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PACK EXPO Chicago 2024 Highlights That Matter to You

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Explore 4 key highlights from PACK EXPO Chicago 2024, including robotics, packaging innovations, and needs for OEMs, distributors, and maintenance...

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5 Reasons Slideways Works for OEMs with In-House Machining

July 16, 2024

Many of our OEMs have extensive machine shops. Learn why working with Slideways is a better solution for OEMs with...

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

July 16, 2024

Machined plastic parts for conveyors and packaging machinery encompasses a variety of unique applications that require different tolerancing considerations

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Types of Sprockets and Plastics Used in the Food Industry

July 16, 2024

Plastic sprockets are a fundamental part of any food conveyor system. Learn the different types of plastic sprockets used in...

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Unpacking Tom's 4 Takeaways (+ 1 Bonus Takeaway) from PackExpo

July 16, 2024

PackExpo International 2022 was a great success for Slideways and the Packaging Machinery industry. Take a look at Tom's 4...

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Unpacking Pack-Expo: 4 Observations and a Bonus!

July 16, 2024

PT distributors have challenges with a high-pressure environment that demands fast and effective solutions. Learn why distributors partner with Slideways.

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Why Conveyor Manufacturers Choose Slideways for Custom Plastic Machined Parts

July 16, 2024

Slideways specializes in custom plastic machined parts tailored for Conveyor Manufacturers to help them streamline their production processes.

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Keep Your Conveyor Parts Running Smoothly with Slideways

June 16, 2024

Unplanned maintenance can halt your operations, leaving you rushing to replace worn-out parts. Get back on track with custom-machined plastic...

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Why Conveyor Transfer Modules and Plates Are So Important

June 25, 2022

The Conveyor Transfer Plate is an often-overlooked conveyor system component that is critical. It enables the safe and efficient movement...

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Plastic Packaging Machinery Parts for Material Handling Operations

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Companies and processing plants looking for packaging equipment components rely on Slideways. Here's what you need to know about plastic...

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Heat Resistant Plastic: How to Select the Best Material

May 05, 2022

Learn how to select the right plastic material that offers heat resistant properties for any application and also what is...

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Benefits of Plastic Sprockets in the Food Industry

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Plastic sprockets are a great part of food industry machinery because they're wear- and heat-resistant, and have superior tensile strength....

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UHMW Plastic: 5 Things You Did Not Know About It

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Ultra-High Molecular Weight (UHMW) is the highest quality polyethylene available, engineered for extreme performance and a wide range of uses....

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Which UHMW Properties Are Best for You?

July 26, 2021

Learning the different types of UHMW properties will help you select the optimal choice of material for conveyors and packaging...

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UHMW vs Teflon™ in Packaging Machinery and Conveyor Applications

April 08, 2021

Know what are similarities & differences that determine when to use UHMW vs Teflon in Packaging Machinery and Conveyor Applications

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