Are you planning a road trip this upcoming holiday weekend? Last year, an estimated 45.1 million Americans traveled by car during Labor Day weekend, and it was our conveyor products that helped commuters reach their desired destinations. Our wire mesh belts help automotive engineers produce necessary car components – such as torque converters, pistons, and drive gears – that keep your car running properly and your vacation plans intact.
Sintering is often used to build high-strength parts from powdered metal material. Numerous automotive components are constructed from powdered metal, which is heated in a sintering furnace below its melting point until its particles adhere to each other and create a solid, hardened form. Automobile factories use automation equipment, such as our metal conveyor belts, to easily transport mass quantity products from one stage of production to another, even under extremely hot conditions.
Due to its high-strength and heat-resistance, metal mesh belting from FBC is employed in many high-temperature conveying applications, and is particularly used for the production of parts that are manufactured using industrial ovens. To produce various car parts, automotive engineers place powdered metal onto a wire mesh belt. The conveyors then move the powdered metal through a sintering oven where they are formed into various automotive components. In fact, our metal belts help produce over 50 powdered metal parts found in Ford Edge car models. Because of our conveyor belts, automotive engineers can produce mass components faster and cheaper than through manual operations.
So, next time you get the urge to hit the road, you can thank FBC for assisting automotive manufacturers in the production of those necessary car components that get you where you need to go. Happy driving!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Furnace Belt Will Showcase Innovative Belting Solutions at EPMA Conference in Barcelona
Furnace Belt is proud to announce that we will be participating in the European Powder Metallurgy Conference this October in Barcelona, Spain. Located at stand 13, FBC will be displaying samples of our most popular conveyor belt products. We will also be showcasing two of our latest wire metal belting innovations: balanced extra flat (BEF) weave and a new type of edge finishing!
Balance extra flat (BEF) weave is designed to better meet the needs of consumers who specialize in high-temperature, heavy-duty applications. This round-wire woven metal conveyor possesses a thickness based upon two spiral wire diameters and one cross-rod wire diameter – and has just a hair of clearance to allow the mesh to be properly assembled. These features create a more uniform, flatter surface than currently exists with most conventional, round-wire weaves, such as balanced weaves. The advantage of this flattened wire weave is that it presents little to no unwanted stretch or camber compared with other standard weave products. In addition, FBC will also be showcasing a new type of edge finishing, which offers a stronger alternative to traditional weldware.
The EuroPM2011 International Conference and Exhibition will be held from October 10th-12th, 2011 at the ultra modern Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB). The main program will consist of more than 200 oral and poster papers covering all aspects of the science and technique of powder metallurgy. FBC President, Joe Tatone, and Vice-President, Tony Dicenso, will be in attendance and are looking forward to speaking directly with attendees about the company’s latest product innovations. Come join us at stand 13.
To learn more about our new, innovative belting solutions, contact FBC today.
Balance extra flat (BEF) weave is designed to better meet the needs of consumers who specialize in high-temperature, heavy-duty applications. This round-wire woven metal conveyor possesses a thickness based upon two spiral wire diameters and one cross-rod wire diameter – and has just a hair of clearance to allow the mesh to be properly assembled. These features create a more uniform, flatter surface than currently exists with most conventional, round-wire weaves, such as balanced weaves. The advantage of this flattened wire weave is that it presents little to no unwanted stretch or camber compared with other standard weave products. In addition, FBC will also be showcasing a new type of edge finishing, which offers a stronger alternative to traditional weldware.
The EuroPM2011 International Conference and Exhibition will be held from October 10th-12th, 2011 at the ultra modern Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB). The main program will consist of more than 200 oral and poster papers covering all aspects of the science and technique of powder metallurgy. FBC President, Joe Tatone, and Vice-President, Tony Dicenso, will be in attendance and are looking forward to speaking directly with attendees about the company’s latest product innovations. Come join us at stand 13.
To learn more about our new, innovative belting solutions, contact FBC today.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Stainless Steel Belting Better For Hygiene
For all food handling applications, cleanliness is key! According to recent studies, stainless steel belting increases hygiene standards by at least 10 times – and, in some cases, even 100 times – more than modular plastic belts. The reasons for increased hygiene are simple. Stainless steel belting is easier to clean and its flat, smooth surface offers greater resistance to scratches and crevices where bacteria can fester and grow.
The metal’s strength is yet another factor that makes stainless steel belting a more hygienic alternative to plastic. Due to improved durability, stainless steel belts can be sterilized using a whole range of cleaning processes involving scrubbing, high-pressure sprays, heat, and even chemicals. Finally, a stainless steel belt can be employed in dry, damp, or even corrosive conditions, and can also be used in operations involving temperatures as widely varied as -80°C to 750°C. All these factors make stainless steel belting preferable to other belt materials for various food processing applications, such as meat cutting, poultry handling, fish freezing, and baking.
FBC offers a wide range of stainless steel metal mesh belting options ideal for various food related applications. Please contact us today with questions regarding our line of stainless steel belts or to learn more about which belt might be right for you.
The metal’s strength is yet another factor that makes stainless steel belting a more hygienic alternative to plastic. Due to improved durability, stainless steel belts can be sterilized using a whole range of cleaning processes involving scrubbing, high-pressure sprays, heat, and even chemicals. Finally, a stainless steel belt can be employed in dry, damp, or even corrosive conditions, and can also be used in operations involving temperatures as widely varied as -80°C to 750°C. All these factors make stainless steel belting preferable to other belt materials for various food processing applications, such as meat cutting, poultry handling, fish freezing, and baking.
FBC offers a wide range of stainless steel metal mesh belting options ideal for various food related applications. Please contact us today with questions regarding our line of stainless steel belts or to learn more about which belt might be right for you.
Monday, August 8, 2011
How To Avoid Difficulties Arising From Excessive Belt Stretching
Excessive belt stretching is a common occurrence in most rapid thermal processing operations. The intense heat can often cause a belt to stretch and distort. Though some stretching is normal over time, excessive stretching can be quite problematic, forcing businesses to pay for costly repair work.
Furnace Belt can perform all necessary refurbishing on excessively stretched belts. However, there are preventative measures that can help business owners avoid some of these costly repairs. For example, many clients do not choose the appropriate belting solution for their unique job requirements. Selecting the right type of belting for your application can go a long way in avoiding future difficulties. First, find out how much product weight you would be loading onto your belt at one time. You may want to get a heavier gauge wire for carrying weightier parts. Secondly, make sure to pick the right belting material for your project. Specific materials may be required for varying temperature ranges.
Furnace Belt supplies a wide variety of metal mesh belting solutions that can be used for most high-temperature conveying operations. We possess a team of conveyor belt professionals who are happy to help you select the right materials and belt styles for your project. With this valuable support, we can guarantee better product efficiency and help you save precious production time and money over the lifetime of your conveyor. Please contact us with all your metal mesh belting questions and concerns.
Furnace Belt can perform all necessary refurbishing on excessively stretched belts. However, there are preventative measures that can help business owners avoid some of these costly repairs. For example, many clients do not choose the appropriate belting solution for their unique job requirements. Selecting the right type of belting for your application can go a long way in avoiding future difficulties. First, find out how much product weight you would be loading onto your belt at one time. You may want to get a heavier gauge wire for carrying weightier parts. Secondly, make sure to pick the right belting material for your project. Specific materials may be required for varying temperature ranges.
Furnace Belt supplies a wide variety of metal mesh belting solutions that can be used for most high-temperature conveying operations. We possess a team of conveyor belt professionals who are happy to help you select the right materials and belt styles for your project. With this valuable support, we can guarantee better product efficiency and help you save precious production time and money over the lifetime of your conveyor. Please contact us with all your metal mesh belting questions and concerns.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Furnace Belt Supplies Flat Wire Belting Solutions
Furnace Belt Co. manufactures custom, flat wire, metal belting products designed to fit our diverse clients’ unique application needs. With their smooth, level surface, flat wire belts possess an even carrying plane, making them a popular choice in the canning and food processing industries. This flattened wire surface allows for consistent heat transfer, ideal for various baking and heating applications, and these belts are also appropriate for cleaning and washing raw vegetables, seafood, meat, and poultry. Though commonly employed for food-related purposes, these highly functional belts can be used in many other types of product sorting, packaging, transfer, and assembly operations as well.
Flat wire belting is constructed from a network of flat wire pickets connected together with straight round wire that has been inserted through precisely positioned holes. Flat wire belts offer a variety of benefits, including large, open mesh which allows for free circulation and drainage. Flat wire conveyors also possess a high strength-to-weight ratio, require minimum maintenance, and can be easily cleaned to meet sanitation requirements—one of the reasons why they remain popular belting systems for the food processing industry. Flat wire belts can be more economical than woven wire belts for certain applications.
Our standard duty flat wire belting can be manufactured in a wide variety of mesh sizes, with 1x1 inch and 1/2x1 inch mesh sizes among the most common choices. Standard duty belts are normally equipped with clinched edges (except for true 1/2 x ½ of an inch mesh sizes) to prevent mesh shrinkage on the rods, but can also be furnished with button-head welded edges. We also offer heavy-duty flat wire belting, good for applications where additional strength is essential.
Our custom, flat wire belts can be constructed using carbon steel, galvanized steel, or stainless steel. In addition, we offer several related products, such as flights, clips, connectors, and flat wire sprockets. As a top manufacturer of custom metal conveyors, we urge you to contact Furnace Belt for more information about this unique type of belting system.
Flat wire belting is constructed from a network of flat wire pickets connected together with straight round wire that has been inserted through precisely positioned holes. Flat wire belts offer a variety of benefits, including large, open mesh which allows for free circulation and drainage. Flat wire conveyors also possess a high strength-to-weight ratio, require minimum maintenance, and can be easily cleaned to meet sanitation requirements—one of the reasons why they remain popular belting systems for the food processing industry. Flat wire belts can be more economical than woven wire belts for certain applications.
Our standard duty flat wire belting can be manufactured in a wide variety of mesh sizes, with 1x1 inch and 1/2x1 inch mesh sizes among the most common choices. Standard duty belts are normally equipped with clinched edges (except for true 1/2 x ½ of an inch mesh sizes) to prevent mesh shrinkage on the rods, but can also be furnished with button-head welded edges. We also offer heavy-duty flat wire belting, good for applications where additional strength is essential.
Our custom, flat wire belts can be constructed using carbon steel, galvanized steel, or stainless steel. In addition, we offer several related products, such as flights, clips, connectors, and flat wire sprockets. As a top manufacturer of custom metal conveyors, we urge you to contact Furnace Belt for more information about this unique type of belting system.
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Furnace Belt Company Is Proud To Introduce Balance Extra Flat (BEF) Weave
Since 1972, Furnace Belt has manufactured a wide range of conveyor belt options. We attribute our longevity to our commitment to offering customers the most innovative woven-metal conveyor belting products and services. Dedicated to providing top-notch belting solutions to fit almost any high- or low-temperature conveying application, we are proud to announce our newest line of round-wire woven metal belting:balance extra flat (BEF) weave.
Simply stated, BEF is the flattest, balanced weave available on the market today. Constructed from two spiral wire diameters and one cross-rod wire diameter, BEF offers just a hair of clearance to allow the mesh to be properly assembled. With its extra-flat surface, this new weave presents almost no unwanted stretch or camber compared with our standard weave products. Therefore, our BEF weave reduces equipment upkeep costs and project downtime, as there is less need for performing those painful, but often necessary, maintenance activities, such as shortening a stretched belt. This flat, thin wire mesh is the perfect solution for most high-temperature or heavy-duty woven steel conveyor belting applications – the same projects where low-cost maintenance is key.
When sourcing solutions for projects that require high-temperature conveyor belting, we urge you to consider our new BEF weave product over either standard balanced or double balanced belting. For more information, we invite you to call us toll-free at 1.800.354.7213. You can also reach us by email at fbc@furnace-belt.com.
Simply stated, BEF is the flattest, balanced weave available on the market today. Constructed from two spiral wire diameters and one cross-rod wire diameter, BEF offers just a hair of clearance to allow the mesh to be properly assembled. With its extra-flat surface, this new weave presents almost no unwanted stretch or camber compared with our standard weave products. Therefore, our BEF weave reduces equipment upkeep costs and project downtime, as there is less need for performing those painful, but often necessary, maintenance activities, such as shortening a stretched belt. This flat, thin wire mesh is the perfect solution for most high-temperature or heavy-duty woven steel conveyor belting applications – the same projects where low-cost maintenance is key.
When sourcing solutions for projects that require high-temperature conveyor belting, we urge you to consider our new BEF weave product over either standard balanced or double balanced belting. For more information, we invite you to call us toll-free at 1.800.354.7213. You can also reach us by email at fbc@furnace-belt.com.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
We Provide Conveyor Belt Solutions
Furnace Belt is a leader in the manufacture of woven metal conveyor belting, including friction or positive (chain) drive applications. Our products are custom designed for a full range of low to high temperature processes including product heat treatment and powder metal sintering. You’ll find our flat wire belting in high demand for a wide variety of food processing, freezer tunnels, agriculture, marine and general conveying applications.
To learn more, visit http://www.furnacebeltco.com/
To learn more, visit http://www.furnacebeltco.com/
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