Beyond advertising for sales, food processing operations depend on hygienic conveyor belting for clean production. From fresh produce to processed foods destined for a package, each needs to meet safety regulations throughout the entire process. Depending on the industry, these requirements vary. But, each typically depends on quality, clean conveyor belts at one point or…
Whenever conveying operations break down, conveyor belt repair and replacement become essential to minimizing downtime. Because summer often ramps up production for a variety of industries, having a professional belting company on your side to provide these services also becomes essential. Great Lakes Belting works with a large variety of industries to ensure belting stays…
When considering where to submit quotes for conveyor belts, why not submit somewhere that makes it simple? Too often, quoting systems either overcomplicate or oversimplify the process of ordering belting. Conveyor belting typically has a variety of factors that change depending on what operation you use it in. From food grade belts to conveyor systems…
Great Lakes Belting provides a simple way to request conveyor belt samples for any industry. We have years of experience in the belting industry and understand that samples go a long way in determining what belt works best for an operation. Suppliers may come and go, shortages of a certain material may occur, an ordering…
Great Lakes Belting provides aftermarket drum sander replacement belts to any customer in need of quality, new belting. Quality conveyor belt materials ensure that feeding belts last as long as possible, but they still eventually break down from time and use. As they accrue wear and tear, having a backup supplier helps to keep production…
Supply lines for production often require the benefits that timing belts provide. Where traditional conveyor belt options simply move product, a timing belt does it with precise positioning of product. Because pharmaceutical production lines often need such precision, timing belts become an essential component in optimized workflows. Whether your operation works with a single pharmaceutical…
Conveyor belts face daily wear and tear, but vulcanized belt splicing may repair them once they fail. Because most operations utilizing conveyor belts depend on them to function, vulcanized belt splicing offers a great way to keep them moving. One of many types of splicing methods, vulcanized splicing closes ends of belts to make a…
It may seem like an intimidating venture, but conveyor belt replacement greatly benefits manufacturing businesses. When accomplished quickly enough, replacement of your conveying lines minimizes the damage done by downtime. Depending on your industry, busy times of the year cannot afford to be held back by equipment wearing down. That’s why it’s important to always…
Recycling conveyor belts need to stand up to the workload given to them. Whether malleable paper to rigid plastic or metals, these belts must be built to last no matter what they move. Recycling or waste management services both require specialized belts to do the job. So, when you look for your perfect belt for…
When it comes to material handling, high temperature conveyor belts bring durability and versatility that can’t be beat. Every industry needs products they can count on, so quality belting materials should always be the standard. Everything faces wear and tear over the years. That’s why it is important to ensure your equipment lasts throughout a…