Slat Conveyor
Slat Conveyor ~ Slat Band Conveyors are used when:-
A Slat Conveyor can be used when rapid speed and accuracy is essential. They are often used in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Processing & Packaging Industries but can equally transport heavy duty products.Why use C-Trak's Slat Conveyors
Manufactured completley in Stainless Steel and mounted on a Stainless Steel framework making C-Trak's Slat Band Conveyors extremly hygenic which enables the customer to have in place a wash down facility imperitive to the Food Industry and Pharmaceutical Company for hygiene.Slat Conveyor Specification
Slats can acheive a very tight radius 200mm centre line radius is possible with 3.25" & 4.5" wide slat. And 610mm is possible with 7.5", 10" and 12" wide slats. Which is invaluble where space is of a premium such as on the factory floor.The slats are usually manufactured from heat resistant plastic (acetal ) or Stainless Steel allowing them to be used for heat drying process applications. Slat Conveyors are extremely strong and of robust construction which gives them long lasting dependable performance.
When fitted with rubber inserts, the conveyor can be angled up to 45 degrees depending on the product. Note transfer rollers can be added to aid transfer of the products.
Our Plastic Slat Band Conveyors can be fixed or variable speed drives with or without side guides. Usually mounted on tripod style legs which can have an adjustable height facility. Because of the low friction of Slat Conveyors they are also used in the lablelling and packaging industry.
Slat Conveyor Frequently Asked Questions
1. Am I able to use a slat conveyor with food products.
That is not a problem most of our slats are supplied to the food industry. The frame would need to be fabricated in Stainless Steel at a food grade quality.
2. I need a conveyor to go around a bend are slat conveyors able to do this?
Yes Slat Conveyors are able to go round corners rule of thumb is a chain can be turned round a centre line of 610mm. Although it is possible to go downd to 254mm.
3. Is tracking nessesary with a slat conveyor?
This type of conveyor does not need to be tracked.
4. Is it possible to go round a bend and an incline at the same time with a slat conveyor?
Flights can not be fitted to a radiused chain but it is possible to fit rubber inserts that will elevate your product.
5. What size do you provide your slats in?
C-Trak's standard range is 3.25" wide and increases up to 12" wide. However other sizes can be provide.
6. Is it possible to remove a link and how easy is it to do?
It is extreamly easy to replace a link by pushing a pin through the chain hinge. It can be done in seconds.
7. What speed can a slat conveyor run at?
This will depend on the product that is being handled. but generally 1metre per min up to 50 metres per min. This can be varied for extreme special uses.
8. Would accumulation be possible on a slat conveyor?
The type of slat selected for your product is vital to acheive this. The materials can vary from low friction to extremly high grip. Please make sure you are adviced by someone with this knowledge. C-trak staff have over 29 years experience in the conveyor trade.
9. Is the speed of a slat conveyor variable?
This can be acheived by adding an invertor or a mechanical variator.
10. Is it possible to get close transfer with a slat conveyor?
This is done by using a side transfer with a 3mm gap.
11. Can a slat conveyor be used with flights to raise by my product up an incline?
This is not really the best type of conveyor for a incline please refer to our modular belt conveyors. A slight incline is acheivable with no flights.
12. How easy is it to replace a slat chain?
Very easy it can be replaced in minuites.
13. Can raw food be placed on the slats?
Slats are available in stainless steel and plastic so yes it is possible to transport raw products on our slat conveyors.
14. I think my slat chain has stretched is that possible?
Yes once bedded in the slats will have stretched remove a link to eliminate this.
15. How expensive are slat conveyors?
They are a little more expensive than a traditonal belt conveyor but will last longer they are also easy to clean and there are no tracking issues, and of course you do not have to replace all at once links can be replaced one at a time.
Updated December 2, 2009
