by Belt Technologies | Aug 5, 2016 | Blog, The Headline News, Uncategorized
A major OEM in the metrology and precision optical instrumentation industry recently approached Belt Technologies seeking drive tapes for its new line of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The company has been incorporating stainless steel drive tapes into their...
by Belt Technologies | Jun 30, 2016 | Blog
Coatings and surface treatment applications can enhance conveyor system functionality and performance by altering the surface properties of the conveyor belt. There are many options for coating and surface treatments, including GATORCOATⓇ, neoprene rubber, and hard...
by Belt Technologies | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog
Heat tolerance and resistance to chemical corrosion make stainless steel a popular choice for automated equipment used in cooking, sterilization, and pasteurization. Many manufacturers select wire mesh belts stainless conveyors due to their low upfront cost, however...
by Belt Technologies | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog
When designing conveyor systems for applications involving extreme temperatures, special consideration must be given to the belt materials, the benefits of coating options, the feasibility of maintenance, and even the materials used for pulleys and tracking guides....
by Belt Technologies | May 13, 2016 | Blog
The diversity and complexity of the food processing industry can make designing the ideal food processing system overwhelming. Many factors—including the physical properties of the food being handled, the methods by which the food will be processed, and the sanitation...
by Belt Technologies | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog
Belt Technologies has the ability to produce endless, stainless steel metal conveyor belts for use in vacuum suction conveyor systems with sophisticated methods of perforation. Perforations in the belt allow air to be drawn through the vacuum plenum of the conveyor;...