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IndustriesMedia No. 2036

Habasit– Solutions in motion

IntroductionContents

Solutions provider for the rubber and tire industryHabasit is the full range belting supplier and solutions provider for the rubber and tire industry. With our product range you find belting solutions for handling of uncured rubberin the mixing room, in the extrusion section,and on cooling lines. Belting products mustprovide excellent temperature and chemicalresistance, combined with superior release properties and highest abrasion resistance.

For tire building, tire cooling and tire handlingwe offer a wide range of belts, such as fabricbased conveyor and processing belts andHabasitLINK® plastic modular belts.

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ContentsIntroduction 2–3Rubber mixing and batch-off 4–5Rubber extrusion and cooling – Calendering and tire cord cutting 6–7Tire building – Vulcanization (curing) – Finished tire handling 8–9Variety of product ranges 10Variety of belt surfaces / styles (selection only) 11Tire industry application table / belt selection guide and 12–13technical key data for Fabric based belts Tire industry application table / belt selection guide and 14–15technical key data for Plastic modular belts HabasitLINK®

Features and benefits 16–23Successful belt solutions 24Services 25–26The Habasit Solution 27

Innovation is a key word at HabasitThe extensive variety of solutions enables ourcustomers to choose the best product for theirapplication.

Competence and experienceHabasit application engineers, technicians and joining specialists are at your disposal to provide professional consulting, superb customer service and excellent support. Sinceits foundation in 1946, Habasit has proven thisunderstanding of customer needs for morethan 50 years.With a comprehensive global network, Habasitis able to respond to any request that you mayhave with nothing less than an outstanding belting solution of highest quality, tailored toyour specific needs.

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The Habasit solutionAt Habasit we listen. We innovate.And we deliver integrated belting solutions –right first time. To learn more about the worldwide presence of Habasit, refer to last page.

4Process / application overview (schematic)Rubber mixing and batch-off

Take-off belt

Modular belts for dip tank

Batch-offFeeding area

Dip tank

In-feed belt

Kneader / mixer

Mixing mill

Rubber mixing

Weighing of raw materials

Check weigher belt

Out-feed / mill feed belt

à from mixing mill

à to batch-off

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Remark: The drawings show schematic examples of selected applications / processes. The drawings don’t lay claim to completeness.The belt recommendations (use / application / layout) should be considered as a general example only. Due to the complexity of the various processes and technical requirements as well as other external influences (e.g. nature or property of transported goods, processspeed, steps of treatment / handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives, ingredients, recipes, etc.) there is a large variety of solutions possible.

Dryer section

Batch-off out-feed belts

Alternative wig-wag unit

Wig-wag unit with modular belts

6Process / application overview (schematic)Rubber extrusion and cooling – Calendering and tire cord cutting

Rubber extrusion and cooling

à from Batch-off

Line belt (metal detector suitable)

Metal detector

Extruder

Take-off beltScaling belt

Incline belt

Cooling line

In-feed / out-feedbelts

Calendering – Tire cord cutting

Wig-wag unit withmodular belts

Calender

Feed conveyor belt

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cutting

g beltTransfer belts

g line

Modular belts running in water tanks

Check-weigher unit

Cutting device

Transfer belts

Option: Winding up after cooling line

Tire cord cutting unit (cutting to specific angles)

Transfer belt

Remark: The drawings show schematicexamples of selected applications /processes. The drawings don’t lay claim tocompleteness. The belt recommendations(use / application / layout) should be considered as a general example only. Due to the complexity of the variousprocesses and technical requirements aswell as other external influences (e.g.nature or property of transported goods,process speed, steps of treatment / handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives, ingredients, recipes, etc.) there is a large variety of solutions possible.

8Process / application overview (schematic)Tire building – Vulcanization (curing) – Finished tire handling

Remark: The drawings show schematicexamples of selected applications /processes. The drawings don’t lay claim tocompleteness. The belt recommendations(use / application / layout) should be considered as a general example only. Due to the complexity of the variousprocesses and technical requirements aswell as other external influences (e.g.nature or property of transported goods,process speed, steps of treatment / handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives, ingredients, recipes, etc.) there is a large variety of solutions possible.

Vulcanization (curing) unit

In-feed / functional belts

Tire building

Take-away (modular belt)

Take-away (live roller conveyor)

Finished tire handling

Visual inspection

Transfer belt

Force variation unit

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ing

Tire cooling line (modular belt)

Tire cooling line (live roller conveyor)

Balanceunit

er belt Transfer belt

Transfer belt

Selection of modular belt styles

Tire storage system

10Variety of product ranges

The right choiceHabasit has developed an extensive variety of solutions that allow customers to choose the best product for their specific application. Habasit is the only belt supplier to manufacture and offer the full package of fabric based belts and plastic modular belts.

Design / material variations

Cotton fabric or silicone coated• ENR-series• EMB-series

Fabric based belts

Belting products for the tire industry

Plastic modular belts

TPU coated• High duty line• F-series

Nonwoven• G-series

Rubber coated• High duty line

PVC coated• N-Line• Standard line

PET fabric or impregnated fabric• FNI-series• E-series• ENI-series• NNT-series

Detailed characteristics, belt features andcustomer benefits you will find after the application overview.

PP(Polypropylene)

PE(Polyethylene)

POM/AC(Polyoxymethylene/Acetal)

PA(Polyamide)

Special materials(e.g. high temperature, submersible, electrically conductive, detectable,flame retardant materials, etc.)

Detailed characteristics, belt features andcustomer benefits you will find after the application overview.

For details / further informationplease consult product brochure4000HabasitLINK® plastic modular belts orwebsite

www.HabasitLINK.com

11Variety of belt surfaces / styles (selection only)

Belt surface and function To fulfill the requirements for a specific application or a defined process, the belt surface or the material inherent properties play a key role. See following overview of various surfaces, styles and properties.

Illustrations: Product view from top (running direction from left to right).

Fabric based belts

Blank smooth (adhesive or non-adhesive)

Cotton fabric (non-adhesive)

Silicon coated (non-adhesive)

Impregnated fabric (non-adhesive)

Nonwoven(non-adhesive)

Rubber with textileimpression (adhesive)

Grip structure(adhesive)

Quadrillé structure(adhesive)

Plastic modular belts

Flush Grid Flat Top

Raised Rib Roller Top 90°

Roller Top Roller Top 45°

GripTop Flush Grid Heavy

Tire industry application table / belt selection guideand technical key data (selection only)

Part A:Fabric based belts

ApplicationsRubber mixingKneader / mixer infeed conveyorKneader / mixer outfeed conveyor l l l l l

Mixing mill feed conveyors l l l l l l

Mill to mill conveyors l l l l l l

Batch-offTake-off conveyorDip tankBatch-off outfeedWig wag beltsRubber extrusion and coolingFeed conveyorTake-off conveyorScaling, markingCooling line incline / declineCooling line horizontalWater blow-offCuttingWind-up stationCalendering – Tire cord cuttingCalender infeedCalender outfeedRubber sheet transferCutting of reinforced rubber sheetsTire building – Vulcanization – Finished tire handlingTire cooling lineTire transfer horizontalTire transfer inclined / declinedTire storage l

Tire transfer transversalTire accumulation

Product construction / designConveying side (Material) Cotton (CO) Cotton (CO) Silicone (SI) Silicone (SI) Silicone (SI) TPU

Conveying side (Surface) Fabric Fabric Impregnated Impregnated Sand finish Blank/smooth Blank/smoothfabric fabric

Conveying side (Property) Non- Non- Non- Non- Non- Medium-adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive

Conveying side (Color) Beige Beige Red Red Red White

Number of fabrics (Plies) 3 4 3 4 3 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3Product characteristicsPermanently antistatic No No No No No Yes YTechnical key dataThickness [mm] 4.70 5.60 4.70 6.30 3.60 0.70

[in] 0.19 0.22 0.19 0.25 0.14 0.03Pulley diameter minimum with counter flexion [mm] 150 200 150 200 150 15

[in] 5.9 7.9 5.9 7.9 5.9 0.6Tensile force for 1% elongation (k1% static) [k2% static] [N/mm] 15 20 15 20 20 3 8 5

[lbs/in] 86 114 86 114 114 17Joining systemFlexproof l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

ThermofixMechanical fastener l l l l l l

Alternative joining methodUCM-36 SP

FAB

-8E

F-2E

XW

T

EM

B-2

0ER

RS

EN

R-2

0ER

RS

EN

R-1

5ER

RS

EN

R-2

0ER

NC

EN

R-1

5ER

NC

Product Code

Conveyor belts and processing belts

Cotton Silicone coated TPU coated

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Legend/remarks See folding page (flap)

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l l l l l

l l l

l l l

l l l l l

l l l l

l l

l l l l l

l l

l l l l

l l l l l

l l l l l

l l l l l l

l l

l

TPU TPU TPU PET/NBR PET/NBR PET/NBR NBR NBR NBR EPDM Polyvinyl- Polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) chloride (PVC)

Blank/smooth Blank/smooth Blank/smooth Nonwoven Nonwoven Nonwoven Rough textile Rough textile Rough textile Grip Blank/smooth Blank/smooth,impr. impr. impr. structure structure structure structure Mat

Adhesive Medium- Non- Non- Non- Non- Adhesive Adhesive Adhesive Adhesive Adhesive Medium-adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive

White Dark green Green Black Black Ice green Green Green Green Anthracite Dark green Anthracite(Habasit green)

2 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No

1.60 0.90 2.50 4.00 5.60 5.60 1.90 2.00 3.00 5.20 2.00 2.500.06 0.04 0.10 0.16 0.22 0.22 0.07 0.08 0.12 0.20 0.08 0.1025 15 60 80 125 100 50 25 50 80 40 401.0 0.6 2.4 3.1 4.9 3.9 2.0 1.0 2.0 3.1 1.6 1.68 5 20 8 [24] 8 [24] 8 [24] 20 7 10 12 8 846 29 114 46 [137] 46 [137] 46 [137] 114 40 57 69 46 46

l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

l l l l l l l

Clipper Clipper Clipper Clipper#3 Clipper#3 Clipper Clipper Clipper ClipperUCM-36 SP UCM-36 UCM-36 LP UCM-36 SP UCM-36 SP UCM-36 UCM-36

NA

B-1

0EX

AV

NA

B-8

EX

DV

SA

G-1

2E

HA

T-12

P

HA

T-8P

HA

R-1

2E

G24

/0N

NI6

G24

/0N

NB

6E

G23

/0N

NB

6E

HN

B-1

2E

H-4

EM

DT

FAB

-8E

ted Nonwoven Rubber coated PVC coated

This application/belt matrix does not apply to be complete and shall serve as indication of potentialsolutions. For detailed material and belt selection please contact your local Habasit partner.

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l l l

l l l l l

l l l l

l l l l

l l l l

l l l l

l l l l

l l l l

l

yvinyl- Polyvinyl- Polyvinyl- PET/TPU PET/PUR TPU Polyester PET/PUR PET/PVC PET/PVCde (PVC) chloride (PVC) chloride (PVC) impr. impr. (PET) impr. impr. impr.smooth, Blank/smooth Quadrillé Impregnated Impregnated Impregnated Fabric Fabric Fabric (multi- Fabric (multi-

Mat fabric fabric fabric fil/multifil) fil/multifil)dium- Adhesive Adhesive Non- Non- Non- Non- Non- Non- Non-esive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive adhesive

hracite Dark green Black Off-white Grey Light grey White Black Dark green Dark green

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3

No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

.50 2.80 3.10 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.60 2.10 2.40 3.50

.10 0.11 0.12 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.1440 60 50 50 40 48 30 40 80 1201.6 2.4 2.0 2.0 1.6 1.9 1.2 1.6 3.1 4.7

12 10 15 15 12 8 10 12 2046 69 57 86 86 69 46 57 69 114

l l l l l l l l l

l l l

l

ClipperUCM-36 SP

NN

T-20

EC

DV

NN

T-12

EC

DV

NN

T-10

EN

BU

NN

T-8E

FWE

EN

I-10

E

E-1

6EH

MU

FNI-

12E

NA

Q-1

0ELB

V

NA

B-1

2EX

DV

PET fabric or impregnated fabric

EPDM = Ethylenepropyleneterpolymer (also called EPT)NBR = Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-RubberNonwoven = Web/fleeceNonwoven/NBR impr. = Nonwoven impregnated/saturated with Acrylonitryle-Butadiene-RubberPET/NBR = Polyester fleece saturated with Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-RubberPET/PUR impr. = Polyester fabric impregnated with cross-linked PolyurethanePET/PVC impr. = Polyester fabric impregnated with PolyvinylchloridePET/TPU impr. = Polyester fabric impregnated with thermoplastic PolyurethaneTPU = Polyurethane thermoplastic• = applicable– = not applicable

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Fabric based belts Plastic modular belts HabasitLINK®

RemarksAll data are approximate values under standard climatic conditions: 23°C/73°F, 50% relative humidity(DIN 50005/ISO 554), and are based on the Habasit Master Joining Method.

Legend

Product key data overviewYou will find the key data for most Habasit products on the Habasit Website:

www.habasit.comSelect an affiliated company• e.g. United Kingdom

Products• e.g. Conveyor belts

Product data• Overview

Detailed technical data for each product/ belt typeWith one more click on the respective belt type,you will obtain a technical data overview, showing details such as:• Product designation / features• Product design / built-up• Product characteristics• Technical data etc.

M25

40

Rad

ius

Flu

sh G

rid

M26

20

Flat

To

p H

eavy

M25

33

Ro

ller

Top

M25

33

Gri

p T

op

M25

33

Flu

sh G

rid

M25

31

Rai

sed

Rib

M25

20

Flat

To

p

M12

33

Flu

sh G

rid

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Part B:Plastic modular beltsHabasitLINK®

ApplicationsRubber mixingKneader / mixer infeed conveyor l l

Kneader / mixer outfeed conveyor l l

Mixing mill feed conveyors l l

Mill to mill conveyors l l

Batch-offTake-off conveyor l l l l

Dip tank l

Batch-off outfeed l l

Wig wag belts l

Rubber extrusion and coolingFeed conveyor l

Take-off conveyor l

Scaling, markingCooling line incline / decline l

Cooling line horizontal l l l

Water blow-off l l

CuttingWind-up stationCalendering – Tire cord cuttingCalender infeedCalender outfeed l

Rubber sheet transferCutting of reinforced rubber sheetsTire building – Vulcanization – Finished tire handlingTire cooling line l l

Tire transfer horizontal l l l l l l l l l l

Tire transfer inclined / declined l

Tire storageTire transfer transversalTire accumulation l

Product construction / designBelt materials availableOpen area 25% 0% 35% 35% ~ 20% 35% 0% 35%Available standard colors White/Gray White/Gray Gray/Dark White/Gray White/Gray Blue Dark gray White/Gray

Natural/Blue Blue Gray/Blue Natural/Blue Blue BlueAntistatic material available l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

Temperature-resistant material available (up to 240°C/464°F) l

Technical key dataPitch [in] 0.5” 1” 1” 1” 1” 1” 1” 1”Maximum nominal tensile strength [N/m] 18’000 26’000 27’000 22’000 22’000 18’000 42’000 27’000

[lbs/ft] 1’233 1’782 1’850 1’507 1’507 1’233 2’877 1’850Available accessoriesFlights l l

– l – – – l

Side guards l l – l – – – l

Hold down device / tab – l – l l

– l l

Combs (finger transfer plates) – – l – – – – –

Product Code

Conveyor belts and processing belts

Modular belts

Legend/remarks See folding page (flap)

The following belt materials can be selected, depending on the application: PP=Polypropylene, PE=Polyethylene, POM/AC=Polyoxymethylene/Acetal, P

M50

32

Ro

ller

Top

0°

M50

32

Ro

ller

Top

90°

M50

32

Ro

ller

Top

H

eavy

M50

32

Flu

sh G

rid

H

eavy

M51

31

Rai

sed

Rib

M50

20

Gri

p T

op

M50

20

Flat

To

p H

eavy

M50

10

Flat

To

p

M38

43

Tig

ht

Rad

ius

M38

40

Ro

ller

Top

M38

40

Rad

ius

Flu

sh G

rid

M25

43

Tig

ht

Rad

ius

15This application/belt matrix does not apply to be complete and shall serve as indication of potentialsolutions. For detailed material and belt selection please contact your local Habasit partner.

l l

l l

l l

l l

l l l

l l

l l

l l

l l

l l

l

l l

l l l l

l l l l l l

l l

l

l l l

35% 31% 31% 37% 0% 0% 0% 37% 34% 33% – –Gray White/Gray White/Gray White White White/Gray Gray/Natural Gray/ Gray Gray/Natural Gray Gray/Blue Gray/Blue

Natural/Blue Dark gray Dark gray Bluel l l l l l l l l l l l

1” 1.5” 1.5” 1.5” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2”20’000 32’000 25’000 29’000 30’000 45’000 45’000 36’000 40’000 30’000 38’000 38’0001’370 2’193 1’713 1’986 2’056 3’083 3’083 2’467 2’741 2’056 2’603 2’603

– l – – l l

– – l – – –– l – l l l – – l – – –– l – l l l l

– l – – –– – – – – – – l – – – –

ene, POM/AC=Polyoxymethylene/Acetal, PA=Polyamide and other special materials

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• = applicable• = conditionally applicable– = not applicable

PartAPartB

Fabric based belts Plastic modular belts HabasitLINK®

RemarksAll data are approximate values under standard climatic conditions: 23°C/73°F, 50% relative humidity(DIN 50005/ISO 554).

Legend

Product key data overviewYou will find the key data for most Habasit products on the Habasit Website:

www.habasit.comor

www.HabasitLINK.comSelect an affiliated company• e.g. United Kingdom

Products• e.g. Conveyor belts

Product data• Overview

Detailed technical data for each product/ belt typeWith one more click on the respective belt type,you will obtain a technical data overview, showing details such as:• Product designation / features• Product design / built-up• Product characteristics• Technical data etc.

X

X

X

X

16Features and benefitsCotton fabric and silicone coated belts

Cotton fabric and silicone coated beltsPurpose-built for the handling of sticky, hot rubber in the tire and rubber industries.

Benefits

à No sticking of rubberà Process reliabilityà Extended belt life

à Long belt lifeà No downtimesà Lower cost

à Highly appropriate for mechanicaljoining / lacing

à No re-tensioning à No downtimesà No maintenance

à Improved edge wear propertiesà No contamination of rubberà Less rejects, lower cost

Features

• Excellent rubberrelease

• High temperatureresistance

• Good fastenerretention

• Stable modulus of elasticity afterrunning-in

• Special foldededge version available

X

X

X

X

17Features and benefitsTPU coated belts

TPU coated beltsSolution for high demanding applications, e.g. small pulleys and narrow transfer points, extreme temperatures, applications which ask for cut and abrasion resistant surfaces.

Benefits

à Belts can cope with small pulley diameters, compact design

à Smooth and trouble-free product transfer

à Low energy consumption

à Reduced belt wearà No marking of goodsà Long belt life


à No interference with electronic devicesà Less dust and dirt attractionà Process reliability

à Easy handlingà Adhesive-free jointà Minimum equipment neededà Short machine downtimes

Features

• Longitudinal flexibility

• Excellent abrasionresistance

• Constant coefficient of friction


• Permanently antistatic

• Simple and fastjoining method

XX

X

X

X

X

18Features and benefitsNonwoven belts

Nonwoven beltsThe nonwoven construction (polyester web/fleecePET) is perfectly suitable for conveying of finished tires under rough and rugged conditions.

Benefits

à Durable and forgiving belt surfacethanks to nonwoven construction

à Gentle, soft and safe handling of conveyed goods

à Extended belt service lifeà Less rejects, reduced cost

à Can handle small pulley diametersà Lower power consumption

à Reliable conveying propertiesà Long belt life

à No stringing or fraying of belt runningagainst side of conveyor

à Extended belt service life

à Highly appropriate for mechanicaljoining / lacing

à Stable modulus of elasticity after running-in

à No re-tensioning required, no downtimes


Features

• Impact- and wear-resistantnonwoven design

• Damping capability of belt

• Excellent flexibilityin spite of greaterthickness


• Superior edge fray resistance

• Good fastenerretention

• PES traction layer

• Permanently antistatic beltsavailable

X

X

X

19Features and benefitsRubber coated belts

Rubber coated beltsBelts with NBR rubber cover are the preferred solutions for handling uncured rubber like tire components, rubber profiles and other rubber goods.

Benefits

à No sticking of rubberà Process reliabilityà Low maintenance cost

à Belt can cope with small pulley diameters, compact design

à Smooth and trouble-free product transfer

à Long belt life



à Constant coefficient of friction duringentire lifetime of belt

à Durable and abrasion resistant rubberbelt surface

à Reliable product flow in accelerationsections or within inclines / declines

à Long service live

Features

• Excellent rubberrelease properties



• Permanently antistatic

• High grip rubbersurface available

X

X

20Features and benefitsPVC coated belts

PVC coated beltsThe solution for materials handling / general conveying with excellent cost / value ratio.

Benefits

à Selection possibility of the appropriateconveyor belt for a specific application

à Cost “friendly” solutions

à Belt can cope with small pulley diameters, compact design

à Long belt life

à No re-tensioningà No downtimesà No maintenance



Features

• A wide range of surface types,structures and belt strengthsavailable



• Permanently antistatic beltsavailable

• Simple and fastjoining method(Flexproof)

X

21Features and benefitsPET fabric or impregnated fabric belts

PET fabric or impregnated fabric beltsFabric surfaces or impregnated surfaces are well suited for rubber infeed, take-off, cutting, etc.

Benefits

à No sticking of rubberà Constant coefficient of friction over

entire belt lifeà Process reliability

à Reduced belt wearà Reliable conveying and process flowà Long belt life

à Less soiling and therefore less maintenance

à Constant low coefficient of friction



Features

• Excellent rubberrelease properties


• Impregnated fabric surfaces

• Permanently antistatic (one exceptionNNT-8EFWE)

• Simple and fastjoining method(Flexproof)

22Features and benefitsPlastic modular belts

Plastic modular belts (HabasitLINK®)Based on our comprehensive experience and our leadership position in traditional fabric-based belting,Habasit has developed the HabasitLINK® modular beltrange. This state-of-the-art product line completes our offer as a single source supplier and partner foryour success.Plastic modular belts are used successfully in a widerange of applications in tire manufacturing like hot rubber handling, dip-tanks, cooling lines straight and /or combined radius transport of green and finishedtires, inclines, accumulation / separation, pusher sorterwith 90° transfer and many more.

Benefits

à Optimum adaptation to needs of anapplication

à Tailor-made solutionsà The best solution for each applicationà Rough and rugged application suitable

(heavy duty rod and belt materials available)

à High lateral stiffness design

à Larger runs without transfersSmaller number of drives and motorsReduced cost for entire system

à Straight running, even under influenceof transversal forces

à Exact positioning of goodsà No need for tensioning devicesà No re-adjustments, no downtimesà Reliable trackingà Elimination of belt edge damagesà Simple system design

Features

• Large variety ofplastic materialsand colors availablePP = Polypropylene PE = PolyethylenePOM/AC =Polyoxymethylene/AcetalPA = Polyamideand special materials

• Different modulestyles, sizes andmodule strengthsavailable

• Radius and straighttransport with onesingle belt

• Positive drive and tracking by belt engaged with sprocket

• Guided belt alignment

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Benefits

à Suitable for warm / hot conditionswithout changing its features

à Suitable up to 240˚C / 464˚F

à High density, which allows the belt tosubmerse in water, e.g. in cooling lines

à No dimensional change due to waterabsorption

à Resistant against hydrolysis processes /degradation

à Insensive to humidity and temperaturefluctuations (up to 97°C)

à Good chemical resistance

à Tire rolls smoothly over the rollers without touching belt surface

à High admissible vertical load (approx 4500N)

à Rollers can be assembled in various patterns according to requirements

à Rollers can be repaired by simpleexchange of the clipped-on roller

à Tire rolls smoothly over the rollersà Reduced bad pressureà maintenance free accumulation and

separation lines

à Snap-in assembling methodà Replacement of single belt modulesà Easy repair

Features

• High temperature resistant material available (ST)

• Submersiblematerials(non-floating)

• Reduced tire damage withRoller Top 90°

• Accumulation andseparation lineswith Roller Top 0°

• Easy installation• Simple and fast

assembling

Plastic modular belts (contd.)

24Successful belt solutions

Customer valueEach of our employees is a specialist who is at your service to provide you with belting solutions that will best suit your needs. Following some examples of currently successful applications whichare giving added value to the customer are listed below:

Application Handling of hot rubber after kneader / mixerChallenge • Hot rubber sticking to the belt surface

• Involved temperatures reduce belt service lifeSolution Installation of ENR-15ERRS (Silicone coated belt)and result • No sticking of rubber and excellent belt performance

• Excellent resistance to chemicals and elevated temperature• Extended belt service life

Application Inclined feed belt for mixing millChallenge • Difficult and time consuming maintenance of steel mesh belt

• High power consumption due to heavy steel constructionSolution Installation of M5010 Flat Top (Modular belt)and result • Energy savings thanks to light belt design

• Simple maintenance• Easy release of hot rubber, no sticking of rubber

Application Batch-off infeed beltChallenge • Cut and wear resistance of belt surface

• Belt which can handle rough environment of rubber processingSolution Installation of HAT-12P (Rubber coated belt)and result • Superior cut and wear resistance of rubber surface

• Excellent resistance to chemicals and elevated temperature• Extentend lifetime in rough environment of rubber processing

Application Dip TankChallenge • Rough running conditions leading to reduced belt life

• Intensive belt maintenanceSolution Installation of M5031 Raised Rib (Modular belt)and result • Improved chemical resistance of high quality belt product

• Extended belt service life• No belt maintenance

Application Cooling line for extruded rubberChallenge • Steel meshes on cooling lines require high level of maintenance

• Sticking of rubber in steel meshes• Steel mesh belts are difficult and time consuming to repair

Solution Installation of M 2533 Flush Grid (Modular belt)and result • No sticking of rubber on belt

• No maintenance – possibility for easy and quick repair

Application Tire cooling line for finished tiresChallenge • High level of maintenance required with chain driven life roller

conveyorsSolution Installation of M2533 Flush Grid (Modular belt)and result • The line can be operated maintenance free

• Long service life• Smooth running of plastic modular belt

25ServicesGeneral Services

Offering a comprehensive range of services is part of Habasit’s belting solutions approach. We are committed partners of our customers, and we consider the sharing of knowledge andproviding of support as an essential task. And this we offer:

Consulting and technical supportHabasit offers the best consulting and technical support on the belting market for fabric based belts and plastic modular belts founded on the experience and competence acquired in more than 50 years.

Belt selection and calculationFor our customers we select and calculate the most suitable belt for a specific application. However, customers may do it themselves thanks to the state-of-the-artHabasit selection and calculation programs “SeleCalc“. For ordering these programsfree of charge simply call the nearest Habasit partner or contact: [email protected] = Fabric conveyor belt selection and calculationLINK-SeleCalc = Plastic modular belt selection and calculation

Fabrication or assemblingWe make fabric based belts endless or assemble plastic modular belts at our locations or on-site directly on the machine or on the system.

Shortest lead times and installing service at handHabasit owns 26 Affiliated Companies located in North America, Europe and Asia,each with own inventory, fabrication, assembling and service facilities. Together with our country managers, representative offices and a large number ofqualified distributors we are in a position to react quickly, competently and reliably to customers’ demands on an international scale.

Testing at customer’s siteWe are testing process functionality, alternative products and variations of fabricbased belts or plastic modular belts at the customer’s site.

Legal and conformity checkWe are supporting our customers with respect to declaration issues, conformityissues or conformance with national laws/authorities like Safety data sheets, Flame-retardant conformity, etc.

Belt inspection and analysesWe organize / handle belt inspections, analyses, surveys per location and work outthe necessary reports.

Belt repairWe have developed sophisticated repair methods and equipment with proven effectiveness.

Process optimization proposalsWe analyze processes together with the customer and submit proposals for optimization, e.g. added value for the machinery /process output, output increase.

Special belt fabricationWe offer special fabrication, such as longitudinal joining, edge sealing, profile welding, guide profiles welding, hole punching, side skirt installations, power turnbelt cutting, etc.

CONVEY-SeleCalc

LINK-SeleCalc

26Services (contd.)Customized Services

Joining tools and auxiliariesTo support an effective and efficient fabrication of our belts, we develop and offer a broad range of tools and devices designed to meet the needs of our customers and distribution/service partners. This range covers the requirements of inhouse fabrication (series and specialties) as well as those of on-site installations of conveyor belts, power transmission belts and tapes such as slitters, skiving tools, finger cutting tools, hot-presses and auxiliaries like coiling and welding devices.For plastic modular belts HabasitLINK® we are well equipped with semi-automatedassembling machines designed and manufactured by Habasit.

TrainingHabasit organizes training programs and provides supporting tools to ensure optimaluse of our products and prolonging their life cycle. Fabrication, installing, assembling,maintenance and belt repair training is carried through at Habasit’s or at customer’s site.

Specific application knowledge transferHabasit provides application specific knowledge transfer for process specific issues to allow for optimal use of our products and to optimize machinery and processes.

Guaranteed performanceOur faith in our products is such that if one of our sales specialists has recommendeda belt for a specific application, we will guarantee its performance. Should for anyreason that belt not perform optimally, your money will be refunded unconditionally.

Designing the future “Partner in Design”Habasit believes in partnership. For joint design developments our engineering teamis looking for strong cooperation with the customer’s engineering team, preferably at a very early stage. We offer this cooperation to large customers.Co-design: We work together for success.

Testing offer for customerR&D expertise, laboratory and test equipment are offered for the customer’s specificprocess needs like mechanical endurance testing, influence of customer/processused chemicals/ingredients or thermal influence behavior on belts.

Belt monitoringA customized Habasit service that includes maintenance, regular belt monitoringreports, regular review meetings with the responsible for process/production at customer’s site.

Customized service agreementsAccording to the specific needs of our customers we offer customized services likeinventory, emergency service, belt exchange services or order/re-order management.

Project managementWe are an experienced partner for belting project co-ordination on an internationalscale for globally operating customers.

Customized Services

Customer first Habasit understands that our success dependson the success of our customers. That’s why we offer solutions, not just products; partnership, not just sales. Our innovative belting solutions are tailored exactly to specificneeds. We guarantee best value for money inevery application. Since its foundation in 1946,Habasit has proven this understanding ofcustomer needs for more than 50 years. That’swhy we are the no.1 in belting. Worldwide.

Product rangeHabasit offers the largest selection of fabricand plastic modular belts in the industry. Our answer to any request is nothing less thana specific, tailor-made solution.

Fabric conveyor & processing beltsPlastic modular beltsPower transmission beltsMachine tapesSeamless beltsRound beltsTiming beltsAuxiliaries (e.g. profiles, tools)

Services & guaranteesOur extensive organization is prepared to support you anywhere in the world. Engineeringand emergency assistance, quotes and orderstatus are just a phone call away. Wherever you are. Whenever you need us.

The Habasit Solution

At Habasit, we listen. We innovate.

And we deliver integrated belting

solutions – right first time.

QualityHighest quality standards are found not only inproducts, but also in our employees’ daily workprocess. Based on a worldwide TQM approach,Habasit started very early to implement a qualitysystem and was certified already in 1987 accor-ding to ISO 9001 / EN 29001. In 1996 Habasitwas certified according to ISO 9001:1994. Sincethen we undergo periodically quality audits per-formed by an independent certification body. Inthe year 2002 we achieved certification accor-ding to the revised standard ISO 9001:2000.

Habasit – We are where you areGreen areas represent the density of the Habasit sales and service network.

Facts & figuresFounded 1946Turnover 2003 CHF 418 millionSales to market 4.2 million m2

Employees more than 2200Production plants 12Affiliated companies 26Representatives in over 50 countriesService centers over 250 globally

Innovation/R&DHabasit is strongly committed to the continuousdevelopment of innovative, value-added solutions. More than 3% of our staff is dedicatedexclusively to R&D; the annual investment inthis area exceeds 8% of the turnover.

Global network

HeadquartersHabasit AG Römerstrasse 1CH-4153 Reinach, Switzerland Phone +41 61 715 15 15Fax +41 61 715 15 55E-mail [email protected]

Registered trademarks Copyright Habasit AGSubject to alterationsPrinted in SwitzerlandPublication data: 2036BRO.AUT-en0205HQR

Austria Habasit GmbH, Wien Phone: +43 1 690 66www.habasit.at

BelgiumHabasit Belgium N.V., ZaventemPhone: +32 2 725 04 30www.habasit.be

CanadaHabasit Canada Ltd., OakvillePhone: +1 905 827 4131www.habasit.ca

ChinaHabasit East Asia Ltd., Hong KongPhone: +852 2145 01 50 www.habasit.com.hk

Czech RepublicHabasit Bohemia spol. s.r.o., BrnoPhone: +4205 41 421 651 www.habasit.cz

FranceHabasit France S.A.S., MulhousePhone: +33 389 33 89 03 www.habasit.fr

GermanyHabasit GmbH, EppertshausenPhone: +49 6071 969 0 www.habasit.de

HungaryHabasit Hungária Kft., EsztergomPhone: +36 33 510 610 www.habasit.hu

IndiaHabasit-Iakoka Pvt. Ltd., CoimbatorePhone: +91 422 262 78 79www.habasitiakoka.com

ItalyHabasit Italiana SpaCustomer Care:Phone: 199 199 333For int. calls: +39 0438 911444 www.habasit.it

JapanHabasit Nippon Co. Ltd., YokohamaPhone: +81 45 476 03 71 www.habasit.co.jp

LatviaHabasit Baltic SIA, Daugavpils Phone: +371 54 074 88 www.habasit.lv

NetherlandsHabasit Netherlands BV, NijkerkPhone: +31 33 24 72 030 www.habasit.nl

NorwayHabasit Norge A/S, OsloPhone: +47 22 90 92 80 www.habasit.no

PolandHabasit Polska Sp. zo.o., KatowicePhone: +48 328 511 000www.habasit.com

RomaniaHabasit Import/Export Romania SRL, Bucuresti, Phone: +40 21 323 95 65 www.habasit.ro

RussiaHabasit MoscowPhone: +7 09 59 561 508www.habasit.ru

SingaporeHabasit Far East Pte. Ltd.,SingaporePhone: +65 6862 55 66 www.habasit.com.sg

SpainHabasit Hispanica S.A., Barberà del VallèsPhone: +34 93 719 19 12 www.habasit.com

SwedenHabasit AB, HindasPhone: +46 301 226 00www.habasit.se

SwitzerlandHabasit Schweiz, ReinachPhone: +41 61 715 15 75www.habasit.ch

TaiwanHabasit East Asia (Taiwan) Ltd.Taipei HsienPhone: +886 2 8261 8330www.habasit.com.tw

UkrainaHabasit Ukraina, VinnicaPhone: +38 0432 53 17 35or +38 0432 53 67 38www.habasit.ua

United Kingdom and IrelandHabasit, Silsden Phone: + 44 870 835 9555 www.habasit.co.uk

USAHabasit Belting Inc., Suwanee,Georgia, Phone: +1 800 458 6431www.habasitusa.com

USA (Seamless belts only)Habasit ABT Inc., Middletown,Connecticut, Phone: +1 860 632 2211www.habasitabt.com

Product liability, application considerationsProduct liability, application considerationsIf the proper selection and application of Habasit products are not recommended by an authorizedHabasit sales specialist, the selection and application of Habasit products, including the relatedarea of product safety, are the responsibility of the customer. All indications/information are recommendations and believed to be reliable, but no representations,guarantees, or warranties of any kind are made as to their accuracy or suitability for particularapplications. The data provided herein are based on laboratory work with small-scale test equipment,running at standard conditions, and do not necessarily match product performance in industrialuse. New knowledge and experiences can lead to modifications and changes within a shorttime without prior notice. BECAUSE CONDITIONS OF USE ARE OUTSIDE OF HABASIT’S AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES CONTROL, WE CANNOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY CONCERNING THE SUITABILITYAND PROCESS ABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED HEREIN. THIS ALSO APPLIES TOPROCESS RESULTS / OUTPUT / MANUFACTURING GOODS AS WELL AS TO POSSIBLE DEFECTS,DAMAGES, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND FURTHER-REACHING CONSEQUENCES.

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