10 Tips for Sustainable

Conveyor SystemsConveyor Systems

Select the right motors properly specified for the application in the conveyor line. Improperly specified motors cause more

stress in conveyor line and leads to more maintenance.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Examine the life cycle energy cost of the motors. Energy

efficient motors by themselves provide 2% to 8% additional

energy efficiency over standard motors.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Upgrade helical drive design gear reducers to save additional energy costs. Energy savings in a helical gear reducer will normally pay for

the higher initial cost of the reducer.

Use Powder Coat Finishes on equipment. Powder coat finishes have low VOC and

produce less hazardous waste than conventional paint processes.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Make use of standard decisions when layouts need to be adaptable to meet changing market

demands.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Consider Armor Starts for your controls architecture. Armor Starts also reduce the need for terminal

boxes, thereby reducing wire usage.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

For longer life, chain selection should accommodate the belt speeds, impact and application temperature to ensure

durability of the chain.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Follow a preventative maintenance plan. Improperly maintained systems may reduce the

life cycle of chain, motors and other components.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Design the conveyor line with energy savings in mind and

utilize:

•High-efficiency motors•On-demand controls•Shut off when not in use•Reduce friction

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

Best practices for energy management start with

monitoring and reporting energy usage on a packaging

conveyor line.

10 Tips for Sustainable Conveyors

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