SITUATION/APPLICATION
In ceramics manufacturing, tiles need to be moved, sorted, or processed on smooth and efficient transportation system. Overall, belts are integral in ensuring the synchronized movement of rollers, thereby providing an efficient and controlled method for transporting tiles across different stages of processing lines.

THE PROBLEM
Standard belting solutions can encounter significant issues:
– Rapid wear of the toothed side due to constant start-stop operations in the roller conveyors.
– Reduced performance, caused by high ambient temperatures and abrasive ceramic dust.
In addition, the increasing weight of ceramic tiles, from as little as 0.01 kg to 200 kg, demanded greater force for movement, stressing the belts and further decreasing their lifespan. This results in frequent downtime and high maintenance costs.