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NEW Almex Choice
TM
TechTools
Custom Tools for All your lightweight conveyor needs
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INTRODUCING
A new member of the Almex
family of innovative products:
Almex Choice™ TechTools
Shaw Almex Industries is pleased to offer you a new line of custom
manufactured tools for lightweight products. Each tool is designed for
your unique belting requirements.
Engineered to be low-cost, reliable, and easily serviced, Almex Choice™
TechTools are specially designed for quick set-up, unlike most tools on
the market. And, each tool comes with a two-year warranty.
Bring the tool directly to the application! Most tool are on castors,
so they're easily portable, drastically reducing setup time.
Manufactured in North America, Almex Choice™ TechTools have quick
deliveries and uphold the Almex Group reputation for quality products.
From setup to splicing, Almex provides tried and true solutions for all
your belting needs.
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ON-SITE
TRAINING
Upon delivery, Almex Group can offer setup and
on-site training, so you can get to know all the ins
and outs of your new tools. For more information
on these additional services, please contact:
800-461-4351. Ext 332
SLITTER
GRINDER
HEAT GUN
SIDE HEAD GUN
VERSATOOL S/R/GW SLITTER, ROUTER, V-GUIDE WELDER
WIDTH
2 M
LENGTH
1 M
VOLTAGE
230 3PH
WEIGHT
250 KG
MAX WIDTH
OPEN THROAT
Model# AT-VT
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VERSATOOL
Increase sales by enhancing your
custom belt service offerings!
As the name implies, the Almex Choice™ VersaTool does it all. Provide your
clients with custom-tailored belts for their specific operation with the AT-VT.
This automated tool slits the belt longitudinally and grinds the belt in
preparation for adhering the V-guides.
Whether you’re currently slitting, routing and welding by hand, or you’re
working with a competitor’s machine, you must upgrade to the VersaTool.
FEATURES
• Sturdy frame with adjustable guides for cutting various belt widths
Optional
Components:
AT-VT-EF
Extendable fence for
belts up to 3m wide
AT-VT-PW
• Open-throated design for wide material and endless conveyor belts
• Table top and beam
• Strong, adjustable pressure rollers for feeding the belt
• Adjustable cutting head
• Grinder mounted on adjustable head
• Six sizes of profile discs: K6, K8, O, A, B, C
Additional profile
wheels
• Heat welding tool
AT-VT-SB
• Router to prep fabric side of belts
Extra slitting blade
• Hot air gun with nozzles and digital temperature readout
• Side arm for prepping small circumference belts
• Two movable arms for belt tracking
• Durable Teflon welding board
• Movable, easy to use control box with production rate to set speed
• Small footprint (no belt tension or floor track is required)
• Castors for ultimate portability
SPEED
0-30M/MIN
MAX LOAD
N/A
MAX THICKNESS
11 MM
MIN LENGTH
320 MM
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Model# AT-CW
CLEAT WELDER
Give your clients more creative
cleat-fabricating solutions!
The Almex Choice™ CleatWelder is reliable, serviceable and makes
cleat welding a snap! The AT-CW adheres cleats to the belt surface
with a hot air gun, even on a perpendicular angle. The capabilities are
endless – from a beef cleat to a three-metre-wide belt, this machine
can handle it all.
Custom cleating is a necessity in the plastics belt market. With the
AT-CW in your tool lineup, you will quickly become an expert solutions
provider in difficult conveyor applications.
FEATURES
• Sturdy frame
• Table top and beam
Optional
Components:
• Fitting head with adjustable speed and hot air blower
• Fitting wheel
• Hot air gun
AT-CW-FW
• Adjustable guides to keep the belt straight
Additional fitting wheel
• Adjustable disc to accommodate most cleat profiles, up to 3" high
• Castors for ultimate portability
AT-CW-NZ
Additional tailor
made nozzle
CLEATWELDER 1.2M UP TO 3M AVAILABLE
WIDTH
LENGTH
VOLTAGE
WEIGHT
MAX WIDTH
1.7 M
1.2 M
220 3PH
375 KG
1200 MM
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SPEED
MAX LOAD
MAX THICKNESS
MIN LENGTH
600MM/MIN
N/A
25 MM+
N/A
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2M FINGERPUNCH
WIDTH
LENGTH
VOLTAGE
WEIGHT
MAX WIDTH
2.5 M
1 M
220 1PH
400 KG
2M
3M FINGERPUNCH UP TO 4M AVAILABLE
3.5 M
1 M
220 1PH
750 KG
3M
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Model# AT-FP
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FINGERPUNCH
European quality... without the
price tag!
The Almex Choice™ FingerPunch punches both ends of the belt at
the same time, eliminating waste. This fully automatic and pneumatic
machine makes finger punching quick and easy. Suitable for prepping
finger and finger-over-finger splices for PVC and polyurethane belts
up to 8mm thick and 3m wide.
Prep belts for splicing more efficiently and economically with this
incomparable punch!
FEATURES
• Sturdy subframe
• Automated 8" cylinder, steel punching head for
straight and angled configurations
• Punching board
• High-speed steel blades
• Two pneumatic cylinder clamps to hold belt in place
• Control panel
• Up to 100 psi air supply
• Unattended operation during punching operation
• Castors for ultimate portability
SPEED
MAX LOAD
MAX THICKNESS
MIN LENGTH
800MM/MIN
N/A
8 MM
N/A
800MM/MIN
N/A
8 MM
N/A
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150 SURFACEGRINDER
WIDTH
1 M
LENGTH
VOLTAGE
WEIGHT
MAX WIDTH
SPEED
MAX LOAD
MAX THICKNESS
1 M
220 3PH
175 KG
150 MM
0-5M/MIN
1 HP
35 MM
225 KG
300 MM
0-5M/MIN
5 HP
50 MM
300 SURFACEGRINDER
1 M
1.25 M
220 3PH
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Model# AT-SG
SURFACEGRINDER
Take your grinding to the
next level!
This variable speed Almex Choice™ SurfaceGrinder is in
a class of its own! Prep belts and pulley lagging up to 35”
wide with the automated AT-SG.
Buff precision rubber, PVC and polyurethane belts for the
addition of covers with the quick-load grinding heads. This
automated machine accepts endless belts through its openthroated design, making your grinding jobs faster and easier.
FEATURES
• Safety frame guard with Plexiglass
• Air pressure regulator
• 3-phase, 240 volt power supply*
• Set of three, quick-load grinding heads in fine, medium and coarse grits
• Adjustable pressure wheel
• Variable speed drive and grinding rolls
• 12”and 18” models available, accommodating belts up to 35” wide and 1¾” thick
• 5 HP motor for consistent, uninterrupted operation
• Kill-stop pedal for safe operation
MIN LENGTH
500 MM
500 MM
*Option for custom power supply
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Model# AT-RS
ROTARYSKIVER
Increasing your profit is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
With the Almex Choice™ RotarySkiver, just place the belt, clamp it and skive. This
fully automatic unit quickly preps belts in PVC, PU and rubber. Make your job easier
and quicker while increasing productivity and reducing human error.
The perfect belt preparation makes finishing customized belts simple. Upgrade to
the AT-RS for a perfect prep, every time!
FEATURES
• Large sanding unit
• Joining angles of 90° and 75°
• Adjustable grinding head to accommodate various belt materials
• Grinding disk with:
- Tilt and height-adjustments to control skiving length and
thickness of remaining lip
- Variable speed rotation for precision skiving
• Open-throated design for unlimited width capacity
• Castors for ultimate portability
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WIDTH
2 M
LENGTH
VOLTAGE
WEIGHT
MAX WIDTH
SPEED
MAX LOAD
MAX THICKNESS
MIN LENGTH
.8 M
220 3PH
475 KG
OPEN THROAT
N/A
N/A
10 MM
N/A
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Model# AT-SL
Slitter
Difficulty slitting your belts?
Your slitter is one of the core tools in your shop. If the Almex Choice™ Slitter
is not in your corner, you’re missing out on lower labour costs, higher
productivity and the best accuracy in the market.
This slitter is designed for easy longitudinal cutting of conveyor belts up to
3 meters wide. While most belt slitting units require a vast amount of floor space,
the Almex Choice™ portable slitter has a small footprint. No belt tension or floor
track is required, ensuring a quick setup and increased productivity.
FEATURES
• Winder/Unwinder with:
Optional
Components:
- Pneumatic roller tensioner to keep coils tight
- 0-30 m/min cutting speed
- Reversible variable speed drives
AT-SL-UW
- Manual tracking fence to control alignment
Winder/Unwinder
• Manual adjustable-feed belt fence
• Fix blade with knife mounted on movable toolbar
• Powered side shift
• Easy-load chuck for coil drop-in
• Accommodates belts up to 2 meters or
3 meters. Wider available on custom order.
• Custom power supply
• 1 HP or 2 HP options
2M SLITTER
WIDTH
LENGTH
VOLTAGE
WEIGHT
2.7 M
1.2 M
220 3PH
200 KG
220 3PH
300 KG
3M SLITTER
3.7 M
1.4 M
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MAX WIDTH
SPEED
MAX LOAD
MAX THICKNESS
MIN LENGTH
2 M
0-28 RPM
2750 KG
1825 MM DIA.
N/A
3 M
0-28 RPM
3500 KG
1825 MM DIA.
N/A
About Almex Group
In 1962, the patented Almex pressure bag principle revolutionized press design worldwide and positioned Shaw Almex as an industry leader.
Innovative Almex presses provide the uniform temperature and pressure required to cure, laminate, vulcanize or mold products for a wide array
of industries.
Nearly a dozen corporate facilities and a network of exclusive distributors are strategically located on six continents to provide a comprehensive
sales and service support system to clients in over 120 countries.
Shaw Almex demonstrates a social commitment to this global community by contributing to local charitable causes and adhering to stringent
environmental standards.
The Shaw Almex tradition of quality lives on today through the Almex Group of companies, the unique Almex presses, complementary Fusion
products, and a profound commitment to excellence, integrity, and social responsibility in all aspects of business endeavors around the world.
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For more information on
Almex ChoiceTM TechTools contact
a Director of Vulcanizer Sales
at Shaw Almex Industries.
Shaw Almex Industries, P.O. Box 430,
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4, Canada
TEL 800-461-4351
Almex also offers custom
lightweight presses.