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Configure Your Flat Belt Conveyor Options
- Drive styles: end, center, direct, side mount (48 Series), and no-drive options
- Speed control: fixed or variable, up to 300 FPM
- Multiple lane: single drive options available
- Transfer support: 12 mm nose bar option on 48 Series for tight transfers
- Mounting: dual T-slots for rails, sensors, stands, and guarding
Common Applications for Low-Profile Conveyors
How to Choose the Right Low Profile Conveyor
- Define your product size and transfer needs. Small parts often benefit from tighter transfer geometry and a nose bar option.
- Confirm required width, length, and load. Use 48 Series up to 300 lb or 74 Series up to 500 lb, with lengths up to 11,000 mm (433.1″).
- Pick drive location based on your layout and maintenance access.
- Choose fixed or variable speed control based on your throughput and process requirements.
- Identify accessories early. Side rails, sensors, stands, and guarding mount cleanly using the dual T-slot frames.
Low-Profile Conveyor FAQs
What is a flat belt conveyor used for?
A flat belt conveyor transports products on a continuous belt surface for stable, controlled movement through assembly, inspection, packaging, and transfer operations.
What makes a conveyor low-profile?
A low-profile conveyor uses a compact frame profile so it can fit in tight spaces such as under-machine installs and compact work cells.
How do I choose between 48 Series and 74 Series?
Choose 48 Series for compact applications up to 300 lb and widths up to 650 mm (25.6″). Choose 74 Series for wider belts and heavier loads up to 500 lb and widths up to 1,545 mm (60.8″).
Can I customize width, length, and drive configuration?
Yes. Both series support configurable widths and lengths, multiple drive styles, and speed control options to match your layout and process.
Models, Benefits & Features
48 Series Flat Belt Conveyors find applications across various manufacturing processes for efficient material handling. This type of fabric belt conveyor serves as a vital tool for transporting diverse finished and unfinished products, commodities, or components of varying shapes and sizes. Direct Conveyors boasts an extensive range of belt materials and cleat options, empowering us to craft tailored conveyor solutions that precisely address your automation requirements. All conveyors are meticulously assembled and tested before shipment for quality insurance.
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Key Features and Components:
Compact Design: Designed with a low height aluminum extrusion, making it suitable for applications where space is limited or where items need to be conveyed under machinery or around obstacles. The belt widths are less than one inch from the frames which makes it easier for rails and components to get tight to the part.
Diverse Applications: These conveyors find applications in various industries, including manufacturing, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, for tasks such as assembly, sorting, inspection, and transferring.
Modularity: The design features modular components, making it easier to customize the conveyor’s length, width, and features to match the requirements of the application. The standard 8.1mm slots in the extrusion makes it easy to mount accessories or components such as side rails, supports, sensors, etc.
Maintenance: The simplicity of the design often leads to easier maintenance compared to more complex conveyor systems. Maintenance tasks might include belt replacement, tension adjustments, and periodic cleaning.
Material Options: Belts can be made from a variety of materials, such as PVC, Urethane, Fabrics, or Rubber, depending on the type of products being conveyed and environmental conditions.
74 Series Flat Belt Conveyors play a vital role in diverse manufacturing applications by facilitating efficient material handling. The heavier duty extrusion frames are engineered for increased robustness, enabling us to effectively manage heavier loads. This fabric belt style conveyor system serves as a versatile solution for transporting an array of finished and unfinished products, commodities, or components, regardless of their shapes and sizes. Direct Conveyors boasts an expansive selection of belt materials and cleat options, empowering us to engineer tailored conveyor solutions that precisely align with your automation requirements. Each conveyor unit is meticulously pre-assembled and tested before shipping, guaranteeing exceptional quality.
Configure Your 74 Series Flat Belt →
Key Features and Components:
Compact Design: Designed with a low height aluminum extrusion, making it suitable for applications where space is limited or where items need to be conveyed under machinery or around obstacles. The belt widths are less than one inch from the frames which makes it easier for rails and components to get tight to the part.
Diverse Applications: These conveyors find applications in various industries, including manufacturing, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, for tasks such as assembly, sorting, inspection, and transferring.
Modularity: The design features modular components, making it easier to customize the conveyor’s length, width, and features to match the requirements of the application. The standard 8.1mm slots in the extrusion makes it easy to mount accessories or components such as side rails, supports, sensors, etc.
Maintenance: The simplicity of the design often leads to easier maintenance compared to more complex conveyor systems. Maintenance tasks might include belt replacement, tension adjustments, and periodic cleaning.
Material Options: Belts can be made from a variety of materials, such as PVC, Urethane, Fabrics, or Rubber, depending on the type of products being conveyed and environmental conditions.
Engineered Flat Belt Solutions
Direct Conveyors can provide a wide range of engineered solutions with standard components.
Please reach out directly to the factory for assistance with your material handling application.
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“L” & “Z”
“L” and “Z” Conveyors are common for inclines and declines.
High-friction Belts or Cleated Belts are used to move the product through the elevation change
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30/60 Series
30 Series and 60 Series Flat Belt Conveyors are very low profile for small part transfers.
They are specialty designed for unique material handling needs.
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Backlight
Backlight Conveyors are used for Vision Systems.
Mostly used for robotic picking or inspection.
A wide variety of Backlight widths, lengths, and colors are available.
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Vacuum
Vacuum Conveyors are used to add a downward force to hold product to the belt when traveling.
Mostly used with very light weight parts such as paper, bags, and cloth materials
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