DRX, which stands for Dry Run eXtra, is a high performance PBT formulation built on a strong crystalline structure. With the support of advanced additives, it provides exceptional wear resistance and dimensional stability that outperforms traditional POM-LF materials. Its ability to run with little to no lubrication creates cleaner and safer experience for fast paced beverage production environments.
maintain stable bottle flow, reducing production losses linked to instability.
Extended Lifespan: With twice the durability of POM-LF, DRX offers longer service life and reduces the frequency of chain replacements.
Enhanced Safety: A dry running environment lowers slip risks for employees, creating a more comfortable and productive workspace. DRX also reduces noise levels up to 15% and requires less maintenance, helping reduce downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.
Manufacturing DRX in Reading, Pennsylvania ensures prompt availability, shorter lead times, and support from local experts. This reinforces Ammeraal Beltech’s dedication to staying close to customers and strengthening supply chains across the country.
We recognize that sustainability, safety, and efficiency are critical for success in today’s demanding aviation environment. At Ammeraal Beltech, we Power Airport Movement by supporting the essential functions that keep airports running smoothly.
The BNP certification is more than a technical achievement. It is recognition of our dedication to delivering solutions that perform at the highest level under demanding conditions. For our airport partners, Ammeraal Beltech means choosing quality, compliance, and innovation.
Sustainability report details strides in energy conservation and decarbonization.
ATLANTA, GA, February 27 – AMMEGA Group, global provider of belting solutions for conveying and power transmission, announced their Sustainability Report evaluating the progress made towards supporting the United Nations sustainable development goals and wider sustainable development. AMMEGA’s Energy Conservation Task Force achieved a 10% reduction in energy use across the entire AMMEGA Group. This initiative reflects a targeted approach to improving operational efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of production facilities globally. This is further supported by AMMEGA’s achievement of reducing its carbon intensity factor, measuring emissions per unit of production, by 34% since 2019.
The reporting period spans the fourth year of AMMEGA Group’s involvement in the Global Compact, from January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 and underlines AMMEGA’s commitment to energy conservation across operations. These efforts, which have been awarded by EcoVadis with a Gold Medal, include reduction in carbon intensity, development of products with eco-friendly materials, as well as pledge towards overall ethical business practices.
The commitment to climate action has been a core pillar of AMMEGA Group’s sustainability strategy, as supported by notable advancements in sustainable belt innovations by their two leading product brands – Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne:
● Ammeraal Beltech’s conveyor solutions have been designed to enhance energy efficiency and minimize waste, helping customers lower their environmental footprint. AMMdurance rPET, especially favored by the airports and logistics industries, combines cutting-edge technology and a more environmentally conscious design.
● Megadyne’s line of biobased belts, namely MegaEco, incorporates renewable materials reducing reliance on fossil-based raw materials and lowering environmental impact.
With all of Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne’s solutions being engineered with sustainability in mind, industries such as food, baking, snack, and beverage have customizable belt ranges with easy-to-clean characteristics that reduce water waste without sacrificing food safety.
While product innovations have supported AMMEGA’s sustainability efforts, efficiency throughout processes has been integral.
“We are proud of the progress we have made towards our sustainability goals, but more importantly, we are proud of how this translates to all our stakeholders,” said Tom Doring, President AMMEGA Group, Americas Region.
“Thanks to our diversified efforts, we have become a local belting partner of choice for our U.S. customers. Whether it was providing energy-efficient and durable solutions that minimize waste and reduce energy consumption, or reducing transportation emissions and enhancing supply chain sustainability, we have supported our customers in reaching their sustainability targets as well.”
AMMEGA Group’s “Built American Proud” initiative celebrates local manufacturing, job creation, and strengthens sustainable supply chains across the United States. They bring local expertise to customers, and opportunities to over 1,000 U.S. employees across five manufacturing facilities, three fabrication sites, 14 warehouses and eight customer solutions centers.
More extensive information on AMMEGA Group’s sustainable growth initiatives is regularly updated on AMMEGA’S corporate website www.ammega.com, as well as on the respective internet pages of its product brands: www.megadynegroup.com, www.ammeraalbeltech.com, and www.jasonindustrial.com. AMMEGA Group has also highlighted a range of ethical business practices across operations, ensuring ethical practices, transparency, and accountability across the board. To read the full 2024 Sustainability Report, please click here:
AMMEGA-Group_SUSTAINABILITY_REPORT_2024.pdf
About AMMEGA:
AMMEGA is a global leader in conveyor and power transmission belting solutions, delivering innovation, reliability, and sustainability to a vast global installed base across a diverse range of end markets, including Food & Beverage, E-commerce, Logistics, Paper, Print, Mobility, and Consumer Goods.
Founded in 2018 through the merger of Ammeraal Beltech and Megadyne, AMMEGA has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions, capitalizing on the increasing market demand driven by industrial automation secular growth trends.
With a global presence spanning over 190 locations in more than 40 countries, AMMEGA proudly serves End Customers, OEMs, and Distributors worldwide. Its robust global supply chain ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical products to the right place at the right time.
Letter by Tom Doring, President of Americas at AMMEGA
In the last 75 years, the world has seen profound changes across the technological, geopolitical, and economic landscapes. While today’s manufacturers have seen major advancements, they’ve also endured significant challenges and periods of uncertainty. For a company to thrive over such a long period of time is a testament to the way it does business. For that reason, we are incredibly proud to recognize Ammeraal Beltech’s 75-year anniversary.
Beyond the celebration, this milestone presents an opportunity to reflect on our success and the lessons learned along the way as we look ahead to the next 75 years – and a new mission to become the market leader for belting and conveying solutions across the Americas.
Tailor products to applications.
Our company started in 1950 with one extraordinary new baking belt. Developed by Thomas Ammeraal, it was capable of high performance in extreme conditions. Not only is this belt still in use today, but so is his legacy of innovation. Over the years, we have been committed to continuous investment to widen our product portfolio and offer solutions for a wide range of applications from food & beverage, to logistics, automotive, packaging, airport and more. Our vast product portfolio is focused on providing tailored, durable solutions while helping our customers achieve their own goals when it comes to efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. However, it was a close collaboration with—and deep understanding of—our customers that helped to get us here.
Put people first.
We couldn’t reach this milestone without our people, and a company culture that puts people first. We have strived to continuously express our gratitude to our people through safety and career development programs. Because when our people shine, so do we.
Our technicians play a very hands-on role in the fabrication of our belting solutions. That kind of work can present safety hazards, so safety was our #1 priority, as well as protecting the wider wellbeing of our employees. Apart from that, we have hosted several programs over the years to foster employee career development: providing new opportunities, facilitating succession planning, and facilitating job rotation and cross-level training to enhance job satisfaction.
Develop strong distributor partnerships.
For a company to evolve over time, change is needed: we’re proud of how our go-to-market strategy has developed, and how it’s helped us to be a local partner of choice, globally. In the last 15-20 years, we developed terrific partnerships with independent distributors in the U.S. which have helped us reach our customers with the right products and services, at the right price point. As a company headquartered in the Netherlands, we wanted to participate in the American market as locals – with local manufacturing, expertise, and capabilities.
To achieve that goal, we proudly host our bi-annual Belting Technology Conference (BTC) where we offer in-person networking opportunities with our customers, and hold breakout sessions on current and upcoming technology, industry trends, and industry challenges. This two-way channel of communication has been our unique contribution to our customers which has undoubtedly helped us develop innovative solutions for their needs. As part of BTC we also proudly invite customers to tour our manufacturing and service facilities, as part of our Built American Proud initiative.
Think local even when you’re global.
“Built American Proud” is more than a slogan. It represents our commitment to growing in the Americas to help our American customers grow. We’ve now invested well over $100 million dollars to expand production, warehousing, and service capabilities to help U.S. customers improve supply chain consistency, business agility, and sustainability. By supporting reliable lead times and optimizing inventory, we support operational efficiency and cost savings. By localizing more expertise and resources, we develop cutting-edge belting to overcome the “who’d have thought?” challenges. Through our unwavering commitment to eco-friendly practices and innovation in recyclable materials, we help our customers reach their sustainability goals.
With employees providing local expertise and knowledge across manufacturing facilities, fabrication sites, warehouses, and customer solutions centers, we invested in expanding our capabilities and being the preferred partner for American manufacturers years before today’s tariff uncertainty.
Treat milestones as new beginnings.
As I wrap up this reflection, I would like to thank everyone who was and is a part of our journey. For the last 75 years, we have innovated while staying true to our compass, allowing us to do business right. As a leading brand of the AMMEGA Group, Ammeraal Beltech will continue growing and innovating, backed by the growing AMMEGA network. Our sales team is trained to understand your belting needs holistically, not necessarily focusing on Ammeraal Beltech, but being able to advise you across AMMEGA’s solutions portfolio, allowing us to be your true local partner.
Our long-term strategy is a journey we are dedicated to. Cheers to the next 75 years!
uni SNB M2 20% open nub top is a new modular belt designed to minimize sticking and adherence of wet products, raising hygiene standards in fruit, vegetable, and seafood processing industries.
Are you wondering what makes this belt stand out? Keep reading to discover its key features, applications, and specifications!
Superior drainage and non-stick properties for optimal performance
This innovative belt sets a new industry benchmark by offering a unique combination of superior drainage and non-stick properties, ensuring optimal performance in demanding food processing environments.
Drainage capabilities – belts with perforations (also known as open belts) are required to allow air flow. However, at the same time, it is important to prevent the product from falling through the openings in the belt. That’s why uni SNB was engineered with open design, allowing better drainage but also supporting product.
Non-stick properties – in flighted belts, products often stick to the flights or belt surface and sometimes carry over into the return section of the conveyor. This leads to product loss when items fall to the floor, increased cleaning requirements, and higher cost of ownership. uni SNB nub top design features nubs that reduce adhesion of wet products to the belt surface, significantly minimizing these issues and improving overall efficiency.
Versatile applications: uni SNB nub top belt for vegetables, shrimp processing, and harsh environments
uni SNB nub top can be used in applications such as washing, de-watering, cooling, and mixing processes for vegetables, leafy greens, and other light or sticky products. It can also be used in shrimp glazing process, where it enhances hygiene and operational efficiency.
In shrimp processing, this belt can transport the product out of the water tanks on a slope without supports, so that it does not interfere with the inspection process.
Apart from non-stick features, uni SNB nub top offers enhanced durability against low temperatures, chemical exposure, and impacts, making it ideal for rigorous processing environments.
It offers dynamic open hinges and is compatible with our UltraClean hygienic sprockets. It can be ordered with side guards and/or flights and is available in both PE (Polyethylene), PP (Polypropylene) and POM materials (Polyoxymethylene), in blue or white, to meet various operational needs.
uni SNB M2 20% open nub top – the latest in hygienic modular belts for food processing
The uni SNB M2 20% open nub top is the latest addition to the Ammeraal Beltech modular belt range and a key part of the best-selling uni SNB series. It complements our existing solutions, including uni MPB 20% open nub top for the fruit and vegetable industry and the uni MPB 25% open cone top designed for seafood processing.
If you’re in need of reliable, hygienic solutions for your food processing operations, contact our sales team today. You can also read more about food safety and discover how our products are designed to support the highest standards in the industry.
Recognized for our commitment to reliable production and seamless supply chains, Ammeraal Beltech has been nominated for the Best Process & Parts Supplier at the prestigious #DISCA24 Awards!
In an ever-evolving and challenging supply chain landscape, our team has remained committed to delivering excellence. From sharing our belting expertise to reliable production and transparent communication, we strive to be a partner our customers can count on.
Just like a trusted teammate, we are here to support our clients through every challenge – ensuring success at every step.
Stay tuned for the results and thank you for trusting us to be your partner in progress!
With over 60 years of experience in processing and conveying applications in the building materials sector, we’re introducing another innovation to help you transport ceramic tiles.
Currently, on the market you can find traditional thermoweldable belts. Unfortunately, these may come with a short belt lifetime because of splice failures and need frequent replacement.
In order to design a product that solves these challenges we’ve been working on with both original equipment manufacturers and end users. That’s how ZipGuide belts came to life. They go with easy and fast splicing method, have good grip and wear resistance. They are made to convey tiles through firing, handling and packaging production stages of your ceramic, designed to boost your ceramic manufacturing.
Effortless belt installation and splicing with ZipGuide belting solution
The most important feature of ZipGuide is the quick splicing and installation process on drive systems.
Switching to ZipGuide can potentially cut down belt replacement time and staffing needs by over 50%. How is that?
- This splicing method has no weak points, so the belt is more durable and you spend less money on new belts for replacement.
- Quick replacement means reduced downtime.
- Easy replacement means less human errors and no need for special tools.
- Splicing is stable and safe.
- The installation is so easy that you don’t need assistance from external services.
To see how you can replace the belts, see the instruction with photos and descriptions:
Ceramics industry challenges and Ammeraal Beltech solutions
Ceramic tiles are both heavy and fragile, which means they come with lots of challenges we’d like to address with our conveying belts.
Moving ceramic tiles on traditional belts might easily lead to belt coating degradation, ongoing repairs and costly maintenance. But worry not – ZipGuide belts are designed to safeguard your ceramic tiles at every stage of your production process.
ZipGuide belts are:
– made of high-grip natural rubber and nitrile, providing excellent grip even in wet conditions,
– high-temperature resistant so that they can o transport tiles to kilns,
– abrasion resistant – not easily worn and torn, serve you longer and cost you less,
– possible to enlogate and contract to avoid belt stretching,
– resistant to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, oils, solvents, and alkalis, which prevents belt deterioration and – as above – extends its lifetime.
There is also a broad range of customization options for ZipGuide belts. You can combine diverse top covers and guides, personalizing the belt to precisely to meet your application requirements.
Top cover materials options are as follows:
Lead the change in ceramics industry with Ammeraal Beltech products!
ZipGuide is immune to premature wear, resists abrasion on top covers and ensures superior adhesion. We believe that it’s an alternative to the belts currently found on the market and will ensure efficiency and reliability in every situation.
Contact your local representative and discuss which belt to choose for your own ceramics production site!
Important news for the bakery, beverage, and glass container manufacturing industries. There is a new chain series available from our modular belts range.
To meet the challenges in cooling deformation and chain weight, we’ve made improvements to the products we already have in our product portfolio, and developed a new, thicker, but lighter conveyor chain series.
Read on to learn more about it!
What is our side-flexing uni 253 and 255 series?
The uni 253 and uni 255 are modular plastic chains that have been designed with a specific emphasis on plate thickness to overcome the challenges faced by the bakery, beverage, and glass container manufacturing industries.
These side flexing chain series ensure exceptional product stability during lateral movements and smooth transitions between chains and nastri modulari, providing maximum product safety throughout the entire conveying process.
uni 253 and uni 255 chains: what you need to know
Product details
– The belt’s pitch is 25.4 mm (1″ in). The thickness equals 8.7 mm (0.34 in) for uni 253 and 12.7 mm (0.5 in) for uni 255.
– Bevel, TAB, and magnetic hinges are available for uni 253. TAB and magnetic hinges are available for uni 255.
– The top surface for uni 253 can be flush grid (FG) or flat top (FT). The top surface for uni 255 is flat top (FT).
– The belt fits industry standard 880 / 879 / 881 conveyor track.
– There are supporting products available. Sprockets are a must, and there are also components such as curves, tracks, wearstrips, etc.
For the detailed product and components range as well as CAD drawings, you can refer to the product page for chain belts. Please note that there are sizes available upon request – such as tooth sizes in sprockets. If you need a customized solution, do not hesitate to reach out.
Materiali
The series is available in different materials. Below you can learn more about the materials and colors used for this new chain and how their features suit the belt’s purpose:
POM D – standard blue food-grade material for chains for general applications.
PA6 – black food-grade thermoplastic material meant for bakery and glass bottling. Very strong, stiff, with a high resistance to wear.
PA6.6-GFH – black food-grade heat-stabilized thermoplastic material with glass fiber reinforcement. It’s even more resistant to wear, as the glass fiber contributes to increasing these properties. Its maximum permissible working temperature is 180 °C.
POM-DK – dark grey reinforced POM material – acetal with Kevlar enhanced lubrication for food containers, one-way glass bottles high-speed dry applications, or bottling (PET case packers/palletizers). It provides lower friction and better wear resistance in the long term.
The standard default pin material for all 253 and 255 chains is stainless steel.
Caratteristiche
– Optimal performance and reliability – the chains can be used in a wide range of applications, low and high speed, as well as mass and single conveyors on both side-flexing and straight-running lines.
– Ultimate wear resistance – heavy-duty thickness withstands high workload capacity.
– Improved stability of product transport and lateral transfers and less pulsation risk and polygonal effect. It’s all thanks to top-flight flatness and reduced gaps between links. The series optimizes container handling and minimizes downtime caused by product spillage.
– Reduced total cost of ownership and energy efficiency. The belt is lightweight, but without compromising strength.
Typical applications
These series are designed to withstand high working temperatures and abrasive environments. Here are examples of typical applications where uni 253 / 255 can shine:
– Multi-strand conveyor systems – straight and side-flexing sections combined on a single conveyor.
– Bakery industry – pan handling systems and lid handling systems.
– Beverage industry – wine bottling, soft drinks, water, beer processing lines.
– Glass container manufacturing plants, returnable glass processing lines, filler applications.
Contact us to learn more!
uni 253 / 255 ensures smooth and reliable transport of items, minimizing the risk of breakage and ensuring consistent output.
Get in touch with our sales team to discuss the product details and see how it can optimize your processes!