Return Rollers will provide reduced downtime and longer belt life on wallboard forming lines.
Case Study: Global Gypsum Board Manufacturing Company
Application: Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) Forming Line
Annual Cost Savings: $20,669
- 89% in reduced operation costs
- 96% in reduced labor costs
- Eliminated downtime costs
- Up to 6x longer belt life
- Flexible installation – mounts in various positions
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| Problem: |
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Calculated Cost Savings |
- Taper Edge Bands were in direct contact with metal components on the forming
line, which caused increased wear on the belts, thus reducing life significantly.
- Belts were changed every month on the right hand side and every other month
on the left hand side.
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| Solution: Eagle Taper Edge Band Return Rollers |
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- Eagle Taper Edge Band Return Rollers reduced contact with the metal frame components below the forming conveyor, significantly reducing how quickly
the belts wear.
- Belts are now only changed twice a year.
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