The friction conveyor is an alternative to conventional chain type conveyors.
Comparison between Inverted Power & Free and Friction Conveyor
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Conventional Inverted Power & free
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Friction Conveyor
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Chain |
Yes |
No chain required |
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Travel speed (Max) |
18m/min |
25m/min |
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Noise level |
70 ~ 78dB |
60 ~ 65dB |
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Energy saving |
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Reduction of up to 40% |
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Safety |
Hazard of continuously moving chain |
No moving parts except for carrier. |
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Track height |
Upper surface of track
= FL +700mm |
Upper surface of track
= FL +350mm |
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Installation time |
More installation time needed due to large number of mechanical components |
Less installation time due to less mechanical components |
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Layout space requirements |
Uses large space due to return chain and Drive / Take Up units |
No return chain or Drive / Take Up units |
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Down time |
Chain stoppage will result in a vast area stoppage |
Trouble will be minimal and confined to the affected area only |
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