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Sparks Mol offers a wide range of belts to suit many styles of conveyor. Horizontal-to-incline (also known as Z style) conveyors are one of these types. This conveyor configuration has particular challenges that need to be addressed when deciding which belt type to use. Sparks Mol’s HBS line of belting…

Providing services and consultative support to achieve these initiatives is currently being incorporated into Sparks Mol’s business strategy. On-Time Delivery, High-Quality Products, and Dependable Customer Service are table stakes in today’s market. They are the building blocks to providing value within our chosen sandbox. It is however the consultative approach,…

Here are a few storage rules to follow to keep your extra conveyor belts in top shape. Preventing Belt Camber To prevent conveyor belting material from developing camber (swing), rolls should be stored off the floor in a dry area. They can be suspended on a bar placed through the…

Purpose of Textiles in Conveyor Belting Types of Textiles/Fibers Used in Conveyor Belting Natural: Cotton & Wool Solid woven cotton is often used in baking applications where belts must “breathe”, absorb, and/or handle warm products. It is also used in applications to handle warm, green rubber products. Cotton is used…

Accurate squaring of the belt ends prior to lacing is essential to correct belt tracking and helps distribute stress evenly throughout the joint.  It is important to note that belt ends are not necessarily square when they are shipped. Further, the width-wise fabric wales are not necessarily square to the belt’s…

.Tracking assistance is often required on: Guide strips will not guarantee tracking success on a conveyor or conveyor belt that is poorly manufactured or lacking dimensional accuracy. The conveyor system and conveyor belt should be manufactured to reasonably track by normal means so that the use of guide strips can…

Durometer measures the depth of an indentation in the material created by a given force. Ideally, the material under test should be a minimum of 6.4mm or .25 inches to ensure accuracy. The term durometer is often used to refer to the measurement as well as the instrument itself.     …

In addition, there can be top or bottom surface covers of rubber, polymer, or elastomer. While ply adhesion is defined as the force required to separate two adjoining plies, the reality is that ply adhesion is the force required to pull apart the adhesion that joins the plies. This is…

A static spark discharge can be dangerous in gaseous or dusty atmospheres as it can cause ignition, in grocery stores as customers and employees can be shocked regularly, and in electronic manufacturing settings. When two surfaces in close proximity are moved relative to one another, a static charge is generated (the…

At Sparks Mol, we have 3 specially designed high-temperature belts to withstand extremely high or low heat. 1. The SR 25 Red Silicone Belt The SR 25 is a thin yet strong belt that is ideal for heat-sealing machines, shrink tunnels, automatic weighing and feed conveyors, and food applications. It is…

1. Choose the correct belt for the application There are many factors that go into choosing the correct conveyor belt for an application.  Some of these factors include: The best way to get the longest life out of your belt is to use the best belt for the job. The…

Because of these high machining speeds, it is important to have a high-gripping conveyor belt for the wood to rest on so that it stays in place, avoiding a host of different safety hazards. While there is a wide range of high-gripping belt options available, there are 2 main types…

5 Ways You Can Cut Costs & Increase Efficiency 1. Lower energy use reduces operating costs The permanent magnet design is the key to the high efficiency and high power density of the Sparks Mol Dura-Drive SPM motorized pulleys. In fact, the oil-less pulley design is 6 times more efficient…