As one of the primary ways to mitigate risks and ensure that foods are safe for consumption, food grade belts are essential to your operation. Helping to reduce bacteria counts, these conveyor belts are often used for hours on end without interruptions. Because of this, you need to be absolutely confident that you’re utilizing the…
When it comes to top-quality custom belting, Great Lakes Belting is the industry’s go-to source. With the ability to perform a wide range of custom belting fabrications, including cleats, V-guides, lacing, sidewalls, and splicing, we can source – or modify – any belt that you need. As we’re always looking for ways to better serve…
If you’re in an industry that requires airflow around your products, you’re going to be impressed by Great Lakes Belting’s new PM3000 Perforation Machine. Engineered to allow for a wide range of possibilities, this machine grants us the ability to meet – and exceed – our customers’ expectations. Perforated belts feature punched holes that can…
While everyone knows that winter temperatures make roads icy, the average person doesn’t understand the challenges that they create for conveying systems. From cracked top covers to stiff belts, plunging temperatures can slow your operation down and – worse yet – cause costly damage to your products and equipment. Because of this, Great Lakes Belting…
Food production is an enormous, constantly evolving industry that requires novel solutions, including high-quality soft separator belts. As the world’s population grows, the need for fast, efficient food processing is going to become more and more necessary. In light of that, it’s essential that your operation focuses on the future. It’s critical that you plan…
When you need the absolute best thermoplastic flat and positive drive belts, you owe it to yourself to investigate the benefits of Volta’s SuperDrive™ and DualDrive™ belts. Known for their innovative production techniques, Volta’s expertise has positioned them as the go-to source for food processing conveyor belting products. With a design that is purpose-built to…
Integrating robotics into your existing conveyor system can be a challenge. Whether this is your first foray into automated processes or you’ve already synced them with other stations in your line, it pays to do your research. Properly integrated, robotic systems can dramatically boost your operation’s efficiency and – more importantly – its profitability. But,…
When shopping for a conveyor belt for your line, it’s essential that you gather as much information as possible. Whether you’re considering the physical layout of your operation, the temperature of your products, the ease of the inspection process, or any number of other factors, carefully documenting exactly what you need starts with asking the…
When it comes to selecting the right food processing conveyor belt for your plant, food safety should be a primary concern. Your plant’s managers are likely extremely diligent about keeping your facility clean. They may regularly sterilize equipment, clean common areas, enforce internal hygiene practices for staff, and more. But, bacteria, microbes, and other unhygienic…
If you value your company’s uptime, you owe it to yourself – and your staff – to maintain your line’s conveyor belts. Whether your belts are slipping, mistimed, blocked, or seized, these are all signs of a line that has been improperly cared for. And, while there are countless tips that we could give to…