Ceramic, Glass, Brick, and Stone
Glass Manufacturer
Glass sheets transferred from production to stacking were still warm. As a result, glass stuck to the belts , leaving the belts’ herringbone cover as an impression on the product. This required the manufacturer to remove the marking from the glass before shipping. In some cases, glass went into the market, which led to customer complaints. To address the situation, the manufacturer had to slow production and introduce a cleaning method . This led to increased production costs and lower glass production output.
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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.
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