Further applications

Broken pieces of plastic are a well-known problem in the food processing industry. Here, not only the resulting disruptions to production are a problem. The danger that fragments get into the food, possibly leading to a serious risk to health on consumption, is even worse. The product development ALAMID® 6 GF 30 PU D SCHWARZ-17018, based on PA 6, is reinforced with 30% glass fibres and can be detected magnetically. Before packing, the food passes through a metal separator that recognises and removes any fragments that may be present. This ensures that even the smallest fragments do not get into food or animal feed.

Transport chains are a component of conveyor belts. They are operated by means of rollers, on which specific demands are placed. ALAMID® 6 KZ AS- 6121 was especially designed for this application. The material has been modified to give it extreme impact strength and is also treated with a non-coloured antistatic. This is particularly important to ensure that no visible rubbing occurs to the transported goods, as, for example, would be the case with synthetic materials treated with carbon black.

Requirements of material

• conveyor speed 14 m/min
• Hertz roller pressure 10 Mpa
• resistance to impact
• short-term temperatures up to 200 °C (max. 1 min)
• antistatic properties