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Posts tagged with: Belt Friction

  • How to measure overdrive on a low-tension spiral conveyor system_Habasit

    How to measure overdrive on a low-tension spiral conveyor system

    Many thousands of spiral conveyors serve the global food processing industry in applications ranging from cooling, proofing and freezing in the bakery sector; to freezing in the fish, poultry and red meat sectors; to pasteurizing and conditioning applications for manufacturers of sauces and cans.

    Steve Harker 2021 February 9 Read more »

  • Why do POM plastic modular belts squeak_Habasit

    Why do POM belts squeak?

    We recently had two cases of food producers experiencing problems with POM (also known as Acetal or Polyacetal) plastic modular belts fitted with POM rods that were making a squeaking sound.

    Marco Hollander 2020 November 23 Read more »

  • Fabric conveyor belt essentials for engineers_Habasit

    Fabric conveyor belt essentials for engineers

    The more I speak to customers about fabric conveyor belts, the more I notice how many different technical terms and part names are used for the same action or part.

    René Grevengoed 2020 October 27 Read more »

  • The perfect drive for dry goods processing

    The perfect drive for dry goods processing

    Whether you’re striving for pillowy softness or the perfect blend of taste and texture, dry foods manufacturing is all about the science.

    Bart Natoli 2020 June 30 Read more »

  • Static_and_kinetic_friction_what_exactly_is_the_difference

    Static and kinetic friction – what exactly is the difference?

    When setting up or maintaining a conveyor belt, there are often issues due to friction. Here’s a refresher on the difference between static and kinetic friction, and the influence they have on proper belt performance.

    René Grevengoed 2020 January 6 Read more »

  • 6 things you need to know about powerturn installations

    6 things you need to know about powerturn installations

    I’m often contacted by engineers asking for assistance with replacing, retrofitting or designing belts for curved conveyors – known as powerturn installations – which are used to change the direction of a conveyor by anything from 30° to 180°.

    Simon Cartwright 2019 October 7 Read more »

  • Understanding friction

    Recently I was asked to investigate an issue with an installation that was getting too hot due to excess friction. This can be a common problem, and so it is helpful to understand the factors involved. In this blog I will explain how friction is created and how it can be measured.

    René Grevengoed 2018 February 8 Read more »

  • Save energy with the right conveyor belt

    Would you like lower operational costs at your facility? The answer to this question is most likely yes. If you also would like to help the environment by saving energy, then today’s blog will be of interest.

    Mathias Soderholm 2017 November 6 Read more »

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