Maintenance·6 min
Why belts mistrack — and the five checks that fix it
Tracking problems are almost never the belt. A methodical frame, pulley and tension audit resolves most cases in under an hour.
Journal
Notes from the belting floor.
Selection·5 min
Choosing between PVC and PU for food lines
Both are food-contact capable. The decision comes down to cut resistance, oil exposure and cleaning chemistry.
Hygiene·7 min
Washdown hygiene: designing belts that clean in place
Surface finish, edge sealing and joint type determine whether a belt survives daily caustic cleaning.
Fabrication·8 min
Splicing methods compared: endless, finger and mechanical
Each joint has a strength, a service life and a downtime cost. Here is how to choose for your line.
Materials·6 min
High-temperature belting beyond 200°C
When polymers stop being an option, mesh and PTFE constructions carry the load. A practical thermal guide.
Logistics·5 min
Extending belt life in parcel sortation hubs
Impact loading, sharp goods and 20-hour duty cycles demand ripstop carcasses and disciplined tensioning.