Center Drive Conveyor
The Center Drive Conveyor places a repositionable drive along the conveyor length, leaving space at the infeed and discharge ends. Its Type B design combines reversible operation, quick belt replacement and Standard or Automation styles.
Conveyor Technologies helps select the conveyor and drive arrangement for your application.
- Conveyor lengths
- 2–40 ftAvailable in 1 in increments.
- Drive adjustment
- 3 in incrementsReposition the drive along the conveyor length.
- Movement
- ReversibleAC and DC motor options support travel in either direction.
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Features and benefits
Repositionable Center Drive
The drive can be repositioned in 3 in increments along the conveyor. This placement is useful when neither end has clearance for a motor, including longer conveyor layouts and applications with product overhang.
Quick Belt Replacement
Endless belts can be replaced without removing the drive or dismantling the conveyor from its stands. The Type B design provides access for quick belt changes, with the belt-removal path kept clear.
Calibrated Belt Tensioning and Tracking
Gauges on each side of the belt calibrator provide two maintenance references:
- Belt setup
- Calibrated tensioning and tracking.
- Replacement preparation
- Belt-length checking without removing the belt.
Single-Piece Frame and Sealed Bearings
Conveyors 10 ft and under use a single-piece frame. Bearings are sealed and lubricated for life, removing the need for routine bearing lubrication.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Available configuration |
|---|---|
| Conveyor type | Type B, Basic Center Drive |
| Belt widths | 2.5 in (63 mm), 3.25 in (83 mm), 4.5 in (114 mm), 6.0 in (152 mm), 7.5 in (190 mm), 10 in (250 mm), 12 in (305 mm), 18 in (457 mm), 24 in (610 mm) |
| Length options | 2 ft (610 mm) to 40 ft (12192 mm), in 1 in increments |
| Nominal catalogue lengths | 2 ft (610 mm), 3 ft (914 mm), 4 ft (1219 mm), 5 ft (1524 mm), 6 ft (1829 mm), 10 ft (3048 mm), 12.5 ft (3810 mm), 15.5 ft (4724 mm), 19.5 ft (5944 mm), 24 ft (7315 mm), 29 ft (8839 mm) |
| Drive positioning | Repositionable in 3 in increments |
| Motors | Alternating-current (AC) or direct-current (DC), with reversible operation |
| Styles | Standard or Automation |
| Versions | U.S. and metric |
The nominal catalogue schedule lists common length choices; it does not set the 40 ft limit above. Belt width and conveyor length do not describe the complete installation: drive and belt-change access also need space.
Applications and integration
Machines with Limited End Clearance
Center-drive placement supports layouts where a motor cannot be positioned at either end. This includes machine integration, die-area arrangements in metalworking and stamping, and mold-area arrangements in plastics and injection molding.
Specialized Operating Environments
The Center Drive Conveyor is suitable for cleanroom, pharmaceutical and high-temperature environments. Suitability for a particular installation depends on the configuration, cleanroom class, temperature and chemical or oil exposure.
The Selection Guide compares conveyor approaches. The Transfer and Product Control Guide explains product handoffs and support arrangements.
Documentation and support
Drawings and Technical Information
Use Documentation to browse published reference sheets or ask about information for the applicable Type B configuration. Dimensions and adjustment procedures depend on the conveyor arrangement and document revision.
Existing Equipment
Equipment Identification provides a starting point when requesting documents or a replacement quotation for an installed conveyor.
Warranty
10-year unlimited hours, 5-years on bearings, 2 years on drive packages
Request a quote
Tell us what you need to move and where the conveyor will operate. Conveyor Technologies can help select and configure a Center Drive Conveyor for the available space.
A brief description is enough to start. For a technical question, ask for engineering help.