Gates range of food-grade urethane belts

Working closely with the Rydell Beltech team, Gates has developed a range of drive system solutions for the Australian food processing industry.

Gates Mectrol food-grade urethane belts sit at the core of the range. Its stable base belt construction and availability of multiple tooth configurations means that production managers have a wide range of custom options to suit their requirements.

The design produces 43% less surface area that requires washdown when compared to traditional plastic modular belts, according to the company, meaning that the belts are faster and easier to clean.

All belts are appropriate for clean in place (CIP) cleaning protocol, providing savings in water consumption and labour costs.

The PosiClean food-grade urethane belts reduce downtime, wastewater and maintenance costs with CIP capabilities, as well as being resistant to elongation. According to the company, every foot of 24″ wide plastic modular belting replaced with PosiClean results in more than 2000 L of water savings per year.

The CenterClean food-grade urethane belt is suitable for troughing due to having a row of 75 mm-wide teeth in the centre of the belt. It is reinforced with Kevlar belt tension members, which not only prevent elongation but also stabilise the belt across its width.