If asked to describe what cotton or polyester is, most people could come up with a good description or example of what they are. T-shirts, sheets, underwear- typically we have an opinion and a preference for which one we want closest to our skin. But what about nylon? What exactly is it, and when is it used? How about in conveyor belting? If we can’t come up with an everyday use for nylon, we probably also cannot come up with a belting use for it. But, Nylon has a very interesting backstory, as well as many excellent properties as a…
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Many of us grew up singing along with Aaron Neville, “The touch, the feel of cotton, the fabric of our lives…” But why is cotton seemingly as nostalgic and deeply rooted in our culture as Coca Cola and Wonder bread? And more importantly- why is cotton used in conveyor belting and what are its advantages and disadvantages? In the first article in this series we went in depth on polyester, and you will see in this article that cotton and polyester are rival fabrics that seem to excel where their nemesis struggles, but in the end, they also make a…
WHAT ARE POLYOLEFIN BELTS? Polyolefin belts are specially designed for tobacco processing plants and are approved for use by major tobacco manufacturers. In combustion they do not produce halogens. They are also suitable for food applications and recommended for its release properties. Polyolefin belts are primarily designed for tobacco because they are pyrolysis compliant, but their great properties also make them ideal for food and other industrial applications. VIRGINIA SERIES Polyolefin belts featuring high resistance to vegetable, animal and mineral oils and fats. Fray-less fabrics, pyrolysis compliance and high release. The perfect belts for that sweet Virginia tobacco. VIEW OUR…
WHAT IS REOCLEAN? REOclean is our brand for homogeneous / monolithic belts. It has been developed by experts in belting and food processing. We deliver cutting edge solutions for food conveying and processing. INCREASED HYGIENE Fully homogeneous TPU eases the cleaning process. LOWERCOST Less maintenance, shorter cleaning times and less water consumption. ZEROELONGATION Aramid chords as tension members guarantee “no stretch” By using the latest materials and unique production processes, this product range helps increase efficiency, lower bacteria counts and save water. The vision is to achieve the highest standards in food safety while lowering the industry’s impact on the…
What is a Finger SPLICE? For Finger Splices, plies are split or separated, fingers are cut and matched, and lap areas fused or thermo-welded together. This result is a tight, strong flexible endless splice belt. Finger splices can be performed on an air-cooled or a water-cooled press. This method is especially suitable for single-layered belts. STRAIGHT FINGER SPLICE PROCESS STEP 1: A zigzag pattern is punched into both sides of the belt, creating several interlocking “fingers.”STEP 2: These fingers are carefully and tightly aligned on the press. STEP 3: A silicone matrix layer is added on top of the beltSTEP…
INO USA’s automated hole punching machine greatly reduces lead times and cost on perforated bets. Our computer controlled punch head ensures that precision holes are punched in any pattern. We also accept orders to punch your own supplied material. PUNCH CAPABILITIES Bet width un to 3m/118Thickness from 1 to 4-ply PVC PU & RubberHole diameters: 2mm/.078″ to 31.75mm/1.25 PRECISION PATTERNS Straight, staggered, and other precision hole patterns are available. Elongated holes and custom patterns are also available.
Leisure suits, bell bottoms, bed sheets, t-shirts. These are the things that possibly come to mind when you hear the word polyester, but did you know that the fiber of choice on monofilament and interwoven belts is polyester? And more importantly, do you know why? When you order a brand-new belt for your conveyor, more likely than not, it has polyester in it. And that belt will surely last you a long time. Which begs the question, what is it about polyester that makes it such a great choice for interwoven and monofilament belts?Polyester, and other woven fabrics, can be…
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