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Return Conveyors and Material Handling
BT-2000

Unlike their human counterpart, the automated system needs no hiring, no training, does not take off sick and works extended hours without receiving extra money. This is also true for conveyors installed on shaper/sanders, single-end tenoners, planers and wide belt sanders.
Operating Characteristics

Operating Speeds

 BT-2000 Return Conveyors are equipped with a DC variable speed drive to match the processing speed of your equipment, receiving table speed is adjustable 30 to 90 feet/min, belt transfer speed is fixed at 180 feet/min and return conveyor speed is adjustable 60 to 180 feet/min.
Infeed Device Two motorised infeed arms on BT-2024 and BT-2030 models, three arms on BT-2036. Arms operate at the same speed as the receiving table and can be positioned anywhere along its width. BT-2048 and BT-2060 models are equipped with motorised rollers instead of arms.
Direction of Return 

According to your indications, BT-2000 Return Conveyors are built for right or left-handed return. However, they remain adaptable to your changing needs throughout their useful life. Transfer and return orientation can be field modified from right-hand to left-hand and vice-versa. Options such as the panel turner and the panel deviator can be added-on and the transfer section can be broadened.
BT-2024
BT-2030
BT-2036
BT-2048
BT-2060

A 3', a 5' or a 7' addition to the receiving table length, up to a total length of 8', 10' or 12'
available on all models

Additional return length (in 24" increments), proportional to your equipment
available on all models

Additional transfer width (in 12" increments)
available on all models
Panel deviator for parts less than 6" wide
available on all models
Motorised infeed arms
standard
standard
standard
optional
optional
Motorised infeed rollers, (may require modification of edgebander outrigger)
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
Set of 3 additional transfer belts
(for heavier panels)
available on all models
PT-90 anel Turner Attachment
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Heavy Duty Model (for panels more than 200 pounds)
n/a
n/a
optional
optional
optional
Optional Features
PT-90 Panel Turner Option
Available on all models, this device simplifies processing short sides on long and narrow panels. The panels are turned 90° as part of the transfer process between the receiving and return rollers, thus eliminating panel overhang.
What Model will Suit my Application?
The answer to that question depends on the maximum dimension of most of the panels processed on your finishing equipment. The minimum panel size (common to all five models) is 6” X 6”. On conveyors equipped with the panel deviator option, the minimum recommended size is 4” X 12”. Please refer to the chart (above) outlining BASIC maximum sizes and capacity ENHANCED by part time operator assistance or installation of a PT-90 Panel Turner.