Bakeries are a market where Slideways has many years of experience. The speed of production and packaging, combined with heat make it a challenging environment. Slideways personnel review applications carefully to understand the temperature, speeds and desired outcome so that the proper materials are specified. Our field sales staff and engineers provide design assistance and material selection recommendations to help you meet your goals.
BAKERY
| Materials: | Applications: |
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UHMW |
Chain guides, belt guides, wear strips, custom parts, manifolds, wheels, pulleys |
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BluLub |
Enhanced UHMW that reduces lubrication for chain and modular plastic belt |
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MD-UHMW |
Metal detectable UHMW (detect plastic in food before it leaves the plant) |
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Acetal |
Higher precision guides, flite bars, manifolds, gears |
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MD-Nylon |
Higher temp. environments, higher speed and load applications |
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PET |
Custom components |
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Nylon |
Sprockets, structural components |
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Rulon |
Seals and high temp. bushings |
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Teflon |
Wearstrips, guides, wheels and other components in areas over 280° F |
Examples of Slideways Products in Bakery Applications:
- UHMW tracks for plastic chain and plastic modular belt on straight and curved conveyor systems
- Blulub (Enhanced UHMW) wear strips, guide angles and wear shoes
- Metal Detectable chain guides, custom wear plates and belt scrapers
- Guide rails on conveyors and packaging machines
- UHMW and Teflon Belt guides
- Snap-on profiles found in proofers and on spiral conveyors
- Chain guides in proofers, packaging machinery and on palletizers
- Lubricated UHMW guides for modular plastic belts
- Stainless steel levelers
WHY BAKERIES CHOOSE SLIDEWAYS FOR CUSTOM PARTS
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