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Stainless Steel Belts Shine in Solar Cell Applications

Posted on by Mike Loomer

Agawam, MA — June 8, 2011…. Belt Technologies, a leading provider of metal belt and conveyor systems, provides photovoltaic manufacturers a more efficient means of producing solar cells that use the sun’s energy to generate electricity. As the world makes significant moves towards sustainability, manufacturers are continually searching for more efficient ways to produce products that take advantage of renewable energy sources.

Belt Technologies’ steel belts have provided manufacturers a more effective solution for transporting components through the cell manufacturing process as well as final panel assembly. Used in tabber and stringer operations, the belts provide many benefits not found in alternative belting materials. The belts’ robust nature allows them to be perforated and sustain accuracy in high-speed vacuum systems. As a result, cells can be moved precisely to the required welding spot to achieve accuracies of .1mm or less in both the lateral and horizontal planes. Additionally, stainless steel belts from Belt Technologies are able to resist the high temperatures involved in laser soldering bus ribbons during the solar panel assembly process, avoiding the quality-threatening belt degradation commonly seen with plastic and fabric belts. Their longevity under intense heat provides cost savings to manufacturers as a result of fewer belt changes and reduced down time. Abrasion-resistant release coatings prevent solder buildup and provide protection for the various fluxes commonly used in the manufacturing process.

For more information on this and other Belt Technologies products, call 413-786-9922.

Belt Technologies designs and manufactures belt conveyors for wide ranging applications in the automation, electronics, packaging, food processing, medical device, tobacco, and aerospace markets.

Perforated Steel Belts Improve Efficiency in Blood Filter Production

Posted on by Mike Loomer

Agawam, MA — April 19, 2011…. Belt Technologies has developed a perforated stainless steel belt that has significantly improved production efficiency for a leading manufacturer of advanced technologies in the separation of liquids, solids, and gases. The belt, used to transport pre-coated blood filter elements through a forced hot air drying chamber, has streamlined the production process and helped Porous Media Corporation of St. Paul, MN achieve machine efficiencies in the 96-98% range.

The belt’s large perforations allow for the maximum amount of airflow through an upper and lower belt, resulting in complete drying of the liquid coating solution. Its seamless non-stretch surface eliminates the threat of particulate debris being introduced into the manufacturing environment, while allowing for a complete “clean and place” process, which cannot be done effectively with other belting materials. A cycled belt cleaning operation can be performed simultaneously with the production of the filters, eliminating the need for stoppages and resulting in machine efficiencies in the upper 90% range. The product’s non-stretch properties result in better positioning and increased accuracy.

For more information on this and other Belt Technologies products, call 413-786-9922.

Belt Technologies designs and manufactures belt conveyors for wide ranging applications in the automation, electronics, packaging, food processing, medical device, tobacco, and aerospace markets.

Stainless Steel Indexing Belts for High-Speed Assembly

Posted on by Mike Loomer

Agawam, MA — March 29, 2010…. Belt Technologies offers a line of stainless steel indexing belts for use on high-speed indexing conveyors used to assemble plastic spray bottle caps and other multi-component assemblies. These stainless steel belts resist stretching, provide exceptional repeatability, and allow for the exact positioning of tools and parts. As a result, manufacturers are able to achieve a level of precision not possible with other indexing systems.

Unlike traditional conveying systems, Belt Technologies stainless steel belts can be mounted vertically. This allows manufacturers to utilize both sides of the conveyor, thereby doubling the number of simultaneously occurring operations, while increasing throughput and efficiency. These continuous-length stainless steel belts also improve consistency, minimize debris buildup, and eliminate the frequent shutdowns associated with cleaning other types of systems.

For more information on Belt Technologies products, call 413-786-9922.

Belt Technologies designs and manufactures belt conveyors for wide ranging applications in the automation, electronics, packaging, food processing, medical device, tobacco, and aerospace markets.