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Tire Technology Expo 2017/ Material flow/ Intralogistics/ Drive and conveyor technology/ Machine elements

When width matters

Habasit presented their new mechanical joining systems for wide timing belts at the Tire Technology Expo 2017

Habasit introduced their complete portfolio for all conveyor tasks in tyre production at the Tire Technology Expo 2017 in Hannover/Germany. The company focussed on a new mechanical joining system for HabaSYNC® wide timing belts, which are to assume a leading market position with a width of up to 600 millimetres. The new dimensions and properties of the timing belts are ideal for use in the tyre industry. Due to the precise operating characteristics of the timing belts and the exact positioning possibilities for the rubber skins on the carcass of the tyre during the wrapping process, they are increasingly replacing classic webbing belts in tyre building machines, for example. A further strength of Habasit is the extremely flexible assembly of the timing belts.

Reinach/Switzerland, March 2017 – A glance at current automotive tyre types indicates that the trend is heading for width. For years now, automotive manufacturers have been installing increasingly wide wheels, and what automobile drivers want has profound effects on the production of tyres – right up to the conveyor tasks. Habasit, the world market leader for conveyor belts, processing belts and power transmission belts, has for many years provided a complete portfolio of conveyor belts and belts which covers all requirements. With the presentation of HabaSYNC® wide timing belts in a width of up to 600 millimetres, tyre manufacturers can now also transport these widest models to the tyre wrapping process (tyre building). The wide timing belts are now supplemented with the mechanical joining system Hinge Joint, which enables quick assembly. Downtimes for necessary belt changes or maintenance and repairs to the system are therefore significantly reduced, costs are reduced and thus the efficiency in production is increased.

The HabaSYNC® wide timing belts are now available in a width of up to 600 millimetres. Up until now, there have only been timing belts available on the market with a maximum width of 520 millimetres. The new dimensions and properties of the timing belts are perfectly tailored to the requirements of the tyre industry, in particular the tyre wrapping process. Thanks to precise operating characteristics, they enable the exact positioning of the rubber skin on the carcass of the tyre during the wrapping process – now also for extremely wide tyre models. Many tyre manufacturers are already planning to retrofit existing systems with these new HabaSYNC® wide timing belts.

Joining timing belts quickly and reliably

A further reason for this technical and economic decision is also the new mechanical joining system, HabaSYNC® Hinge Joint. It permits a quick and uncomplicated replacement of the timing belt and reduces machine downtimes of what previously took up to eight hours to less than 30 minutes. This stable hinge joint made from high-strength plastic is completely integrated into the timing belt and facilitates easy handling during belt replacement. Contrary to other mechanical joining systems, the Hinge Joint is torsionally and axially ridged and pliable. The geometry of the belt is not changed; the gaps remain unchanged, and the timing is not impaired. Installation is simple and intuitive and possible without special tools.

The timing belts with a T10 gauge made from thermoplastic polyurethane have an aramide tensile member. This specially-developed thermoplastic polyurethane with a shore hardness of 90 A is also a material featuring excellent properties in a wide variety of areas: On the one hand, it is resistant to the rubber to be conveyed, and also to oil, grease or chemical agents. The wide belts are also equipped with newly developed and optimised polyamide webbing. This provides a further reduction in the coefficient of friction on the tooth side, and keeps wear on the conveyor side to a minimum compared to conventional polyamide webbing or competitive products.

The design features, high-quality materials and the precise production of our HabaSYNC® wide timing belts support the efficient operation of conveyor technology solutions.

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Habasit presented new mechanical joining systems for wide timing belts at the Tire Technology Expo 2017.

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High-quality and simultaneously extremely resistant materials on the conveyor and the tooth sides, and an extremely stable aramide tensile member ensure easy running, low wear and reliable operation with the HabaSYNC® wide timing belts.

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Thanks to the precise operating characteristics of the wide timing belts and exact positioning possibility of the rubber skins on the carcass of the tyres during the wrapping process, they are increasingly replacing classic webbing belts in tyre building machines.

Habasit Group - A one-stop shop with the world’s broadest range of belting products

Habasit, headquartered in Switzerland, is the leading company worldwide for conveyor belts, processing belts and power transmission belts for the food, textile, wood, paper, postal, materials handling and automotive industries. The extensive product range includes fabric-based conveyor belts, plastic modular belts and chains, power transmission belts, timing belts and gearmotors.

Habasit has over 40 affiliated companies, more than 70 representatives, and numerous service centers around the globe, ensuring excellent proximity to its customers. Our more than 3,700 employees provide customers with expert advice, products of the highest quality, and comprehensive, tailor-made solutions.

Habasit is a family-owned joint stock corporation established in 1946. In 2015, the company achieved turnover of CHF 607 million.

At Habasit, we are dedicated to optimizing our customers’ process performance results. Tailor-made belting products from Habasit go further, with all-in-one solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. The Habasit name stands for outstanding products, optimal processing results, and a global network of over 300 partners delivering fast and professional support and service whenever and wherever it is required.

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