Belt support - sliding

Belt support – sliding

Sliding supports are used to support steel belt conveyors as they travel through the system. We supply cast iron skid bars, graphite skid bars and other solutions to suit different applications, all designed to maximize the performance and working life of your steel belt.

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Sliding supports are used to support steel belt conveyors as they travel through the system. We supply cast iron skid bars, graphite skid bars and other solutions to suit different applications, all designed to maximize the performance and working life of your steel belt.

Stainless steel belt conveyor sliding supports

Sliding supports to maximize productivity and prolong belt life

Almost every stainless steel belt conveyor needs a form of support to hold the belt up between the end stations. Add the weight of the conveyed product, and proper belt support becomes crucial to the performance of the conveyor and the lifespan of the belt.

Our sliding belt mechanism supports are virtually maintenance-free and are widely used in bake ovens and other applications where access to the supports for inspection and service is limited.

We supply skid bars in a range of materials to meet your needs.

Cast iron skid bars for carbon steel belts

Our cast iron skid bars are formulated and manufactured to provide optimal performance with carbon steel belts. The surface of each bar is machine finished to deliver a surface roughness of no more than Ramax=3.0 μm, minimizing the risk of unnecessary wear.

These exacting specifications ensure that IPCO cast iron skid bars will give you the reliable, long-lasting support your sliding conveyor belt needs.

Graphite skid bars deliver support and graphite lubrication

The application of graphite on the underside of a belt minimizes friction, reduces wear, prevents belt distortion, and reduces the risk of rust caused by condensation.

IPCO graphite skid bars are designed to automatically leave a deposit of lubricant graphite continuously on the underside of the belt. They have the added benefit of providing lower friction than cast iron supports. We recommend that a minimum of 10% of the skid bars should be graphite.

Our graphite skid bars are available in two options:

Soft graphite ensures optimum application of graphite
Hard graphite, suitable for applications requiring cleaner operation, applies less graphite but is more suited to higher temperatures

Spring-loaded graphite stations deliver constant graphite as a lubricant

The IPCO graphite station is another way of applying graphite lubrication to minimize friction, reduce wear, prevent distortion, and reduce the risk of oxidation.

The support brackets are spring loaded to ensure that the graphite bars remain in constant contact with the belt, while a safety mechanism prevents the belt from making contact with the metal of the support structure.

Environmentally safe graphite lubricants where there are insufficient skid bars

In applications with an insufficient number of soft graphite skid bars, graphite lubrication is needed at conveyor start-up and regular intervals after that.

IPCO graphite lubricant is an environmentally safe, water-based formula specifically chosen for its superior lubricating properties.

Sliding supports to maximize productivity and prolong belt life

Almost every stainless steel belt conveyor needs a form of support to hold the belt up between the end stations. Add the weight of the conveyed product, and proper belt support becomes crucial to the performance of the conveyor and the lifespan of the belt.

Our sliding belt mechanism supports are virtually maintenance-free and are widely used in bake ovens and other applications where access to the supports for inspection and service is limited.

We supply skid bars in a range of materials to meet your needs.

Cast iron skid bars for carbon steel belts

Our cast iron skid bars are formulated and manufactured to provide optimal performance with carbon steel belts. The surface of each bar is machine finished to deliver a surface roughness of no more than Ramax=3.0 μm, minimizing the risk of unnecessary wear.

These exacting specifications ensure that IPCO cast iron skid bars will give you the reliable, long-lasting support your sliding conveyor belt needs.

Graphite skid bars deliver support and graphite lubrication

The application of graphite on the underside of a belt minimizes friction, reduces wear, prevents belt distortion, and reduces the risk of rust caused by condensation.

IPCO graphite skid bars are designed to automatically leave a deposit of lubricant graphite continuously on the underside of the belt. They have the added benefit of providing lower friction than cast iron supports. We recommend that a minimum of 10% of the skid bars should be graphite.

Our graphite skid bars are available in two options:

Soft graphite ensures optimum application of graphite
Hard graphite, suitable for applications requiring cleaner operation, applies less graphite but is more suited to higher temperatures

Spring-loaded graphite stations deliver constant graphite as a lubricant

The IPCO graphite station is another way of applying graphite lubrication to minimize friction, reduce wear, prevent distortion, and reduce the risk of oxidation.

The support brackets are spring loaded to ensure that the graphite bars remain in constant contact with the belt, while a safety mechanism prevents the belt from making contact with the metal of the support structure.

Environmentally safe graphite lubricants where there are insufficient skid bars

In applications with an insufficient number of soft graphite skid bars, graphite lubrication is needed at conveyor start-up and regular intervals after that.

IPCO graphite lubricant is an environmentally safe, water-based formula specifically chosen for its superior lubricating properties.

IPCO’s steel belt credentials

Experience

120+ years

In steel belt conveying.

Support

80+

Skilled service engineers across 30 countries.

Excellence

90.5%

Of our customers would recommend IPCO to others.

Benefits

Why chose IPCO steel belts and components?

Unparalleled expertise in steel belt-based industrial processing.
Components to cover every aspect of your conveyor system.
Our Global Service Special Engineering team can help ensure that your entire conveyor system is synchronized for maximum reliability, performance, and quality of end product.
We also offer standalone conveyor solutions for straightforward transportation.

IPCO sliding belt support: designed to prolong the productive life of your belt

Ideal for bake ovens and applications where access is limited
Provides support for both belt and conveyed product
Quality-controlled for optimum chemical composition
Specially formulated cast iron skid bar
Graphite skid bars provide belt lubrication and protection to minimize friction, reduce wear, prevent belt distortion and reduce risk of rust
Solutions available for a range of applications and belt widths

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Processes supported

Conveying

Efficiently transfer materials and products across various stages of industrial production.

Portfolio showcase

Our portfolio of steel conveyor belt components

Active tracking (AT)

Integrated active conveyor belt tracking unit ideal for rebuilds or new installations

Compact Belt Tracking (CBT 2G)

Advanced active belt tracking solutions for upgrades to existing conveyors

High Precision Tracking (HPT)

High precision, contact-free conveyor belt tracking with precise tensioning

High Speed Tracking (HST)

Precise, instantaneous tracking of high speed belts

Pneumatic tracking (PT)

Proven solution for contact-free, real time tracking and tensioning

Spring loaded guide roller (SLGR) tracking

Simple, easy-to-install system with no electronics

Belt cleaner

Easily installed belt cleaning device with a rotating brush

Belt support – sliding

Cast iron and graphite skid bars providing belt support

Belt support – rolling

Rolling belt supports for a range of different applications

Structural components

Full range of components from end stations to pulleys

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