One of the newest applications of stainless steel belts from Belt Technologies Europe is their use within robotic arm assemblies used for wafer handling in the semi-conductor manufacturing industry. A combination of properties makes the belts ideal for this application where precision movement and a particulate free operating environment are essential. Belt Technologies’ stainless steel belts provide a highly smooth operation which eliminates the chordal action associated with other types of belts or chains. This results in precise motion control of the arm’s movement.
Stainless steel belts are non-stretchable and have a high modulus of elasticity which is also ideal for the precision positioning required for wafer handling. The belts also have a pitch accuracy of up to 0.013mm, giving a high degree of accuracy which is invaluable in positioning applications.
Stainless steel belts do not require lubricants as they are a single continuous element, unlike the links of a chain.
