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Correct initial elongation for conveyor and drive belts
A correctly installed conveyor or drive belt significantly extends the life of a product. There are certain guidelines which can be easily followed in order to best care for your equipment.
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How to prevent unstable conveyor belt tracking
Conveyor and transmission belts with unstable tracking can cause major production problems. Belts can wear and break, products can get damaged or destroyed, and in the worst case scenario, there can be a production breakdown. Here are a few tips on how you can avoid this:
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PVC, TPU or TPO conveyor belt – what material is the best choice?
When should I choose a PVC conveyor belt and when is a TPU or TPO belt a better choice? People regularly ask me this question. As a rule of thumb, I always say that a standard PVC-coated conveyor belt can be used in any simple application without special requirements.
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4 tips for preventive maintenance of conveyor belts
Preventive maintenance is important within all industries to reduce the risk of breakdowns. Conveyor belts are no exception. I regularly encourage customers to inspect their belts often in order to avoid problems in production and prevent unnecessary damage to their equipment.
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The story of Habasit
Our blog often focuses on products, techniques and maintenance tips – tools we believe will be helpful to our customers. We see each post as one more way to support the wider Habasit community, but today we will step back to take a look at where that community began.