Emerson to launch software at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2013

FLORENCE, Kentucky, USA  – Emerson Industrial Automation is set to introduce the SPEC? (System Plast^TM Engineering Calculator) at Pack Expo Las Vegas in September. The software uses built-in intelligence to evaluate applications for steel or plastic chain and modular belt conveyor by validating detailed user specifications with a red, yellow, or green rating. SPEC also presents an alternative optimum solution that may reduce energy or lubrication requirements with System Plast's unique Nolu^?-S wear material. The process involves three easy steps: definition of conveying requirements, application requirements with product specifications, and system layout.

Developed by Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions business, the SPEC software reports such results as required chain pull, motor speed, torque, shaft power and maximum line back pressure. The software issues alerts for incompatible parameter inputs during the process to help the user achieve successful results. The software covers applications with carbon steel, stainless steel, several types of LF acetal for high-speed/reduced lubrication, and New Generation? (NG?) chain designed for high-speed dry running applications. Wear strip options include stainless steel, UHMW PE, and Nolu?S self-lubricating UHMW for low-noise, energy-efficient dry running.

Whilst based on the original SysCalc programme, SPEC has been upgraded to include the current database of System Plast chain/belt and sprockets, and accepts most common product materials or user defined ones. The software can use System Plast product codes, or it automatically determines the correct product code based on customer selected specifications. Moreover, it starts by determining the correct chain or belt based on inputs for pitch, width, material for each side of the belt, and radius if side-flexing. User supplied specifications and pull-down options at each point make the process straightforward. Sprockets are selected based on similarly detailed user inputs. Photos and overall dimensions of the recommended products are displayed for confirmation.

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