Roller Drive is the ideal solution for minimized downtime on belt-driven live roller conveyor systems. The proof is in the numbers.
Case Study: Large Retail Department Store Chain (Distribution Center)
Application: Powered Roller Curves
Annual Cost Savings: $453,154
- Eliminates $4,500 in lost production PER UNIT (102 units total)
- 89% reduced labor costs due to quicker installation time
- PowerTwist Roller Drive paid for itself in 7 operating days
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- Current belts required replacing every 2 years due to wear and fatigue.
- Excessive time in replacement tearing down the conveyor system to replace belts, causing 90 minutes of expensive downtime.
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| Solution: PowerTwist Roller Drive |
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- Belt life has doubled to 4 years. The combination of high strength and low elongation under load resulted in increased V-belt longevity and durability.
- Easier installation without dismantling idler pulley systems. Belt replacement time was cut by 78% down to 20 minutes.
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