Timing Belts for FAGOR ARRASATE Cut-to-Length Lines & Vacuum Stacking Units – Conveyor Belts for Thin Aluminum Sheets
For FAGOR ARRASATE cut-to-length lines and vacuum stacking units, the ideal choice is a synchronous conveyor belt made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with an embedded high-strength steel cord core and custom-engineered vacuum suction holes. These belts simultaneously provide high-precision synchronous transmission and negative-pressure suction, effectively preventing positional misalignment and surface scratching of thin aluminum or stainless steel sheets during the processes of leveling, cutting, conveying, and automated stacking.
This series of specially processed vacuum-suction timing belts is a high-precision synchronous conveying solution tailored specifically for FAGOR ARRASATE cut-to-length lines and vacuum stacking units. Constructed from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) base with an integrated high-strength steel cord reinforcement, the belts feature precision-machined vacuum suction holes. The synchronous tooth profile ensures accurate transmission and positioning, while the vacuum holes utilize negative pressure to securely hold metal sheets in place.
These belts are primarily used in the leveling, cutting, conveying, and automated stacking of high-end aluminum and thin stainless steel sheets.
Product Specifications Overview
Parameter Specifications | Specifications |
Product Name | Fagor Arrasate Cut to length line timing belt ; Fagor Arrasate Vacuum stackers belt |
Base Material | Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
Tensile Reinforcement | Embedded High-Strength Steel Cord Core |
Tooth Profile | T10, AT20 (customizable upon request) |
Suction Hole Configuration | Customized according to technical drawings |
Tooth-Side Coating (PAZ) | Composite wear-resistant fabric layer (reduces noise and tooth wear) |
Compatible Equipment | FAGOR ARRASATE Cut-to-Length Lines, Vacuum Stacking Units |
Barbieri brand Fagor Arrasate Cut to Length Line Timing Belt; Fagor Arrasate Vacuum Stackers Belt: Structure and Manufacturing Process Description
1. TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) Base Material
The timing belt body is manufactured from high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
TPU is highly resistant to abrasion, oils, and fatigue, making it ideal for 24-hour continuous operation in industrial environments.
The working surface utilizes a specialized wear-resistant material designed to prevent scratching when in contact with metal sheets.
2. Integrated High-Strength Steel Cord Core
The timing belt features an embedded high-strength steel cord tension member.
This steel core limits belt elongation—a common issue with nylon or polyester-core belts, which tend to stretch during prolonged, high-speed reciprocating operation, leading to a loss of tension and inaccurate sheet positioning.
The steel core construction ensures superior, long-lasting positioning accuracy and an extended service life.
3. Vacuum Suction Hole Processing
Vacuum holes are precision-machined into the belt according to the technical drawings provided for Fagor equipment.
The hole pattern aligns precisely with the vacuum chambers of the equipment. Negative pressure generated by the vacuum pump passes through these holes, creating a uniform suction force across the belt surface to hold metal sheets firmly in place.
4. Tooth-Side and Back-Side Treatments
Tooth-side fabric layer: A composite wear-resistant nylon fabric is applied to reduce noise during tooth engagement and minimize wear on the teeth.
Working-surface red rubber coating: This increases the coefficient of friction and provides a soft-contact interface with the metal sheets, further reducing the risk of surface scratches.
Application Scenarios
Feed Conveying for Fagor Arrasate Cut-to-Length (CTL) Lines
Used in the sheet-feeding sections before and after the shearing station, where multiple parallel belts transport aluminum sheets.
Each belt channel can be controlled independently, allowing for the separation and precise length-based positioning of sheets as they are fed into the main shearing unit. FAGOR ARRASATE Vacuum Stacker
After being cut, aluminum sheets land on a vacuum stacking conveyor belt. A vacuum pump creates negative pressure through perforations in the belt, enabling the pickup, transfer, and interleaved stacking of the sheets. The precision of this stacking directly impacts subsequent packaging and transport processes.
Compatible Sheet Types
• Automotive exterior body panels (painted or bright-finish)
• Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy sheets
• Mirror-finish or decorative stainless steel sheets
• Other non-magnetic metal sheets with high surface-quality requirements
Common Issues
Q1: Sheets drift off-course due to a lack of synchronization among multiple conveyor belts.
Our high-precision synchronous toothed design ensures that all belts operate at perfectly synchronized speeds, preventing lateral drift and maintaining precise positioning during transport.
Q2: Thin sheets vibrate during high-speed transport, leading to uneven stack edges.
Thin sheets are prone to vibration when fed at high speeds. Our system combines a synchronous toothed design with uniform, full-surface vacuum suction to hold sheets firmly in place, suppressing vibration and ensuring a neat, orderly stack.
Q3: Air leakage through the belts leads to excessive vacuum pump power consumption and insufficient suction.
Poor manufacturing tolerances for vacuum holes can cause unnecessary air leakage. Barbieri’s precision-machined vacuum holes minimize leakage, reduce the continuous load on the vacuum pump, and maintain stable negative-pressure suction.
Q4: Can hole patterns and spacing be customized according to FAGOR equipment drawings?
Yes. Barbieri offers customization based on your drawings—vacuum hole patterns, hole spacing, belt width, the thickness of the red rubber (friction) layer, and the composite surface layer can all be manufactured to match your specific equipment parameters.
Q5: Which industries primarily use this system?
Aerospace aluminum, automotive exterior body panels, new energy, high-end industrial equipment, and decorative stainless steel sheets.
These two specially engineered vacuum-suction timing belts from Barbieri are custom-designed as replacement conveyor components for FAGOR ARRASATE cut-to-length lines and vacuum stacking units. Constructed with a TPU base and high-strength steel cord reinforcement, they ensure precise positioning during sheet metal transport. Specially processed vacuum holes facilitate the handling and stacking of non-magnetic thin sheets—such as aluminum or stainless steel—via negative-pressure suction. The tooth side features a composite wear-resistant fabric layer, which effectively reduces noise and minimizes tooth wear, while the conveying surface utilizes a specialized wear-resistant material to prevent scratching high-gloss sheets during transport.
