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Bulk Material Analyzers monitor moving material in real time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:41 -0500

SABIA X1 Series on-belt elemental analyzers provide accurate elemental analysis of moving stream of material. They mount onto existing conveyor structures without modifications and are network compatible, enabling users to view analysis results in real time from any web browser. Adaptable for coal, cement, and minerals applications, analyzers can be customized according to configuration and readout format for specific application.

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Nitrile Rubber Covered Belt is designed for case sealers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:09 -0500

With special grip tread contact surface, PHR160 RT is designed for pulling boxes positively through case sealer. Non-marking, tough nitrile rubber cover works in all sealer applications, including side- or bottom-belted sealers, while non-stretching carcass of 2 ply woven polyester is not affected by humidity or other environmental conditions. Available in any standard width, in either finished lengths with lacing, or in coils, belt can be joined by any type of mechanical lacing.

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Rugged Impact Bed suits light-/medium-duty applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:31 -0500

Argonics Load Zone Impact Bed is engineered for CEMA B, C, and D idler classes. Custom-built to conveyor belt's width and trough angle, impact and slider bed is manufactured with collapsible trough wings and has hinge system with 2 x ½ in. support brackets for each support leg, simplifying installation/bar change-out. Kryptane® urethane impact bars feature energy-dispersion cavity to absorb impact for belt protection and aluminum insert that accepts ½ in. bolt.

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Belt is designed for use with boxfolding equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:27:37 -0500

Designed for understacker/counter ejector applications on corrugated boxfolding equipment, style BH-E20CC, provides specific friction needed for transporting blanks, without wearing quickly. Belt can be fingerspliced endless, or joined with Clipper or Alligator lacing. Cover is non-marking against any type of paper or container board.

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Conveyor Belt is designed for food processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:24 -0500

Accepted by USDA NSF/ANSI/3-A hygiene standards, CompactGrid® is hygienically designed to protect food processing products from contamination by deadly pathogens such as salmonella. Made of stainless steel with 70% open area, conveyor belt is designed to replace balanced weave belts and hard to clean plastic modular belts.

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Shrink Tunnel Belt features 1.1 in. pitch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:33:15 -0500

Designed for packaging industry, uni OWL belt features radius top design with nonstick surface that facilitates plastic film release and minimizes product contact for optimal and accelerated heating/cooling. Its 65% open design is suitable for applications with operating temperatures up to 356°F.

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Cooling Belt suits conveyors in food applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:09:49 -0500

Developed for cooling conveyors in bakeries and other food applications, uni M-TTB CS, 0.5 in. pitch plastic modular belt features rounded bottom surface, making it suited for use with high-speed tight transfer conveyors. Belt features top curved surface and incorporates POM-D material with self-lubricating component that minimizes friction and optimizes nonstick characteristics. Cleaning is simplified by hygienic design of hinges.

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Plastic Modular Belt has 2 in. pitch and SS reinforcement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:00 -0500

Able to replace stainless steel wire mesh belts used in blanching, cooking, and steaming applications, uni BLB design combines plastic with stainless steel (SS). This ensures conveyed products, such as fragile fruits, vegetables, rice, and pasta, are only in contact with plastic while also ensuring belt has strength and high-temperature resistance of steel.

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PVC Conveyor Belt is temperature resistant up to 194°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:37:05 -0500

Measuring 3 mm in thickness, FDA and USDA compliant FAB-10EVCW (NVT-445) HySAN® cobalt blue belt comes with blank top side and negative pyramid on bottom. Oil and fat resistant food PVC conveyor belt features chemical resistance, adhesive free joint and blue color for visual inspection of food. It suits application in meat, poultry, fruit and vegetable, cheese and pizza industries.

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Twisted Connectable Belts replace endless conveyor belts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:41:56 -0500

Available to replace endless belts in diameters ranging from 3/32 to 9/16 in., Pyrathane® PC Belts eliminate need for disassembly when replacing belts on line shaft conveyors and many other applications. Belts are typically manufactured in black 83A durometer, but are also available in many other colors and durometers.

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Machine Tape is flexible and dimensionally stable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:45:00 -0500

Suitable for applications where lower shaft loads or twisting is required, Hamid® MAM-3P has NBR covering on both sides to promote abrasion resistance and consistent grip. Longitudinal flexibility lends to resistance against flex-fatigue, while dimensional stability eliminates need for re-tensioning. Product utilizes adhesive-free Flexproof joining and is suited for use in mail sorting, packaging, printing, and paper processing industries.

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Metal Conveyor Belt can be spliced in 30 sec.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:48 -0500

Engineered with wide openings to facilitate cleaning, DURAFLEX(TM) food-safe metal conveyor belting is easily spliced and retrofits into any existing support bed configuration. Small diameter drive rolls/sprockets that are used with belt allow for tight transfers, reducing damage and loss of small delicate products. It is suited for range of food processing applications such as washing, breading, battering, coating, and frying.

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Conveyor Belt End Loops increase operational safety.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:34:56 -0500

Designed for use with Flat-Flex® conveyor belts, C-CureEdge® C-shaped end loops provide maximum safety because they will not snag or tangle during shipment, storage, or installation. This diminishes opportunity for damage to conveyor and minimizes risk of accidents from sharp or burred open ends. No conveyor modifications or reconfigurations are required in drive components, shafting, or other parts on conveyor lines, and individual strand stress is reduced on outside edge of belt.

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Synchronous Belts are made of polyurethane.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:45:54 -0500

Featuring curvilinear tooth profile, Fenner High Torque (FHT) belts are optimized for surface contact with pulley and uniform distribution of stress concentration. Profile helps reduce noise, dusting, backlash, and vibration. Available in various sizes and pitches including 1, 2, 3 and 5 mm, open ended or truly endless, belts exhibit tensile strengths exceeding 1,000 lb and can be customized to unique design requirements for conveying, motion control, and power transmission applications.

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Sanitary Conveyor features vertical scoop belting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:55:55 -0500

AquaPruf conveyor features ThermoDrive Sprocket Driven Hygienic Vertical Scoop Belt made from homogenous thermoplastic with no pins, hinges, or link joints to catch and foster bacteria. Features include tool-less tip-up pulley for quick release of belt tension, 30 sec dissasembly, and SS gear motor located outside food zone. System handles loads up to 20 lb/sq ft of belt with speeds up to 233 fpm.

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Plastic Modular Conveyor Belt suits heavy-duty applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:41:33 -0500

Assembled with nylon or steel rods and driven by solid lug tooth sprockets, M6420 Flat Top Belt incorporates smart fit rod retaining system and features low-friction materials that minimize energy consumption and eliminate need for lubrication. Tensile strength rating of over 6,800 lb/ft and level of lateral stiffness combine to create stable conveying platform. With steel rod option, belt strength is maximized to ensure smooth operation on conveyor lengths to 300 ft.

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Non-Woven Belts target material handling market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:42:48 -0500

Designed to alleviate problems associated with standard woven and non-woven PVC belts used in unit/package handling applications, Ulti-Mate S Series features rubber impregnated carcass, which minimizes PVC belt deterioration that causes black material to build up on rollers and slider beds. Belts also help prevent static discharges, which can shock employees and damage electronic components.

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Conveyor Belt is constructed of detectable material.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:41:38 -0500

Suited for cooling crackers, chips, and tortillas, drying and draining fruits/vegetables, and breading meat/poultry, Model M1185 0.5 in. Flush Grid features Smart Fit rod design that provides maximum rod retention. It can be detected with common metal x-ray detectors used in food industry. Capable of transferring small product without damaging it, unit features open hinge design, large open area, and plastic construction.

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Conveyor Belts comply with FDA regulations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:48:13 -0500

Suited for light conveyor jobs in food applications, Habiblue thermoplastic round belt can be used in industries such as meat, cheese, pastries, and crackers. It features oil- and chemical-resistant composition TPU, polyurethane with resistance to hot water (belt does not absorb hot water and stretch), temperature resistance, and readily identifiable cobalt blue color.

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Food Grade Conveyor Belt is reinforced with Kevlar® cord.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:09:49 -0500

Designed for food processing industry, PosiClean conveyor belt is USDA accepted for meat and poultry processing as well as dairy processing equipment. Belting can be cleaned-in-place to microbiological level, allowing food processors to minimize wastewater associated with traditional offline belt cleaning. It comes with smooth surface finish and accommodates positive drive that can carry heavy loads without slipping.

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