TGW NBS 30 Series, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Definition of Terms
KEY WORD ABBREVATION DESCRIPTION
AIRBAG Inflatable lifting device used in NBS30
BEARING “ BRG ” Low friction rotating or sliding device
BELT “ BLT ” Flexible load carrying surface or O-ring
BETWEEN-FRAME “ BF ” The distance between conveyor side frames
BRACKET
“ BRKT ”
Attachment between a main and another part
CHANNEL “ CH ” Structural side member of conveyor equipment
CONNECTOR
“ CONN ”
Adapts and holds two other parts together
CROSSMEMBER “ XM ” Holds channels apart in NBS bed sections
DIVERTER NBS30 module
DRIVE “ DR ” Power unit at the discharge end of NBS sorter
ELEVATION “ EL ” Top-of belt height above base surface
ENCODER Electrical distaqnce counter used to track package locatio
ENDPULLEY "E-PULL" 6” diameter roller at charge end of NBS sorter
EXTRUSION Aluminum base that holds UHMW belt strips
FEET PER MINUTE “ FPM ” Speed sorter belts are traveling
FILTER / REGULATOR Combination air pressure regulator / air filter
FLOOR STAND “ FS ” Name for conveyor bed support
FLOW CONTROL Needle valve used to control airflow
FOOTPAD Part used to distribute load from a jackscrew
GEARMOTOR "GEARMTR" One piece gear-reducer motor assembly
GUARD RAIL “ GR ” Angle or channel used to keep product on NBS
GUARD “ GRD ” Any part used to protect area for safety reasons
IDLER Un-driven pulley used as a tensioning device
ITEM NUMBER “ IT # ” TGW-ERMANCO part identification number
JOB NUMBER "C010_ _ _ _ _" Original factory tracking order number
KEY Square locking device used on rotating shafts
KIT Group of several parts with a single item number
LACED “ LCD ” The condition of a correctly installed lacing
LACING Type or method of joining belts together (splice)
LIFT FRAME The lifting structure of a NBS90 transfer
LIFT TABLE Assembly that guides the NBS30 wheels upward
LOCKNUT Self-locking fastener that resists vibration
LOCTITE A thread-locking adhesive that resists vibration
LOOSE PARTS “ LP ” Individual parts that must be installed in the field
MULTI-BELT “ MBLT ” Another name that describes NBS equipment
MODULE “ MOD ” A self contained mechanical assembly
MOUNT “ MNT” Part used to hold another, similar to a bracket
MOUNTING “ MTG ” Location and fasteners to attach a mount
MOTOR “ MTR ” Rotational power source usually using electricity
MUFFLER Device used to reduce the noise of exhausted air
NATIONAL PIPE THREAD “ NPT ” Standard identifier for USA tapered pipe sizes
PHOTOEYE
“ PE ”
Optical sensing device used for product control
PLATE “ PL ” Flat piece of metal usually bolted on for strength
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