TOKYO—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has introduced a new fabric belt that can significantly enhance the heat resistance of conveyor belts with mechanical joints. The firm says the high-heat resistant belt ...

A major pain point for those who maintain their conveyor belts is that most are bulky and take a long time to set up and tear down. Water-cooled presses rely on external components and a water source ...

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The Amigo is a new concept in the joining of solid polyester and polyurethane conveyor belts that produces high-quality splices in a fast and safe manner. Amigo was engineered for precision belt ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. If we could climb into a time machine and visit manufacturing facilities in the 1950s, we might be surprised at what we ...

One of the leading causes of conveyor belt failures in recycling facilities is poor maintenance. Properly operating conveyor belts are critical to the smooth operation of any recycling facility. Poor ...

I rounded out 2010 with a series of columns on the hazards of conveyors (“Analyzing Conveyor Designs for Safety,” Machine Design, Sept. 23, 2010, tinyurl.com ...