Aerobelt: Leading the Way in Air Supported Conveyor Belts
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Aerobelt: An Australian Company Committed to Engineering Excellence
Aerobelt has been at the forefront of air-supported conveyor technology for over 25 years, cementing its reputation as an Australian leader in custom-designed conveyor solutions. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, Aerobelt’s systems are recognised for their quality, delivering substantial productivity gains and cost savings across diverse industries.
Through a combination of expert design, manufacturing, and installation services, Aerobelt ensures that each system is built to last, maximising the benefits for every client.
The Aerobelt Edge: Key Advantages of Our Conveyors
Customisable and Versatile
Aerobelt’s conveyors offer various belt options, including multi-ply rubber for industrial use, PVC for food grade, and FRAS belting. Our belts are typically lighter and less expensive than those of equivalent capacity roller conveyors.
Integration and Retrofitting Ease
Aerobelt conveyors are designed for seamless integration, with prefabricated modular sections for easy installation and retrofitting capabilities, ensuring a perfect fit in any space.
Exceptional Incline Handling
Due to continuous belt support, Aerobelt conveyors are capable of managing steep inclines up to 27 degrees. Far steeper than traditional roller conveyors which agitate product on the belt.
Reduced Energy
Significantly lower running costs due to the absence of roller-belt friction and inertia, a unique advantage over traditional roller systems.
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Our air-supported design minimises the maintenance typically required with roller degradation, translating to lower long-term costs. Our conveyors offer longer lifespans proven by Aerobelt’s durable designs that are built to last.
Quiet and Safe Operations
Aerobelt’s fully enclosed design significantly reduces noise and dust, making it safer for staff and perfect for operation near urban areas. This same enclosure enhances safety by reducing pinch points, critical in maintaining a safe workplace.
High Productivity
Aerobelt’s high-capacity conveyors move more material per hour compared to traditional systems of the same size, which translates to higher productivity and efficiency.
Lifecycle Value and Efficiency
Looking for comprehensive savings? Aerobelt conveyors are engineered for value throughout their entire operational life, balancing the initial investment with lower operational and maintenance costs for a smarter economical choice.
Positive Environmental Impact
With its enclosed system that minimises noise, emissions and contains dust, Aerobelt conveyors support compliance with environmental standards.
What are Air Supported Conveyors?
Air supported conveyors are an advanced material handling system where, instead of traditional rollers, a thin film of air supports the conveyor belt. This innovative design significantly reduces friction, making these conveyors quieter, more energy-efficient, and capable of handling various materials with less wear and tear.
Ideal for industries that value cleanliness and reduced maintenance, air supported conveyors are a modern solution for effective and economical transport of bulk goods.
How do Aerobelt's Work?
The Aerobelt is an air cushion belt conveyor in which the belt is carried on a continuous film of air. This supporting air, blown into the air box (plenum) under the belt by a small fan, is sufficient for up to 200 metres of conveyor, where multiple staged fans may be implemented to achieve greater distances.
The air cushion, similar to an air hockey table, reduces friction and eliminates all belt contact with the trough surface. This design cradles the belt and the carried product, resulting in quieter operation, reduced wear, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Our Customers Success Stories Using Aerobelt Conveyors
Cortex Engineering engaged Aerobelt Australia to supply grain conveyors for Globex International’s Appleton Dock. Installed in 2000, these conveyors handle grain throughout the terminal up to 1500 T/hr efficiently.
With an impressive track record spanning 24 years of uninterrupted operation, functioning seamlessly every day of the week, they’ve proven to be incredibly low-maintenance, requiring minimal attention or repairs. Our collaboration with Aerobelt Australia signifies our trust in their expertise, and we look forward to future projects together.
Our Aerobelt conveyor was installed in 1998 and is without doubt the least troublesome item of plant in our mill. It is absolutely vital to our operation, and it hasn’t stopped our production yet in the years it has been in service.
When installing new conveyors, we chose Aerobelt because of the excellent service history of our existing conveyor. These conveyors have performed as planned and eliminated the safety risks associated with the old drag conveyor, along with the massive reduction in noise pollution.
I am very confident in recommending Aerobelt based on their excellent service, design and equipment.
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.Project Highlights: Aerobelt Conveyors in Action
Farmers Rice Cooperative – California
Aerobelt upgraded Farmer’s Rice Cooperative’s conveyors to a dust-tight, food-grade system, improving hygiene, safety, and efficiency while reducing operating costs and maintaining quality.
Kennedy Rice Mill – Louisana
Aerobelt partnered with Kennedy Rice Mill to design custom conveyors connecting 14 silos, ensuring seamless integration, dust-free transport, and reduced operational costs.
Rio Tinto – Western Australia
Aerobelt supplied Rio Tinto with custom reversible conveyors for their iron ore mine, ensuring efficient sampling, a dust-tight design, and low operational costs.