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Belt Curve Conveyor transfers small and delicate parts.

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Belt Curve Conveyor transfers small and delicate parts.

May 3, 2007 - Compatible with all other mk® conveyor systems, Model KGF-P 2040 belt curve conveyor features 10 mm T-slotted aluminum construction allowing for direct mounting of side rails, sensors, and accessories. It features 20 mm rolling knife edge, automatic belt tensioning, stainless steel slider bed, and choice of 90° or 180° belt curve. Anti-static, FDA-suitable transilon belts of urethane, polyester, and PVC are available with smooth woven and velvety surfaces.

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Release date: April 26, 2007

MK Automation Introduces Belt Curve Conveyor System

Bloomfield, CT April 26, 2007...mk Automation, Inc. announces the new belt curve conveyor designed for smooth product turns and transfer of small and delicate parts; also useful where production lines require space saving conveyor configurations. Compatible with all other mk Conveyor Systems, the model KGF-P 2040 is based on mk Profile Series 40. The frame features 10mm T-slotted aluminum construction that has excellent load bearing capacities which allows for the direct mounting of side rails, sensors and other accessories. The compact designed conveyor features a 20mm rolling knife edge, permitting efficient and gentle parts transfer from in-feed to out-feed. The compact center drives is located below the conveyor eliminating external interference. Standard belt curve radius is 90¢ª or 180¢ª available upon request.

The conveyor is equipped with automatic belt tensioning to accommodate normal belt stretch, resulting in reduced belt wear as well as ensuring a fixed installed dimension. In addition, the belt is entirely supported by a stainless steel slider bed for low friction and product support along its entire surface. Transilon belt made of Urethane, Polyester or PVC types with smooth woven and velvety surfaces are available; these belt types are antistatic and FDA suitable. Applications for model KGF-P2040 belt curve conveyor include medical, food, package goods, plastics and electronics part manufacturing and more. Distributors wanted. Technical contact: Mike Higgins Tel. 769-5500 www.mkprofiles.com/conveyor_systems/BeltCurveConveyorKGF.asp

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Mike Higgins
USA
Phone: 860-769-5500

Company Information:
Name: MK Automation Engineering Inc.
Address: 105 Highland Park Dr.
City: Bloomfield
State: CT
ZIP: 06002
Country: USA
Phone: 860-769-5500
FAX: 860-769-5505
http://www.mkprofiles.com

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