Flights, paddles, and pushers are all different names for belt cleats on a conveyor belt. Cleats are upright profiles attached to the top surface of belts to increase load capacity on incline systems. Belt cleats come in different sizes, shapes, colors, and compounds. Generally, the cleat must be made of the same compound as the belt in order to achieve a good bond for long service life. There are two broad categories of compounds — rubber and thermoplastic.
Approximately 20% of workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips, and falls. These incidents result in an average of 11 days away from work and cost $40,000 per incident. According to a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls were the third-most common injury in the workplace.
March of 2010, the DOE (Department of Energy) instituted a ruling that incorporates small motors into their Energy Efficiency Programs. The DOE, as required by law, is mandated to review the readiness of the Energy regulations based on current materials and manufacturing technologies. This SMR (Small Motor Efficiency Rule) includes motors that are described in the information below. This rule went into effect on March 9, 2015. Motors requiring outside agency approval, such as UL or CSA have a 2 -year extension and need to comply by March 9, 2017.
Warmer weather is right around the corner, and while we can’t avoid, it we can definitely help you prepare for it. CTB partner Pentair Hoffmann has a wide array of SpectraCool Air Conditioning units to meet the needs of almost any industrial application. https://youtu.be/4pXJhE41EVI
At CBT we are always trying to find ways to be involved in our local community, and we are extremely thankful for our partnerships with some great associations that allow us to do so. 2016 marks the second year in a row that a child of a CBT employee has won the NIBA (The Belting Association) Scholarship. Winners must have an extensive community/school service history, a personal history of leadership in family/school/work, and must submit an essay covering the importance of community service. Jared Sherrick, son of CBT account manager Ron Sherrick, was selected for the prestigious award this year.
Manufacturers and equipment builders are looking for ways to simplify and standardize safety across their machines and systems. With the new Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller from Rockwell Automation, users no longer need separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes. This makes it easier to design safety into a wide range of standard and custom machines, and results in simpler system architectures.
Rexnord® Elastomeric Omega®, Viva®, and Wrapflex® couplings are non-lubricated, material flexing couplings used in a variety of applications in many industries. These products have excellent vibration dampening capability and high misalignment capacity, providing extended life to connected equipment.
Last June, we announced we are moving our Cincinnati headquarters to 5500 Ridge Ave., in the summer of 2016. We were quickly outgrowing our West 6th Street facility and began searching in 2013 for a new location that could support our expanded product and service offerings for the next 30 years. We purchased the old Kmart facility at 5500 Ridge Ave. and developed plans for our new, 95,000 sq. ft. home. The facility incorporates a number of customer-centric features, including a 43,000 sq. ft. customer solutions center offering state-of-the-art training, demonstration, and application testing areas, as well as an expanded customer service area to help us better serve you.
