Success stories

Ein weltweiter Marktführer im Bereich automatischer Verpackungsmaschinen und ein Referenzunternehmen für VFFS-Anwendungen benötigte eine Riemenlösung, die stabile Leistungen bei verschiedenen Folienarten (einschließlich Polyethylen (PE), Polypropylen (PP) oder papierbasierten Materialien mit mattem und glänzendem Finish), Maschinengeschwindigkeiten und Umweltbedingungen – feucht oder temperaturschwankend mit häufigen Start-Stopp-Zyklen – garantieren konnte.

Die vom Kunden zuvor eingesetzte Riemenlösung verwendete eine herkömmliche Naturkautschukbeschichtung (NR), die unter anspruchsvollen Betriebsbedingungen Einschränkungen hinsichtlich der Haltbarkeit, der Konstanz des Grips und der langfristigen Leistungsstabilität zeigte.

Das Unternehmen ist auf die Herstellung von Maschinen zum Abfüllen und Verschließen von Glasbehältern mit Twist-Off-Kappen spezialisiert und verarbeitet dabei flüssige, halbflüssige und pastöse Produkte.

Die in dieser Fallstudie vorgestellte Maschine dient dem Verschließen von Gläsern und Flaschen mit Metallkappen. Sie nutzt zwei verschiedene, zusammenarbeitende Bandsysteme, um ein effizientes und zuverlässiges Verschließen über eine Vielzahl von Behälterformaten hinweg zu gewährleisten.

Zwei Keilriemen sind an beiden Seiten des Behälters positioniert, um diesen während der Vorwärtsbewegung zu drehen, während ein Paar Flachriemen über dem Behälter und dem Verschluss angebracht ist. Diese Flachriemen arbeiten mit unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten, wodurch sich der Verschluss dreht und präzise auf den Behälter aufschraubt.

Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book from a stack of paper sheets. It consists of many operations such as cutting, folding, and gluing. A book might need dozens of operations to complete, according to the specific style and materials.

Books bound by traditional methods often do not stay open by themselves due to the structure of the paper. To avoid this, pages are “double folded”. The paper structure is “broken” on two lines and permits the book to stay open. Even though double folding is a simple innovation it requires high precision and pages need to be accurately gripped as they go through the folding process.

A manufacturer of bookbinding equipment contacted Megadyne requesting a drive design for a new paper folding machine because previous designs did not always fold the paper correctly.

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The Tobacco Industry faces ever-increasing rules and regulations regarding the compatibility of materials that are permitted to come into contact with tobacco products. The list of banned materials increases day by day and is a major consideration in the design of tobacco packaging machinery.

Tabakindustrie packaging machinery is required to be precise and operate at high speeds while assuring that the components used in the process adhere to the regulatory guidelines.

Tobacco producers must comply with these regulations while continuing to increase productivity and produce a wide variety of products while maintaining production flexibility and the ability to make rapid adjustments to production machinery.

A manufacturer contacted Megadyne requesting design advice for their conveyor drive on a cigarette packaging machine. The engineering team suggested endless polyurethane Megaflex belts with FDA compound and False Teeth System, to address the need for conveying different types and sizes of packages. Read here all the details of this case.

A Pelletizer manufacturer contacted Megadyne regarding issues with their two-stage drive. While some slippage was desirable to absorb frequent peak shock loads on the first stage of the drive, the standard raw edge rubber V-belts used did not last very long on this demanding drive. The slippage caused by the frequent peak loads generated excessive heat, reducing the belt life to unacceptable levels.

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The Application Engineering Team at Megadyne collaborated with a manufacturer of portable sawmills to design a drive capable of increasing production capacity in terms of cutting quality and speed. The belt drive would be required to deliver high-precision positioning at high linear speed. As the units are normally located outdoors it would require the drive to work at very low winter as well as high summer temperatures.

Continue reading to learn the solution proposed by Megadyne.

A manufacturer needed assistance with a linear actuator application intended for use at extremely low temperatures. They knew the extreme environment with temperatures as low as -50°C/-58°F would call for a special belt construction.

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A robotic arm manufacturer contacted Megadyne with an application requiring consistent, repetitive and precise movement. Our team of engineers worked extensively with the client solving the problem with a custom solution. Read the history here.

Glass Breakers are an essential piece of equipment used in the glass recycling process. They crush the glass and reduce it to a uniform size acceptable to the recycling process. These units require a very strong, compact and reliable drive system that guarantees long life. They must withstand years of punishing use with minimal maintenance

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A machine tool manufacturer experienced problems with a belt-driven linear actuator on a CNC machine. The synchronous belts from a competitor suffered from elongation and did not deliver the necessary, highly accurate positioning that is essential in machining operations. They required frequent tensioning and were also susceptible to breakage due to shock loading. The application required a high degree of reliability and repeatability over extended periods with high acceleration and high thrust demands. A low-maintenance, cost-effective, lightweight, quiet and efficient system was desired. The belts from a competitor were not delivering acceptable performance.

Discover which type of belt is the ultimate choice for the manufacturer and why.

A machine tool manufacturer contacted Megadyne with the challenge of designing a cost-effective, compact and clean drive system to actuate the tools for a new CNC machine. They were interested in a lightweight system that was low-noise and maintained with a high level of precision.

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An exercise equipment manufacturer was experiencing a belting challenge on the drive of a high-end cross trainer they were developing for the fitness centre market. The manufacturer tried chain, v-belt and timing belt drives, but all of the drives either caused too much noise or could not properly transmit torque.

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A customer contacted Megadyne requesting drive design assistance for a new hydraulic turbine application requiring a long-lasting, reliable, compact and smooth-running drive system. Is your company involved in a similar project? Contact Megadyne to discuss how we can solve your unique belting challenges.

Automated Parking Systems (APS) utilizes a mechanical system to park cars on multiple levels, stacked vertically to maximize the number of parking spaces while minimizing land usage.

The APS must be reliable and strong with smooth, precise and consistent motion. It must lift heavy loads and provide a high safety factor.

Read more to see how Megadyne utilises its wealth of experience in lift applications to supply the drive system solution.

Residential elevators are becoming more popular in private homes thanks to industry innovations that have contributed to making them a practical addition. Homeowners are installing elevators to aid them in maintaining a level of comfort and mobility by avoiding the necessity of climbing up and down stairs.

A manufacturer of commercial elevators contacted Megadyne for assistance with the design of a drive system for a new residential elevator product.

Continue reading to learn how we can provide a solution relevant to your application.

Applications in Construction and Heavy industry often require power transmission drive belts that can withstand severe duty cycles. High torque and high power transmission requirements are common due to the sheer size of the applications. A good example is the mineral and mining industry where belt-driven rock crushers are heavily used.

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Portable cement mixers work in a very harsh environment. To work efficiently and maximize production, drive systems must mix cement quickly and thoroughly, be easy to maintain and exist in a relatively small space. They also need to be durable enough to survive the tough conditions that exist in the construction environment.

Megadyne designed a drive solution that met these requirements.

Juicers are common kitchen appliances used to extract juice from fruits and vegetables. They must operate smoothly at high speed with a minimum level of noise and vibration within a small dimensional space. For this kind of small high-torque appliance, Megadyne provides a synchronous belt that meets all requirements while reducing drive weight and cost.

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Manufacturers in the commercial and domestic appliance industry demand reliable drive systems that are low-noise, virtually maintenance-free and energy efficient.

Discover which special PV belt construction allows them to achieve their goals in terms of low-noise, high rotational speed and low costs (energy saving and reduced maintenance).

In the extrusion process, the extremely high product temperature reached is the key factor for the selection of the correct transfer belts used. Megadyne, working closely with an aluminium extrusion facility, provides specially fabricated belts to meet the demanding environment. Are you involved in a similar project? Read more about this case study.