Friday 31 July 2015

Dual Drive Double Sided (Hexagonal) V belts


Steigentech double sided V belts are specially designed to give alternate flexibility in the drive whist offering rigidity in the section which makes this type of belt ideal for opposite directional drives such as Lawn & Garden and Agricultural machinery.
With multiple working surfaces our double sided V- Belt range offers a solution to many applications where pulleys are rotating in different directions. The Steigentech Double sided V-Belt uses a special polyester tensile cord that ensures low stretch and high flexibility, a fibre loaded base compound designed to transmit power both on the top and bottom of the belt and our high abrasion resistant wrapping cover will also provide the perfect grip and power transmission.
The Steigentech Double Sided V – Belt range consists of;
AA section 13mm x 10mm, BB section 17mm x 13mm, CC section 22mm x 17mm
With a temperature range from -40C to + 70C, antistatic properties, great resistance to external aggressions and meeting RoHS, REACH & ISO requirements this V-Belt range gives performance and quality.

Standard lengths ; AA section from 38” to 196” BB section from 39” to 300” CC section from 75” to 420” Other sizes are possible.


Monday 27 July 2015

Chain Drives - What to Consider


 
One of the main advantages of a chain drive is its ability to perform well under varying conditions. Despite this ability there are a number of rules for good design practice which if considered early in the design process will ensure the correct chain is selected and maxim results are achieved.

Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength: this is the static load required to break the chain. Load or tension applied to the chain in service should never exceed 1/6th of the chains Ultimate Tensile Strength. A roller chain should NEVER be loaded above 50% of its MUTS for even 1 cycle as doing so will permanently damage the chain.

Allowable Working Load: Roller chain with equal tensile strengths can have very different working load capacities, there is no constant relationship between a roller chains working capacity and its ultimate tensile strength. Certain chain manufacturers with a higher tensile strength could have a lower working load capacity.

Selecting Chain Sizes: There could be several suitable chains for any particular application, Loads, Speeds, Environment, Required service life; Costs will determine the final selection. Generally the lower cost drive will be powered by a single strand chain of the smallest pitch available to take the load required. The speed and number of teeth on the drive sprocket will also effect the selection of the chain size that is required.

As a general rule the smaller the pitch of chain the higher the operating speeds.

Thursday 16 July 2015

We’ve got it covered……Steigentech Rubber Flooring Rolls.


Steigentech produce a large range of specialised Rubber Flooring, a product I must confess to knowing very little about until I partnered with Steigentech and my eyes were opened up to the potential for this quality product range.

After “doing some research” I bit the bullet and added this range to our stock and I am pleased to report the product is selling well and our customers are delighted with the product.

Steigentech manufacture this flooring in 10mtr x 1mtr rolls with many patterns available:

Fine Ribbed, Broad Ribbed, Corrugated, Diamond Tread, Round Dot, Check Runner & Hammer Grove. All our flooring range has a working temperature range from-30c to +80c.and is available in thicknesses from 3mm to 10mm. Manufactured from NBR,CR, SBR compounds there is a product to suit most flooring applications.

All our flooring rolls provide anti slip and are non-porous, this matting is ideal for Gym flooring, Doors and Walkways, Kennels, Truck beds and all Steigentech flooring rolls have the advantage of being easy to clean, which helps avoid bacteria build up, all specifications meet ROHS and REACH requirements.

So if you want to cover a walkway, fit out a truck bed, or replace that worn out mat in your home Gym we will have a product within our range to suit.

 

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Industrial Rubber Sheeting and Matting - what one?


 
Our range of matting product covers Industrial rubber sheet rolls, manufactured with EPDM, Silicone, FKM Viton, CR, NBR, Pure Gum & SBR compounds.

Which compound should I use?

EPDM - this product gives excellent resistance to water, steam, ozone aging, ultra violet & chemicals, has great electrical properties and is an ideal matting for rings and gaskets. Available from 1mm to 50mm thickness.

Silicone Rubber – this product gives extreme resistance to sunlight and many gases and is an inert material which is suitable for medical applications. Available from 1mm thickness to 10mm thickness.

FKM Viton (Fluorelastomer Rubber) – this range gives resistance to Acid & Alkali, chemical resistance and has a good heat aging resistance. Temperature range -40c to +250c. Great for applications such as protection rings and gaskets. Available in thicknesses form 1mm to 50kmm.

CR (Chloroprene Rubber, Neporene) - this product is available in thicknesses for 1mm through to 50mm, has great strength and abrasion properties, resistance to weathering, temperature & ozone, temperature range -20c to +120c.

NBR (Nitrile Rubber) – this product has a good resistance to oil, has great mechanical properties at traction, compression and flex – ideal product for oil seals, rings and gaskets. Temperature range -25c to +110c Available in thicknesses from 1mm to 50mm.

Pure Gum (Natural Rubber) – this product has excellent dynamic and rebound properties, good electrical properties and a temperature range from -50c to +90c. Good for applications such as work stations, gaskets and general usages.  Available in thicknesses from 1mm through to 10mm.

SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) - this product gives excellent resistance to temperature and aging, has a good tensile strength, low compression and tear resistance with a temperature range from -45c to +110c ideal for general applications and available from 1mm to 50mm thickness.