Tutorials
TUTORIALS
Over 25 short video tutorials are available for the new and experienced conveyor design engineer. Each tutorial focuses on a specific topic such as “vertical curves”, “feeder belts”, “reversible conveyors”, and much much more.
Sidewinder Overview
Sidewinder was developed from the ground up using the latest software development tools and years of conveyor design experience. The program can handle conveyors of any length, geometry, and drive configuration. It incorporates a wide range of conveyor design calculations from both international standards and many published technical papers. Whether you’re new to conveyor design, or an expert with years of experience, Sidewinder will help you optimize your conveyor design in order to prove a safe, reliable, and economical system. If you are in need of a conveyor design package, or you are tired of struggling with your existing software, give Sidewinder a try today.
Tutorials
Over 25 short video tutorials are available for the new, and experienced conveyor design engineer. Each tutorial focuses on a specific topic such as “vertical curves”, “feeder belts”, “reversible conveyors”, and much much more.
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Full 5 Hour tutorial
The full 5 hour tutorial series can be downloaded here, or you can watch all the video online from the AC-Tek You Tube web site here.
Our users have found that these tutorials are an excellent way to quickly become proficient users of the sidewinder software.
The tutorials can be played using Windows media player, and stored on the user’s PC for quick and easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I have to purchase the annual maintenance plan?
A. No, once you purchase the software it is yours to use indefinitely. You do not need to purchase an annual maintenance plan to continue using the software. However, the annual maintenance plan gives you free access to all major and minor software updates, technical support via E-mail, and 2 hours of call in support
Q. I’m not a native English speaker, how do I switch to my language?
A. Sidewinder has been translated to Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, German, Finnish, French, and Afrikaans. You may select a language in the Preference page. You can then easily switch between English and your preferred language by just pressing “F8”. We also give discounts for anyone who wishes to translate Sidewinder to a new language. Contact us for more details.
Q. How do I learn how to use Sidewinder?
A. We have made a series of video training classes that we send with the software. These videos are short (5 to 20 minutes each) that target a specific item for learning. The videos are very informative and show you how to use Sidewinder.
Q. We have a very long/complex conveyor. Can AC-Tek help us with the design?
A. Absolutely! The design, and more importantly the optimization of conveyor systems is AC-Tek’s core business. We specialize in long overland conveyor systems, high tonnage systems, high lift systems, and complex systems with multiple horizontal curves.
Q. We have many conveyors on a project. Can Sidewinder easily summarize all of these together?
A. Yes. Sidewinder allows you to open up to 50 conveyors in a single “project” file. This master file contains a summary of all major equipment such as pulleys, idlers, motors, and belting. An equipment summary report can be printed and/or exported to Excel.
Q. Do you have any Sidewinder training classes?
A. Yes. AC-Tek routinely gives training course on both conveyor design and Sidewinder usage. These courses can vary from 1-3 days depending on the user level. Classes can be as small as one on one, or as large as twenty or more.
Over 25 short video tutorials are available for the new, and experienced conveyor design engineer. Each tutorial focuses on a specific topic such as “vertical curves”, “feeder belts”, “reversible conveyors”, and much much more.
Learn
The full 5 hour tutorial series can be downloaded here, or you can watch all the video online from the AC-Tek You Tube web site here.
Our users have found that these tutorials are an excellent way to quickly become proficient users of the sidewinder software.
The tutorials can be played using Windows media player, and stored on the user’s PC for quick and easy access.