FORM:SBTM OWNERS MNUL
REV: 8-03-10
APPR BY: EW
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Treadmill Components
Running Surface
The patented running surface consists of 60 individual slats (Qty*2) fitted on a set of
continuous toothed belts. The toothed belts engage in the front crown wheel and this in
turn engages in the drive motor. This makes it completely impossible for the treadmill to
slip.
The individual slats consist of two materials: a rubber surface, and an aluminum T-
section. This combination of approximately 3/8 (1.2 cm) rubber on aluminum T-sections
makes it "the softest treadmill in the world". The rubber surface is resilient and
considerably reduces vibrations. This, in turn, effectively reduces and delays the
occurrence of pain in the legs which frequently accompany long-term running.
The positive belt structure eliminates friction and warmth, thus increasing the service life
of the treadmill surface.
Transport System
The transport system consists of four support rails: four steel wire reinforced continuous
belt. The support rails with 114 ball bearings (Qty *2) support the running surface and
make an essential contribution to reducing wear and friction.
The four lateral continuous belts have several key functions: they hold the slats
together, transfer output to and from the motor to the runner, and reduce the surface
from slipping out to the left or right.
The four support rails consist of three main components: the support rail, individual ball
bearings and mounted roller guides. The smooth area of the lateral belts runs over the
ball bearings and roller guides. The support rails accommodate all ball bearings and
roller guides and distribute local load evenly across the whole running surface. The ten
roller guides support the running surface and prevent it from slipping out to the left or
right. The 57 individual bearings on each side also make an important contribution to
even distribution of load across the whole running surface.
The deflection rollers transfer the load to and from the motor and prevent the surface
from slipping through. The front deflection roller is equipped with an additional crown
gear used by the motor. All deflection rollers are equipped with heavy-duty bearings
which also reduce friction.
This unique transport system thus provides extremely low friction and can even be used
without external drive, simply by pushing the treadmill to get it started.
