Bart Natoli
Posts by: Bart Natoli
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Increase food safety & protect the bottom line through improved belt hygiene
As new food safety risks continue to emerge, food manufacturers and processors are looking at prevention strategies vis-à-vis material cleanliness, bacterial resistance and deterioration potential.
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4 telltale signs that it’s time to replace processing belts (and a tip for stretching yours further)
You’re probably all too aware of the high cost of belt replacement. Processing on the affected line comes to a halt, usually for 1–4 hours.
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The perfect drive for dry goods processing
Whether you’re striving for pillowy softness or the perfect blend of taste and texture, dry foods manufacturing is all about the science.
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Solve the struggles of sanitation with a multipronged approach
According to research from Ohio State University, the cost of foodborne illness in the U.S. including lost productivity, medical costs and economic losses may be as high as $93.2 billion[1].
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Sprocket pitch diameter: why it’s important and how to measure it
When replacing an existing (from another supplier) plastic modular belt with a new Habasit belt, it’s important to know the sprocket pitch diameter used on the current conveyor.
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How reinforcement solves a key challenge of monolithic conveyor belt designs
Often referred to as “solid” or “food-safe” belts, monolithic belts are made of a single material, typically thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
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To crown or not to crown a lagged pulley
Pulley crowning is an essential design element for tracking control of flat conveyor and power transmission belts. A friction cover, or “rubber lagging” helps to increase the traction between the conveyor belt and the drive pulley. Used alone, these covers optimize belt performance.
