Speed, efficiency, and accuracy – achieving all of these is the ultimate objective of the modern material handling systems found in distribution centers across the globe. Specialty conveyor belts – conceived, engineered and manufactured by Nitta Corporation – can be found in many of these distribution centers. PolySprint, Nitta Corporation’s elastic series of conveyor belts, represents the industry’s leading-edge technology designed specifically for the high-speed systems found in today’s DC’s.
MDR (motor-driven roller), Belt on Roller, Gapper, and RAT all reference specific belts at critical points in the conveying circuit. The Motor-Driven Roller and Gapper sections require a belt with a unique combination of elasticity, durability and friction coefficient in order to move packages of varying weights and geometry in tight sequence at speeds ranging from 200 to 650 FPM. The belt’s elastic properties enable the system engineers to avoid the use of take-ups, thus reducing space, expense and installation time.
Nitta PolySprint conveyor belts are offered with a range of cover embossment patterns: Smooth (TC and TA12-BK), mini-roughtop (SNTC-TW18A), and Longitudinal Rib (SNTC-RB22A). While the competition may offer a similar profile, only Nitta provides these elastic belts with Polyurethane covers. PU covers are more abrasion- and oil-resistant than the PVC belts of our competitors, which means that Nitta belts yield longer service life.
Applications for Nitta’s TA12-BK can be found on many belt-on-roller (MDR) conveyors. For line segments involving an incline or decline conveyor, our SNTC series with embossed covers are recommended.
For Right Angle Transfer (RAT) belt applications, we recommend the Nitta PolySprint TFL series; these belts are not elastic but are made endless with finger splice technology. The TFL belt will yield superior service life and greatly reduce the system’s PM cycle.
The Nitta product guide for distribution center applications can be found here.
For more information on how Nitta can help with solutions, improvements and documented cost savings for material handling systems applications, please contact us today.
