Hanover, February 1, 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems’ new Prolink series 15 offers two types with different surface patterns, Grid Top (GRT) and a Reduced Surface Area (RSA). Due to an open area of 47%, they’re ideal for all cooling and drying processes in the food industry where good airflow is vital.
The new series 15 has a pitch of 12.7 mm (0.5 inches) and therefore ensures smooth tracking over the smallest of returns. Enhanced health and safety (due to protection for fingers) and flawless production processes (because small and sensitive products are conveyed gently) are major benefits. An improved closure system for the hinge pins and side modules in a solid and robust design ensure the belt’s a secure and reliable component in the process. The hinges also open wide, making cleaning easy. Both models comply with the FDA’s CFR 21 and (EU) 10/2011 and (EC) 1935/2004 regarding the materials used and migration levels. They also effectively support HACCP concepts.
Prolink Series 15: The New Robust Mini-Pitch Modular Belt for Long Cooling and Drying Sections
Both belts are ideal for particularly long-multi-tiered cooling lines or cooling tunnels (in confectionery and dough processing) as well as for oven in-feed or discharge. The open area enables maximum airflow as well. Minimal product contact area – just 20% in the RSA version – guarantees that condensation problems are prevented. As a result, products are better in quality and last longer.
An optimized sprocket design with extremely good tooth engagement is an additional benefit.
Plastic modular belts have become indispensable components in many areas of the food industry. Forbo Siegling can now provide more than 60 types of modules in its Prolink series to handle all sorts of conveying and processing jobs.
