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FLEXCO INTRODUCES THE BELT EDGE PROTECTOR

Flexco recently announced the addition of the Belt Edge Protector to its line of belt accessories that are ideal for the logistics and the parcel handling and warehousing and distribution industries.

FLEXCO INTRODUCES THE BELT EDGE PROTECTOR
Supply Chain Xchange Staff
By Supply Chain Xchange StaffJul 24, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (July 24, 2023) – Flexco recently announced the addition of the Belt Edge Protector to its line of light duty belt accessories. When attached to the side wall of a conveyor system, it effectively manages the workflow of products from chute to belt by preventing packages from jamming under the receiving belt.

Much like many other Flexco belt accessory products, the Belt Edge Protector features a seamless installation process. The protectors have been engineered to be fastened quickly to the side wall of the conveyor system with an available Install Kit that minimizes unnecessary downtime.

“The Belt Edge Protector is an ideal solution for many in the light-duty logistics sector,” according to Flexco Product Manager Ryan Jackson. “Once installed, packages are less susceptible to slipping beneath the belt at the transfer point, reducing belt jams and product loss, increasing throughput, and decreasing worker exposure to a running system.”

Ideal for use in light-duty industries, the Flexco line of belt accessories are best utilized to navigate packages through the conveyor system while decreasing the likelihood of them becoming stuck or damaged. In order to decide on the correct order quantity, users must determine the total length of conveyors to be protected, the number of Protector Kits required, and how many Install Kits are needed. A better decision can be made when utilizing the Flexco website.

Flexco belt accessories feature compact and accessible designs, so installing and servicing them along high traffic areas of conveyor systems is quick and easy. Overall, this solution helps to negate damage and wear to the belt, keeps packages in circulation, and allows workers to focus on more pressing tasks.

The Belt Edge Protector can be used in many light-duty applications and is ideal for the parcel handling and warehousing and distribution industries.

For more information on the Belt Edge Protector or any other light-duty products from Flexco, log onto www.flexco.com.

https://www.flexco.com/EN/Product-Systems/Belt-Accessories/Belt-Edge-Protector.htm
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