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Innovative Solutions for Tough Transport ChallengesToday’s more complex and highly automated mechanised systems in industries like food processing, electronics, parts cleaning, heat-treating, and other sequential manufacturing operations often pose significant handling challenges in transporting product from one operation to another. While most of these processes are handled straightforwardly by modern conveying systems, no universal standard exists for conveyor widths, belt types, turning and positioning systems, or drive mechanisms in any given industrial situation. This myriad of production component options all too often ignores specific product requirements, with respect to weight, size, speed, and degree of separation, along with whether or not the product is fragile. That’s where ConveyorTec excels! Whether it’s changing flow direction of the product, spacing between parts, orientation of parts or pieces, adjusting speeds and feed rates, or simply transferring product from one segment of the operation to another, ConveyorTec has a solution for you.

ConveyorTec offers a number of options that can eliminate problems facing a manufacturer in their sequential processing operations. For more than 50 years we have been bringing solutions to difficult conveying challenges in various industries. It started in 1952 with the first Flex-Turn Conveyor which was built to assist a customer in turning their production line 90 degrees to save footprint space in their plant. As a result the customer was able to save the cost of increasing production area.

ConveyorTec continues in the same innovative spirit today…offering a wide range of Flex-Turn conveyors and a remarkably diverse array of spreading and converging conveyors. If you have an application where there’s a requirement for change in direction, spacing of parts or pieces, orientation changes, or other difficult handling issue...call us. We’re here for you…ConveyorTec.

We are experts in direction, spacing, and orientation changes in production lines.

Flex-Turn Model 480

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Flex-Turn® ConveyorsField-proven and dependable Flex-Turn power turn units gently convey products in process around corners while maintaining proper product alignment. They offer the tightest level transfer and smallest inside radius available. Smooth product handling minimises potential damage to delicate product. The compact design solves production line space problems and makes cleaning and maintenance quick and easy. Units may be floor or ceiling mounted, or incorporated into existing conveyor framework.

Flex-Turn conveyors are fitted, as standard, with a 0.37kW unwired variable speed drive unit, with a choice of two speed ranges available from stock. Alternative single or variable speed drive units, from different manufacturers, can be offered on request.

The Flex-Turn conveyor belt is a unique, tapered pitch, positively driven, stainless steel conveyor belt that does not collapse upon itself to form a radius, thus greatly reducing the potential for damage to products. Direction of travel may be either right or left. Standard height of 950 mm is adjust-able +/- 50 mm, with custom heights available upon request. Angles between 45 and 180 degrees may be special ordered for all Flex-Turn conveyors.

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Flex-Turn Series Advantages

• Gentle product handling minimises product damage

• Maintains product orientation around turns

• Unique non-collapsing tapered-pitch belt

• Easy to use, clean, and maintain

Product Specifications

• Available in 6 different Models

• 26 different belt width and inside radius combinations available.

• Left or right handling can be specified

• 90º or 180º standard, and custom angles available

Every ConveyorTec conveyor comes with a USDA Accepted Flat-Flex® open mesh stainless steel belt.

Flex-Turn® Conveyor Systems


Model 316 Conveyor

300 Series 300 Conveyors Available

Belt Widths Radius Available Angles*Model 316

254 mm406 mm610 mm864 mm

1092 mm1270 mm

406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

9090

Model 332381 mm622 mm864 mm

812 mm812 mm812 mm

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

Model 380400 mm600 mm900 mm1000 mm

800 mm800 mm800 mm800 mm

90 or 18090 or 180

9090

Flex-Turn® Series 300 ConveyorThe Series 300 conveyor is an open, stainless steel framed turn-ing conveyor. This open structure maximises product exposure and allows for the easy removal of debris or washing and draining operations. All of this is accomplished while offering unparalleled visual access of the conveyor structure for inspec-tion and cleaning.

The conveyor is constructed of stainless steel, with a belt sup-port surface of either stainless steel rails or stainless steel rails capped with high density polyethylene wear strips.

Within the Series 300 Flex-Turn conveyor design there are three distinct models: Model 316 features a 406 mm inside radius, while the Model 332 has a 812 mm inside radius, and the Model 380 features an 800 mm inside radius. An extremely tight pitch belt and the smallest product transfer offered of any Flex-Turn conveyor distinguish the innovative Model 380 conveyor from the others.

Model 380 Conveyor

Transfer Rollers

AC Drive Motor

Drive Assembly

Leveling Pad

Belt Support

Reverse BendTapered Blanks

Belt Support

Transfer Rollers

AC Drive Motor

Leveling Pad

Drive Assembly


Shown 16” wide belt unit with 3 support rails. Additional rails provided for wider belts.

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Flex-Turn® Models 316 and 332• Open structure facilitates washing and draining

• Handles loads up to 12kg/sq. metre at belt speeds variable from 3 to 11 metres per minute at the inside radius

• Supplied as standard with hoseproof variable speed motor drive to suit 230/400 volt ± 10%, 3 phase, 50 cycle supply

• Either direction of product travel can be specified

• Wire belt used is heavy duty Flat-Flex® stainless steel tapered mesh approximate 10 mm pitch at inside radius and up to 19 mm at outside, wire diameter 1.83 (2.08 mm for model 332)

• Free rotating or fixed grooved end transfers

• Stainless steel shafting used throughout

• Stainless steel leg frame and fastenings

• Stainless steel brackets and polyethylene snubbing discs

• Drive shaft sprockets in high density polyethylene

• Any height may be specified

• Custom angles can also be supplied

Flex-Turn® Model 380• Open structure facilitates washing and draining

• Made to handle small products

• Handles loads up to 9kg/sq. metre at belt speeds variable from 3.3 to 11 metres per minute at the inside radius



• Wire belt used is heavy duty Flat-Flex® stainless steel tapered mesh approximate 6.5 mm pitch at inside radius and up to 10.5 mm at outside, wire diameter 1.6 mm

• Free rotating small end transfers







Model 316 Conveyor

Model 332 Conveyor

Model 380 Conveyor

Model 380 Conveyor


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Model 416 Conveyor

Flex-Turn® Series 400 ConveyorThe Series 400 Flex-Turn conveyor is a solid top turning conveyor. The solid conveyor belt support bed prevents the product from falling through the belt or becoming entangled in the individual strands of the belt. These conveyors were created for easy cleaning and maintenance.

There are three models of the Series 400 conveyor: the 416 and 432 conveyors share the same footprint as the Model 316 and 332 conveyors, having a inside radii of 406 mm and 812 mm respectively.

A 800 mm inside radius, an extremely tight pitch belt and the smallest product transfer offered of any Flex-Turn conveyor distingush the innovative Model 480 conveyor from the others.

Series 400 Flex-Turn conveyors come as standard constructed of stainless steel and with a high density polyethylene support bed.

Model 480 Conveyor

Transfer Rollers

AC Drive Motor

Drive Assembly

Leveling Pad

High-DensityPolyethyleneSupport Bed


High-DensityPolyethyleneSupport Bed

Transfer Rollers

AC Drive Motor

Leveling Pad

Drive Assembly


400 Series 400 Conveyors Available

Belt Widths Radius Available AnglesModel 416

254 mm406 mm610 mm864 mm

1092 mm1270 mm

406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm406 mm

90 or 180º90 or 180º90 or 180º90 or 180º

90º90º

Model 432381 mm622 mm864 mm

812 mm812 mm812 mm

90 or 180º90 or 180º90 or 180º

Model 480400 mm600 mm900 mm1000 mm

800 mm800 mm800 mm800 mm

90 or 180º90 or 180º

90º90º

Shown 16” wide belt unit with high-density polyethlene support bed.


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Flex-Turn® Models 416 and 432• Reduces debris build-up

• Belt support surface is high density polyethylene

• Handles loads up to 12kg/sq. metre at belt speeds variable from 3 to 11 metres per minute at the inside radius



• Wire belt used is heavy duty Flat-Flex® stainless steel tapered mesh approximate 10 mm pitch at inside radius and up to 19 mm at outside, wire diameter 1.83 (2.08 mm for model 432)







Flex-Turn® Model 480• Reduces debris build-up

• Made to handle small products

• Handles loads up to 9kg/sq. metre at belt speeds variable from 3.3 to 11 metres per minute at the inside radius



• Wire belt used is heavy duty Flat-Flex® stainless steel tapered mesh approximate 6.5 mm pitch at inside radius and up to 10.5 mm at outside, wire diameter 1.6 mm

• Free rotating small end transfers







• Belt support surface is high density polyethylene

Model 416 Conveyor

Model 480 Conveyor

Model 480 Conveyor


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Custom Designed Solutions for Product Transport and PositioningIn-line processes often require repositioning of product for most efficient handling or aligned transport. This often cre-ates a need to spread or converge products as they move between processes. Equipment of different widths require special conveyors to bridge the gap and integrate these processing units into a smooth running and efficient produc-tion line.

ConveyorTec offers custom-designed spreader or converger conveyors in response to these in-line handling and convey-ing challenges. These are positively driven transport con-veyors that use multiple rows of narrow-width stainless steel conveyor belt. Gentle product handling minimises potential damage to fragile products. Rows of belt run over a food grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) support surface and each belt is positively driven by a stainless steel sprocket. This conveying system is designed and built to be easily cleaned and sanitised. Hygiene and food safety are always paramount considerations when choosing equipment for a food-processing environment.

The standard design is a “fan-type” spreader or converger, as shown, which positions product evenly on either side of the conveyor centerline. Another common configuration is called a “lane-type” where a series of parallel chains run at an angle from the adjacent series of parallel chains. The lane configuration is used when it is important to keep the product in established rows while spreading each row from the adjacent row. A variety of other configurations are available to meet other product positioning needs. (For example, the left edge orientation could remain constant, while the product spreads toward the right edge.)

For more information and assistance in developing specifica-tions for your application, contact ConveyorTec, at Wire Belt Co Ltd by telephone +44(0)1795 421771, fax +44(0)1795 428905 or by email [email protected].

Product Advantages

• Custom-designed to accommodate your specific processing application

• Non-slip, positive drive

• Tight transfers with adjacent conveyors and processing equipment

• Easy to clean and maintain

• Smooth, gentle product handling for fragile products

• Stainless steel and HDPE construction

• Height adjustable +/– 50 mm standard

• Product is fully supported across conveyor surface

“Fan-type” spreading or converging conveyors gently distribute product evenly around the conveyor centerline.

This custom solution includes two “lane-type” convergers to com-bine two production lines into one.

ConveyorTec Spreader or Converger Specialty Conveyor

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Flat-Flex® Straight ConveyorsStraight conveyors are available, fitted with Flat-Flex®, Eye-Flex®, CompactGrid™, or Honeycomb steel belts; they are also available with plastic modular belt. There is a belt choice to suit most applications.

A wide range of optional features and special variants ensure the versatility to satisfy most application requirements.

Flat-Flex® Shuttle ConveyorsThe Flat-Flex Shuttle Conveyor is a versatile piece of equipment that can, in a single operation, both gap the product and turn the direction of travel through 90˚.

A common application is the transferring of product from a nar-row belt to cover the full width of a much wider belt.

• This is the latest addition to a successful range of equipment that includes spreading and converging conveyors, Flex-Turn® conveyors, and Flat-Flex modular straight conveyors.

• The belt circuit geometry has been designed for efficient conveying performance and optimum belt life.

• A variable speed electric motor drive is included as standard. Many other drive options are available.

• Careful attention to design and the use of Flat-Flex stainless steel wire belting has created a hygienic piece of equipment suitable for all food applications.

The stroke of the shuttle is dependent on customer require-ments, for example, with a short stroke it is possible to transfer from a wide belt to a narrow belt.

Flat-Flex® Straight Conveyor

Flat-Flex® Shuttle Conveyor

Our technology is shaped by your needs.

ConveyorTec Straight and Shuttle Conveyors

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V ConveyorsA Flat-Flex™ V Conveyor use twin belts to convey sausages from the “linker” and deposit them across a conveyor belt. Operating at very high speed, the conveyor is powered by a compact air motor.

Available Conveyor OptionsConveyorTec conveyors can be customised and configured to suit customers’ individual requirements. Bespoke design can enable the customer

to fit their own equipment on to, or inside, the conveyor. Conveyors can be supplied ready to install, or part finished for an OEM to complete.

Many options can be offered, including:

• Trays under the conveyor

• Guarding under, or over, the conveyor

• PTFE running rails or transfer rollers, for higher temperature applications

• Swivel lockable castors

• Pivoting extensions

• Alternative drive units

ConveyorTec manufacture custom conveyors for several OEMs, designed and developed for them.

Available Options

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Take Advantage of Our ExpertiseConveyorTec™ traces its roots back to the J.W. Greer Company of Cambridge Massachusetts. From the early 1920’s, the J.W. Greer Company designed and built world class food processing and conveying equipment for the bakery and confectionery industries. The equipment from J.W. Greer Company became the standard that all other manufacturers attempted to achieve.

Wire Belt Co Ltd, having many years’ experience of building conveyors, launched ConveyorTec at the ANUGA Food Tec exhibition in 2003. It takes real problem solving capabilities to develop equipment to address more complex product handling problems. This is where ConveyorTec has outclassed the competition.

Over the years, ConveyorTec has designed and manufactured problem solving conveying systems to attack the toughest challenges our customers could find. Our innovative approach to solving conveying problems has created some of the best equipment available. Our conveyors are affordable, dependable, hygienic, and cost effective. This is the ConveyorTec advantage…only from Wirebelt!

To Discuss your requirement and application challenges, contact your local representative of our Technical Services Department at +44(0)1795 421771 or e-mail us at [email protected]. We will gladly review your design concepts and sketches and provide the innovative, problem-solving conveying solutions you need and want.

© 2014 Wire Belt Company Limited, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME 10 3RF, England Tel: +44(0)1795 421771 • Fax: +44(0)1795 428905 • e-mail: [email protected] • web: www.wirebelt.co.uk

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Conveyors & Accessories Catalogue · PDF fileThe Flex-Turn conveyor belt is a unique, tapered pitch, ... Model 480 Conveyor Transfer Rollers AC Drive Motor Drive Assembly Leveling