Metal vs Plastic Belts

This section is intended for those who are considering the use of plastic belts on their spirals, either to replace metal belts on existing units or designing new spirals with plastic.

Authors Qualifications:

• First person in the industry of plastic belting, help start the company "Intralox" in 1972, assembled the first belt.
• First person to apply a plastic belt on a spiral (KVP belting), 1987, with Maplehurst Bakery in Georgia (replacement of metal belt).
• Over 16 years of experience with the applications of metal belts on spirals.

With new plastic materials, solid engineering and application support and very strong belt warranties, you should take a look at the use of plastic spiral belts on your next application. The following chart is a comprehensive review of the use of "Plastic versus Metal".

If you have an application coming up for a spiral, let us take a look at it and we will give you a specific analysis of the belts you are considering for a specific product and environment. We can help you choose the best belt for the application.

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