MEGAPOWER FC
Overview
MEGAPOWER FC
Megapower FC belts are designed for use in food contact handling applications. Made with materials that are approved by European regulation EU 1935/2004, EU10/2011 and EU174/2015, Designed for use in both dry and wet applications Megapower FC urethane made with industry desirable blue color offers good chemical resistance and can be used in applications where belt cleaning is required.
Features
Megapower FC delivers the power performance and precise molding dimensions found in our power transmission and motion control Megapower belts while offering the right urethane for use in direct food handling applications.
Main components
01 / BODY
The body of the belt is blue molded 88 shore A thermoset urethane.
02 / CORD
The belt reinforcement is helical wound S&Z twist stainless steel.
Mechanical and chemical properties
- High strength stainless cords
- Molded endless construction
- Resistant to most cleaning chemicals
- Elastomer allows use of belt in wet, humid applications where equipment wash-down is common
- Megapower FC working temperature -25/+80°C (-13/+176°F)
Main Applications by Industry
Range
Case Study
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Case study - SAUSAGE PROCESSING MACHINERY
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Case study - SAUSAGE PROCESSING MACHINERY
SITUATION/APPLICATION
The food industry is a dynamic and fast paced business. Belts and associated equipment for food processing are required to have food contact approved materials for use with any kind of food product or process. They must also be highly resistant to animal fats, vegetable and mineral oils, as well as many chemicals and be capable of handling clean-in-place wash-down procedures. Modern production lines for sausage processing move at extremely high speed grip to endure this demanding environment. Additionally, materials must meet all the food grade requirements of the locality where it is used. THE PROBLEM The Megadyne OEM team worked with a manufacturer of sausage processing machinery to solve their problem of short belt life. The application suffered frequent belt breakage and delamination due to the severe environment where the belt was exposed to material degrading animal fats and high pressure periodic wash-down maintenance of the equipment.
THE PROBLEM
The Megadyne OEM team worked with a manufacturer of sausage processing machinery to solve their problem of short belt life. The application suffered frequent belt breakage and delamination due to the severe environment where the belt was exposed to material degrading animal fats and high pressure periodic wash-down maintenance of the equipment.
