Industries Media No. 2012 Materials Handling Habasit Belts for • Distribution/Warehousing • General Conveying Habasit– Solutions in motion

Materials Handling trends and requirements At Habasit we focus all our efforts on the demands of our customers. The changes in the Materials Handling industry lead to a continuous increase of requirements, such as: • Optimum system availability • High reliability • System speed • Short turnaround time • Highly automated systems • Modular systems • System flexibility Dedicated to Materials Handling In Materials Handling from storage and commissioning to sorting and general locomotion of goods, you will find Habasit belting solutions in virtually every belt application. Thanks to our highly qualified...

The complete belting offer • Fabric conveyor belts are available with various coating materials likeTPU, PUR, PVC or rubber, as well as with various surface structures including nonwoven.This is why we are able to offer the most suitable belt for your specific application requirements. • HabasitLINK® plastic modular belts are available in different materials like PR PE, POM/AC, PA as well as special materials and a large variety of different belt styles. Habasit is the only belt supplier to manufacture and offer the full package of fabric-based belts and plastic modular belts. • Power transmission...

Sorting systems overview (schematic) Crossbelt sorter Live roller conveyor Tilt-tray sorter Vertical sorter Power turn Round belt conveyor Gapping conveyors Shoe sorter Z-conveyor Pusher sorter Paddle diverter 4

Modular belt conveyor Belt diverter Pop-up sorter Crossbelt sorter Modular belt radius conveyor Remark: The drawings show schematic examples of selected applications/processes. The drawings don't lay claim to completeness. The belt recommendations (use/application/layout) can only be considered as a general hint. Due to the complexity of the various processes and technical requirements and the decisive external influences (e.g. nature or property of transported goods, process speed, steps of treatment/handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives, ingredients, recipes,...

Single application overview Input stage 6 Accumulation, gapping 1 2 Accumulation section V1 Telescopic loader Picking section Induction to sorter, sorter Crossbelt sorter with feeder, metering and induction 4 Multistrand induction unit Single belt induction unit Multistrand induction unit Tilt-tray sorter with chutes Pusher sorter Pop-up sorter conveyor unit Pop-up sorter with round belts

7 Identification Conveyor sub systems, conveyor modules 3 Various live roller conveyors V1 V3 V2 Gapping/ acceleration section Live roller curve with round belt Check weigher, scale, scanner, labeling section Power turn Modular belt radius conveyor Sorter with belt diverter and paddle Z-conveyor/goose neck conveyor Outfeed, final stage Deceleration belts 5 V2 V3 Modular belt Z-conveyor/goose neck conveyor

Variety of product ranges Habasit has developed an extensive variety of solutions that allow customers to choose the best belting product for their specific application. Habasit is the only belt supplier who manufactures and offers the full package of fabric based belts and plastic modular belts. Belting products for Materials Handling applications Design/Materials/Components variations • Standard line • High duty line Impregnated fabric belts Flame retardant belts Rubber coated • High duty line Detailed characteristics, belt features and customer benefits you will find after the belt application...

Variety of surfaces/styles of fabric-based belts (selection only) Belt surface or style To fulfill a specific application need, a process requirement or a defined function the belt surface/style or the material inherent properties play a key role. See following some of the variety of surfaces, styles and properties. Pictures: Product view from top and bird’s view (running direction from left to right). Blank smooth surface Available properties: Adhesive, Medium adhesive, Super adhesive, Non-adhesive Waffle structure (negative pyramid) Super mat finish (sand finish) Available property: Non-adhesive...

Variety of surfaces/styles of plastic modular belts (selection only) Belt surface or style To fulfill a specific application need, a process requirement or a defined function the belt surface/style or the material inherent properties play a key role. See following some of the variety of surfaces, styles and Pictures: Product view from top and bird's view (running direction from left to right) Flush Grid For straight conveying, air flow/high air Radius GripTop For straight and radius conveying/inclined/ Standard and Tight Radius* For straight and radius conveying. *Tight Radius = 1.6 collapse...

PVC coated fabric belts Preferred solution for Materials Handling with excellent cost-value ratio for general conveying purposes. surface types, belt strengths -> Right conveyor belt for a specific -> Cost "friendly" solutions -> Belt can cope with small pulley diameters, compact design -> Long belt life joining method -> Minimum equipment needed -> Short machine downtimes • Flame retardant belts available -> No spreading of fire to other buildings -> Increased safety for people, buildings Impregnated -> Constant low coefficient of friction over fabric surface entire belt life available -> Wear...

Solution for high demanding applications, e.g. small pulleys and narrow transfer points, extreme temperatures, oily environment, applications which ask for cut and abrasion resistant surfaces. various surface -> Abrasion- and cut-resistant belt surface -> Constant coefficient of friction over entire belt lifetime -> Long belt life -> Belt can cope with small pulley diameters, compact design -> Smooth and trouble-free product transfer • Excellent abrasion -> Reliable conveying properties -> Long belt life -> No cracking of belt surface -> Remains flexible at low temperature -> Long belt life elasticity...