Impact Beds are installed at loadzones that experience heavy impact from large lump materials. ESS Modular Impact Beds offer an economical Impact Bed option for medium and light duty applications.
PROBLEMS SOLVED
- Impact damage
Material being dropped from a height causes premature wear of the belt.
- Belt sag
The sag of the belt between adjacent idlers, which affects sealing of the belt, which increases dust and spillage.
How does the Impact Bed works?
To achieve good belt sealing, the outer most bars (which carry no material load) need to be adjusted up to be in constant light contact with the belt (level with the outer idlers) to provide a flat belt under the skirting. Because of fabrication tolerances in both idler frames and cradles, and to allow for bar wear, it is essential that some form of fine adjustment be available for these outer wing bars.
To achieve the best results and life from the bars, the centre bars should be located about 20mm below the unladen belt line. When the heavy load is applied, the belt is intermittently forced down against the bars. This intermittent contact allows air to keep the bars cool, avoiding accelerated wear.
Features & Benefits
- Modular support frames for easy maintenance
- Polyethylene surface to reduce friction
- Rubber body to absorb impact
- Shorter manufacturing & lead time
- Suitable for a wide range of conveyor belt applications
- Reduced downtime
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs