Improvements to LEWCO Chain Roller Conveyors, CDLR

LEWCO Inc. has recently updated the standards which define our CDLR25 and CDLR26 models, increasing the durability while maintaining our competitive cost advantage. The improvements fall into (3) categories which are drives, support and frame improvements.
DRIVE --In certain drive configurations, customers have reported issues with the rigidity of the drive mounting platform. By careful review and consideration of the "Voice of the Customer", we've created (3) universal drive configurations that will suite 95% of the applications requested by our customers. DRIVE MOUNTED HIGH will become the new standard with DRIVE MOUNTED LOW and DRIVE MOUNTED BELOW as alternatives. These drives will now be placed as close to the center of the conveyor as practical therefore eliminating the need for customer to attempt to specify right, left, center, etc. Each drive configuration will now incorporate precision, flange bearing mounted drive rollers with live axle as opposed to the typical tread roller bearings pressed inside the roller tubes.

Another improvement that resulted from listening to our customers, the new drive designs have simplified the way chain guards are mounted, thereby reducing the number of fasteners required to remove for maintenance. In addition, special attention was given to fastener sizes to reduce the number of wrenches required to maintain the product.

SUPPORTS --The new CDLR25 and CDLR26 models will have improved welded supports that are much more rigid and easily adjustable. The floor channel weldment is infinitely adjustable within a 6" range by using a jack bolt adjustment device.

FRAME -- Two important improvements have been made to the CDLR25 and CDLR26 conveyor frames. First, the thickness of steel used for the chain box covers has been increased to a 10 gage steel. Due to the nature of the chain roller conveyor product, pallets and containers will make occasional contact against the chain box edges and have the potential for jamming. Using the thicker material and also converting to a (2) piece guard design, the improvement will significantly improve the conveyors performance. (CHAIN BOX COVERS PAINETD YELLOW)

Secondly, the connection between sections has been improved from a bolted on connector to a welded, end channel connector (Butt Coupler) for improved rigidity. In these connector plates, we've included access holes to allow wire and air line to pass through from section to section improving the final installation.

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