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News Release from: Boston Gear | Subject: CFA700
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 January 2006
Speed reducer simplifies conveyor drive
train
An innovative conveyor flange adapter is specifically designed for increased control and lower maintenance costs on material handling conveyors.
New from Boston Gear is an innovative conveyor flange adapter (CFA) that is specifically designed for increased control and lower maintenance costs on material handling conveyors The CFA700 is a direct-mount worm gear speed reducer that provides better value for a drive train and streamlines equipment design
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This is an exciting new product that solves material handlers' problems on the line", said Ralph Whitley, Director of Engineering.
"The CFA700 Series is going to become the workhorse at many material handling facilities because it is easy to install, easy to maintain, and more reliable than traditional chain-drive systems".
CFA700 is a revolutionary new product that replaces the costly and heavy chain drive that is mounted on many material handling conveyors.
This versatile and flexible system costs less to operate, as there are fewer moving parts than traditional chain and sprocket drives.
Plus maintenance is virtually eliminated, which provides long-term value.
CFA700 is easy to specify and to install.
The adapter is interchangeable with standard two- and four-bolt mounted bearings and it attaches to existing side rails, so costly conveyor redesign is not required.
Benefits of installing CFA include: the rubber mounting pads and bushing limit vibration and noise, improving conditions.
The bright-orange OSHA standard end cap cover increases operator safety by limiting their exposure to moving parts in the aisle.
Finally, the CFA700 contains the recently patented PosiVent pressure equalisation system, which eliminates the need for conventional pressure vents.
It ships factory-filled with synthetic lubricant, and it is lubricated for life, so no time-consuming oil changes are required.
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