New Cross Drive~(TM) Combines The Best Of Both Worlds: Internal Drive Efficiency & Safety With External Drive Flexibility

摘要

Patent-pending Cross Drive~(TM), a new drive roller that combines the benefits of conventional drive methods for powering conveyor systems, was introduced by Van der Graaf Inc., Brampton, Ontario at ProMat 2009, Booth #2613, McCormick Place, Chicago, III, January 12-15,2009. The unique Cross Drive technology implements the efficiency, space savings and safety benefits of internally powered conveyor drive rollers and combines it with conventional external drive design that allows for quicker and more economical conveyor moves or maintenance. The Cross Drive's gear assembly is housed within a sealed conveyor drive roller protected from the environment and is connected directly to an external motor eliminating the chain/sprocket or belt/pulley used in conventional systems.