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News Release from: Machine Building Systems | Subject: 8 80 R50 II timing belt counter-reverse unit
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 October 2001
Counter-reverse unit increases transport
speed
An increase in travel speed and useful loading can be achieved with the versatile timing belt counter-reverse unit now available in the Item range of equipment
An increase in travel speed and useful loading can be achieved with the versatile timing belt counter-reverse unit now available in the Item range of equipment Called unit 8 80 R50 II, the equipment is designed for use with 50mm wide drive belt as used on the line 8 range of profile system
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The counter-reverse unit and drive mechanism is mounted on to a fixed carriage assembly, rather than at the end of the linear axis provided by a profile section.
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The timing belt counter-reverse unit is housed in a black anodised aluminium enclosure incorporating ball bearing rollers.
The length of timing belt captive within the unit is 2 x 202mm. Request a free brochure from Machine Building Systems ...
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