Ermanco, Inc: Low-profile conveyor

Ermanco’s (Spring Lake, MI) low-profile Powerol® conveyor uses a tri-directional switch to move any piece straight ahead, to the left or to the right on command at speeds to 20 products/min.

Jun 30, 2000
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The reversible urethane belt transfer (UBT) has a 5 ¼” profile and the curves have a 5” profile. The machine is said to be quiet, thanks to optional roller coatings and the absence of chains, sprockets, gear motors and vibrations.

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