P.B.A Industrial Supplies - Construction (Choosing the Correct Plastic)

Which plastic?

Choosing the correct plastic material for your conveyor belt can be very important. A series of control questions help us pinpoint the specifications for selecting the best plastic material for your needs.

These questions might include the following:

Where is the plastic belt going to be used?
What degree of mechanical load is the belt going to be
subjected too?
Will the belt come into contact with chemicals?
What temperatures will the plastic be subjected too?

These and similar questions help pin down how the belt is to be used and are vital if we are to choose the correct plastic material. This is why we have attempted to describe the materials used in production. It should be noted that in some areas we have had to operate with approximate values, and in others with simplifications. For all plastic materials, please see the chemical resistance table.

What is PE? (Polyethylene - Ethyleneplastic)

Field of Application

PE is extremely resistant to wear and tear, and to chemicals. It is therefore used in many sectors of the industry, including the food industry. click for more information

What is PP? (Polypropylene - Propylene plastic)

Field of Application

The food industry houses many opportunities for using PP. It is resistant to fluids, detergents, and those chemicals normally used by companies working with foodstuffs. click for more information

What is POM? (Polyacetal - Acetalplastic)

Field of Application

POM is used in almost all sectors of industry. Foodstuff companies especially, use POM for many tasks as the material has good mechanical characteristics and is also very easy to clean. POM is used whenever there is a need for great strength, elasticity and dimensional stability. click for more information

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