nose bar return can be used to greatly reduce the head to tail
transfer distance. This improves product stability and lessens the opportunity for packaging damage.

> ROLLER TOP BELT

The 2253 Roller-Top (RT) belt in 1 pitch is designed to allow extreme flexibility in product movement. The
ability to change product orientation, direction, speed, and spacing with ease allows the conveyor layout to
be simplified, improving the handling of packages, safety, and energy efficiency.

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>  SEALMASTER PN GOLD MOUNTED BALL BEARINGS

PN Gold mounted ball bearings feature a high phosphorous, electroless nickel-
coated steel insert with high performance triple lip seals. Available in a variety of
housing styles in 316 series stainless steel or high strength composite material. PN
PN Gold Mounted Ball Bearings
PN Gold bearings feature a high phosphorus, electroless nickel coated steel insert and a patented, multiple lip high
performance seal. Specifically engineered for industries with corrosive wash down environments such as food and
beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemical processing. The PN Gold mounted ball bearings provide outstanding
performance in demanding corrosive environments.

HigH StrengtH CompoSite HouSingS

Gold mounted ball bearings provide outstanding performance in demand corrosive

Provides high tensile strength and offers acceptable load capacity

No dyes or fillers that would reduce housing strength

Machined base and solid stainless steel bolt ferrules allow for fewer
places for bacteria to grow

StainleSS Steel HouSingS

Machined solid base helps to reduce entrapment points

wash down environments.

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Investment cast minimizes pitting providing a smooth easy to
clean surface

316 passivated stainless steel provides the highest amount of

corrosion resistance currently available for stainles steel bearing
housings

Need bearings in a corrosive washdown environment?

> HUB CITY HERA GEARBOX

The Hub City HERA gearbox is up to 40% more efficient than standard worm
gearing and dimensionally interchangeable to up to 4 sizes of worm drives for
inventory consolidation. The Increased Torque Density and Efficiency of HERA
also allows for downsizing of units and motors. It is available in both cast iron and
PATENTED
PAT. http://rbcm.biz/q=F3A63

HERA

High-Efficiency Right

stainless steel versions, and filled with PAG460 premium synthetic lubricant for
Angle Technical Guide
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90% EFFICIENCY 2X MORE TORQUE
NO-HASSLE REPLACEMENT FOR WORM GEAR DRIVES

A Regal Brand

enhanced efficiency (Meets USDA H1), and Viton Double Lip Seals protect against
leaks at higher temperatures. Up to $550 savings per year with each increment
of motor HP.

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> BROWNING INTELLIGEAR DRIVES

Intelligear drives combine advanced open loop vector technology with the
convenience and reliability of a variable frequency drive mounted to the conduit
IntelliGear Variable Speed
Gearmotors & C-Face Motors

box of a gearmotor. Compared to mechanical variable speed drives they provide

reduced maintenance costs, higher uptime and a wider constant-torque speed
range. They are much simpler to install than wall-mounted inverters as they do PDF

not require programming and are factory wired and tested.

> GROVE GEAR BRAVO WORM GEAR REDUCERS

The modular design of Grove Gear Bravo worm gear reducers offers rapid
availability from the factory assembled to order from stock components. It
features an aluminum housing, 1.18-3.35 center distance, lightweight & compact
design ideal for small spaces, and is dimensionally interchangeable with many
competitive designs. Grove Gear offers both standard and non-standard custom
gear reducers in both single and double reductions. Unique ratios and metric
motor flange options are also available.

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> GROVE GEAR ELECTRA (EL) WORM GEAR REDUCERS

The Electra (EL) Aluminum Housing dissipates heat better than cast iron reducers,
resulting in lower operating temperatures. It is a direct replacement to the original
Electra-Gear design, with a clean and paint-free finish that is available in a polished
option (Platinum EL Series). The center distance sizes are 1.33-6.00.

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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Here are some questions you can ask to determine whether your environment can benefit from new conveyor technologies:

1. Do you have an initiative to reduce water usage in the manufacturing process.

S ystem Plast has developed a solution with the unique materials of NOLU-S and NG Evo Chains that could offer an alternative to
traditional components requiring water to assist in reducing the coefficient of friction.

2. Do you experience high wear rates on belts and guides?

 y utilizing NOLU-S and NG Evo Chains in combination, there is a significant increase in belt fatigue factor as a result of the lower
B
friction which directly correlates to improved wear life.

3. Is product flow smooth throughout the process or are problems occurring in curves and other areas?
System Plast offers NOLU-S and SR wear and guide solutions to assist in reduced product pulsation and squealing through curves.
4. Are guides or other conveyor technologies creating product damage?
System Plast has a family of product support products like NOLU-S guides, Bead and Roller railing, and dynamic transfer plates that assist
in the reduction of product damage during conveying.

5. Does your plant have an initiative to improve conveyor energy efficiency?

Hub City HERA High Efficiency Right Angle gear drives offer 90% efficient drives that are backward compatible to many
industry standard worm gear drives that are less efficient.

6. What is the Best Practice for achieving optimum results?

 Optimum results can only be obtained by applying all aspects of the line operation, such as recommended cleaning regime. The
selection of the correct chain and component material is one of the important aspects.

FOR SOLUTIONS: Learn more about optimizing your conveyor

on our interactive beverage line for cans, glass, and PET bottles!
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