ExactaStack Standard Belt

Product catalog summary

Product Description
ExactaStack is a stainless steel, self-stacking belt designed as a drop-in replacement for standard-duty stacker systems. It is compatible with OEM drive systems and can be spliced directly to OEM belts without system modifications.

Specifications

Material: Stainless steel links, rods, and mesh.
Rod Size: 5mm (.196 inches).
Pitch: Longitudinal pitch of 59.9mm (2.36 inches) per link, with intermediate rods spaced at 30mm (1.18 inches).
Tier Height: Available in nominal heights of 60mm to 220mm.
Belt Width: Fits pre-engineered systems with widths from 420mm to 760mm.
Conveying Surface: Useable width is approximately 45mm less than belt width, with various mesh options available.
Open Area: Varies by mesh size, with plastic mesh offering 67% straight and 59% turn.
Turn Capability: Belt turns in one direction only, with a turn ratio of 1.7.

Operating Ratings

Allowable Tension: Designed for zero-tension self-stacking systems, typically not exceeding 100 lbs (45.5kg).
Belt Speed: Maximum recommended speed is 100 ft/min (30 m/min).
Temperature Rating: -50°F to 400°F with steel mesh, -50°F to 180°F with plastic mesh.

Belt Options

Wire Mesh Overlays: Standard and special configurations available, with right-hand wind unilateral weave.
Special Plastic Overlay: Available with nominal 13mm openings, not suitable for caustic cleaners.

Belt Operation

Guidelines to reduce tension and wear include cleaning and lubricating guides, replacing worn coverings, and aligning sprockets.
Lubrication is not required but recommended for enhanced performance, particularly at higher speeds or with heavy loads.
Application method involves a brush fed from a drip reservoir applied to the belt's underside.

Additional Information
For further details, consult the "Conveyor Design Guidelines" technical bulletin. For support, contact Ashworth Bros., Inc.

Catalog excerpts

Ashworth Product Technical Bulletin ExactaStack Open Area 6mm Mesh: 35% straight, 21% turn 9mm Mesh: 51% straight, 40% turn 13mm Mesh: 61% straight, 52% turn 20mm Mesh: 69% straight, 62% turn Plastic Mesh: 67% straight, 59% turn Turn Capability Belt turns in one direction only, by means of collapsing inside edge links. Standard outside links are non-collapsing. Either right hand (CW) or left hand (CCW) turn direction must be specified. Turn Ratio Turn ratio (turn radius + belt width) is 1.7. Belt Weight Select the belt width, link height, and mesh pitch to find the belt weight in the table below....

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Ashworth Product Technical Bulletin ExactaStack BELT OPTIONS Wire Mesh Overlays Mesh is specified using the standard dթsignation for existing systems, X-Y-Z, as shown below. X = Belt Width Y = Pitch Z = Wire Dia. 42 = 420 mm 6 mm 1.6 mm 58 = 580 mm 9 mm 64 = 640 mm 13 mm 76 = 760 mm 20 mm Standard mesh overlay for ExactaStack is a right-hand wind, unilateral weave (see illustration below) comprised of two mating spirals. The first terminates with round pigtails on the leading side of the spiral. The second terminates with oval pigtails on the trailing side of the spiral and has one less loop...

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Ashworth Product Technical Bulletin ExactaStack Spթcial Plastic Overlay Plastic mesh with nominal 13mm (.5") openings is available. Maximum operating temprature is 180°F. Plastic mesh is not suitable for applications where caustic cleaners are used. Please consult Ashworth engineering. BELT OPERATION General Guidelines To Reduce Belt Tension and Wear: Clean and lubricate guides and supports. 镕 Replace plastic wear coverings on guides and supports when worn. Clean ice and product debris from the belt, sprockets, and idlers to prevent belt damage. Օ Observe the effect of temperature on the coefficient...

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Ashworth Product Technical Bulletin ExactaStack Rfrence: Product Technical Bulletin "Conveyor Design Guidelines". Copyright © Ashworth Bros., Inc. - All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole in or in part without the express written consent of Ashworth Bros., Inc. Ashworth Bros., Inc. provides this information only as a service to our customers and does not warrant the accuracy or applicability of the information contained herein www.ashworth.com Sales & Support: +1-800-682-4594 Factory Service: +1-866-204-1414 106B ExactaStack Page 5 of 5

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