Sprocket Arrangements in Flat Flex Conveyor Belt

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The sprockets are usually placed in the odd spaces and the splicing clips are placed in the even spaces to allow the use of splicing clips without interfering with the sprockets. If clips are never used, the sprockets can be placed in the even spaces. However you should not mix the two arrangements.

Clips not be used

Clips be used

Calculating the Number of Sprockets
The number of sprockets required to drive your belt depends on the number of spaces across the belt.
Here's how to calculate it:

• Belts with single loop edges need one less sprocket than the number of belt spaces, plus two blanks.
• Drive shafts for double lopp edge belts should be set up 'Alternative' style.

Note: Two exceptions to these rules: 

• A) a single space belt uses only two sprockets; 
• B) a three space belt requires four drive sprockets and no blanks.

Three Space Belt Arrangement

Single Space Belt Arrangement