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Product catalog summary

Overview
The F7 modular belt conveyor system is designed for medium-heavy loads, capable of transporting boxes and parts between machines or workstations. It supports a maximum load of 200 Kg and can achieve speeds up to 60 m/min, depending on motor gear and conveyor dimensions. The system is versatile, suitable for both food and non-food industries, and can handle large products. It is designed for ease of use and integration with other systems, offering a wide range of accessories and standard components.

Technical Data
- Product Dimensions: 100-600 mm
- Maximum Weight: 200 Kg
- Maximum Conveyor Length: 6 m for TEP conveyors, 12 m for TCP conveyors
- Maximum Speed: 60-70 m/min
- Noise Level: Designed to be quiet due to material composition

Belt Types
Three standard belt models are available from brands like Habasit, Siegling, Ammeral, Chiorino, and Mabelt. The choice depends on the conveyor model, application type, working environment, and client specifications. Typical applications include chocolate, tins, bakery products, mechanical elements, cheeses, and pharmaceuticals.

Standard Modules
- Suspended End Motor Drive (TEP90): Features a left/right suspended end motor drive with idle return roller Ø 90 mm.
- Transferred End Motor Drive (TER90): Allows repositioning of the gear motor to save space.
- Central Suspended Motor Drive (TCP90): Can be installed at any point along the conveyor.
- Central Transferred Motor Drive (TCR90): Similar to TER90 but for central motor drives.

Order Codes
Order codes are structured based on motor drive type, drive side, belt width, belt length, motor gear type, and belt type.

Lateral Guides
The F7 system supports various fixed and adjustable lateral guides. Fixed guides include models like F7 GPF1, GPF3, and GPF6, while adjustable guides include models like F7 GPR4, GPR6, GPR7, GPR11, and GPR17.

Conclusion
The F7 conveyor system is a flexible and practical solution for a wide range of product handling needs, offering compatibility with various accessories and components to meet specific client requirements.

Specifications
The document outlines components and materials used in conveyor systems, including polyamide supports, stainless steel guide pins, and anodized aluminum profiles, with details on material specifications, color, packaging, and order codes.

Procedures
Instructions for assembling conveyor support systems, including models F7S1, F7S2D, F7S3, and F7S4D, are provided. These systems feature adjustable feet and can be customized for different belt widths. Guidelines for tensioning and centering conveyor belts are included to ensure proper operation.

Standards and Recommendations
The document emphasizes verifying motor data and ensuring no foreign objects are present before starting the conveyor system. It recommends checking the belt's direction and load limits to prevent damage.

Key Data from Tables and Diagrams
Order codes for various components specify materials and dimensions. Technical specifications for motor drives include standard motor voltage and speed, belt width, and length.

Critical Information
- The F7S1 system supports belt widths up to 250 mm, while the F7S1D model supports wider belts.
- The F7S2D and F7S5D systems use square tubular frames suitable for any belt width.
- The F7S3 and F7S4D systems use anodized aluminum profiles suitable for different belt widths depending on the model.
- Proper tensioning and centering of belts are crucial for optimal conveyor operation.

Introduction
This document provides guidelines for the operation and maintenance of belt conveyors with a central motor drive, including procedures for start-up, tensioning, and centering of the belt to ensure optimal performance.

Specifications and Pre-Start Checks
Before starting the conveyor system, ensure that the motor data matches the electrical power supply specifications and check for foreign objects in the conveyor's moving parts.

Operational Guidelines
After starting the system, verify that the belt runs in the intended direction. Monitor the belt for five continuous minutes to ensure it runs centrally on the rollers and drive drum. Adhere to the load limits specified by the manufacturer.

Belt Tensioning and Centering
To maintain proper belt function, measure a reference length and adjust the tension drums to extend this length by 0.5%. Ensure all drums remain parallel during this process. Centering operations should be conducted with the conveyor unloaded. Correct any drift by adjusting the tension registers on the side of the drift.

Best Practices
Ensure all drums are as parallel as possible and that tension registers are set to the same positions side by side. Use a square to verify the belt position and make adjustments as necessary.

Catalog excerpts

F7 F7 is a belt conveyor conceived with modular design for medium-heavy load Suitable for the transportation of boxes and parts between from one machine or work station to another, has a maximum work load of 200 Kg*. Its speed can reach 60 m/min* in function of the installed motor gear and the conveyor dimensions. F7 is a belt conveyor system, suitable for food industry and not, ideal for the transportation of products with great dimensions. F7 is an Italian product that can offer flexible solutions to a wide range of needs in the product handling process. F7 was designed to be easy to use, both...

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F7 Technical Data* Product dimensions: 100÷600 mm The geometric shape of the product to be handled influences the maximum width of products accommodated by the system. Maximum weight on the conveyor: 200 Kg The maximum weight on the conveyor is limited to the need to reduce at minimum the belt wear and the stress on the tow roller Maximum conveyor length: 6 m for TEP conveyors, 12 m for TCP conveyors The maximum length of the conveyor depends on the total load, the motor drive capacity, the speed and the conveyor layout. It is important to calculate and compare the maximum belt tension and the...

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F7 Belt type MH supplies 3 different standard models of belt for some main brand in the sector: Habasit, Siegling, Ammeral, Chiorino, Mabelt. Determining factors in the choice of the belt are: - conveyor model on which it will be installed - the type of application that the conveyor belt will have to carry out - The environment in which the conveyor belt will work - Possible specifications for the brand or other requests from the client If the client requires theme, different brand, materials and accessories are available for every belt. For further information and evaluation on the best belt...

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F7 Standard modules Suspended end motor drive (TEP90) Belt conveyor with left/right suspended end motor drive with idle return roller Ø 90 mm Technical specifications: Standard motor Standard speed at 50 Hz (m/min) W = Belt width A = Volume depending to the motor gear type L = Conveyor length

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Article Number RETURN END PROTECTION RETURN ROLLER Ø 90 mm RETURN ROLLER PROTECTION BEARING RETURN ROLLER SHAFT SLIDING PLAN ANODISED ALUMINUM PROFILE SIDE INTERNAL SPACER DRIVE SHAFT BELL STAINLESS STEEL REACTION LEVER DRIVE SUPPORT DRIVE SHAFT RUBBERED DRIVE ROLLER Ø 90 mm DRIVE ROLLER BELL * Depends on the motor type ** Depends on conveyor dimensions NOTE: For conveyors longer than 2 meters, it will need to add some rollers on the return track to avoid excessive belt lanyards.

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F7 Transferred end motor drive (TER90) The transferred drive kit allows to move the position of the gear motor with respect to the axis of the drive sprocket. These are commonly used when it is necessary to reduce the space occupied by the end motor drive unit. Transmission belt tension is regulated by using the available space in the slots on the support plate of the motor unit. The transmission has a suitable safety protection which must always be in its place when the conveyor is moving. Technical specifications: Standard motor Standard speed at 50 Hz (m/min) W = Belt width A = Volume depending...

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Article Number F7 TE TRANSFERRED GROUP SPACER FASTENING BLOCK TRANSFERRED GROUP FASTENING BRACKET TRANSFERRED GROUP SLIDE SPROCKET PROTECTION PROTECTION SPACER SIMPLE SPROCKET DRIVE SHAFT TRANSFERRED GROUP FASTENING BRACKET REAR LOCK PROTECTION * Depends on the motor type ** Depends on conveyor dimensions NOTE: For conveyors longer than 2 meters, it will need to add some rollers on the return track to avoid excessive belt lanyards.

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F7 Central suspended motor drive (TCP90) Central left/right suspended motor drive with idle return rollers Ø 90 mm. The central motor drive can be installed at any point along the conveyor. and is directly connected to the belt drive roller. Technical specifications: Standard motor Standard speed at 50 Hz (m/min) W = Belt width A = Volume depending to the motor gear type L = Conveyor length

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Article Number BELT SLIDING PLAN ANODISED ALUMINUM SIDE PROFILE INTERNAL SPACER CENTRAL DRIVE PLATE CAST ALUMINIUM CHANNEL JOINING PLATE TENSIONING BLOCK CENTRAL DRIVE PROTECTION POLYAMMIDE FLANGE SUPPORT STAINLESS STEEL REACTION LEVER SAFETY CAP DRIVE SHAFT RUBBERED DRIVE ROLLER RETURN TRACK PROTECTION RETURN ROLLER PLATE RETURN ROLLER BELL RETURN ROLLER SHAFT RETURN ROLLER Ø 90 mm BEARING RETURN PROTECTION * Depends on the motor type ** Depends on conveyor dimensions NOTE: For conveyors longer than 2 meters, it will need to add some rollers on the return track to avoid excessive belt lanyards....

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F7 Central transferred motor drive (TCR90) The transferred drive kit allows to move the position of the gear motor with respect to the axis of the drive sprocket. These are commonly used when it is necessary to reduce the space occupied by the end motor drive unit. Transmission belt tension is regulated by using the available space in the slots on the support plate of the motor unit. The transmission has a suitable safety protection which must always be in its place when the conveyor is moving. Technical specifications: Standard motor Standard speed at 50 Hz (m/min) W = Belt width A = Volume...

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Article Number F7 TC TRANSFERRED GROUP FASTENING BRACKET TRANSFERRED GROUP SLIDE PROTECTION SPACER PROTECTION SIMPLE SPROCKET DRIVE SHAFT REAR LOCK PROTECTION FASTENING BLOCK TRANSFERRED GROUP SPACER INTERNAL SPACER TRANSFERRED GROUP FASTENING BRACKET Article Code * Depends on the motor type ** Depends on conveyor dimensions NOTE: For conveyors longer than 2 meters, it will need to add some rollers on the return track to avoid excessive belt lanyards.

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F7 HOW TO WRITE THE ORDER CODES FOR STANDARD MODULES Description Motor drive type Order Code Suspended end : F7 TEP Transferred end : F7 TER Central suspend end with Ø 90 mm rollers : F7 TCP 90 Central transferred end with Ø 90 mm rollers : F7 TCR 90 Right: D Drive side Belt width Blet length Motor gear type Motor gear presence Belt type Low friction rough belt : N1 Spreaded belt for low slopes : N2 Belt for phase conveyors or high slopes : N3 If purchasing the drive unit with your order, please specify the required speed at the time of ordering. Example: Right suspended central motor drive with...

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