Solution Guide Bakery Bread Conveyance SolutionGuide uni Flex SNB L Sideflexing Belt uni Flex SNB WT Sideflexing Belt The brand for plastic modular belts and chains

Solution�Guide�

uni Flex SNB L

Sideflexing Belt uni Flex SNB WT

Sideflexing Belt

The brand for plastic modular belts and chains

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Industry� > Bakery�� �Application� > Bread conveyance sideflexing and incline�� �Description� > Conveying bread or buns to the packaging area� Often these conveyors are very long and the elevated temperature can make strength an issue. Product damage and the need for lubrication make metal belts undesirable. A plastic modular belt with patented SS reinforcing links is a good solution. ���

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Problems� � Solutions��> Problem 1 The�sharp�edges�of�the�wire�mesh�belt�will�be�a�catch�point�for�the�buns�and�crumbs�will�accumulate�underneath�the�conveyor.�The��loss�of�crumbs�means�lower�bun�weight�and,�since�this�product�is�sold�by�weight,�that�means�less�profitability.�� ��> Problem 2 Side�transfers�can�cause�jams�and�damage�the�bread/buns.����> Problem 3 Often�a�wire�mesh�belt�is�used�in�some�of�the�long�applications�due�to�the�strength.�Typical�all-plastic�belts�must�be�made�into�smaller�conveyors�with�transfer�points�because�they�do�not�have�the�necessary�strength.�Transfer�points�create�problems�with�damage��to�the�bread�/buns.��

� > Solution 1 The�uni�Flex�SNB�WT�with�reinforcement�links�gives�a�gentle�plastic�conveying�surface�for�the�product.�The�bread�makers�were�able�to�increase�profitability�due�to�higher�bun�weight. > Solution 2 The�smooth�low�friction�surface�of�the�uni�Flex�SNB�L�allows�the�product�to�slide�onto�the�belt�easily�where�transfers�are�necessary.���> Solution 3 The�strength�of�the�uni�Flex�SNB�belt�with�SS�reinforcement�links�eliminates�the�need�for�transfer�points�that�are�necessary�with��all-plastic�belts.���

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