Robust and versatile
We custom developed Forbo merge belts – also called feeder belts – to handle the complex demands of today’s intralogistics operations.
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Merge belts for intralogistics applications
Forbo conveyor belts for infeed and outfeed merging of parcels combine flexibility and reliability to perfection. They are ideal for sophisticated conveyors in parcel and warehouse logistics and at airports.
“In today’s fast-paced production environments, your production line’s reliability is crucial. Any fluctuation in belt quality can cause disruption and unscheduled downtime. You don’t just risk financial losses, but interruptions to internal material flow. Therefore, it’s vital you can count on products meeting top quality standards. And that are robust enough to cope with parcel handling and airport applications.”
Sascha Goly, global segment manager logistics / sports
Enhanced for your production line
Demanding environments require special belts
The sorting section is the hub of many baggage handling and sorting systems. Our merge belts handle the demands of these complex infeed and sorting processes. At a 30° or 45° angle to the conveying direction, Forbo merge belts guarantee slip-free and precise transfers. Choose from full belt merges (with one single wide belt) and strip merges (with several belts running in parallel to each other). The belts’ enhanced design ensures first-class efficiency and reliability. Our products’ durability has had a good track record on tens of thousands of merges. As a result, you can also count on your conveyors running perfectly in challenging scenarious. Even if parcels and items of baggage fall or accumulate on the conveyor belts.
First-class reliability
Superior dependability
The quality of Forbo merge belts means minimal downtime. They also guarantee flawless operations, even under difficult conditions. Benefit from improved efficiency and greater productivity.
Accurate infeed merging
Regardless of the merge type (full belt or strip merge), the belts provide the required grip to guarantee precise, slip-free product transfers. This means greater process reliability, fewer errors, and flawless material flow.
Resistance to high temperatures
Belts destined for full belt merges have a hard-wearing polyurethane coating. This can absorb temperatures generated by friction and flexing without the belt incurring any damage. This minimizes wear, cuts maintenance and replacement costs. And operations proceed without any problems – even in demanding applications with deflection rollers and knife edges.
Customized manufacture for strip merges
The belts running in parallel on strip merges are elongated with just one tensioning roller. Forbo makes sure that all belts in a set comply with the tightest of length tolerances. The goal is to guarantee even tension and good performance. The need for maintenance is then lower and belts last longer.
Excellent operational efficiency
Low-maintenance designs
The belts’ sophisticated and robust designs mean much less maintenance, so you save time and costs. The special fabric underside with low frictional resistance and the top face’s high grip make the belts last much longer. You then benefit from greater operational efficiency, less downtime, and lower costs for spare parts.
Highly robust
You can count on our long-lasting and robust merge belts to minimize unscheduled downtime. As a result, production lines keep running efficiently, productivity rises and maintenance and running costs drop in the long term.
Innovative splicing methods
Thanks to the special bevelled stepped overlap splice, we cut the risk of splice failure if the belt is overstretched. This method ensures greater operational reliability, even at high temperatures and with heavy-duty use on a fixed knife edge. As a result, your conveyors are more efficient, with less downtime and lower maintenance costs. And, in the long term, productivity and reliability increases.
At a glance: Why pick merge belts from Forbo?
Superior reliability and durability: Our merge belts are exceptionally durable, manage complex sorting processes and guarantee slip-free transfers. Take the opportunity to pick a reliable solution with a good track record for demanding applications. And save costs and boost productivity in the long term.
Cost efficiency and sustainability: Our energy-efficient designs and use of recyclable materials don’t just cut running costs, they help you meet sustainability objectives too. By choosing our products, your operations are more environmentally friendly. But you don’t compromise on efficiency either. Our belts are an investment in the future and pay financial and ecological dividends.
Innovative technology and customized manufacturing: Forbo offers customized solutions for full belt and strip merges. Our products meet exceptional engineering requirements. Consequently, you benefit from an ideal fit, maximum efficiency and reliability of your processes. Choosing Forbo means premium products and tailored solutions for outstanding performance.
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Production lines up and running thanks to Forbo service
Our service team looks after your conveyor belts and the conveyor as a whole. Forbo Movement Systems delivers a flexible range of services, from quick on-site deployment to various additional options to end-to-end servicing. Our employees have extensive belt expertise and service skills, superb tools, and equipment. What’s more, they only use approved processes and materials. So that your operations run perfectly.
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Achieve your sustainability objectives
Our belts stand apart for their long service lives, which helps to reduce waste. The enhanced designs ensure low frictional resistance, which cuts energy consumption.
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