A major U.S. poultry processor was battling short belt life and excessive maintenance in its cage-dump application. High-impact loads, combined with debris getting lodged in the belt’s open hinges, led to cam-shafting and sprocket disengagement. Two other belting companies attempted to solve the issue with a harder plastic, polyketone, but it couldn’t overcome their flawed, open-hinge design.


Habasit recommended the HabasitLINK M5015 Flat Top 2” belt. The black PE belt features a strong closed-hinge design that withstands heavy loads and contamination. Once installed, the 108" wide belt eliminated excess cam-shafting and the need for cleaning beneath the belt.

 

Our belt’s smart design delivered several benefits, including:

  • 100% reduction in planned maintenance and cleaning time. 
  • Extended belt life – saving $6-8,000 annually for new belts and up to $32,000 over the expected four-year lifetime. 
  • Annual labor savings of $8,840 (estimated industry average savings). 

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

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