We are thrilled to introduce our efficent method for communicating with our Modular Sales Engineering Team for US customers – our new email queue system! This innovative approach is designed to enhance response times and elevate your overall customer experience by ensuring that our committed team can tackle your inquiries more efficiently.
Say goodbye to the days of directing your requests to individual team members. Now, instead of reaching out to Christopher Amargo, Glenn Gearhart, Jeremy Klaber, or Kara Raksin separately, simply send your inquiries to our shared email queue.
Connecting with the Email Queue
Accessing the queue is as easy as sending an email. To reach the queue, just send your message to US-engineering-modular@ammega.com. This will guarantee that your request is visible to the entire team and can be addressed by the most suitable expert promptly.
Types of Requests to Send to the Queue
Wondering which types of requests to send to the email queue? Here’s a list of the most common ones:
- Information Requests
- Cross Requests
- Application Analysis
- Belt Pull Requests
- Drawing Requests
Although we continue to be accessible through traditional communication channels like phone and email, our email queue is now the most effective way to get in touch with us. By utilizing this innovative approach, you can rest assured that your inquiries are being managed swiftly and competently by our dedicated Modular Sales Engineering Team.
In de voedingsindustrie is voedselveiligheid een topprioriteit. Het gebruik van transportbanden in deze branche is van cruciaal belang om de veiligheid van voedsel te waarborgen en te verbeteren. In dit artikel zullen we bespreken hoe transportbanden worden gebruikt in de voedingsindustrie en hoe ze bijdragen aan voedselveiligheid.
Gebruik van transportbanden in de voedingsindustrie:
Transportbanden worden gebruikt in verschillende delen van de voedingsindustrie, zoals in de verwerking, verpakking, en distributie van voedsel. Deze transportbanden worden meestal gemaakt van materialen zoals roestvrij staal, kunststof of rubber om te voldoen aan de hoge hygiëne-eisen van de industrie.
Voordelen van transportbanden in de voedingsindustrie:
Het gebruik van transportbanden biedt verschillende voordelen in de voedingsindustrie. Ten eerste verbetert het de efficiëntie van de productielijn door het verminderen van de noodzaak van handmatige hantering van voedsel, waardoor de kans op verontreiniging verkleind wordt. Ten tweede bieden transportbanden een consistent transport van voedsel, waardoor de kans op beschadiging of verontreiniging door ongelijkmatig transport wordt verminderd. Ten slotte bieden transportbanden een traceerbaarheid van het voedsel, doordat de voedselproducten nauwkeurig kunnen worden gevolgd tijdens het transportproces.
Bijdrage van transportbanden aan voedselveiligheid:
Transportbanden spelen een belangrijke rol bij het waarborgen van voedselveiligheid in de voedingsindustrie. Door het gebruik van transportbanden wordt de kans op verontreiniging van voedsel verkleind, doordat er minder handmatige hantering nodig is. Bovendien zijn transportbanden gemakkelijk te reinigen en te desinfecteren, wat bijdraagt aan een hygiënische omgeving. Daarnaast kunnen transportbanden worden uitgerust met systemen voor detectie van metaal, röntgenstraling en optische sortering, waardoor de veiligheid van het voedsel verder wordt verhoogd.
Conclusie:
Transportbanden zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van de voedingsindustrie en dragen bij aan de voedselveiligheid van producten. Door het verminderen van handmatige hantering van voedsel en het bieden van een consistent transportproces, verkleinen transportbanden de kans op verontreiniging van voedsel. Bovendien zijn transportbanden gemakkelijk te reinigen en kunnen ze worden uitgerust met detectiesystemen voor extra veiligheid.
We are excited to announce an expanded inventory program to our Plastic and Steel chain and components product offering in the United States! Recent investments to our uni facility in Reading, PA have provided 25 total molding machines, a new 111,000 square feet facility, and new offices and working areas for assembly, molding, and more. From these changes, this facility has been able to increase molding capacity by 50% in 2021 and again by 40% in 2023, keeping larger amounts of stock on inventory, and being able to locally mold and assemble select chain and component products in Reading, PA.
Learn more about our recent investments at uni in Reading, PA!
With these investments and our continuing focus on bringing readily available products to our customers, we are now able to offer a wider selection of chain and component product in the US that we were unable to offer before. Our updated Plastic Chain Overview and Steel Chain Overview goes into detail as to what these products are.
Stacy Bashline, Product Marketing Manager for Chains & Components, discusses the newly expanded product offering.
And with improvements to our services and product offerings, we of course could not do it without a dedicated team to back it all up. Knowledgeable product managers, experienced sales teams, and hard-working production staff keep chains & components running. As Ammeraal Beltech goes through these changes, our people adapt and make sure that the customer experience benefits from all of these innovations.
Discover some of the improvements made to our processes with Molding Manager, John Dalessandro.
Contact us today to learn more about Chains & Components!
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A large food processing company was experiencing broken side guards on a competitor’s modular belt. With $10,000 of monthly downtime costs and difficulties cleaning and maintaining the belt, the company was in need of a solution that was easier to clean and that would eliminate the broken module issue.
Find out how a homogeneous belt was the solution to the company’s problem by reducing downtime, cleaning time, and still runs to this day with no issue!
Benefits of Ammeraal Beltech’s Homogeneous solutions:
- Easy to clean.
- Increased throughput.
- No foreign material getting into products.
- Less downtime, increased water savings, and less time needed to clean.
Contact Our Experts
Looking for other reliable and sustainable solutions such as this Homogeneous belt? Contact your local Ammeraal Beltech representative for more information!
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Ammeraal Beltech, a global leader in conveyor belting solutions, is proud to announce the publication of an insightful article on Packaging Strategies, a renowned source for packaging industry insights. The article, titled “Conveying Solutions That Keep Packaging Lines Moving,” delves into the expertise and innovations that Ammeraal Beltech brings to the packaging sector.
The featured article highlights Ammeraal Beltech’s commitment to providing cutting-edge conveyor belting solutions that play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of packaging lines. Readers will gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions that the company addresses to ensure seamless operations in the fast-paced packaging industry.
Niels Van Den Boogert, Head of Conveyor Solutions Americas, expresses enthusiasm about the recognition from Packaging Strategies, stating, “At Ammeraal Beltech, we take pride in our role as a key player in the packaging industry. This article underscores our dedication to delivering conveyor belting solutions that not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our customers.”
To read the full article and explore the in-depth analysis of conveying solutions in the packaging industry, visit Packaging Strategies.
This feature on Packaging Strategies further solidifies Ammeraal Beltech’s position as an industry leader, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in conveyor belting solutions. Stay tuned for more updates from Ammeraal Beltech as we continue to drive advancements in the packaging sector.
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AMMEGA, a global leader in belting solutions, has invested $100 million to elevate U.S. production, warehousing, and innovation for Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne. Read the article on Industrial Supply online to discover how this investment enhances local capabilities and customer support.
AMMEGA’s commitment is evident in state-of-the-art facilities, including a new conveyor manufacturing center in Buford, Georgia, and an expanded modular conveying products facility in Reading, Pennsylvania. This strategic investment aims to provide hands-on support, customized solutions, and improved supply chain consistency.
This investment aligns with our vision to be the local partner of choice for sustainable belting solutions and is a testament to being “Built American Proud”. Discover how AMMEGA’s dedication to advancing U.S. manufacturing contributes to ensuring our customer success.
New Ammeraal Beltech- Synthetic manufacturing facility in Buford, GA.
Expanded Ammeraal Beltech- Modular assembly and molding facility in Reading, PA
Ammeraal Beltech, a global belting solutions leader supplying a wide range of industries, has announced the launch of its new high-performance MegaSqueeze separator belt for use in separator applications on processing lines in the Food Industry. While the primary market for this belt is on Meat and Poultry processing lines, there’s little doubt that the Fish/Seafood, Fruit & Vegetable, and Dairy sectors will also find this belt an upgrade on many current application solutions.
The new MegaSqueeze belt is an innovative certified Food Grade product in Ammeraal Beltech’s comprehensive line of hygienic belts, which already includes the classic AmSqueeze. The new belt, designed with a focus on durability and efficiency, builds on a tradition of excellence, offering a long service life with little need for maintenance.
The non-cracking hygienic covers, like the rest of the belt, are easy to clean, saving on time and water consumption. Low elongation over operational time, outstanding tear and shock resistance, and high resistance to abrasion and wear: all of these benefits come without any compromise on optimal performance.
Sander Bakker, Ammeraal Beltech’s Global Industry Segment Manager Meat, Poultry & Seafood said: “Food Safety and performance efficiency are the top concerns on all food processing lines, and our new MegaSqueeze belt delivers on both of these requirements. This belt is a welcome addition to a field-proven line of exceptional processing belts, and we’re proud to offer it to the industry.”
For further information on the MegaSqueeze belt, please contact Ammeraal Beltech at info@ammeraalbeltech.com or meet the team at IFFA, the world’s leading trade fair for the Meat Industry which will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on 14th – 19th May 2022.
Do you wonder how you can use Ammeraal Beltech solutions to make your production more cost-efficient? Read about our cooperation with PINAR and discover how we optimised their food production lines.
About PINAR
PINAR is a leading brand in the food industry. The company produces an extensive range of products in the dairy, meat and soft drink sectors for consumers who care for high quality. Though the brand originated in Turkey, it continues to conquer other markets with its focus on uncompromising quality and constant improvement.
Initially, PINAR emerged as a strong brand in the milk and dairy sector, but over time it has also realised a wide range of accomplishments in other areas of the food industry, including the development of the first: healthy long-life milk, ready-to-serve mayonnaise, cream cheese, frozen meat products, packaged turkey products and non-returnable bottled drinking beverages.
Today, PINAR is well-known as the most trusted and highly rated for consumer satisfaction within the dairy, beverages and meat sectors.
How did the production line look like?
PINAR contacted us to help them optimise their production lines. We started with the analysis of the initial situation. The company relied on the OEM belt for separating the turkey meat from bones, which:
- required cleaning 2 times per day,
- lifetime was 24 days, or around 200 tons of separating product.
Together, we decided to run some tests using our newly developed belt – MegaSquezee. This truly endless TPU based belt with aramid cord inside was designed for meat separation and could contribute to enhancing the production line’s efficiency and cost savings.
What were the results?
Higher effectiveness and cost savings
In the same working time as the original belt, MegaSqueeze guaranteed unsurpassed effectiveness and cost savings. The total cost of ownership was worth investing, even at the around 30% price difference. PINAR is now saving over 6000 euros annually!
Longer belt life
After 5 weeks of performance, there were no signs of wear on the belt. Only after almost 2,5 months of use did the belt minimally elongate.
Less downtime and cleaning
The tests have proven that over the course of the year, PINAR would have scheduled 2,5 times less downtime (to fit or replace the belt) and cleaning.
High food safety level
Megasqueeze provided high food safety level, but did not compromise the excellent performance.
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We are happy that our cooperation with PINAR resulted in complex optimisation of their food production. If you are also looking for ways to enhance your procedures and operations, contact us. Together we can design a solution that matches the needs of your application.
Ammeraal Beltech is preparing to launch the production of conveyor belts with fabrics obtained from PET bottles.
With this new initiative, Ammeraal Beltch aims to provide the customers the opportunity to run their business in a more sustainable way, supporting the well-being of the planet. It is envisioned to introduce this technology to every industry and application.
The process involves the collection of PET bottles and turning them into fabrics, which can be next interwoven into the structure of the belts. Such a procedure significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions and requires less water and energy.
To read more about this eco-friendly campaign, click here.
What Are Coating Materials?
Coating materials mean materials added to the belt surface to optimise its performance. There are various types of fabrics that can be used, each of them resulting in different qualities.
How to Choose a Coating Material?
Before you choose a specific coating material, define your needs. Here are just a few questions to take into consideration:
- What is the application of the belt?
- Is it exposed to chemical agents, like acids?
- What is the span of working temperatures?
- How does the process of cleaning look like?
- Is the surface exposed to abrasion?
- How do you need the surface to perform?
- What products will be conveyed?
What Are the Types of Coating Materials?
Synthetic belts rely on polymers as coating materials. Polymers are made of long, repeating chains of molecules and can be divided into 2 different groups:
- thermoplastics, which can melt under the heat,
- thermoset plastics, which retain their form and stay solid despite the heat.
The compounds that are most often used in coating materials include:
- PVC
This acronym stands for polyvinyl chloride, which is a thermoplastic polymer. The material is well-known for its flexibility and durability. It is used for instance in Flexam coatings, where it is responsible for their good chemical resistance, ability to withstand exposure to heat and humidity, and flame retardancy in line with ISO 340. With such qualities, Flexam is the standard choice for such industries as airports, logistics, agriculture, fruit and vegetables, marble and ceramic.
- Polyurethane
Polyurethane coatings do not release harmful toxins or chemicals. The product conveyed is fully protected, which makes this solution suitable for various food applications. Polyurethane coatings can be either thermoplastic or thermoset. The former exhibit excellent resistance to grease, oils, and chemicals.
- Polyolefin
Polyolefins coatings are the most versatile ones. They are characterised by exceptional resistance to chemicals, corrosion, UV, and impacts. They require less maintenance. You may find them most often in laboratory, food, and automotive sectors.
- Polyester
Polyester coatings are very strong and display high abrasion and cut resistance. The solution is valued for its resiliency and durability.
What Are the Functions of Coating Materials?
Coatings are used to improve the functionality of the belt surface. While the belt itself is designed to transmit large drive forces and have the lowest possible elongation, a suitable coating can upgrade its properties and bring the results you need. Different types of coatings have different qualities. By selecting a specific coating, you might:
- make the belt stronger,
- enhance its resistance to chemicals, temperatures, abrasion, oils, greases, or solvents,
- improve the coefficient of friction,
- influence the level of elasticity and grip,
- extend the service life of the belt, making it more durable and wear-resistant,
- reduce friction and noise emissions,
- avoid contamination and adhesives.
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Do you wonder what coating material would be the best option for you? Kontakt vores eksperter and tell us about your business. We’ll come up with the solution tailored specifically to your needs.