Rexnord
®
TableTop
and MatTop
Chains
CONVEYOR CONVERSION MANUAL
I
VERSION 1
2010-SERIES INTEGRATED SIDERAIL
FLATTOP
Page 1: ...Rexnord TableTop and MatTop Chains CONVEYOR CONVERSION MANUAL I VERSION 1 2010 SERIES INTEGRATED SIDERAIL FLATTOP ...
Page 2: ...gins our next century of growth We are taking on new challenges and opportunities with a fresh look on the future Precision Power Performance SM FlatTop Global s Vision To be the best in the world at continuously improving customers productivity through superior material handling solutions Rexnord Industries LLC Mission To be a leading marketer and world class manufacturer of precision motion tech...
Page 3: ...CONTENTS 3 4 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 5 1 1 Introduction 6 Current Systems 1 2 Why Change 10 Rexnord Intergrated SideRail 1 3 New Systems 1 4 Existing Systems 12 Rexnord Intergrated SideRail 1 5 Check list ...
Page 4: ...sonal injury all machinery must be turned off and locked out prior to chain install tion inspection maintenance and removal Always use safety glasses to protect eyes Wear protective clothing gloves and safety shoes Support the chain to prevent uncontrolled movement of the chain and parts Maintain tools in proper condition and assure their proper use Use of chain assembly tools is recommended when ...
Page 5: ...e 2 inch pitch food grade execution like the Rexnord 2010 series Rexnord is introducing a new type of side rail the Integrated SideRail This is a side rail that retains product travels with the chain and is an integral part of the chain design However this system is very different from current two piece assembled or one piece molded side guard ex ecutions This manual describes the easy steps for c...
Page 6: ...moving plastic modular belt chain and stationary PE or stainless steel side walls that are mounted to the conveyor This results in several disadvantages More expensive conveyor construction because of the additional material needed to create the static guides and mounting supports Installation and adjustment of the guides is time consuming and can be fairly complicated o The guides need to be moun...
Page 7: ... system eliminates the installation and cost issues of static guides there are still some disadvantages Due to their connection with the chain a pin hinge construction sideguards are not very stable and the top of the sideguards can move to the left and the right rather easily This makes the conveyor design for chains with convention al side guards more complicated Every construction element that ...
Page 8: ...conventional side guards and the accurate positioning need of static side guides as well However in their current design there are two major disadvantages The maximum height of the current molded one piece side guards design is limited to 4 inchs This restricts the optimum conveyor capacity when utilized in combination with 6 inch straight or curved pusher flights The design of the current molded ...
Page 9: ... the pusher flight and the side rail system as they can be positioned virtually against each other This reduces product loss damage and elimi nates adjustment issues associated with other side rail systems The Integrated SideRail can be used with a back flex radius as small as 12 inch 305mm meeting the industry standard for existing and new conveyors The side indent is a fixed 2 inch 50 8mm from t...
Page 10: ...ending on your location 1 4 EXISTING SYSTEMS In the case of existing systems the conversion to the Rexnord 2010 Integrated Sid eRail is possible with minimal modifications The most common retrofit situations are described below REXNORD INTEGRATED SIDERAIL Static Guides Conveyors with static guides typically use a 2 inch side indent distance from the side of the chain to the side of the pusher atta...
Page 11: ...or design Besides the mi nor changes described above the follow ing points should be noticed The guides static or roller that hold down the current chain can be used for the ISR chain as well In case of a change from conven tional side guards these guides can be set somewhat further to wards the chain 1 3 inch maxi mum Some attention needs to be paid to the chain tension The chain should not be ti...
Page 12: ...ide the Integrated SideRail system and not on top Besides the up mentioned recommendations as with any renewal or conversion of conveyor Modular belt chain the carry way and return way should be inspected on their general condition 1 5 CHECKLIST To determine if your conveyor can be changed to Rexnord Integrated SideRail the following checklist should be completed Item Description Yes No 1 Define t...
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Page 14: ...2701942 Fax 86 21 62701943 FLATTOP EUROPE Rexnord FlatTop Europe b v s Gravenzande The Netherlands Phone 31 174 445 111 Fax 31 174 445 222 After Hours Emergency Phone 31 174 445 112 Rexnord Marbett S r l Correggio RE Italy Phone 39 0522 639333 Fax 39 0522 637778 RMCC Deutschland Kette GmbH Aßlar Werdorf Germany Phone 49 6443 83140 Fax 49 6443 831420 Rexnord FlatTop France Orly Cedex Phone 33 1 417...
Page 15: ...es 100 product retention on incline decline conveyors and eliminates product loss and damage from trapped or dropped product The maximum height 6 inch ISR model increases conveyor capacity and can be used with high capacity 6 inch straight and curved Pushers For more compact construction choose the standard 4 inch ISR model Rexnord s new Integrated Side Rail system simplifies conveyor construction ...
Page 16: ...one 31 174 445 111 Fax 31 174 445 222 After Hours Emergency Phone 31 174 445 112 WORLDWIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE Chain Pitch 2 00 in 50 8 mm Chain Height 0 63 in 16 0 mm Side Indent 2 00 in 50 8 mm Indent to Pusher 2 67 in 67 8 mm Minimum Backflex radius 12 00 in 304 8 mm Rail Height 6 00 in 152 4 mm Rail Height 4 00 in 101 6 mm Features Benefits Microban is a registered trademark of Microban Products C...