Product Articles & Guides

In October we discussed the difference between positive and negative profiles. Those surface textures are visibly discernable and provide solutions to common conveyance issues. We plan to explore some of these patterns, but first we would like to highlight some of the nuance of our smooth covers. A conveyor belt’s…

Design elements in conveyor belt construction impact running characteristics. Decisions about the fabric weave, composition and thickness can be especially complex and have a direct impact on the performance of a particular belt type. Today we will talk about the laterally flexible “H” fabric. Fabrics are made up of running…

A profile on a conveyor belt refers to a textured surface on the top or bottom of the belt. The different types of cover impressions impacts the way the belt interacts with the product, the conveyor system, or both. Many surface textures are described as having either a positive or…

Sparks Mol understands that time is money and can ship these belts individually wrapped and labeled with the correct placement on your machine for a speedy replacement.  Our team will measure and specify every belt from the perforated prefeed belts all the way through the folding section.   Sparlon P…

Have you ever experienced a shock when you touch a door handle after walking on carpet in socks? Free electrons collect on your body and release once you come in contact with the metal door handle, which serves as a conductor. In the same way, fabric from conveyor belts can…

Fires are a serious safety concern, destroy product, create the need for expensive equipment repairs, and result in expensive downtime, and delays in meeting customer delivery requirements.  Conveyor systems accelerate the risk of fire damage because fire can be conveyed throughout the plant at very high rates of speed.   It…

There is a lot of purpose and design that goes into every conveyor belt. Decisions about the fabric weave, composition and thickness can be especially complex and have a direct impact on the performance of a particular belt type. The most common fabric in Sparks Mol’s product line is what…

Rubber is a durable elastomer that is commonly used in making conveyor belts. There are many different types of rubber, from natural to synthetic. Check out our previous article on common synthetic rubbers. In this article we will review two high-performance rubbers in conveyor belting: Butyl and Gum Rubber. Butyl…

Knowing how to properly measure a belt is critical. It’s also important to note which type of measurement you take. Here are some common measurements: Understanding these measurement types and how to obtain them will ensure that we provide an accurate replacement belt. Watch this short video to learn more….

Rubber is a durable elastomer that is commonly used in making conveyor belts. There are many different types of rubber, from natural to synthetic, and even some non-rubber elastomeric materials are modified to become rubber-like. A common example of the latter is Rubber-Modified Vinyl, or RMV, which is a PVC…

Sparks Mol the largest supplier of checkstand belts in the country has just developed the Newest Retail Marketing and Sales tool in the retail industry !!!  The New Molchem™ Retailer Customized Antimicrobial Treated Checkstand Belt  features a QR code that is designed to create a new source of revenue and take advantage…

Thermoplastic copolyester, also referred to as TPC, is a tough elastomer that combines the strength of polyurethane with the high temperature properties of PVC. On plied belting, copolyester is often used for its high release. Sparks Mol offers a monolithic copolyester material as part of our ThermoKing line. This material…

ThermoKing is one of the first products Sparks Mol began selling in the late 80s. ThermoKing is a homogenous thermoplastic, meaning that this style of belting contains no fabric. When you are dealing with food, strict sanitary practices need to be in place. The sanitary design and cleanability of ThermoKing…

In this post we will pick up where we left off discussing how fabric weave contributes to noise on a conveyor. We will also discuss additional solutions to prevent noise and extend belt life. Finally we explain how our patented AG fabric is designed to provide the benefits of a…

Have you ever run on a treadmill and noticed that the belt you are running on was noisy? Or perhaps you work in an industrial setting and the conveyor belts around you are too loud as they move product along the conveyor. This is caused by the bottom of the…