FAQ
-
Tools
-
Design
- What are the tolerances on the length and the width of belts?
- What is the widest modular belt I can use?
- What are modular belts?
- Is modular belting noisy?
- What slider support systems are used for HabasitLINK modular belts?
- What pulley crown design is required for Habasit fabric conveyor belts?
- What is the polygon effect?
- What is the pitch diameter?
- What is A1 on modular belts?
-
Calculation
-
Maintenance
- How do I unpack and handle printing blankets properly?
- How to extend belting shelf life?
- How to clean belts?
- How can I repair a modular belt?
- How can I find the correct Habasit belt type for replacement on an existing machine of a certain OEM?
- How can I clean a modular belt?
- How can a synthetic conveyor belt be cleaned?
-
Installation
- Which flights are recommended for sticking applications?
- How do I remove the pin/rod?
- What is the max. temperature for modular belts?
- How can surging of long belts be avoided?
- What is the right tension when installing a fabric conveyor and processing belt?
- What is the maximum angle of elevation of a modular belt?
- How much catenary sag should a modular belt have?
- Can HabasitLINK belts be used bi-directional?
- How many sprockets and wear strips should be installed?
- How can slippage of a belt be avoided?
-
Joining
- What is the tensile strength of a Thermofix or Flexproof joint compared with the original belt?
- What are possible reasons for joint failure?
- Which type of mechanical fasteners should be used?
- Which type of glue, skiving machine, hot-pressing device should be used to prepare/join a particular type of belt?
- Where can I find joining instructions?
- How do I know which joining method is used on which belt?
-
Belt Selection
- PVC, TPU or TPO?
- What information do I need to supply Habasit with so they can recommend a power transmission belt for an application?
- Do you have a modular belt that is metal detectable?
- Can I use modular belts in a metal detector?
- Can I accumulate products on modular belts?
- What information do I need to supply Habasit with so they can recommend a conveyor belt for an application?
- How do I know which belt to select?
- Where can I get technical support to define the most suitable belt type?
-
Cleaning and Hygiene