New from Dorner conveyors and  available from AS Conveyor systems, are 2200 series conveyor belts  with a modular plastic belt and centre drive.

The centre drive on this conveyor belt  system has many benefits.
The centre drive can be positioned  almost anywhere along conveyor frame. The centre drive frees up both ends of  conveyor for operator and machine  interface.
The 8 mm pitch modular belt is  useful for small part handling and smooth operation and features a flat belt  surface ideal for inspection and label applications. The sprocket  driven belt and side guides provide worry free belt tracking. The conveyor has a  strong, box-like construction that resists damaging frame twist. With T-Slots  to make mounting accessories simple with no drilling or special tools. Stand  mounting brackets are easily re-positioned along the  T-Slot.
Specifications:
• Loads up to 68  kg
• Belt speeds up to 76  m/min
• Belt widths: 102 mm, 203 mm, 305  mm & 610 mm
• Conveyor lengths: 813 mm to 9,144  mm
• 38 mm pitch diameter 15 tooth  drive pulley turns approximately 121 mm of belt per  revolution.
• 8 mm micro pitch modular  belt
• 12 mm diameter integral drive  shaft
• Belt return system is full length  UHMW support

Frank is a manager at Automation Supplies and AS Conveyor Systems, UK based suppliers of Slat Conveyors, Conveyor belt, Roller Conveyors, and a multitude of industrial Conveyor systems.