Tri-Flex: production, application and expertise

What are Triflex conveyor belts?

Triflex conveyor belts are high-quality metal belts that consist of hinged links. This unique construction makes it possible not only to follow straight transport lines, but also to move smoothly through curves. The flexibility of Triflex belts enables companies to realize complex transport routes in spiral or straight installations without sacrificing reliability or precision.

At Tribelt, Triflex conveyor belts are produced entirely in-house, from design to realization. This allows the tires to be precisely tailored to the specific requirements of an installation, including material selection, dimensions and drive systems. Features such as round cutouts in the links for optimal contact and oval eyelets on spiral ends for extra safety underline the sophisticated engineering behind each Triflex tire.

Key specifications include:

• Pitch: 19.05 mm — 27.4 mm — 38.1 mm
• Bandwidth: spiral towers 270—1400 mm, straight lanes 270—2000 mm
• Temperature range: -50°C to 400°C (depending on application)
• Various stainless steel materials for maximum durability and hygiene

Key benefits of Triflex tyres

Triflex conveyor belts offer a wide range of benefits for companies and operators:

• Flexible cornering: Thanks to the hinged links, the tires can rotate in tight radii, ideal for spiral tower installations.
• Widely applicable: Suitable for both straight transport lines and complex spiral systems, including cryogenic applications.
• Hygienic design: Specially developed for the food industry, with easy to clean surfaces and optimal product contact zones.
• Reliability and durability: Precision production guarantees a consistent finish, long life and stable running.
• Ease of maintenance: Tyres can be reversed for extra life, while customized solutions ensure optimal performance.
• Safety: Oval eyelets and raised side links support safe product guidance, even at high speeds or heavy loads.

Applications in various sectors

Triflex conveyor belts are used worldwide in industrial processes where accurate temperature control and product treatment are crucial. Typical applications include:

• Food industry: Cooling, freezing, pasteurizing, smoking and cooking products.
• Spiral towers: Ideal for cooling towers and freezing installations, where space savings and cornering are important.
• Straight transport lines: For example, when shock-freezing with liquid nitrogen, where stable and reliable running is essential.

Thanks to their versatility, Triflex belts can also be used in other sectors where accurate product guidance, temperature resistance and hygiene are crucial.

Triflex variants and customization by Tribelt

Tribelt offers various variants of Triflex belts, tailored to the specific installation requirements of customers:

• Spiral decks: With variable pitch and thread thickness for optimal product support.
• Unilateral weaving: For small pitch (<4.25 mm).
• Raised side links: For specific product guidance.
• Various stainless steel materials: Depends on temperature, hygiene requirements and mechanical stress.
• Support systems: Radius strips for spiral conveyors, herringbone pattern for straight transport lines.

In addition, Tribelt provides customized drive solutions: specially designed drive wheels, optimal overdrive tuning and positioning on walking axles ensure trouble-free operation and maximum grip.

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