Success stories

Un líder global en maquinaria de envasado automático y un referente en aplicaciones VFFS requería una solución de bandas capaz de garantizar un rendimiento estable en diferentes tipos de film (incluidos polietileno (PE), polipropileno (PP) o materiales a base de papel con superficies mates y brillantes), velocidades de máquina y condiciones ambientales: húmedas o de temperatura variable con frecuentes ciclos de arranque y parada.

La solución de banda adoptada previamente por el cliente utilizaba un revestimiento de caucho natural (NR) tradicional, el cual mostró limitaciones en términos de durabilidad, consistencia de agarre y estabilidad del rendimiento a largo plazo bajo condiciones de operación exigentes.

La empresa se especializa en la producción de máquinas para el llenado y cierre de envases de vidrio con tapas de tipo twist-off, para el manejo de productos líquidos, semilíquidos y pastosos.

La máquina presentada en este caso de estudio está diseñada para cerrar frascos y botellas con tapas metálicas. Utiliza dos sistemas de bandas diferentes que trabajan en conjunto para garantizar un cierre eficiente y confiable en una amplia gama de formatos de envases.

Dos correas en V se encuentran posicionadas a ambos lados del recipiente para hacerlo girar durante el movimiento de avance, mientras que un par de correas planas se ubican por encima del frasco y la tapa. Estas correas planas operan a diferentes velocidades, lo que permite que la tapa gire y se roscque en el recipiente con precisión.

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.

Un fabricante de 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.

Industria tabaquera 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.

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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.

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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.

Sistemas de Estacionamiento Automatizado (APS) utiliza un sistema mecánico para estacionar automóviles en múltiples niveles, apilados verticalmente para maximizar el número de espacios de estacionamiento mientras minimizar el uso de suelo.

El APS debe ser confiable y resistente con un movimiento suave, preciso y constante. Debe levantar cargas pesadas y proporcionar un alto factor de seguridad.

Siga leyendo para descubrir cómo Megadyne aprovecha su amplia experiencia en aplicaciones de ascensores para ofrecer la solución de sistema de accionamiento.

Ascensores residenciales están ganando popularidad en los hogares privados gracias a innovaciones de la industria que han contribuido a convertirlos en un complemento práctico. Los propietarios de viviendas están instalando ascensores para ayudar a mantener un nivel de comodidad y movilidad al evitar la necesidad de subir y bajar escaleras.

Un fabricante de ascensores comerciales se comunicó con Megadyne para solicitar ayuda con el diseño de un sistema de transmisión para un nuevo producto de ascensor residencial.

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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.