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
No risk of slippageMaximum levels of hygiene
CE – FDA food-grade compliance
FDA approved belt
Mono-material is waterproof and rot-proof
Easy and quick to clean
Resistant to chemicals
Option to add a scraper if required
Decrease in sanitary risks
Decreased risk of bacterial growth
No fabric threads eliminate the risk of product contamination
No risk of contamination with broken modules
Simple conveyor design means better hygiene
Reduction in operating costs
Increased life cycle
Quick and effective cleaning without dismantling the conveyors
A decrease in water consumption and detergent products
Reduction in maintenance costs