Belts the Pack a Punch!
Conveyors for Packaging and Food Processing
With a diverse range of goods and applications, packagers and food processors need conveyor belts as individual as their products. The right belt can improve efficiency, cut costs, and maximize profit by addressing the specific issues facing your line. Don’t settle for stock belting; instead, contact the experts at Ashworth to receive your customized belting solution from the industry’s leading expert in conveyor belts.
Prevent Loss and Debris
Product loss is not only costly, but debris from damaged products can cause unnecessary friction and wear on your system. Finding the perfect belt for your products can help prevent unnecessary waste and downtime. Whether your products are small or large, all of Ashworth’s belts are made to order and fully customizable. For small products and tight transfers, Ashworth’s Cleatrac® Belt and Sprocket system is available in a wide variety of meshes, and custom conical-toothed sprockets guarantee precise product transfers. And if your products are at risk of shifting during conveyance, Ashworth offers optional features such as lane dividers and edge guards to keep them in place.
If your products pass through a freezer, poor product release may be eating through your profits. Luckily, the correct belt can help prevent sticking. Plastic belts are favored by many due to their increased product release. However, Ashworth also offers metal/plastic hybrid belts that combine the best features of both types of belts.
Ashworth Does the Heavy Lifting
The strength and durability of a conveyor belt can make or break your system. Having a belt that is ill-suited to your product can cause premature wear and shorten the belt's life. The right belt, on the other hand, can maximize your capacity and minimize costly repairs and replacements. Ashworth’s Omni-Pro® features high-tension ratings with maximum service life, making it one of the strongest spirals or turn curve belts on the market. The secret lies in the patented “protrusion leg,” which leads to a smoother run and reduced system wear without sacrificing strength. If you’re looking to optimize limited space without sacrificing strength, the newest addition to our Omni-Grid family, the Heavy-Duty Small Radius Omni-Grid® 360, is up to the task. It features the highest tension rating in the small radius belt market, up to 400 lbs.
Maintenance and Sanitation
Regardless of your product or industry, proper cleaning prevents contamination and the spread of pathogens. And when it comes to cleaning, not all belts are made equal. Ashworth’s Omni-Grid® 360 features a patented 360-degree weld that reduces surface area and hard-to-clean areas where pathogens can accumulate. The 360-weld also eliminates cracking common in traditional bridge welds, while also increasing load capacity and reducing cage bar wear.
Similarly, proper maintenance is required to keep your system running smoothly and prevent costly breakdowns. Ashworth’s SmartSpiral® and SmartOven® Monitoring Systems can help you identify issues in your ovens and spirals before they cause unplanned downtime. Our monitoring systems track data in real-time, which can be accessed from anywhere using our web-based app. Multiple sensors monitor belt tension, temperature, cage drive, and our system will alert you when and where maintenance is needed.
When it's time to maintain, repair, or refurbish your system, Ashworth can help thanks to our own Ashworth Factory Service. Our team of experts is available 24/7 for emergencies and will help you optimize and maintain the performance of your line.
There are many factors to consider when selecting a conveyor belt; you don’t have to figure it out alone. With over 75 years in the conveyor belt industry and a team of experts dedicated to providing solutions, Ashworth is here to help. As the only major manufacturer of both metal and plastic conveyor belts, Ashworth can help you determine the best belt solution for your needs. Call us today at 1-800-682-4594 or request a quote below.
