More and more businesses are choosing homogenous belts or monolithic belts.
With the option of being positively driven, extremely hygienic and easy-to-clean, more food-based companies are looking at ways to change over to this style of product.
Positive Drive Food-grade Conveyor Belts
Positive drive belts (or sprocket driven belts) combine the benefits of modular belts and mono-material conveyor belts without the drawbacks of hygiene issues:
Optimised functionality
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No risk of slippage -
Assembly without tensioning reduces effort on the mechanical components
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No need for tensioning devices
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Lightweight belt
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Silent operation
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Excellent resistance to tears and abrasion
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Moulded teeth are part of the material itself
Maximum levels of hygiene
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CE – FDA food-grade compliance
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FDA approved belt
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Mono-material is waterproof and rot-proof
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Easy and quick to clean
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Resistant to chemicals
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Option to add a scraper if required
Decrease in sanitary risks
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Decreased risk of bacterial growth
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No fabric threads eliminate the risk of product contamination
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No risk of contamination with broken modules
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Simple conveyor design means better hygiene
Reduction in operating costs
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Increased life cycle
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Quick and effective cleaning without dismantling the conveyors
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A decrease in water consumption and detergent products
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Reduction in maintenance costs