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5 Reasons Slideways Works for OEMs with In-House Machining

Mar 6, 2024 11:15:29 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in industry, machined, conveyor systems, plastic supplier, custom plastic fabrication, News

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Slideways is a valuable partner even for those OEMs with in-house machining capabilities.

Many of our customers have extensive machine shops. So why is Slideways machining their plastic parts? It’s a few things that add up to a better solution for our customers.

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Unpacking Pack-Expo: 4 Observations and a Bonus!

Oct 3, 2023 11:12:16 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in insider, industry, conveyor systems, News

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1. Planned Maintenance Program

We asked several customers if they had a planned maintenance program, and the main response was… 

Yes, but If it's not broken, we don’t shut our lines down to fix it
Yes, but we aren’t as proactive as we should be
Yes, but we fix some things but not others
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Unpacking Tom's 4 Takeaways (+ 1 Bonus Takeaway) from PackExpo

Nov 8, 2022 12:39:45 PM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in insider, industry, conveyor systems, News

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PackExpo International 2022 was a great success for Slideways and the Packaging Machinery industry. With masks and social distancing behind us, it was so nice to share a smile and a handshake with visitors to the Slideways booth. Component suppliers and machinery OEMs pulled out all the stops with extensive booths showing their products and machines loaded with the latest technology.

Here are 4 observations from the show.

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Types of Sprockets and Plastics Used in the Food Industry

Mar 11, 2022 12:27:19 PM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in materials, fda compliant, conveyor systems, food transportation, plastic sprockets

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Plastic sprockets are a fundamental part of any food conveyor system or food processing machinery. Plastics have long been identified as some of the safest and most efficient materials for use in the food handling industry. Plastic properties such as wear resistance, wide operating temperature ranges, and superior tensile strength offer many benefits. Plastic sprockets are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean, which provides food handling equipment manufacturers with a reliable and versatile component for use in a variety of food preparation and transportation systems.

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Tight Tolerance Ranges for Machined Plastic Parts Aren’t Always Needed

Dec 21, 2021 2:10:24 PM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in conveyor components, machined, conveyor systems

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Slideways manufactures precision plastic parts for conveyors and packaging machinery. This market encompasses a variety of unique applications that require different part tolerancing considerations. Factors affecting part tolerance include application, part size, and material. This blog will explain the typical applications and materials Slideways works with when designing conveyor and packaging machinery components.

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Which UHMW Properties Are Best for You?

Jul 23, 2021 10:12:10 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in uhmw, conveyor systems, high-temp, temperature stable, heat resistant, impact strength

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UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) plastic is the choice material for conveyors and packaging machinery. Its unique properties, ease of fabrication, and low-cost make it the optimal selection for this industry. Its ability to handle abrasion, impact, corrosive cleaning solutions, and wet environments enables UHMW to stand up to extensive wear and tear. Additionally, its dampening properties reduce conveyor noise and vibration. Made in large sheets for big or long parts, UHMW machines easily and can be extruded into complex profiles with thick or thin cross-sections. All these attributes make UHMW a great option for machine builders and maintenance personnel that are concerned with price, extending the life of initial installations, and repairs.

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UHMW vs Teflon™ in Packaging Machinery and Conveyor Applications

Apr 2, 2021 1:39:57 PM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in uhmw, conveyor systems, high-temp, temperature stable, heat resistant, impact strength

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Slippery Plastic Smackdown!

Slideways frequently fields quote requests for parts made of Teflon™, the brand name for PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). Once learning more about the application, we usually determine a UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) part is needed. Teflon has a place in packaging machinery, but it is not the go-to material until some specific operating conditions are met.

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UHMW Plastic: 5 Things You Did Not Know About It

May 25, 2017 9:13:00 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in plastic, uhmw, conveyor systems, uhmw-pe

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UHMW is difficult to pick out in a pile of HDPE plastics, but it is a totally different thermoplastic.

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Why Conveyor Transfer Modules and Plates Are So Important

Apr 4, 2017 9:02:00 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in plastic, uhmw, conveyor systems, transfer plates

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accumulation rollers for conveyor transfer modules and platesVirtually every manufacturing and distribution operation uses conveyor systems to move parts and finished products from one location to another and from one process to the next.

Regardless of the products being conveyed or the processes with which the conveyor system interacts, all conveyor systems have the same basic components: belts, rollers, guides, bearings, and drives, to name a few.

These are the components that provide the power and motion that enable the conveyor system to function.

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How to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Company with Plastic

Oct 21, 2016 9:41:00 AM / by Slideways, Inc. posted in plastic, fda compliant, conveyor systems

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How to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Company with Plastic Components such as Metal-Detectable chain guide

Every manufacturer focuses on improving productivity. That's why figuring out how to increase productivity in manufacturing company has brought about lean manufacturing strategies which continue to gain popularity.

Companies are constantly looking to minimize downtime, maximize operational efficiencies, and reduce costs to efficiently improve manufacturing. What some manufacturers fail to understand, though, is that productivity can only be as good as your equipment.

 

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