With the increased demand for products in today's marketplace, manufacturers, distribution centers, and warehouses are working tirelessly to keep up. A big part of their success hinges on having the right conveyor systems tailored to their needs.
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In many industrial settings, where movement, efficiency, and productivity are important, the reliability of conveyor systems stands as a linchpin. Central to this reliability are plastic conveyor parts that keep operations flowing smoothly. Yet, the manufacturer of these parts is often overlooked, leading to repercussions that ripple through production lines.
Slideways is a valuable partner even for those OEMs with in-house machining capabilities.
Many of our customers have extensive machine shops. So why is Slideways machining their plastic parts? It’s a few things that add up to a better solution for our customers.
1. Planned Maintenance Program
We asked several customers if they had a planned maintenance program, and the main response was…
• Yes, but If it's not broken, we don’t shut our lines down to fix it• Yes, but we aren’t as proactive as we should be
• Yes, but we fix some things but not others
Power Transmission (PT) Distributors are important bridges that connect their customers (often consumer packaged goods manufacturers such as food, cosmetics, baked goods, and cleaning products) to technical products for maintenance and improving plant efficiency. Their challenge? A vast product offering and a high-pressure environment that demands fast and effective solutions.
PackExpo International 2022 was a great success for Slideways and the Packaging Machinery industry. With masks and social distancing behind us, it was so nice to share a smile and a handshake with visitors to the Slideways booth. Component suppliers and machinery OEMs pulled out all the stops with extensive booths showing their products and machines loaded with the latest technology.
Here are 4 observations from the show.
Plastic sprockets are a fundamental part of any food conveyor system or food processing machinery. Plastics have long been identified as some of the safest and most efficient materials for use in the food handling industry. Plastic properties such as wear resistance, wide operating temperature ranges, and superior tensile strength offer many benefits. Plastic sprockets are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean, which provides food handling equipment manufacturers with a reliable and versatile component for use in a variety of food preparation and transportation systems.
Slideways manufactures precision plastic parts for conveyors and packaging machinery. This market encompasses a variety of unique applications that require different part tolerancing considerations. Factors affecting part tolerance include application, part size, and material. This blog will explain the typical applications and materials Slideways works with when designing conveyor and packaging machinery components.
