There are three methods of transmitting power mechanically from shaft to shaft: chain drives, gears, and flexible belts. The chief advantage of chains and belts over gears is chains can be used with ...

At one time conveyors were fabricated in permanent configurations. Structural members were usually welded from milled or stainless steel, or aluminum. Newer modular conveyors, however, use extruded ...

In the food, beverage and packaging industries, space for conveyor systems is limited. A Swedish machine manufacturer uses the advantages of drive technology from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to realize a ...

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 – ABB announced today that its innovative gearless conveyor drive is available for use on a wider range of conveyor systems. Already proven on larger motors, the ...