In every situation, it’s important to weigh original cost against expected service life to determine which belt will be the most cost-effective. For these reasons, Great Lakes Belting and Supply Corporation of West Michigan and Indiana gives you an ample range of fabrics, weights and textures.
Surface friction requirements and economics are the biggest factors in belt selection for package handling. For sharp includes and declines, specially-designed gripping surfaces are a must to keep loads from slipping. Even flat applications put specific demands on a belt, depending on the amount of on-and-off loading and the nature of the material handled.
These are cost-effective general belt products that can offer solutions to a wide variety of material handling applications. In this category are PVC interwoven belts with and without profiles, and include belts in both thermoplastic and rubber compounds that will supply solutions to many applications. Most of these materials can be fabricated with cleats, v-guides, sidewalls, and many other options that will help you find the right solution. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us, as there are hundreds of products available. We will always look for the best product for your application. If you need timing belts for your material handling, they can be found here.
