Portec SL™ Belt Power Curves

Standard Model Dimensions

Standard Models: This is only a small example of the model sizes available from Portec. There are 5 standard family sizes of Portec Belt Power Curves based upon the outside conveying radius (C) and a range of conveying widths (F). Any conveying width within the available range and having one of the 5 standard outside conveying radii would be considered a standard model. While Portec frequently designs and builds special radius belt curves, the standard models represent the best value and shortest production lead-time.

Application Specials:  Portec Flomaster can design and build the Belt Power Curve to meet your special application requirements. Special radius and food grade stainless steel designs are just a few of the many possible specials that Flomaster will do to meet your needs. Portec belt curves are available in a wide range of angles up to 350 degrees.

Frame Assembly:

The all-metal frame is fabricated using the following materials:

Welded 4.83 mm (3/16”) thick angle steel cross members provide a solid conveyor platform. The lower edge of the side frame has a 38 mm wide inward flange to attach floor supports. Bearing mounting holes are integral to the frame side, so no additional bearing plates are required.

 Frame Height: Standard frame height is 178 mm.

Available Sizes: Portec SL Belt Power Curves are available in standard model families with outside conveying radii of 700mm, 950 mm, 1200 mm, 1500 mm and 2200 mm. Portec can build special radius sizes to match special applications. Portec can build units with arcs as large as 350 degrees. The minimum arcs are available as low as 11 degrees, but it is necessary to check the Portec Applications Manual for any unit under 40 degrees to determine minimum arc limit for that particular model size.

Special Frames: Portec SL Belt Power Curves are available with stainless steel frames for special applications. Food-grade units will use optional chain guides to comply with sanitary requirements. When handling corrosive products, there are many options available to improve the operating life of the power curve. Portec SL Belt Power Curves with endless belts will have a split inside radius frame for easy replacement of the belt assembly.

Belt Drive system: Unlike friction drive straight conveyors, the Portec SL Belt Power Curve conveyor does not use the end roll to drive its conveyor belt. The belt is driven by its outside edge by the belt drive chain. Special attachment links connect the belt drive chain to a series of grommetted holes along the outside edge of the belt. The drive chain is positively driven by a shaft-mounted sprocket. This positive drive arrangement is unaffected by changes in loading, tension, temperature, humidity and foreign material getting between the bottom of the belt and the end rolls. When conditions change, there is no requirement for immediate attention to maintain the functional operation of the conveyor. Because the belt is merely a carrying surface and high tension is not required for operation of a chain driven conveyor, belt life, as well as integrity of belt joints, is greatly enhanced. The positive drive design is also very conducive to using mechanical lacing because concerns of damage to the end roll lagging (no lagging is required) are non-existent. Even in difficult access areas of a conveyor system, mechanical lacing allows for fast and efficient belt changes because, unlike conveyors with vulcanized endless splice belts, extensive disassembly of the conveyor is not required.

In contrast, friction driven belt conveyors require exact tension control and adjustment to continue operation, and small changes in conditions can immediately affect functionality. On friction drive units, high belt tension to maintain driveability transmits high stress levels to the belt joints; decreasing belt life and increasing maintenance demands. Also on friction driven units, end roll components (shafts, bearings, pulleys) are subjected to much higher stress levels due to the required belt tension. Life expectancy of these components is necessarily shorter.

Belt Drive Chain: #50 sidebow steel chain with belt attachment links

Nickel-plated chain and attachment hardware is available as an option. The chain guide material can easily be replaced as slide-out/slide-in strips with a fastener on each end.

End Roll Bearings: All bearings are precision, sealed for life, and fitted in a cast iron housing. While additional lubrication is normally not required, a grease fitting can be installed for severe environments to lubricate the self-aligning feature of the bearing unit within the cast iron housing. Nickel-plated housings are available as an option.

End Roll Sprockets: Steel beveled tooth sprockets for #50 sidebow chain. Stainless steel or hardened tooth sprockets are available as options for special applications.

End Rolls and Shafts: The all-steel end rolls are roll formed or swaged and funnel formed using 12 gauge  or 14 gauge steel. The hubs are cast steel or manufactured cold rolled and hot rolled steel (depending on size of conveyor) and welded in each end. Stainless steel or solid plastic end rolls are available to meet sanitary requirements or for corrosive environments.

The end roll shaft is turned, ground and polished 1045 or 1144 stress-proof steel. Each shaft is keyed to fit the end roll. A drive shaft extension is provided on one corner as specified. Extra shaft extensions can be provided as required. Stainless steel or metric shafting is available as an option.

Standard Shaft Diameters:

	Model	OCR*	Shaft Dia.
	"LT"	700 mm	25 mm
	"LN"	950 mm	25 mm
	"LA"	1200 mm	25 mm
	"LB"	1500 mm	30 mm
	"LC"	2200 mm	30 mm
	Note: Oversized shafts may be required on conveyors with slow belt speeds or high kW drive units. *Outside Conveying Radius

The end roll assemblies are easily replaced as drop-in assemblies. This is especially convenient in confined spaces.

Return Rolls: The returning belt is supported by several rubber covered, precision ball bearing wheels spaced across a 15.9 mm (5/8”) diameter steel shaft or on hanger brackets. This system is considerably quieter than hollow cylindrical steel rollers, which are often used on belt conveyors.

Stainless steel shafts are available as an option.

Sideguards: Standard sideguards are rolled using 1.89 mm (14 gauge) steel. Sideguards over 150 mm high will have a 19 mm angled out top flange. If no sideguards are specified, a 51 mm sideguard will be provided on the outside radius.

Paint: Portec SL Belt Power Curves are normally painted with a DTM (direct to metal) paint in one of 4 standard colors. Check the current Portec Paint Policy for a wide range of optional colors and paint types.