Overview
The Habasit SAW-5E 13 is a light-duty conveyor belt designed for precision material handling in distribution centers, cross-belt sorters, and letter-sorting systems. This endless belt measures 12mm width × 1550mm length and features a thin, flexible construction that minimizes tension requirements while maintaining reliable performance in demanding environments. The SAW-5E 13’s low profile and durable synthetic material make it an ideal replacement for worn or damaged belts in legacy and modern sorting equipment.
Key Features
- Low-tension design reduces pulley load and extends drivetrain life
- Cupping-resistant surface maintains stability without V-guides in standard applications
- Lightweight construction at 1.8 kg/m² for energy-efficient operation
- Temperature stable from −5°C to 70°C continuous operating range
- Durable synthetic material resists friction wear and maintains consistent coefficient of friction
Technical Specifications
- Width: 12 mm
- Length: 1,550 mm (endless, pre-jointed)
- Belt Thickness: 1.8 mm
- Mass (per square meter): 1.8 kg/m²
- Tensile Force (1% elongation, static): 6.0 N/mm width
- Tensile Force (1% elongation, relaxed): 4.0 N/mm width
- Min. Operating Temperature: −5°C (23°F) continuous
- Max. Operating Temperature: 70°C (158°F) continuous
- Coefficient of Friction (steel pulley): 0.15
- Coefficient of Friction (friction-cover pulley): 0.35
- Coefficient of Friction (steel slider bed): 0.15
- Material: Synthetic (polyester / polyurethane)
- Jointing: Endless (factory pre-jointed)
Typical Applications
- Distribution center sortation systems and cross-belt sorters
- High-speed letter and parcel sorting equipment
- Precision material handling lines requiring low-tension operation
- OEM equipment replacement where original SAW-5E 13 is specified
- Systems requiring cupping-free, stable belt performance without V-guide support
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Habasit-equipped distribution center sortation equipment
- Cross-belt sorter systems designed for SAW-5E series belts
- Letter-sorting machines and parcel-handling conveyors
- OEM equipment using 12mm × 1550mm light conveyor belts
- Pulley systems with 1.8 mm belt clearance and standard friction characteristics
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Original Habasit SAW-5E 13 12mm × 1550mm belts
- Worn or damaged endless conveyor belts in distribution center equipment
- Habasit SAW-5E 13 U3S designation belts
Works With
- Standard Habasit pulley assemblies and conveyor frames
- OEM sortation equipment using Habasit light conveyor belt specification
- Mechanical belt tensioning and tracking systems
- Both driven and idler pulley configurations
