New System Plast NG Evo chain, Hub City HERA gear reducers and wash-down bearings exhibited
Regal Power Transmission Solutions (RegalPTS.com) takes sustainable conveying to a new level at the Craft Brewers Conference & Beer Expo with displays of the new dry-running System Plast NG Evo chain and belt, Hub City's 90% efficient HERA gear reducers (High Efficiency Right Angle), and corrosion-resistant ball, roller and cam follower bearings from Sealmaster, McGill, Rollway and System Plast.
Regal's new System Plast NG Evo chain is made from a proprietary low-friction polymer engineered for dry, high-speed conveying on bottling and packaging lines. "NG Evo exceeds the performance of our original NG material, which has already proven itself with world-leading brewers," says Jeff Himes, Senior Product Manager. "In every parameter, NG Evo outperforms our original product with higher breaking load, greater elasticity, lower coefficient of friction and much greater abrasion resistance. It dramatically reduces energy consumption and noise, while allowing brewers to eliminate soap-and-water lubrication from conveying operations. Beverage processors typically use two to three times more lubricating and cleaning water than goes into the finished product. Wet conveying creates slip hazards and maintenance problems with pumps, leaks and premature failure of bearings, sensors and other conveyor components. It also adds costs for energy, water reclamation and treatment. Even dry mineral-oil-based lubricants can create problems with wear paste buildup."