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A l l New R i p I n s e r t De s i g n !
This product utilizes patent-pending metal rip inserts, which are incorporated into the pulley cover
of the conveyor belt. When magnetized by a permanent magnet, the insert exhibits unique and
measurable magnetic characteristics. If a belt begins to rip, the insert will also be damaged which
changes its magnetic characteristics. This change is then detected by one of our sensor arrays.
Patented RFID technologies are utilized in every rip insert. The RFID chip uniquely identifies each rip
insert in the event they are damaged. Additionally, this technology permits Cord Guard XD to correlate
its rip insert map with the physical conveyor belt and reduce nuisance alarms.
Pa t en t- Pend i ng S en s o r A r r a y s
The key monitoring components of Cord Guard XD are the patent-pending continuous arrays, which
are designed to identify any rip events or reinforcing cord damage occurring across the full width
of the belt. These arrays are permanently installed in both the loading and discharge areas of the
conveyor system, where rip damage is most likely to start. In the loading area, a profiled array is used
to detect rips where the conveyor belt is troughed. A flat array is used on the return side of the belt
right after the head pulley to monitor for rips starting in the discharge area.
Compu t e r I n t e r f ace
The Cord Guard XD control unit can be accessed via an Ethernet connection to a computer or to a
plant’s operations network. The web-based platform of Cord Guard XD is very easy to understand,
with the location and identification number of each rip insert clearly displayed. By clicking on the
image of any rip insert or cord damage indicator, additional details on its condition will be displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
When an insert is damaged, the image changes to reflect the location across the width of the belt and
the extent of the rip. Then the Cord Guard XD control unit immediately sends a signal, which can be
programmed to stop the belt operation.
Reinforcing cord damage is similarly detected and then tracked. Cord damage can be classified into
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levels of severity with alarms set at each level to alert the operator. On-demand reporting is instantly
available for use in maintenance planning.
Wha t Doe s T h i s Me an Fo r You ?
Peace of mind. Knowing the advanced technology of Cord Guard XD is monitoring your conveyor belts
for both steel cord damage and longitudinal rips will put you at ease. With the capability to stop your
conveyor if significant cord damage or a rip event occurs, Cord Guard XD helps to minimize expensive
belt damage, lost production and downtime resulting in improved performance.
If you want 24/7, real-time rip detection, call your Veyance Sales Representative
or visit
www.goodyearep.com/cordguardxd
.
As the belt moves, a flat
permanent magnet magnetizes
the rip insert, which then displays
unique magnetic characteristics.
The patent-pending sensor arrays measure the
magnetic properties of each of the rip inserts and
records them along with the RFID information, which
is identified as a function of belt position, to create a
rip insert location map.
In the event of a longitudinal rip, the system
identifies the change in the magnetic characteristics
of the damaged rip insert in real time. Once Cord
Guard XD detects rip insert damage, an alarm is
generated that trips a relay to stop the conveyor
belt to minimize rip damage.
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H ow C o r d Gua r d X D Wo r k s :
no rip event
new rip event occured
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CORD GUARD XD