Hanover, March 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems’ new belts with polyolefin coatings are in operation in a diverse range of applications.
Forbo Siegling’s range of conveyor belts for the tobacco industry was developed for the special requirements of tobacco processing. They come with the specific mechanical and chemical characteristics required to convey the tobacco reliably through all stages of production – from the raw tobacco to the finished cigarette.
The conveyor belt manufacturer has now launched two new polyolefin-coated belts that have already been successfully tested:
E 8/2 A0/A2 MT-TT white FDA (906860) and E 8/2 A0/A5 GSTR-TT white FDA (906861). Alongside the tobacco industry, they could also be used in a whole host of applications in the food industry, e.g. when sticky products are manufactured or processed. Due to its coarsely patterned surface, the E 8/2 A0/A5 GSTR-TT white FDA is also ideal for inclined conveying.
Two New Conveyor Belts for Heavy-Duty Primary and Secondary Processing in The Tobacco Industry
Compared with types made by competitors, both belts stand apart for their particularly high k1% value and can therefore cope with heavy loads, even on long conveyors. A special fabric was used in both new developments to minimize fraying on the belt edges. Furthermore, the belts have excellent release properties and are therefore easy to clean.
Both types meet the tobacco industry’s requirements regarding pyrolysis compliance of course. The belts are also FDA and EU compliant and therefore ideal for the food industry when conveying unpackaged foodstuffs.
