US manufacturer saves $105K yearly with long‑lasting HabaSYNC T‑5 belts

Paper & Board Products

Customer story

Switch to HabaSYNC T‑5 belts cuts downtime, doubles belt life, and boosts productivity for major US wipes producer.

Longer Belt Life and Major Cost Savings with HabaSYNC T‑5A Timing Belts

A US‑based paper hygiene manufacturer was struggling with frequent belt failures in its wet‑wipes stacking process. Their previous compression belts required constant replacement, caused costly downtime, and came with long lead times that further disrupted production. With wipes being one of the most frequently used consumer products—and demand rising sharply since the COVID‑19 pandemic - reliable, efficient manufacturing is essential.

HabaSYNC T‑5A belts solve the customer’s challenges

To improve reliability and reduce maintenance, the customer needed a compression belt that offered longer lifetime, consistent performance, and food‑grade compliance. Habasit recommended the HabaSYNC open‑end T‑5A timing belt in blue food‑grade TPU with aramide and a nub‑pattern top cover. Once installed, the belts delivered precise compression, excellent release, and no marking on the wipes.

The immediate benefit came from dramatically shorter lead times, generating $69,900 in annual savings. Even more impactful, the HabaSYNC belts lasted nearly twice as long as the previous solution, reducing downtime and maintenance hours.

HabaSYNC T‑5 timing belt delivering upgraded performance and key operational benefits:

Nearly $105,000 in total annual savings through reduced downtime and extended belt lifetime.
Twice the belt life, lowering replacement frequency and maintenance labor.
Shorter lead times, preventing production delays and improving planning reliability
Consistent, mark‑free compression, ensuring high‑quality wet‑wipe stacking
Higher productivity thanks to stable, reliable belt performance

What production challenges are holding you back? Habasit can help.

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