TechToolsNEW Almex ChoiceTM

CusToM Tools for All your lighTweighT Conveyor needs

inTroduCingA new member of the Almex family of innovative products: Almex Choice™ TechToolsShaw 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-siTeTrAiningUpon 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

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SLITTER

GRINDER

HEAT GUN

SIDE HEAD GUN

VERSATOOL S/R/GW SLITTER, ROUTER, V-GUIDE WELDER

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2 M 1 M 230 3PH 250 KG OPEN THROAT 0-30M/MIN N/A 11 MM 320 MM

VERSATOOL S/R/GW SLITTER, ROUTER, V-GUIDE WELDER

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2 M 1 M 230 3PH 250 KG OPEN THROAT 0-30M/MIN N/A 11 MM 320 MM

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VERSATOOL S/R/GW SLITTER, ROUTER, V-GUIDE WELDER

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2 M 1 M 230 3PH 250 KG OPEN THROAT 0-30M/MIN N/A 11 MM 320 MM

VERSATOOL S/R/GW SLITTER, ROUTER, V-GUIDE WELDER

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2 M 1 M 230 3PH 250 KG OPEN THROAT 0-30M/MIN N/A 11 MM 320 MM

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.

Optional Components:AT-VT-EF Extendable fence for belts up to 3m wide

AT-VT-PW Additional profile wheels

AT-VT-SB Extra slitting blade

FEATURES• Sturdy frame with adjustable guides for cutting various belt widths

• 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

• Heat welding tool

• Hot air gun with nozzles and digital temperature readout

• Router to prep fabric side of belts

• 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

Model# AT-VT

CleAT welderGive 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.

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CLEATWELDER 1.2M UP TO 3M AVAILABLE

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

1.7 M 1.2 M 220 3PH 375 KG 1200 MM 600MM/MIN N/A 25 MM+ N/A

Model# AT-CW

• Sturdy frame

• Table top and beam

• Fitting head with adjustable speed and hot air blower

• Fitting wheel

• Hot air gun

• Adjustable guides to keep the belt straight

• Adjustable disc to accommodate most cleat profiles, up to 3" high

• Castors for ultimate portability

FEATURES

Optional Components:AT-CW-FW Additional fitting wheel

AT-CW-NZ Additional tailor made nozzle

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CLEATWELDER 1.2M UP TO 3M AVAILABLE

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

1.7 M 1.2 M 220 3PH 375 KG 1200 MM 600MM/MIN N/A 25 MM+ N/A

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2M FINGERPUNCH WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2.5 M 1 M 220 1PH 400 KG 2M 800MM/MIN N/A 8 MM N/A

3M FINGERPUNCH UP TO 4M AVAILABLE

3.5 M 1 M 220 1PH 750 KG 3M 800MM/MIN N/A 8 MM N/A

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European quality... without theprice 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!

2M FINGERPUNCH WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2.5 M 1 M 220 1PH 400 KG 2M 800MM/MIN N/A 8 MM N/A

3M FINGERPUNCH UP TO 4M AVAILABLE

3.5 M 1 M 220 1PH 750 KG 3M 800MM/MIN N/A 8 MM N/A

Model# AT-FP

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

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150 SURFACEGRINDER WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

1 M 1 M 220 3PH 175 KG 150 MM 0-5M/MIN 1 HP 35 MM 500 MM

300 SURFACEGRINDER 1 M 1.25 M 220 3PH 225 KG 300 MM 0-5M/MIN 5 HP 50 MM 500 MM

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Take your grinding to thenext 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 open-throated design, making your grinding jobs faster and easier.

surfACegrinderModel# AT-SG

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

*Option for custom power supply150 SURFACEGRINDER WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

1 M 1 M 220 3PH 175 KG 150 MM 0-5M/MIN 1 HP 35 MM 500 MM

300 SURFACEGRINDER 1 M 1.25 M 220 3PH 225 KG 300 MM 0-5M/MIN 5 HP 50 MM 500 MM

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1200 ROTARYSKIVER

WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2 M .8 M 220 3PH 475 KG OPEN THROAT N/A N/A 10 MM N/A

Model# AT-RS

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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2M SLITTER WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2.7 M 1.2 M 220 3PH 200 KG 2 M 0-28 RPM 2750 KG 1825 MM DIA. N/A

3M SLITTER 3.7 M 1.4 M 220 3PH 300 KG 3 M 0-28 RPM 3500 KG 1825 MM DIA. N/A

Model# AT-SL

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:

- Pneumatic roller tensioner to keep coils tight

- 0-30 m/min cutting speed

- Reversible variable speed drives

- Manual tracking fence to control alignment

• 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

Optional Components:AT-SL-UW Winder/Unwinder

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2M SLITTER WIDTH LENGTH VOLTAGE WEIGHT MAX WIDTH SPEED MAX LOAD MAX THICKNESS MIN LENGTH

2.7 M 1.2 M 220 3PH 200 KG 2 M 0-28 RPM 2750 KG 1825 MM DIA. N/A

3M SLITTER 3.7 M 1.4 M 220 3PH 300 KG 3 M 0-28 RPM 3500 KG 1825 MM DIA. N/A

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About Almex GroupIn 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.

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.