When it comes to applications involving extreme temperatures it is important to give special consideration to the type of conveyor belt being used. High temperatures can cause serious damage to a conveyor belt making selecting the correct thickness of the cover a necessity. At Sparks Belting, we have 3 specially designed high temperature belts toRead More
Month: March 2019
What Are Plies and Ply Adhesion?
Some conveyor belting is manufactured with one ply of fabric. This fabric layer can be coated with rubber, polymer or elastomer. Yet, most conveyor belting is manufactured using two or more plies of fabric that are adhered to each other by using inner layers of rubber, polymer or elastomer. In addition, there can be topRead More
How V-Guide Strips Can Help with Belt Tracking
To assist with positive tracking, a guide strip(s) is often used on the pulley side of conveyor belts. V–guides are the most common shapes used. However, square and rectangular shapes are also available. In addition, Sparks has designed and developed round dot-guides for traveling over very small pulleys. .Tracking assistance is often required on: Short,Read More
The Purpose of Textiles in Conveyor Belting
Conveyor belts are the driving force in conveying operations. There are many different types and materials for the abundance of applications in the market. However, there are a few different textiles that serve an important purpose in conveyor belting. Purpose of Textiles in Conveyor Belting Provides Strength for Tensioning Provides Strength for Handling the LoadRead More
How to Properly Track A Bakery Conveyor Belt
Keeping a bakery running efficiently can be complicated. One of the most frequent challenges plant maintenance technicians have to deal with is conveyor belt tracking. Aligning and controlling a belt so it maintains its desired path is often difficult to do. So many factors influence the belt’s ability to track correctly. Here are a fewRead More
4 Considerations When Choosing a Bakery Grade Conveyor Belt [Updated]
Getting the right belt for the right application is critical to producing high quality breads. During the last ten years, consumers taste for baked bread has changed significantly. White bread consumption is being replaced by whole wheat, multigrain, and various specialty breads; and consumers want more variety in taste and texture, as well as healthRead More
How to Select the Right Food Grade Conveyor Belt for Confections
Getting the right food grade conveyor belt for the right application is critical to producing high quality products.The confectionery industry requires the handling of various chocolates, sweets, candies and chewing gum, each requiring a conveyor belt with the right properties to handle their application. Environmental and Ingredient Compatibility Conveyor belts need to perform both in theRead More
How to Select the Best Conveyor Belt For Cookie & Cracker Industries
Whether handling dough, cooling baked products, cutting, molding or packaging, Sparks has a complete range of products for the bakery, biscuit and snack processing industry. Selecting the right food conveyor belt can help processors improve operations in several areas including: Food Safety Reduced maintenance time & cost Sanitary operations Increased service life and belt performance Wear resistance Chemical ResistanceRead More
The Ultimate Bakery Conveyor Belt Selection Guide
The Right Food Conveyor Belt is Critical to Producing High Quality Bread Because consumers taste for baked bread has changed significantly, getting the right belt for the right application is critical to producing high-quality breads. It now takes a variety of bakery belts to handle the production process for a larger variety of breads. WhiteRead More
Are All White Food Grade Conveyor Belts the Same?
The short answer is a resounding, “No”. Lightweight food grade conveyor belts are made with almost endless variations of key features which allow them to be custom fit to your unique application. The food in which they convey always plays a critical role in the proper selection of these belts. Some of the variables include:Read More