Conveyor belts are manufactured out of many different materials, all with differing specifications, properties and benefits. They are integral components of a conveyor system, and physically transport bulk materials from one place to another in a continuous motion. They must be durable, long lasting and resistant to a wide range of temperatures, moisture and chemicals.
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Dura-Belt, Inc.Hilliard, OH 800-770-2358 Over the years DuraBelt has developed many new products including a proprietary color process, anti-snag, anti-vibration, long-life high tension and the patented Speedy Belt Installer. The company regularly introduces new products, most of which are inspired by its customers with whom it works closely. From conveyor belt materials to much more, we have the solution for you!
Ashworth® Bros., Inc.Winchester, VA 800-682-4594 Ashworth® Bros has been a major innovator in products and systems for decades. This innovative spirit enables us to stay a step ahead of our competitors by providing the widest range of products whether you need all-metal, all-plastic or a hybrid of the two. Whatever works best for you, we have it! Call or visit our website today for your upcoming conveyor belt materials order.
Green Belting Industries Ltd.Buffalo, NY 800-668-1114 With more than 46 years of diverse experience across many industries, Green Belting Industries, a PTFE Group Solutions company, takes pride in providing products and service of the highest quality to ensure that our clients benefit from the best solutions to meet their manufacturing specifications. For conveyor belt materials and more, contact Green Belting Industries today!
Applied Fabric Technologies, Inc.Orchard Park, NY 716-662-0632 At Applied Fabric Technologies we feel one of our biggest strengths is the ability to help a customer identify his requirements and adapt, modify or engineer a product to meet those needs. This strength applies equally to either the oil pollution control market or the industrial textile markets. For conveyor belt materials and more, contact a company you can depend on, call today!
QC Industries LLCBatavia, OH 513-753-6000 Quality assurance and customer satisfaction are top priority at QC Industries. We adhere to a strict three-signature sign off system. The first step requires technicians to take ownership and personally sign off on orders they have filled; the next two tests and signatures ensure that you receive exactly what you have ordered. For conveyor belt materials and more, call QC Industries.
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There are five main materials that conveyor belts are made out of: thermoplastics, metal, rubber, fabric and leather. Plastics include polyester, polyvinyl chloride, silicone and polyethylene. The metals are stainless and carbon steel, and the fabric materials are canvas or cotton. The most popular material is a rubber composite because it is flexible, resistant, smooth and seamless. It also doesn't have any holes or openings. To increase strength, many belt materials contain additives, including fabric, steel, polyester or fiberglass. Many flat belts are actually composed of a core material and a covering. These belts are parts of many different types of conveyors, including troughed, inclined, horizontal, food grade and overhead conveyors, but they are not used in chain, pneumatic or screw conveyors. Choosing the right belting material is the most important specification involved with conveyor systems because the wrong material could compromise productivity or worker safety.
Conveyor systems, especially those in manufacturing facilities, travel through many different environments. For example, assembly line conveyors may travel through an oven, underwater parts washer or some sort of secondary operation like painting. Therefore, they must be resistant, durable and able to handle these harsh conditions on a continuous and regular basis. Belts that carry ingredients, raw materials and finished, unpackaged goods in food or beverage processing plants are made of either stainless steel or a heat resistant, non contaminating plastic resin. They must be FDA or USDA approved and easy to clean and sanitize. Materials like some hard plastics or metal lack the flexibility needed to convey, which requires the belt to bend, as they are on a continuous loop around two sets of rollers. In these situations, small parts are interlocked together or woven in order to bend and twist. However, these tend to have holes or cracks and are not smooth or water tight. They are not made for carrying small or irregularly shaped objects as well as products in bags, which could sag or fall through the cracks.
