Movex 553 FLEXTOP - Basic controls

Basic controls
When the 553 FlexTop modular belt is running over a static
support, directional belt or rotating plate, its spheres start
changing direction and speed. It is very important to give
enough friction to the spheres to better control them.
In case of acceleration, 553 FlexTop belt spheres can run
on a Polyethylene support plate (wear strips or machined
plate, min 15mm thickness). In case of lateral movements,
553 FlexTop belt spheres can run on a PVC or Polyurethane
coating belt with hardness of 60-70ShA.
To guarantee the same speed of the spheres (then of the
goods), it is always suggested to cover the support plate
with the same material of the directional belt (dierent
friction may cause dierent goods speeds).
Basic formulas to control goods speed/direction
553 FlexTop belt with directional belt mounted perpendicularly
The dierence in speed between the 553 FlexTop belt and the
directional belt determines the direction angle of the good.
Fixed strip or conveyor
553 FlexTop belt
Rotating sphere
Good
553 FlexTop belt
Directional Belt
553 FlexTop belt with a 360° rotating plate underneath
Useful option used to easily positioning the good.
Rotating plate
553 FlexTop belt
αY = αX
ENGINEERING MANUAL 16
553 FlexTop belt mounted over a
longitudinal conveyor running in
opposite direction.
Y= 2X + Z
Transport Speed
X
Z
X
Z
553 FlexTop belt mounted over a
longitudinal conveyor running in the
same direction.
Y= 2X - Z
Transport Speed
553 FlexTop belt running over fixed
surface.
X
Belt spheres run in the opposite direction of the directional belt (to go on the left the directional belt must run
on the right) and of the rotating plate (to go clockwise the rotating plate must turn counter clockwise).
!
Y=
√
2 2
(2X) + Z
For a better indication of possible directional belts,
their performances (maximum speed), as well as
minimum thickness of the coating, please enquire your
belting supplier.
Legend:
553 FlexTop belt direction
FlexTop belt
Directional belt or Rotating plate
Directional belt or Rotating plate direction
Transported good by 553 FlexTop belt
Belts speed and direction
Y= 2X
Transport Speed
Y
X
Z
Combine different movements to get the required direction for your business!