What is a modular conveyor belt?
Modular belt conveyor is a system used in warehouses, factories and transport facilities for moving objects or materials from one point to another in space. The modular part of this system is in the belt: instead of using a wire ball or rubber belt made of only one piece, the plastic belt on the modular belt conveyor is made of small, individual pieces that connect each other and mounted on the connected bars. This design allows the user to replace damaged parts without removing the entire belt. While other systems rely on a continuous belt that may need to be replaced after weeks or months, the modular belt conveyor will have a belt that can remain in the system for years without full replacement. If necessary, the individual modules on the belt Tom can no longer work on the system anymore. Modular systems usually run along the track, which means that the belt alignment is much easier than aligning the rubber belt or in some cases wire belt.
The disadvantage of the modular system of the conveyor is the time required to create a belt or replace individual parts, as well as the tendency of plastic to burst under heavy weight. The problem of cracking is generally against the use of high quality plastics and allowing easy replacement of damaged parts. However, if one of the parts is not compared or damaged, it will be necessary for the worker to find out where the part is damaged before it can be replaced.
Another advantage of a modular conveyor belt is increased drainage and air flow, which can be useful in setting up food processing. The belts can also be easily cleaned to prevent contamination. However, these Belts cannot be used on transport systems that have an oven or other heating component, as the plastic can melt when exposed to high temperatures. Systems that have such heating elements usually require a wire belt that is flexible and thermal resistantand. Plastic belts are much lighter than belts, which makes installation or replacement and modification of the wire belt often require cutting and welding, while the plastic belt requires no such action.