With the beginning of all harvest upon us once again, food grade conveyor belts from Great Lakes Belting are here to help with all your fresh transportation needs. After a long summer of hard work, the last thing you want is a slow harvesting process. With the proper belting system in place, everything will rapidly…
When considering what belting your operation needs, thermoplastic belting provides a versatile option with a large variety of applications. From basic conveying to specialized situations, this type of belting covers it all, depending on what you need. From the belt itself to alterations and additions, thermoformed sections of belting allow you to manipulate products more…
Most have seen inclined conveyor belts at some point or another. But, when you watch products go up and down through a production, you may not have considered the benefits of such a setup. Designed to add versatility and optimization to production lines, conveyor belts on an incline are a great asset. No matter your…
When considering how to prevent miss-tracks, a v-guide belt is one of the best options available. Offering customizable support for tracking in belting operations, these belts provide great traction in a variety of industries. Maintaining optimum production levels is key to a great belting line. By including a v-guide, you ensure belts always operate at…
When conveyor belt operations want specialized belts for small, loose products, perforated conveyor belts are one of the best choices available. Designed specifically for moving a variety of smaller loose products, perforated belts from Great Lakes Belting are used in a variety of industries to great success. By optimizing your operation with the correct belt,…
When considering an improvement to a production line, custom food grade conveyor belts are a great opportunity for optimization. Production facilities are always looking for ways to improve their efficiency. That’s why we at Great Lakes Belting provide a full line of custom, in-house fabrication on our conveyor stock and special materials. No two production…
When considering a replacement conveyor belt, it is important to know the signs of when it becomes a necessity. The perfect setup with production is hard to find. So, when you do find it, it’s important to also understand that parts eventually need replacements. Everything breaks down with time, and conveyor belts are no different. …
Whether you have heard the term before or not, you may wonder what waterjet cutting is and why it is used alongside custom fabrication when it is talked about. There are different ways to provide custom fabrication, but waterjet cutting comes with its own benefits that you should consider before making a decision on whether…
Replacing your operation’s material handling equipment can be a costly, time-consuming endeavor. Beyond the cost of repairs, downtime can cause your efficiency to plummet and, as a result, loss of production time can lead to decreased profitability. Because of this, it’s important to perform regular conveyor belt maintenance to ensure that your belts aren’t mistimed,…
If you need a conveyor belt design that hasn’t been done before, you’re in the right place. Our team understands that no two belting applications are the same, we know that your operation’s layout – and demands – are unique. And, because of that, we aren’t content to offer only standardized, off-the-shelf conveying solutions. Instead,…