08/11/09

WINCHESTER, Va. — Ashworth Bros., Inc. has introduced a 1½-inch pitch Omni-Pro® link to extend the Omni-Pro® line of spiral/turn-curve conveyor belts. The 1½-inch pitch Omni-Pro 150 retains the same design features that allow the belt to minimize cage bar wear, maintenance costs and downtime in your most demanding high-tension spiral applications. “Expanding the Omni-Pro® line reflects Ashworth’s commitment to meet today’s processing demands,” comments Marty Tabaka, Ashworth’s Sales Director. He continues, “Now everyone who has relied on the trusted performance of Omni-Grid can benefit from the advantages of Omni-Pro®.”

Omni-Pro® is one of the strongest belts on the market today and the Omni-Pro 150 withstands spiral/turn-curve tensions of 400 pounds (136 kg) for 100,000 cycles vs. competing belts that rate for 50,000 cycles. The increased strength of the Omni-Pro® comes from the new 360° buttonless weld technology utilizing a “zero tension” design which allows a higher load bearing capacity. Unlike a traditional bridge weld, the 360° buttonless weld is free from surface imperfections and crevices which improves hygienic characteristics by eliminating the possibility of bacteria entrapments. Omni-Pro’s state-of-the-art link design includes a patented “protrusion leg” preventing welds from contacting spiral cage bars and permits the belt to run smoother with less system wear. Each link is formed with a patented coining process to prevent break-in wear, reducing belt elongation and increasing belt life. Turn ratios range from 1.6 to 2.5 and belt widths are available in even widths from 24 to 60 inches.

Ashworth Bros., Inc. is the only conveyor belt company that engineers, manufactures, and services both metal and plastic belting to offer customers the best solution for their specific requirements. Companies around the world depend on Ashworth’s quality products, reliable customer service, and innovative solutions to maximize throughput and minimize lifecycle costs. With over 60 years of innovating the future of conveyor belts, Ashworth continues to lead the market with the most conveyor belt patents in the food processing, can making, and material handling industries.