As standard, mk belt conveyors are supplied with antistatic conveyor belts. These limit the electrostatic charge generated during operation of the conveyor, which is caused by the movement of the conveyor belt relative to the slide bed and rollers as well as to the product. This prevents any danger to persons and ensures that conveyed products without special requirements are transported safely.

Belts Overview

Straight conveyors

Item no. / Title	Accu- mulation	Material	Colour	Surface	Min. Ø tail	Perm. temp- erature	Approx. belt thickness	Properties	GUF-P 2000 2041 2004	GUF-P MINI
K1029003 / GU-T0105-003BL	x	PET	transparent	woven	6 mm	-10 upto 70°C	1,2 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic, FDA compliant, oil resistant	x	x
K1029028 / GU-V0106-028DG	x	PVC	gree	smooth	14 mm	-15 upto 80°C	1,8 mm	laterally stiff, FDA compliant	x
K1029015 / GU-U0107-015DG	x	PU	green	smooth	40 mm	-10 upto 70°C	1,6 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic, oil resistant	x
K1029010 / GU-V0103-010SW	x	PVC	black	smooth	30 mm	-10 upto 60°C	1,8 mm	antistatic*	x	x
K1029019 / GU-F0106-019SW	x	Filz	black	smooth	30 mm	-10 upto 120°C	2,5 mm	antistatic*	x
K1029029 / GU-U0310-029G		PU	green	smooth	50 mm	-30 upto 90°C	2,4 mm	laterally stiff, FDA compliant, oil resistant*	x
K1029004 / GU-U0305-004WE		PU	white	smooth	6 mm	-30 upto 80°C	1,2 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic, FDA compliant, oil resistant	x	x
K1029024 / GU-U0305-024LB		PU	blue	smooth	6 mm	-30 upto 100°C	1,5 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic, FDA compliant, oil resistant	x	x
K1029012 / GU-U0306-012DG		PU	green	smooth	25 mm	-30 upto 100°C	1,4 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic, FDA compliant, oil resistant	x
K1029009 / GU-V0303-009DG		PVC	green	smooth	25 mm	-10 upto 70°C	1,8 mm	antistatic*	x	x
K1029005 / GU-R0303-005DG		NBR	green	woven	30 mm	0 upto 80°C	1,5 mm	antistatic, oil resistant, cut proof**	x	x
K1029016 / GU-U0305-016DG		PU	green	structured	40 mm	-30 upto 80°C	1,9 mm	antistatic, oil resistant	x
K1029014 / GU-V0306-014DG		PVC	green	structured	50 mm	-10 upto 60°C	4,9 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic*	x
K1029018 / GU-V0307-018SW		PVC	black	structured	40 mm	-10 upto 60°C	2,2 mm	laterally stiff, antistatic*	x

Incline conveyors

Item no. / Title	Accu- mulation	Material	Colour	Surface	Min. Ø tail	Perm. temp- erature	Approx. belt thickness	Properties
K1029028 / GU-V0106-028DG	x	PVC	green	smooth	14 mm	-15 upto 80°C	1,8 mm	laterally stiff, FDA compliant
K1029029 / GU-U0310-029G		PU	green	smooth	50 mm	-30 upto 90°C	2,4 mm	laterally stiff, FDA compliant, oil resistant*

Curved conveyors

Item no. / Title	Accu- mulation	Material	Colour	Surface	Min. Ø tail	Perm. temp- erature	Approx. belt thickness	Properties	KGF-P 2040	KGF-P 2040.02
K1029019 \| GU-F0106-019SW	x	Felt	black	smooth	30 mm	-10 upto 120°C	2,5 mm	antistatic*	x
K1029009 \| GU-V0303-009DG		PVC	green	smooth	14 mm	-10 upto 70°C	2,0 mm	antistatic*	x
K1029008 \| GU-T0101-008BL	x	PET	transparent	woven	20 mm	-10 upto 70°C	1,3 mm	antistatic*, FDA compliant	x
K1029057 \| GU-U0305-057WE		PET	white	smooth	12 mm	-30 upto 100°C	1,3 mm	antistatic*, FDA compliant	x
K1029060 \| GU-V0306-060SW		PVC	black	structured	30 mm	-15 upto 80°C	2,3 mm	antistatic*, flame retardant		x
K1029061 \| GU-U0308-061DG		PU	green	smooth	14 mm	-20 upto 90°C	1,4 mm	antistatic, FDA compliant, oil resistant		x
K1029062 \| GU-U0310-062-LB		PU	blue	smooth	15 mm	-20 upto 90°C	1,5 mm	FDA compliant, oil resistant*		x
K1029063 \| GU-U0310-063-WE		PU	white	smooth	12 mm	-20 upto 90°C	1,5 mm	FDA compliant, oil resistant*		x
K1029064 \| GU-V0312-064SW		PVC	black	smooth	35 mm	-10 upto 80°C	2,2 mm	antistatic*, flame retardant		x

_{* antistatic = belts contain antistatic agents that limit charging to < 1,000 V during operation. Certain conveyor belts have significantly better antistatic properties.
** Cut-proof belts ensure a longer service life when transporting sharp products such as stamped parts.}

About accumulated operation

When selecting a conveyor belt for a belt conveyor, decide whether the products to be conveyed need to accumulate. Accumulating conveyor belts are designed for long-term accumulated operation and have corresponding surface properties (friction coefficient). Conveyor belts with limited accumulation capability are not designed for long-term accumulated operation. Relative motion is permitted, e.g. when running up against an end stop, in case of slight speed differences from one conveyor to the next, or with transverse movement of light loads (with laterally stiff conveyor belts only). The non-accumulating conveyor belts, also known as anti-slip belts, have a structure or friction coefficient that provides high grip.

Special requirements

mk also has extensive experience in creating belt conveyors for special requirements. These are designed specifically for the application and environment, which often requires the use of special conveyor belts.

ESD-safe conveyor belts
ESD stands for electrostatic discharge. Specially equipped conveyor belts are used to protect sensitive products, such as electrical components, against electrostatic phenomena. These minimise charge build-up and ensure safe dissipation of the charge that does occur. See the table on the next page for details.

ATEX-compliant conveyor belts
In ATEX areas, i.e. areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere, only conveyor belts with an ATEX certificate may be used. These must fulfil ESD requirements aimed at preventing sparks from electrostatic discharge, as well as having sufficiently low flammability. See the table on the next page for details.

Conveyor belts for cleanrooms
Belt conveyors that are used in processes with technical cleanliness requirements or even in cleanrooms are adapted to the requirements of the specific application. With regard to the conveyor belts, it is particularly important to reduce the particles emitted by the belt and to prevent antistatic adhesion of the particles that do occur.

Conveyor belts approved for food/pharmaceuticals
If food, including packaged food, or pharmaceutical products are transported, a number of specific requirements must be met. As a rule, conveyor belts with an FDA certificate are used. FDA stands for “Food and Drug Administration”, the US regulatory agency.

Conveyor belts without paint wetting impairment substances (PWIS)
If conveyed products are later painted or given another coating, they must not be exposed to any substances that might impair the wetting of the paint, such as silicones, oils, greases or fluorine-containing substances. A suitable conveyor belt must be defined on the basis of these requirements and the application.

Electrically insulating conveyor belts
Electrically insulating conveyor belts can be used for special applications (high frequency, X-rays and microwaves) and with an appropriate protection concept. These belts can
build up charge during operation and pose a danger to persons. See the table on the next page for details.

Metal-free conveyor belts
Metal-free conveyor belts are used for processes in which metal detectors are used.

Contact

For custom requests, please contact our technical sales department at info(at)mk-group.com, by phone at +49 2284598-0 or using the contact form below.

Conveyor Belts

mk’s range of standard conveyor belt types offers a wide selection of materials and structures for every belt conveyor and for virtually every conveyor application.