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AGENDA UNIT HANDLING CONVEYOR SECTION MEETING Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 8:30 a.m.

O'Hare Hilton Hotel Chicago, Illinois

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JOINT SESSION WITH UNIT HANDLING SECTION Dan Young, Economist & Advisor

The Wells Fargo Bank “Wells Fargo View of the Economy”

CEMA Engineering Conference (Phil Hannigan) Government Affairs (Fred Thimmel) Standards, Publications & Safety Labels (Kimberly MacLaren) ________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2015, Meeting

3. Current Business Conditions and Outlook 4. Current Labor Situation 5. Section Reports

a. Conveyor Chain (Andy Felter)

6. Unit Handling Book (Chris Maines) 7. Unit Handling Engineering Minutes Review (Committee) a. Safety Guidelines for MDR 24 Volt Conveyor b. Unit Handling Safety Video Update c. Safety Best Practices Guideline for E-Stops d. “G” Factor ANSI/CEMA 402 & 403 f. Approve CEMA Std 407-2015 - MDR Standard (Attached) e. Approve SBP-004-201 Safety Best Practices Guideline for Supplemental Guarding (Attached) 8. Other Business 9. Next Meeting of the Section 10. Adjournment

Bob Callahan, Chair Chris Glenn, Vice Chair/Sec

5672 Strand Ct., Suite 2 • Naples, Florida 34110 Tel: (239) - 514-3441 • Fax: (239) - 514-3470

Web Site: http://www.cemanet.org

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association


MINUTES UNIT HANDLING CONVEYOR SECTION MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015

NAPLES GRANDE RESORT, NAPLES FL.

Meeting called to order at 10:15 AM on Monday, March 9, 2015 by Mike Nisenbaum of Carlisle, Chairman with minutes recorded by Bob Callahan of Hitachi, Vice Chair.

Introductions were made around the table with 35 companies in attendance.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the September 17, 2014 meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved. The business trends analysis and labor trends analysis were conducted, with 35 companies reporting. In general, conditions were upbeat for the last six months, with positive outlooks for the next six and 12 month periods. Labor and health care trends were generally positive as well. Health care premium costs and fringes range from flat to increases of 9%. Labor wage increases average 3%.

The Conveyor Chain Section report was given by Chair A. J. Felter of Webster Chain. A.J. reported that the “ chain belt “ section had been completed by Tom Perdue of Cambridge Engineered Solution and Dave Tessier of Wire Belt Company of America and thanked both gentlemen for their support. AJ also reported that the new welded steel drag chain interchange list, once fully completed should and will be made available to all CEMA members.

Section report for the Unit Handling Book was given by Jim McKnight of Intelligrated who reported that the new addition of the Unit Handling Book should be available in early fall had grown to 34 Chapters , 728 pages !!

The Membership Committee report was given by Co‐Chair Mike Mitchell Stober Drives who identified for those in attendance of their initiative to actively recruit new members at numerous tradeshows. Working with the CEMA staff that will provide the necessary marketing tools, he encouraged all members to take an active role in the recruitment of new members for CEMA .

Election of Section Officers were held with Bob Callahan of Hitachi elected Chair and Chris Glenn, Hytrol, Vice Chair of the Unit Handling Conveyor Section

The next Unit Handling meeting will be held at the CEMA fall meeting September 15‐16, 2015 at the Chicago O’Hare Hilton

There being no further business, a motion was called for, seconded and approved to adjourn at 11:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Callahan, Hitachi

5672 Strand Ct., Suite 2 • Naples, Florida 34110 Tel: (239) - 514-3441 • Fax: (239) - 514-3470

Web Site: http://www.cemanet.org



MINUTES OF THE CEMA ENGINEERING CONFERENCE

UNIT HANDLING CONVEYOR COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 – 8:00 A.M.

1. Ron Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:05 A.M.

2. An attendance sheet was circulated. See list at end of minutes.

3. The committee purpose was read.

4. The agenda for 2015 was approved.

5. The minutes from 2014 were approved.

6. Old Business

a. CEMA Standards for Unit Handling were reviewed for change.

i. CEMA 102 – Terms and Definitions (Chris Maines)

1. No changes required.

ii. CEMA 401 – 2003 (R2015) Roller Conveyors (Mike McGettigan)


iii. CEMA 402 – 2003 (R2015) Belt Conveyors (Ron Wagner)

1. A vote by manufacturers to accept “g” factor update as proposed was

taken. A unanimous vote of approval was made by Intelligrated, Dematic,

Hytrol, Transnorm, Interoll and Arrowhead.

iv. CEMA 403 – 2003 (R2015) Belt Driven Live Roller Conveyors (Boyce Bonham)

1. A vote by manufacturers to accept “g” factor update as proposed was

taken. A unanimous vote of approval was made by Intelligrated, Dematic,

Hytrol, and Arrowhead.

v. CEMA 404 – 2003 (R2015) Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyors (Chris Glenn)


vi. CEMA 405 – 2003 (R2015) Slat Conveyors (Boyce Bonham)


vii. CEMA 406 – 2003 (R2015) Line Shaft Driven Conveyors (Chris Glenn)


viii. CEMA 601 – 1995 Overhead Trolley Conveyors


b. New Standards/Guides for Unit Handling

i. “Poly V Belt” (Tom Anderson) – Attached

1. The publication was not made, but will be processed by CEMA.

ii. Drag Chain Conveyor (Bjorn Hansen)

1. A separate standard is no longer needed, based upon the information

being available in the UH book.

iii. MDR Standard (Ron Wagner) – Attached

1. A vote by manufacturers to accept the as proposed standard was taken. A

unanimous vote of approval was made by Intelligrated, Dematic, and

Hytrol.



c. CEMA Unit Handling Safety Documents

i. The video was shown and open discussion was conducted in regards to possible

changes.

1. Topics reviewed were: Personnel tether on lift, add CEMA website, Arc

Flash, pushbutton coloration, slack pull cords, restart after jam, PPE, lock

out tag out, freshen the look.

ii. A sub‐committee was formed to review the proposed changes and discuss the

feasibility of rework with CEMA. It will be Chaired by Boyce Bonham, and initial

members are Bill Brungs, Gerardo Martinez, and Dan Modzeleski.

d. Safety Documents Needed or Under Development


e. Controls Committee update (Rob Gruendel)

i. Rob provided an update of Controls Committee work

f. CEMA Application Guide for Unit Handling Conveyors

i. Chris Maines provided a status update.

1. Professional edit is approximately 50% complete. Publication is

approximately 8 weeks away.

ii. A request for volunteers to assist in editing equations was made. Harlen Hoang,

Dan Modzeleski, and Jim Alt volunteered.

g. Wire Belt Best Practice Document Review

i. A separate document is no longer needed, based upon the information being

available in the UH book.

7. New Business

a. Identify and document the Manufactures associated with each standard for future use in

approvals

i. For each standard we asked for identification of the manufacturers present at the

meeting. They are listed below, per standard.

ii. A review with CEMA staff must be conducted to identify any that were not present.

1. CEMA 401 – Dematic, Intelligrated, Hytrol, Arrowhead

2. CEMA 402 ‐ Intelligrated, Dematic, Hytrol, Transnorm, Interoll and

Arrowhead

3. CEMA 403 ‐ Intelligrated, Dematic, Hytrol, and Arrowhead

4. CEMA 404 – Dematic, Intelligrated, Hytrol, Arrowhead

5. CEMA 405 – Dematic, Intelligrated, Hytrol

6. CEMA 406 – Dematic, Intelligrated, Hytrol

7. CEMA 601 – Dematic, Intelligrated, Automatic Systems

b. NFPA79 Overview

i. Rob Gruendel provided an update of NFPA79 ramifications

c. Unit Handling Controls Sub Committee discussion

i. Duplicate item

d. Any additional business or topics as requested by the Members during the Agenda

Approval process

i. No new items were proposed


8. Next Meeting – June 21, 2016 – LaPlaya Hotel, Naples, FL

9. The meeting adjourned

CEMA Technical Report 2015‐02

CONVEYOR POLY‐V BELT FACT SHEET

Selection Considerations

1.9 Inch and 2.5 Inch Rollers

Provided as a service to the Conveyor Industry by

CEMA Unit Handling Conveyor Section

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association 5672 Strand Court, Suite 2 Naples, Florida 34110‐3314

www.cemanet.org

Approved: September, 2014

Format edit July 1, 2015

CEMA Technical Report 2015‐02 Conveyor Poly – V Fact Sheet

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CONVEYOR POLY‐V BELT FACT SHEET

Selection Considerations

1.9 INCH AND 2.5 INCH ROLLERS

Conveyor systems today offer several drive systems to transmit torque from roller to roller. A relatively new approach was introduced several years back using Poly‐V belts that are stretchy belts assembled on specific hubs attached at each end of a roller. Poly‐V belt driven conveyor rollers offer an alternative to Chain Driven rollers and O‐Ring driven rollers. These rollers can be driven by a motorized drive roller, pancake motor attached to the side of the rail or by using the line shaft method. The power between the drive and the rollers is transferred by the Poly‐V belts. The fact sheet below will cover the 1.9 inch roller as well as the 2.5 inch roller and give the user some design parameters to be used in the selection of the drive and the belt sizes.

Motorized Drive Rollers (MDR) applications with Poly‐V Belts

The typical conveyor application of Motorized Drive Rollers (MDR) involves using an individual motor to power shorter conveyor sections (i.e. conveyor “zone”). An individual zone sensor is also applied one per zone, allowing for some type of logic controller to determine the presence or absence of articles on the conveyor. In turn, the controller only operates the zones as necessary to move the articles being transported. By far, the greatest number of conveyor applications for MDR involve roller conveyor. It is most cost effective to transfer power from the motorized rollers to the idler rollers that form the zone extending the “powered” rollers beyond the individual MDR. Earlier designs used urethane bands (similar to those found in line shaft applications) to serve this purpose. However as product weights and speeds increased, a different type of drive was required to prevent slipping and reduced belt life. The Poly‐V Belt is now being applied to meet these requirements however, there are certain design considerations to keep in mind to insure the correct conveyor operation:

1. Speed

Because of the increased tension of the Poly‐V Belt when compared to

typical O Ring designs, the no‐load and light product load speeds will be slower

than expected. This speed difference will balance out as the article weight

approaches the MDR rated load specification.

Since the MDR is in contact with the article that is being transferred at

regular intervals during the transportation, certain speed differences can be

overcome based on the relationship between product size and zone length.


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2. Amperage

The positive drive of the Poly‐V Belt requires additional torque when

compared to O‐Rings. No‐ load amperage can approach rated amperage, even

without product on the conveyor. While the amperage compared to O‐Ring

driven rollers balances out as the load approaches rated capacity, this additional

amp draw should be taken into consideration when sizing the power supplies.

The amounts of applications for the Poly‐V Belt have been increasing recently, and are expected to continue for the future. Usage of the belt has provided additional applications in environments that were difficult or impossible with O‐Rings, such as in the presence of chemicals or low temperatures. Sizing the proper MDR to meet the application requirements is necessary to maximize the potential ROI. 1.9 inch rollers: There is no standard as of this writing for the hub diameter used on the 1.9 inch end hub. Several manufacturers have accepted the dimension of 43 mm which uses the “J” profile found in the ISO standard 9982. These hubs are either injection molded thermoplastics, machined from PA66 material, or metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum. Hub inserts with the Poly‐V configurations are manufactured with one or two precision ball bearings depending on the manufacturer. The number of belt ribs required is dependent on the amount of torque that you need to transmit and the speed that is required for your application. Hub manufacturers normally provide 8 to 10 grooves on these hubs. The hubs are normally pressed in or swaged into the roller tubes to secured to the inside diameter of the steel roller. An example of such a hub is dimensioned below:

Design criteria for the parts are based on the belt configuration which is determined from the following information:

1. Length of a zone in the conveyor. 2. Maximum load and footprint of load to be conveyed in a zone.


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3. Maximum load per roller. 4. Maximum load in the zone. 5. Speed of the conveyor. 6. Diameter of the roller tube. 7. O.D. of the insert or ring. 8. Special environmental conditions.

From this information the manufacturer of the Poly‐V belts will determine what series belt configuration and how many ribs will be required. When that information is given to the roller manufacturer they will then produce a roller with the appropriate insert or ring. Shaft options include spring loaded, fixed or drilled and tapped and a choice of materials including hex or round configurations. Center distances between rollers can vary so the chart below will give you a quick summary of which belt you must use depending on the center distance selected. This sounds easy, yet you must decide the number of ribs required for the belt and that is based on the load you are transporting and the desired speed. By using the chart below you will be able to select the proper belt for the application.

2.5 inch rollers: Since there are no standards as to the hub diameters for this size hub, several manufacturers have established 60 mm or 63.5 mm for the outside diameter. The construction of these types of hubs is machined steel since these hubs are welded to the 2.5 inch diameter tubing. You

Roller Diameter

(in)

Pulley Diameter

(mm)

Center Distance

(in)

ConveyXonic Belt size

Tension / Rib (N)

Rib count Rib count

2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6

1.9 43 2 236 30.4 1.31 1.96 2.61 3.27 3.92 454 681 908 1135 1362

1.9 43 2.25 246 31.1 1.34 2.01 2.67 3.34 4.01 464 697 929 1161 1393

1.9 43 2.5 263 30.3 1.30 1.95 2.61 3.26 3.91 452 679 905 1131 1357

1.9 43 2.75 270 33.3 1.43 2.15 2.86 3.58 4.30 497 746 995 1243 1492

1.9 43 3 286 33.7 1.45 2.17 2.90 3.62 4.35 503 755 1007 1258 1510

1.9 43 3.25 302 21.9 0.94 1.41 1.88 2.35 2.83 327 491 654 818 981

1.9 43 3.5 314 21.1 0.91 1.36 1.81 2.27 2.72 315 473 630 788 945

1.9 43 4 336 29.5 1.27 1.90 2.54 3.17 3.81 441 661 881 1101 1322

1.9 43 4.25 348 30.1 1.29 1.94 2.59 3.24 3.88 449 674 899 1124 1348

1.9 43 4.5 30.2 1.30 1.95 2.60 3.25 3.90 451 676 902 1127 1353

1.9 43 4.75 376 26.1 1.12 1.68 2.24 2.81 3.37 390 585 780 974 1169

1.9 43 5

1.9 43 5.25 402 25.9 1.11 1.67 2.23 2.78 3.34 387 580 774 967 1160

1.9 43 5.5

1.9 43 5.75 427 23.9 1.03 1.54 2.06 2.57 3.08 357 535 714 892 1071

1.9 43 6 435 33.2 1.43 2.14 2.86 3.57 4.28 496 744 992 1239 1487

425.4 638.1 850.7 1063 1276

Max Torque (Nm) Max Load (Lb)

Average Load


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then must decide whether to use a “J” or “K” profile to drive your conveyor. The “J” profile requires a wider belt per the load, which means it will take extra ribs to drive the same load as a narrower “K” profile belt. The benefits of using the “J” are its low profile. By using a “J” profile the belt height when installed is the same overall diameter as the 2.5 inch tube when using the 60 mm hub.

Center distances between rollers can vary so the chart below will give you a quick summary of which belt you must use depending on the center distance selected. This sounds easy, yet you must decide the number of ribs required for the belt and that is based on the load you are transporting and the desired speed. By using the chart below you will be able to select the proper belt for the application.

Roller Diameter

(in)

Pulley Diameter

(mm)

Center Distance

(in)

ConveyXonic Belt size

Tension / Rib (N)

Rib count Rib count2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6

2.5 60 3 336 25.8 1.51 2.26 3.02 3.77 4.53 385 578 771 963 11562.5 60 42.5 60 4.5 416 31.7 1.85 2.78 3.71 4.64 5.56 473 710 947 1183 14202.5 60 6 486 31.5 1.84 2.76 3.69 4.61 5.53 470 706 941 1176 14112.5 60 92.5 60 12

443 664.5 886 1108 1329

Rib count Rib count

2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 62.5 63.5 3 352 32.1 2.04 3.06 4.08 5.10 6.12 479 719 959 1198 14382.5 63.5 4 27.4 1.74 2.61 3.48 4.35 5.22 409 614 818 1023 12282.5 63.5 4.5 435 25.2 1.60 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.80 376 564 753 941 11292.5 63.5 62.5 63.5 9 636 35.3 2.24 3.36 4.48 5.60 6.72 527 791 1054 1318 15812.5 63.5 12 809 30 1.91 2.86 3.81 4.76 5.72 448 672 896 1120 1344

448 672 896 1120 1344Average Load

Average Load

Max Torque (Nm) Max Load (Lb)

2.50”


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Advantages and considerations of using Poly‐V belt driven rollers versus O‐Ring driven rollers:

More power transferred from roller to roller versus polyurethane O‐Rings

Less belt slippage from Poly‐V belts

One drive powers more slave rollers depending on application

Robotic picking due to more precise stopping and starting

Longer life belts compared to TPU

No maintenance on the Poly‐V belt once it is installed Considerations for Poly‐V belt driven rollers versus Chain driven rollers:

Closer roller centers than sprocket driven rollers

Conveyor can be lower to the ground if motorized rollers are incorporated

No lubrication required with Poly‐V rollers

Robotic picking due to more precise and stopping

Elimination of gear boxes

Noise Safety concern: Poly‐V belts have very little elongation of stretch. Guards or shields should be installed anywhere personnel or property could come in contact with the rollers. Overall: Lower cost of ownership.

END OF DOCUMENT

CEMA STANDARD NO. 407 – MOTOR DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER (MDR) CONVEYORS Voting Draft Aug 31, 2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________

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CEMA STANDARD NO. 407

MOTOR DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER (MDR) CONVEYORS

CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (CEMA)

DISCLAIMER

The information provided herein is advisory only.

These recommendations provided by CEMA are general in nature and are not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Users should seek the advice, supervision and/or consultation of qualified Any use of this publication, or any information contained engineers, safety consultants, and other qualified professionals.

herein, or any other CEMA publication is made with the agreement and understanding that the user and the user’s company assume full responsibility for the designs, safety, specifications, suitability and adequacy of any conveyor system, system component, mechanical or electrical device designed or manufactured using this information.

The user and the user’s company understand and agree that CEMA, its member companies, its officers, agents and employees are not and shall not be liable in any manner under any theory of liability to anyone for reliance on or use of these recommendations. The user and the user’s companies agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify and defend CEMA, its member companies, successors, assigns, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims of liability, costs, fees (including attorney’s fees), or damages arising in any way out of the use of this information. CEMA and its member companies, successors, assigns, officers, agents and employees make no representations or warranties whatsoever, either expressed or implied, about the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, representations or warranties that the information and recommendations contained herein conform to any federal, state or local laws, regulations, guidelines or ordinances.

END

FOREWORD

Motor Driven Live Roller (MDR) Conveyors – Conveyors which use individual motors and rollers as a carrying

surface, or utilize a belt as a carrying medium – are used for the controlled movement of a great variety of

regular or irregular shaped loads, from light and fragile to heavy and rugged unit loads.

The path may be horizontal, inclined or declined, limited by the stability of the load and the friction between the

carrying surface and the load.

MDR conveyors typically can be set‐up to the speed best suited for the work being performed, and in some

cases variable speeds can be used. They are used where unit loads are allowed to accumulate, typically with no

load to load contact, causing blocked line conditions, as a pace setter for assembly operation, for loading on and

off, or for transportation.

The purpose of this guideline is to establish certain minimum standards for use in the design and application of unit handling belt conveyors. For additional information relating to definitions and selection of common components, see current edition of CEMA Standard No. 102, Conveyor Terms and Definitions. The illustrations throughout this book are schematic in nature and represent the general nature of a particular device. The illustrations are not intended to represent the recommended safety configurations since guarding has been omitted to permit clarity in showing the operational characteristics of the device. Refer to the current editions of ANSI/ASME B20.1, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment; ANSI/ASME B15.1, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus; and ANSI Z244.1, American National Safety Standards for Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources ‐ Minimum Safety Requirements; Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 C.F.R.) Part 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout); Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 C.F.R.) Part 1910 Subpart O, Machinery and Machine Guarding. Consult ASME or ANSI for the latest editions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page DEFINITIONS 1 x APPLICATION 2 x TECHNICAL DATA 3 x


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Section 1

Definitions

Conveyor, Width ‐ The dimension inside to inside (BF) of frame rails . Frame, Conveyor ‐ The structural member which supports the machinery components of a conveyor. Guide Rails ‐ Members paralleling the path of a conveyor and limiting the product on the conveyor to movement in a defined path. Hand ‐ The right hand or left hand of a conveyor is determined by facing the direction in which the material is flowing. Horizontal Curve ‐ A conveyor section used to change the direction of travel. The curved radius is measured to the inside face of the inside frame rail. The hand of the curve is determined by facing in the direction of the unit load and visually observing the unit load travel. Right hand curves transport unit loads to the right and left hand curves to the left. Pop ‐ Out Roller ‐ A special load carrying roller mounted in such a manner as to pop out when foreign objects are introduced between the belt and the roller. Roller Bed ‐ A bed utilizing a series of rollers and channels used to support a conveyed load. Slider Bed – A stationary surface used to support a conveyed load. Roller; Carrier, ‐A cylindrical member with internal bearings mounted on a non‐rotating shaft. Carrying Rollers ‐ A series of rollers used to support a conveyed load. Snub Roller ‐ Any roller used to increase the arc of contact between a belt and drive or tail pulley. Tracking training ‐The process of adjusting conveyor components and loading conditions in a manner which will correct any tendency of the belt to run other than centrally.

Motorized Roller (or Drive Roller) – A roller similar to a carrying roller but contains an internal motor that turns

the external tube when the axle is captured in the frame.

Drive Bands or Belts (round) ‐ Elastic bands made from a round plastic, typically urethane, and are

approximately 3/16 – 1/4 inches in diameter. They are available in variable lengths to accommodate different

roller centers and band tensions to transmit power from a motorized roller to carrying rollers.

Drive Bands or Belts (Poly‐V) – Semi‐Elastic bands that are flat in nature with multiple v profiles used to engage

a similarly profiled hub on a roller. They are available in variable lengths to accommodate different roller

centers and band tensions to transmit power from a motorized roller to carrying rollers.

Roller Controllers ‐ Electrical devices that control the power provided to the motor and may contain control

logic.

Sensors – A device (typically electronic)located to detect the presence of a load on the conveyor. These sensors

are usually powered from and communicate with the roller controllers.

Electrical Wiring Harnesses ‐ Multi‐conductor wire harnesses are used to supply power to the motorized rollers,

roller controllers, and sensors. Harnesses are also used to send/receive information between the sensors and

roller controllers.

Anti‐Backup Protective Device‐‐A device to prevent reversal of a loaded inclined belt when power is shut off. Some types which may be employed are as follows: 1. Eccentric pinch roller or rollers on the return run 2. Brake motor 3. Ratchet and pawl, or overrunning clutch, on a shaft of the drive 4. Anti‐roll back roller. Anti‐Overrunning Device‐‐A brake or other device used to prevent a loaded declined belt from running when power is shut off. (Typically a brake roller for MDR) Nose‐Over‐‐Curved or segmented frame sections used to provide a transition from incline to horizontal or from horizontal to decline. Powered Feeder‐‐ Curved or segmented frame sections used to provide a transition from horizontal to incline or decline to horizontal. Transfers ‐ Devices used to remove specific loads from the conveyor line and deliver them to another line or

area with a change in load direction and orientation, without manual intervention.

Diverters ‐ Devices used to remove specific loads from the conveyor line and deliver them to another line or

area with a change in load direction, without manual intervention.

Merge ‐ Devices used to consolidate specific loads from multiple conveyor lines and deliver them to a single line

with a change in load direction, without manual intervention.

Zone ‐ A sub portion of a conveyor bed that typically contains a motorized roller and accompanying control.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION

Figure 1: Rollers Set High

Figure 2: Rollers Set Low

Figure 3: Example MDR Configuration

Figure 4: Typical Section Schematic

Figure 5: Typical Section Isometric

Section 2

Application

A motor driven live roller system is best used to convey totes, cartons, pallets, poly bags, and other products

that do not exceed the limitations of the motorized rollers. Unlike other systems, weight can limit system speed

and performance. Heavier items, steep incline angles or a combination of the two may prove too difficult or

costly when using MDR.

An added value of MDR lies in its flexibility and configuration variability, from very simple to very complex. A

wide array of bed types and the absence of large drives make it a good option in limited spaces. Control options

that can range from simple transportation to accumulation to complex tracking systems make it a versatile

choice for many applications. Because of its relatively simple mechanical design, motor driven live roller

conveyor lends itself to typically an easier installation and faster Mean Time to Replace maintenance items.

There are many factors to consider when applying a MDR system. A good understanding of the system

application, rate requirements, and layout is important to making the right decisions. Options can vary widely,

so refer to the specific manufacturer for a complete list of their options. Common options include: frame

design, conveyor width, roller centers, zone length, motorized roller type, bed types, control options, and

accessories available.

MDR Conveyors are best suited for applications where multiple drives would otherwise be required. For

example, a 50 foot section of conveyor needs to be broken into five 10‐foot sections to add personnel gates to

allow access to workstations along the conveyor. Using traditional drives, this would require a conveyor drive

be added to drive each section between gates, which would be costly and require space for the drives. MDR has

the advantage of using one motorized roller per zone, regardless of the total distance traveled, so unlike the

traditional conveyor system, the number of “drives” needed for this example would not differ from a straight

unbroken conveyor. This example “system” would therefore be less expensive in both equipment and

installation labor.

There are applications where MDR may not be the best or the least expensive option. Where loads are

exceptionally heavy, an extra motorized roller may need to be added to each zone to insure the loads move

properly. Adding extra motorized rollers would increase the cost per zone. Long runs of conveyor may also be

expensive due to the high quantity of powered rollers required.

Overall system or area throughput rates are also a key consideration when choosing MDR conveyor. Motorized

rollers contain very small electric motors so it is critical to understand their power limitations and the control

schemes used to determine the actual rate the conveyor will be able to produce.

The following are some of the basic considerations governing the selection of motor driven roller conveyors and components:

Conveyor Width

Normally the conveyor is at least 2" to 3" wider than the widest unit handled. Loads may require a greater width for clearance around horizontal curves. With certain types of installations, the loads are allowed to overhang the conveyor. Guide rails are provided where required.

Motor driven roller conveyor is constructed typically in two styles which require consideration for

conveyor width.

Low‐In‐Frame (LIF): LIF refers to the position of the rollers within the frame. In this case, the rollers are

set low in the frame, allowing for the part of the frame that extends above the rollers to serve as an

integral guard rail. However, load size is limited by the distance between the frames.

High‐In‐Frame (HIF): HIF designs position the rollers above the top of the frame. Where required,

external guard rail can be added. In some systems this can effectively increase conveyor width instead

of going to the larger LIF conveyor. In some areas, HIF rollers are used to allow loads to be pushed onto

or taken off the conveyor (i.e. spurs and transfers) without lifting it over the integral guard rail.

Figure 6: Frame Style

Curves ‐ Many times curves in a system will dictate the width of the conveyors for the entire system

because the load often requires additional conveyor width to negotiate the turn. This “additional space”

depends upon the width and length of the load. The diagram and formula below shows one method of

calculating the conveyor widths required to convey a load around a curve.

Formula for determining distance between frames or guard rails:

22

2)(

LoadLengththPackageWidRadiusG ‐ 2Radius

Figure 7: Curve Geometry

Speed, Load, and Acceleration/Deceleration Motorized roller conveyors are capable of delivering a range of speeds and load handling. However, because

the motors used in the rollers are small and have relatively low torque (compared to traditional conveyor

drives), speed, loads, and acceleration/deceleration rates are important factors in determining the appropriate

conveyor application.

Manufacturers maintain guidelines for the maximum load that a single motorized roller can move and a

recommended maximum number of carrying rollers to be driven from each motorized roller. Different voltages,

including AC powered units are available, but 24 volt DC and 48 volt DC are commonly used in many unit

handling applications in North America.

Typically two schemes are used for the control of speed. One scheme allows for increases in the amperage to

the roller to maintain consistent speed regardless of load (within manufacturer parameters). The other scheme

sets the maximum amperage and allows the motorized roller speed to decrease as weight increases. There are

pros and cons to each scheme. It is important to understand which scheme your controller uses to insure the

rate requirements of the system are met.

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and angled beds. Power feeders are used at the bottom and nose overs are used at the top. These beds will

also feature the belting, roller coating, additional motorized rollers and/or brakes to match the performance of

the inclines and declines they are associated with.

Nose-overs and Power feeders are suggested for slopes over 10 degrees and are considered a "must" for slopes over 15 degrees. Curves

These beds are used to change the direction of the load while maintaining orientation. Tapered rollers are used

to change the direction of load travel while maintaining its orientation on the conveyor. If a load is traveling

along a straight section with its long side parallel to the side frame, it will begin turning as it enters the curve so

that its long side will remain parallel to the side frame of the curve and of the next straight conveyor it comes to.

Since motorized rollers generally are not tapered, it is common practice to drive the tapered rollers from

straight motorized rollers mounted underneath or to place tapered cones on the motorized roller.

Transfers / Diverters These devices are used to remove specific loads from the MDR line and deliver them to another line or area

without manual intervention. The load is typically moved at a 30°, 45°, or 90° angle (depending on the device

type) from the original direction of travel. Diverters maintain load orientation, while right angle transfers move

the load laterally at 90°. Belts, wheels, chains or other means can be used to move the load. Some devices work

better with different types of loads.

Merge Spurs (or Junctions)

Spurs are beds that are used to feed loads onto or take them away from a straight bed at an angle (typically 30°

or 45°). These beds use a series of carrying rollers in graduated lengths to create the wedge‐shaped roller

surface.

Zones

MDR relies upon the motorized roller to power smaller sections of conveyor called zones. Zones are combined

to form standard bed configurations, with each zone typically controlled individually. With the aid of a roller

controller, sensors and control logic, each zone can accumulate throughout the system including inclines,

declines, and curves. Most MDR systems are designed to convey one load per zone and accumulation is non‐

contact.

The motorized roller must be able to transmit power to the carrying rollers in the zone. Typically drive bands

are used to transmit this power in the form of round or poly‐v for carton or tote handling, and chain for pallet

loads.

Zone Length

Zone Length requirements are based on the length of the load. One of MDR’s strengths is the ability to

accumulate loads without any contact between them; this is commonly referred to as “non‐contact

accumulation”. Generally the Zone Length should be longer than the longest load to be handled in the

system by an amount that varies based on speed and weight of the load. One exception is when the

shortest load is considerably less than the Zone Length, in these instances control logic is available to

allow for loads longer than the zone to be moved through the system. Often referred to as “flexible” or

“variable” zone length systems, these control schemes vary.

Figure 10: Zone Length

Control Options

There are multiple levels of control that can be used for MDR systems ranging from “dumb” to “smart”

depending on the requirements. Moving loads from one location to another and having them accumulate at the

end of the run is a very simple control scheme, achieved by applying a motorized roller and a roller controller

with built‐in accumulation logic. For systems that need to control load flow through a merge area to avoid

collisions, then an external control (typically from a PLC) might be used.

In some cases, customers may need to know exactly where a particular load is at all times. For these systems,

there are high level network systems that monitor the status of each sensor and roller controller, as well as the

location of individual loads throughout the system. There are also hybrid systems that use various levels of

control in different areas depending on the specific requirement.

MDR provides the flexibility for all of these situations with the same basic conveyor by varying the controllers

and wiring harnesses. Therefore the control scheme used is critical to the proper operation of MDR.

Supports Floor supports should be provided with vertical adjustment for leveling the conveyor. Adjustable hangers, such as rods with threaded ends, are generally used with conveyors at elevations over the distance specified in ASME B20.1 (Guarded By Location). Support spacing is dependent on the loading, and in some cases, on the building construction. Supports must be spaced to limit frame deflection as detailed in CEMA Standard No. 401, Roller Conveyors--Non Powered. Belting Selection A wide variety of belting types and material is available for MDR conveyor application. Some of the considerations given to belt selection are cost, strength, surface friction, abrasion, resistance, flexibility, dimensional stability, resistance to humidity conditions, oils, greases, acids, noise generated by the belt, and chemicals. The conveyor manufacturer or belting manufacturer should be consulted to select the proper type of belt to suit the application.

Section 3

Technical Data

Roller Selection

The proper selection of a motorized roller is based upon two main criteria, the required torque for the

application parameters and the required speed for throughput.

Torque Requirement

For a horizontal conveyor:

TT – Total Torque required to move load

TL – Minimum Torque required in inch*pounds to move the load

FT – Tangential Force in pounds

WL – Weight of Load in pounds

fR – Coefficient of rolling friction

R – Radius of roller in inches

N – Number of driven rollers

EL ‐ Loss per driven roller in percent (This will vary based on power transmission style)

Figure 11: Rolling Friction Coefficient

The Total Torque required is the Minimum Torque plus the system losses:

TT = TL + (TL * N * EL)

The Minimum torque required is the product of the tangential force and the roller radius:

TL = (FT * R)

Where the tangential force is the product of load weight and coefficient of rolling friction:

Ft = WL * fr

Example:

An MDR conveyor is carrying a corrugated cardboard load with weight of 40 pounds on steel 1.9 inch diameter

rollers with a single motorized roller and 6 driven rollers.

Tangential Force ‐ Ft = 40lbs * .11 = 4.4 lbs

Minimum Torque ‐ TL = (4.4lbs * 1.9”/2) = 4.18 in‐lbs

Total Torque ‐ TT = 4.18lbs + (4.18lbs * 6 * 2%) = 4.68 in‐lbs

Note: Additional factors may apply that could affect the required torque to move a product load:

Load contact of guiding devices

Change in elevation

Loads per zone

Speed Requirement

For a straight conveyor:

S – Speed in feet per minute

LP – Length of product in feet

ZL – Length of Zone in feet

PPM – Product rater per minute

The speed required is:

S = (LP + ZL) * PPM

Example:

An MDR conveyor is comprised of 30 inch zones carrying a product of 12 inches and must deliver 30 cartons per

minute.

Speed – S = (2.5ft + 1ft) * 30ppm = 105 feet per minute

Note: Additional factors may apply that could affect the required speed to move a product load:

Non straight applications (Diverts, Transfers, etc)

Carton size mixture

END OF DOCUMENT


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CEMA SBP-004 (2015) CEMA OR APPROVAL VOTING DRAFT August 31, 2015

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(CEMA)

Safety Best Practices Recommendation

CEMA SBP-004 (2015)

Design and Application of Supplemental Guarding

for Unit Handling Conveyors

Provided as a service to the Conveying Industry by the CEMA Engineering Conference

Original Publication Date: September, dd, 2015


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(CEMA)

DISCLAIMER

The information provided herein is advisory only.

These recommendations provided by CEMA are general in nature and are not intended

as a substitute for professional advice. Users should seek the advice, supervision and/or

consultation of qualified engineers, safety consultants, and other qualified

professionals.

Any use of this publication, or any information contained herein, or any other CEMA

publication is made with the agreement and understanding that the user and the user’s

company assume full responsibility for the designs, safety, specifications, suitability and

adequacy of any conveyor system, system component, mechanical or electrical device

designed or manufactured using this information.

The user and the user’s company understand and agree that CEMA, its member

companies, its officers, agents and employees are not and shall not be liable in any

manner under any theory of liability to anyone for reliance on or use of these

recommendations. The user and the user’s companies agree to release, hold harmless

and indemnify and defend CEMA, its member companies, successors, assigns, officers,

agents and employees from any and all claims of liability, costs, fees (including

attorney’s fees), or damages arising in any way out of the use of this information.

CEMA and its member companies, successors, assigns, officers, agents and employees

make no representations or warranties whatsoever, either expressed or implied, about

the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, representations or

warranties that the information and recommendations contained herein conform to any

federal, state or local laws, regulations, guidelines or ordinances.

END


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Best Practices for

Supplemental Guarding for Unit Handling Conveyors


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1. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to outline a standardized approach to the selection and application of supplemental guarding that is used on unit handling conveyors.

These approaches flow from the collective experience of the member companies of the Unit Handling Section of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). Their recommendations have been compiled herein to promote a safe operating environment for personnel working next to or around unit handling conveyors. The products that Conveyor Manufacturers produce and incorporate into the end solutions that are delivered to customers have many safeguarding features. These safeguards are generally classified into one of two types. The first type is comprised of safeguards designed into the equipment and are added during the manufacturing phase of that equipment. Examples of these types of safety features are finger guards, drivetrain covers, etc. The second type is comprised of other necessary safeguards that need to be added to the equipment during the installation phase of the solution. These safeguards that are added during the installation phase are referred to as “Supplemental Guarding” in this document. The scope of this document is intended to provide information regarding the application of these Supplemental Guarding elements. 2. Definitions

The definitions of terms used within this standard will conform to those identified in CEMA Standard #102 “Conveyor Terms and Definitions” except as redefined within this section. Additional terms not currently found in CEMA 102 are defined here.

Bottom Guard- Guarding added to the underside of a conveyor to protect personnel from exposure to hazardous moving parts or other potential hazards. The bottom guard should be made of material that prevents personnel from reaching around, or reaching through openings to guard against contact to potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards. Furthermore, the mounting method shall require the use of a tool for removal (Reference ANSI B11.19 - Performance Criteria for Safeguarding).

Barrier Guard- A single barrier installed to prevent personnel access to a particular location that contains hazardous moving parts or other potential hazards. The barrier should be sized and placed such that personnel cannot reach over, around, underneath, or through openings in the barrier to contact potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards. The material and mounting method shall be robust enough that the barrier does not allow personnel to contact potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards. Furthermore, the mounting method shall require the use of a tool for removal (Reference ANSI B11.19 - Performance Criteria for Safeguarding).


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Perimeter Fencing- A series of barriers installed to prevent personnel access to potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards within a defined area. The height and placement of the perimeter fence shall be such that personnel cannot reach over, around, underneath, or through openings in the perimeter fence to contact potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards. The material and mounting method shall be robust enough that the perimeter fence cannot be manipulated to allow personnel to contact potentially hazardous moving parts or other hazards. (Reference ANSI B11.19 - Performance Criteria for Safeguarding).

3. Human Factor Considerations People and their observed tendencies are the reasons that CEMA has found it necessary to address this topic of dealing with Supplemental Guarding. Operations and maintenance personnel may not always recognize potential hazards while walking around or under operating conveyors when performing tasks such as housekeeping or clearing faults. Conveyor manufacturers typically provide safeguards built into their equipment, but because of the complexity of conveyor systems, the manufacturers cannot always anticipate all the combinations and configurations in which that equipment can be installed. Because of that fact, conveyor installers, integrators, and end users must take into consideration the operational areas where personnel are working and provide safeguards such as supplemental guarding to protect personnel from potential hazards. Whenever changes or relocation of equipment are made, an evaluation of the equipment and personnel’s ability to access potential hazards should be conducted. Supplemental guarding needs to be incorporated to protect personnel from accessing potential hazards. Continuous analysis of worker requirements for mobility and access in the conveyor operating areas is necessary. Proper application and training concerning the use of designated pathways throughout the facility is essential. 4. Typical Operational Areas Accessed By Personnel In A Unit Handling Facility The typical unit handling facility can have various different types and combinations of equipment that are suited for a particular customer’s needs, but the areas within all facilities can be classified by one of four categories. The categorized areas are defined below because Supplemental Guarding requirements may differ between these areas:

4.1. Designated Workstations or Work Areas- A physical location where the system layout has been configured with the intent for a person to be positioned, which is supported with facilities necessary for a person to perform prescribed work duties where they are required to physically interact with the unit handling machinery or are otherwise exposed to a hazard. This position would not apply to maintenance location.

4.2. General Access Area -Designated passageways/walkways where trained

operators will travel between workstations and other areas such as break rooms, offices, restrooms, supply rooms, or other areas employees are required to travel in the course of their normal duties. During the course of travel, these


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operators may utilize stairs, ladders, crossovers, gates, etc. in order to access workstations and may pass under or adjacent to operating conveyor equipment.

4.3. Restricted Access Areas- areas of the material handling system that do not meet

the above two defined areas and do not have a normal presence of trained operators or allow operators to enter this area in the performance of their normal duties. These areas cannot contain operator workstations, designated operator walkways or passageways, and must have access restricted by a barrier or boundary that includes warning signs indicating that the area is restricted.

4.4. Guarded by Location Areas - This area is comprised of unit handling conveyors that are elevated more than 8’0” above the walking/working surface or otherwise inaccessible by other means. These areas are only accessible by qualified personnel performing maintenance activities through the use of a ladder or personnel lift. These areas do not require any supplemental guarding.

5. Supplemental Guarding Application Guidelines The guidelines for Supplemental Guarding are contained in the following sections. The application guidelines will further define these requirements based on the typical areas of the facility as outlined in section 4. These guidelines should be used to determine the selection and application of supplemental guarding that is used on unit handling conveyors; however a risk assessment taking into consideration the specific details of an individual application, such as the process defined in CEMA Technical Report 2015-01, may be used to justify deviation from these guidelines.

5.1. Bottom Guard Application Guidelines - This section will provide direction on when to incorporate supplemental guarding to restrict access from beneath unit handling conveyors to identified hazards that are between the frame rails of the conveyor.

5.1.1. Designated Workstations or Work Areas – unit handling conveyors containing exposed moving components that are considered a potential hazard shall be bottom guarded when those moving components are between the elevation of 3” and 8’0” measured from the standing surface of the designated workstation or work area and within 36” horizontal reach of the boundary of the designated workstation or work area.

5.1.2. General Access Areas – unit handling conveyors containing exposed

moving components that are considered a potential hazard shall be bottom guarded when those moving components are between the elevation of 2’6” and 8’0” measured from the standing surface or walkway of the General Access Area and within 36” horizontal reach of the boundary of the general access area.

5.1.3. Restricted Access Areas - Bottom guards are not required to be installed on

unit handling conveyors that are located within Restricted Access Areas so long as appropriate barriers and warning signs indicate the boundary of this area.


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5.2. Barrier Guard Application Guidelines – This section will provide direction on

when to incorporate supplemental guarding to restrict access from beside or above unit handling conveyors to identified hazards that are between the frame rails of the conveyor or a result of the conveyed loads and the path that they travel.

5.2.1. Designated Workstations or Work Areas - Barrier guards shall be

incorporated to restrict access to all potentially hazardous points that could otherwise be accessed from above or beside unit handling conveyors when the hazard points are found to be below an elevation of 8’0” as measured from the floor or walkway, and within 36” horizontal reach from any standing position in a Designated Workstation.

5.2.2. General Access Area – Barrier guards shall be incorporated to restrict access to all potentially hazardous points that could otherwise be accessed through incidental contact when the hazard points are found to be below an elevation of 8’0” as measured from the floor or walkway, and within 36” horizontal reach from any standing position in a General Access Area.

5.2.3. Restricted Access Area - Barrier Guards are not required to be incorporated

to restrict access to individual hazard points that are located within Restricted Access Areas so long as appropriate barriers and warning signs indicate the boundary of this area.

5.3. Perimeter Fencing Application Guidelines

5.3.1. Perimeter fencing is used to define a barrier between restricted access areas and workstations, work areas, or general access areas.

5.3.2. Perimeter fencing is utilized to isolate areas containing single or multiple

hazards that are not individually safeguarded. For example, when the hazard point is not confined to a specific location and will not allow the use of barrier guarding without hindering functionality or creating additional hazards, then perimeter fencing shall be applied. Also, when potential hazards are so numerous that individually guarding each hazard is not practical, then perimeter fencing can be applied.

5.3.3. Perimeter Fencing shall contain access gates with appropriate access controls as determined by a risk assessment.

5.3.4. Openings through perimeter fencing that permit conveyance of loads into, or out of, a restricted area are allowed providing that appropriate measures are taken to prevent personnel from being able to reach or pass through the openings and access hazard points inside of the restricted areas.

5.3.5. The overall height of perimeter fencing shall be a minimum of 72” (1800mm)

above adjacent walking surfaces and the opening between the bottom of the fence and the standing surface adjacent to the fence shall not exceed 6”


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(150mm). (Reference ANSI B11.19 – “Performance Criteria for Safeguarding” for additional guidance on the placement of the fence/barrier with respect to the point of hazard and circumstances which may require taller fence/barrier).

6. Inspection/Maintenance Periodic walkthrough and inspection of Supplemental Guarding is necessary to ensure that the guarding remains effective. Inspect the guarding and fasteners to make sure they are tight and secure. Inspection is also required any time work is performed in the area that requires removing or modifying the guarding.

END OF DOCUMENT

2015 - Prospectives - as of: 9/3/2015

CEMA Prospective Unit Handling Members

Dave O'nions

248.922.4769

PresidentAMC (Automation & Mod

Referred By:

Dave Zaleski, Dematic

Contact Name, Info Address Product Lines:

Unit -Roller & Modular Conveyors

Comment: 9/3/15-Sent to champions and requested D&B--8/25/15-Dave Zaleski, Dematic, referred this company over. He will send an email intro to the GM, Dave O'nions.

Address: 10301 Enterprise Dr.

CityStateZip: Davisburg, MI 48350

Add'lComment:

ContactName2: John WelchCN2‐Title:Sales Manager

Jeff Nank

847-673-6720 x-1349

President

[email protected]

AMMERAAL BELTECH

Referred By:

Mike Mitchell-Stober Joe Forte-Portec


Unit Systems, Belting / Chains

Comment: 2/23/15-No interest at this time.--1/20/15-Misty Melvin, Mrkt.,left message, 1/6/15-Chg in contacts, cont on lists.--11/13/14-sent invite for Ann Mtg.9/20/14-continue on mailing lists.-

Address: 7501 N. St. Louis Ave.

CityStateZip: Skokie, IL 60076

Add'lComment: Add'l contacts provided, Mike M.--1/2013-Cont. on mail list, Dean B. will contact them.--2011--2012- Company went through buyout, contact is: Scott Walsh, VP of Sales.--10/2010--they have been on our list.

ContactName2: Misty MelvinCN2‐Title:Marketing

Joe Lackner

508.415.0787/ 800/682.459

VP Marketing/Sales

[email protected]

ASHWORTH BROTHER

Referred By:

Rick Spiak, Wire Belt of America & Mike Mitchell, Stober


Unit Handling, Wire Belting

Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on list/invites.--1/2/14--No response to offer Ann Mtg 2014. -9/25/13-Mike Mitchell spoke w/Ken King & William Grutter at Pack Expo, they are very interested, send Mbr Info.

Address: 450 Armour Dale Dr.

CityStateZip: Winchester, VA 22601.3459

Add'lComment: 8/01/13-currently no contact, remain on mailing lists. Jonathan Lasecki, Chief Eng, [email protected]/26/12-initial intro letters.--7/26/12-Intro letter from Rick Spiak, for them to attend fall mtg.

ContactName2: Vince MorettiCN2‐Title:President

Stephen Weiss

215.364.5377

President

blocked email

AUDUBON

Referred By:

Rick Spiak, Wire Belt of America



Comment: 9/6/14-Continue.--3/14/14-Continue on list/invites.--8/01/13-Continue on list/invites, no response as of today. - 3/13/14-Continue on list.

Address: 850 Pennsylvania Blvd.

CityStateZip: Feasterville, PA 19053

Add'lComment: 1/8/13-7/31/12-Continue on list/invites, follow-up w/Rick S., no response from company as of yet.--7/26/12-Into initial letters to attend Fall/Ann Mtg. Added to lists per Rick S.

ContactName2:CN2‐Title:

Bruce Westcott

413.786.9922 x220

Vice President

[email protected]

BELT TECHNOLOGIES,

Referred By:

Committee, Rick Spiak, Wire Belt



Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on list/invites.--1/2/14-no response to attend Ann Mtg.--8/1/13-could not attend Fall.

Address: 11 Bowles Road

CityStateZip: Agawam, MA 01001

Add'lComment: 5/20/13-conflict on Eng Conf, will attend Fall Mtg.2/6/13-interested, schedule conflict.--1/18/13-Bruce Westcott, interested in Mbrship.--1/13-sent Ann Mtg Info--7/26/12-sent out intro letters

ContactName2: Alan WoskyCN2‐Title:President

Page 1 of 6Unit Handling Kimberly MacLaren, Manager, Marketing/Membership Services [email protected]

Maurice Farissie

800.39308450

President

blocked email

BERNDORF BELT TEC

Referred By:



Unit, Steel Belting

Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on list.--6/20/14-They will contact me when they come to a decision.--6/10/14-Daniela Weiszhar, Mrkt Mgr, wanted info on Mbrship.5/27/14-Added: John Simmons, Dave T. @ Wire Belt as new contact.--8/01/13-Continue on list/invite.

Address: 2525 Bath Road

CityStateZip: Elgin, IL 60124


ContactName2: John SimmonsCN2‐Title:Regional Sales Manager

Larry Foy

800.438.5983

Business Development

[email protected]

BOSCH REXROTH

Referred By:

M/M Committee


Bulk Systems, & Unit, Chain, Drives, Controls

Comment: 2/23/15-No interest at this time.--1/15/15-11/13/14-Sent Ann Mtg invite, reminders, calls.-10/31/14-sent updates for Bulk/Unit info.

Address: 14001 South Lakes Drive

CityStateZip: Charlotte, NC 28273

Add'lComment: 8/1/14-Mike M. supplied add'l contacts, added to list.--2/27/2013-On newsletter list, sent info on controls section, pending response.--7/17/2012-No further response, still on newsletters lis--6/14/11-Contacted by David Green re: Mbership

ContactName2: Dave BroskyCN2‐Title:Director of Sales

Bill Long

630.759.6800

[email protected]

FLEETWOODGOLDCO

Referred By:

M/M Committee


Unit, Conveying/Accumulators, Live Rollers, Controls

Comment: 2/23/15- Continued on list, no communication with them, Anyone have a referral? --/1/2014-Mike Mitchell supplied two new contacts. Following are VIP's for company: David Brown, CEO; Donna Wolf, Mrkting.

Address: 1305 Lakeview Dr.

CityStateZip: Romeoville, IL 60446

Add'lComment: 1/2013-10/11/11-Vmail's, emails, w/Donna Wolf, Marketing. No interest.

ContactName2: Derek RobertsCN2‐Title:

Joseph Tatone

905.677.5068

PresidentFURNACE BELT COMP

Referred By:



Unit Handling, Wire Belt, metal conveyors

Comment: 9/6/14-Continue.--3/14/14-Continue on list/invites.--8/01/13-Continue on list/invites, no response as of today. -

Address: 1874 Drew Rd.

CityStateZip: Mississauga, ON Canada L5S 1J6


ContactName2: Julien TatoneCN2‐Title:Sales Manager

Mike Earling

609.561.2450 x-153

VP

[email protected]

GARVEY CORPORATI

Referred By:

Doug Rohrer


Plastic Chain/ Unit

Comment: 9/6/14-contacted Thomas Garvey, at IN, advised Ann Mtg Info.--3/20/14--Continue on mail/invite list. They will be at PACKEXPO, Booth N-5621, 11/2-5, 2014.

Address: 208 S. Route 73

CityStateZip: Blue Anchor, NJ 08037

Add'lComment: 3/18/13-IN w/Mike E.--6/2012-Continue on mail list.-4/16/10-added today, sent info and introduction.

ContactName2: Jacob GarveyCN2‐Title:Dir. Of OEM Sales


Tony Hill

262.544.9960

President

[email protected]

HILMOT

Referred By:

Tom O'Brien


Unit Handling

Comment: 9/6/14-Added: Tony Hill, Pres; & Jeff Berken, VP-Sales. (Jason Ocain, Supply Chain Mgr., jasono@)5/5/14-Email Eng Conf invite, no response.--2/1/14-Sent Reminder for Annual Mtg.

Address: W227 N 764 Westmound Dr.

CityStateZip: Waukesha, WI 53186

Add'lComment: 12/4/13-Tom O'Brien referred. Principal Prod: MDR's & Controls. Called & vmail, sent invite to attend Ann Mtg., no response.

ContactName2: Jeff BerkenCN2‐Title:VP-Sales

Don Cyrus

503.582.0820

GM

[email protected].

HOLJERON

Referred By:

Joe Forte, Tom O'Brien


Unit Comp

Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on lists, Need email/contact info for: John Anderson, Appllication Eng.; Greg Brown, Sales Mgr.--3/14/14-No resp.

Address: 9524 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd

CityStateZip: Tualatin, OR 97062

Add'lComment: 1/08/13--continue on mail lists-1/05/10--this email [email protected], was on the ret'd receipt.--not a web site available---8/28/14-Sent info on Controls Comm.--3/20/14-will be attending MODEX and featured by DC Velocity.


Tony Nowak

615.627.7630

Sr. Sales Engineer

@ifm.com

IFM EFECTOR, INC.

Referred By:

George Huber, III & M/M Committee


Controls

Comment: 2/23/15-IN contacts all Engineers, sent Ann Mtg infor, but no interest, will try again with Eng. Conf.--9/4/14-George H. to provide contact? -8/15/14-connected via IN, no response as of yet.--8/1/14-Snail Mail sent, no interest or contacts

Address: 782 Springdale Drive

CityStateZip: Exton, PA 19341

Add'lComment: 3/2013-5/2/11-Pat S. has left company, continue on lists.--4/7/11-2/01/09--Bob Leidy and Pat S. have spoke several times, Mbrship is of interest to them.

ContactName2: Wade WesslerCN2‐Title:Bus. Development

Scott Elste

724.775.2227

[email protected]

KEYSTONE MANUFAC

Referred By:



Unit Handling, Wire Belt

Comment: 8/19/14-continue on list/invites.

Address: PO Box 270, 668 Cleveland St.

CityStateZip: Rochester, PA 15074-0270



Glen Farrell

717.394.6871

CEO

[email protected]

LUMSDEN/WIREMATI

Referred By:




Comment: 9/6/14-Part of the Wire Belting Group.--8/01/13-currently no contact, remain on mailing lists.

Address: 10 Abraso St., PO Box 4647, 17604-4647

CityStateZip: Lancster, PA 17601-3104

Add'lComment: 7/26/12-sent out initial intro letters to invite to attend Fall and/or Ann Mtg. Will add to mailing lists.



Michael Chiu

604.278.8922

President

[email protected]

Mar-Con Wire Belt

Referred By:

Bob Callahan, Hitachi


Unit, chain

Comment: 9/3/15-Sent a follow-up email.--8/24/15-Bob Callahan referred him over, I called and spoke w/him and sent over mbrship information.

Address: 2431 Vauxhall Pl.

CityStateZip: Richmond, BC V7V 1Z5 Canada

Add'lComment:


Joe Abitz

920.233.3268

Regional Sales Manager

[email protected]

NERCON ENGINEERIN

Referred By:

Doug Rohrer


Unit Systems

Comment: 2/23/15-Ann Mtg invite sent, calls in December, no interest in attending or mbrship at this time.--8/1/14-continue on lists.--3-7/2010 -continued on candidate mailing list, no response.---9/15/10-On mailing list.

Address: 3972 S. Hwy. 45

CityStateZip: Oshkosh, WI 54902

Add'lComment: 4/16/10--Doug Roher, sent new contact: James Sterblow, VP Sales.--1/6/10-sent invite to Ann Mtg.-12/28/09-vmail, no response.-12/18/09-Jessica Jacobson, interest on becoming a mbr, sent info.

ContactName2: Brian HagensCN2‐Title:Sales Dev. Manager

John Gorris

901.396.5353

Vice President

[email protected]

NKC OF AMERICA, INC

Referred By:

CEMAnet Information


Unit Handling, Chain Drive Sys., Frict. Conveyor, Motrain Sys.

Comment: 2/23/15-keep on list, engineering conf. is of interest, & mbrship.--8/21/14-John G. req. Mbrship info, M.Shannon no longer w/comp. Working into 2015 budget & would like to attend Ann Mtging, 2015.

Address: 1584 East Brooks Road

CityStateZip: Memphis, TN 38116

Add'lComment: 8/14/14-Electrical Eng Mgr, Darren P. wants to attend 2015 conf.--3/8/13-Continue on list, contact has chg.-1/25/11-contacted by Rafael Del pena, located in Phillippines, add to list, he will provide contact for Mbrship info.

ContactName2: Allen WoodCN2‐Title:Sr. Mechanical Eng.

Ed Madenford

717.393.2352

VP of Sales

[email protected]

PENN WIRE PRODUCT

Referred By:




Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on lists.--1/2/14-Continue on list/invites, no response. -- 12/2/13-sent Ann Mtg. invite.

Address: 481 Richardson Drive, PO Box 4804

CityStateZip: Lancaster, PA 17603


ContactName2: Dave SneathCN2‐Title:VP of Operations

Mike Hager

414.571.0032

Business Dev. Manager

[email protected]

REGINA USA, INC.

Referred By:

Tom Perdue, Cambridge


Chain, Wire Belt

Comment: 9/8/14-Bob C. advises that owner of company says "NO TO ALL ASSOCIATIONS!" --9/6/14-Continue on list/invites. 1/15/14-Added Brian Kelly, Dir. Of Sales to contact list.

Address: 305 E. Mahn Ct.

CityStateZip: Oak Creek, WI 53154

Add'lComment: 8/1/13-Continue on list/invites, no response--6/28/13-Mbr Info sent.

ContactName2: Brian KellyCN2‐Title:Dir. Of Sales


Brad Owen

870.483.7631 x-1442

Marketing

[email protected]

ROACH CONVEYORS

Referred By:

Gregg Goodner


Unit Systems

Comment: 9/4/14-sent email to Brad O.--8/28/14-connect to them via FBK.--3/1/14-emails are returned.--1/2013-continue on mail lists/invites.

Address: 808 Hwy 463

CityStateZip: Trumann, AR 72472

Add'lComment: 10/25/11- Brad Owen, Mrkting, past Hytrol emp, contacted us about Mbrship.--7/2011 - 12/18/09: Contact via phone, v.mail, no resp., sent email and added to mail lists/invites.

ContactName2: Hal StewartCN2‐Title:Sales Manager

Ken Fry

440.646.3837

Global OEM Segment B

[email protected]

ROCKWELL AUTOMA

Referred By:

Mike Mitchell, Stober & M/M Committee


Unit Handling, Controls

Comment: 2/23/15-Mike is meeting w/reps ---8/1/14-Mike M. supplied following contacts: Lee Tschanz [email protected]; Vijay Rangarajan [email protected]; Mike Cook [email protected]; w/out email: Brian Barr, John Mcdermott,

Address: 1201 S. 2nd Street

CityStateZip: Milwaukee, WI 53204

Add'lComment: 8/20/13-Ken Fry, Global Seg Bus. Mgr. & Robet Weeks, both accepted to attend.--8/19/13-sent invite to participate in the controls mtg at the Fall Mtging.

ContactName2: Robert WeeksCN2‐Title:Business Dev. Mgr.

Craig Bartsch

973.720.7022

GM

[email protected]

SANDVIK-PROCESS SY

Referred By:



Unit Handling, Steel Belting

Comment: 8/20/14-Continue on lists, no further communication.--3/27/14-1/10/14--Craig B., they are very interested and will come on board when the section has 5 or more mbrs., attended Ann Mtg.

Address: 21 Campus Rd.

CityStateZip: Totowa, NJ 07512

Add'lComment: 8/1/13-Continue on list/invites, no response.--9/1/12-Company was hit by hurrican, keep on lists, per their mgmt.--8/15/12-Past Mbr's, however, Initial interest in Mbrship, sent info.

ContactName2: Staffan KarrlsonCN2‐Title:VP Marketing

Sentry Conveyor

Referred By:

Mike Nisenbaum


Unit-Table Top, Mat Conveyors, Accum, Spriral

Comment: 4/21/15-Mike Nisenbaum referred them, at this time, no poc.

Address: 13150 E. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike

CityStateZip: Forest, VA 24551

Add'lComment:


Nand Kumar

972.422.5808

President

@stewart-systems.com

STEWART SYSTEMS

Referred By:

Rick Spiak


Unit Handling Controls

Comment: 9/8/14-Connected to: Richard Toth, Mech Eng.; Corbin Tran, Electrical Controls; Mark Baher, Controls Eng; on LinkedIN-- 9/6/14-Continue.--3/14/148/1/13-Continue on list/invites.

Address: 808 Stewart Drive

CityStateZip: Plano, TX 75074-8197


ContactName2: Rick RodarteCN2‐Title:Director of Engineer


Richard Riva, II

717.848.3620

President/OwnerWIRE MESH PRODUCT

Referred By:




Comment: 9/6/14-Continue on list/invites, no response.--8/01/13-currently no contact, remain on mailing lists.

Address: 501 East King St.

CityStateZip: York, PA 17403




SALES PROFITS OTHER COMMENTS

Quantity Size Next 6 Months Next 12 Months(Billings vs. Last Year)

(Billings vs. Last Year)

ORDERS TRENDSINQUIRIES Last 6 MonthsBACKLOG(vs. Last

Year)

REPORTINGCOMPANY

BUSINESS TRENDS

GREATER THAN 10% MORE THAN 2% UP TO 10% RANGE BETWEEN -2% and +2% MORE THAN -2% UP TO -10% GREATER THAN -10%

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

To Help Standardize the responses please use one of FIVE options to characterize your business.

Union Affiliation

Number of Shifts

Employment (Full, 75%,

etc,)

Hrs Per Week

Wages and

Fringes

Employment (Full, 75%,

etc,)

Hrs Per Week

Wages and

Fringes

Other Types of Insurance Offered by Company

LABOR TRENDS

Percent Premium Increase Over Last

Year

REPORTING COMPANY

OTHER COMMENTS

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

MEDICAL SURVEY

Type of Employee

Health Insurance Provided

Percent of Premium paid by

Company

Sample Comments Appropriate for the Business Roundtable at CEMA Meetings

SALES PROFITS OTHER COMMENTS

Quantity Size Next 6 Months Next 12 Months(Billings vs. Last Year)

(Billings vs. Last Year)

REPORTINGCOMPANY

BUSINESS TRENDS

BACKLOG(vs. Last

Year)

INQUIRIES Last 6 Months ORDERS TRENDS

Company A +1 +2 0 +2 +1 +2 +1 Lot of new inquiries from South Africa

Company B -2 -1 +1 +1 +1 0 +1 Raw Material Costs Increasing

SAMPLE

T H l St d di th l f FIVE ti t h t i b i

UP UP SLIGHTLY FLAT DOWN SLIGHTLY DOWN

+2 +1 0 -1 -2

To Help Standardize the responses please use one of FIVE options to characterize your business.

Percent of Percent P i

Other Types

EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE COMMENTS DURING CEMA BUSINESS ROUND TABLEPresented by a Company Representative at the CEMA Annual and Fall Meetings of the Bulk and Unit Handling Sections

REPORTING

LABOR TRENDS MEDICAL SURVEY

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING Type of E l

Union AffiliationNumber of

ShiftsEmployment

(Full, 75%, etc,)Hrs Per Week

Wages and

Fringes

Employment (Full, 75%, etc,)

Hrs Per Week

Wages and

Fringes

Company A Union - 2nd Yr. of 3 Yr. Contract 1 75% and Hiring 50 Up 3% 50% and Hiring 45-50 3.5% HMO 90% 12 Life, LTD Hard to find engineers. Paying

premium to hire.

Premium paid by

Company

Premium Increase Over Last

Year

ypof Insurance Offered by Company

REPORTINGCOMPANY

OTHER COMMENTSEmployee Health

Insurance Provided

STANDARDIZATION NOTE:

With Regard to Employment,FULL is a function of Employment vs Your One

Shift Production Capacity

SAMPLESAMPLE

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