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News Release from: 4B Braime Elevator Components | Subject: TouchSwitch
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 December 2005
Sensor is cool answer to belt alignment
monitoring
A novel patented sensor overcomes the problems associated with traditional methods of belt alignment monitoring on bucket elevators and belt conveyors.
For many years belt alignment monitoring on bucket elevators and belt conveyors was achieved by using a "brass rub block" device A sensor mounted inside the brass was designed to detect the heat built up from friction caused by the misaligned belt
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Unfortunately this device is flawed.
First, it is inherently dangerous because it requires heat build up before it can detect the belt misalignment.
Secondly, the soft brass wears rapidly, which quickly renders the device inoperable and causes a maintenance headache.
And thirdly, there is no easy way to test the sensor or system.
The new TouchSwitch from 4B Braime Elevator Components does not suffer these problems and is a huge improvement over rub-blocks.
The TouchSwitch sensor works by detecting the force of the belt contacting it and does not require heat build up to activate.
Also, The TouchSwitch face which the belt contacts is made from hardened stainless steel and therefore has minimal wear.
The patented TouchSwitch also has an external test knob for quick and simple sensor test and system verification. Request a free brochure from 4B Braime Elevator Components ...
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