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Precise even at high speeds
December 1st 2009

Caljan Rite-Hite's 90° belt curve, CurveTrack, is a vital component in the 70km baggage handling conveyor network at Frankfurt airport.

The company that operates the facility, Fraport, specifies that all components must have an expected lifetime of 50,000 hours under normal operation conditions.

Service-friendly components are preferred.

The one-piece belt retainers used in CurveTrack lock the conveyor belt firmly into place during operation.

This prevents the belt becoming displaced from the supporting rollers and keeps its movement precise and uniform, even at high speeds.

Christoph Sturm, project manager at Fraport, comments: "We can see that the design of the belt guidance system means that dust and debris don't build up around the belt retainers. The unique concept – in particular the way in which the beading is attached to the belt – gives our service technicians some key benefits. Changing essential parts, e.g. the belt or the drum, appears to be faster than with other conveyor types as there is no need to disassemble single parts."

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