The plastic fantastic alternative
June 1st 2008 LAC Conveyors has
launched its first range of
Plastic Modular Conveyors.
They made from HMW
Polythene and are an
alternative to mild steel and
aluminium conveyors. LAC
Conveyors says the
conveyors can be built to
order in almost half the time
of their mild steel and
aluminium counterparts.
The durable but flexible
construction reduces
maintenance requirements
and the plastic belts are
easily removed for cleaning
or maintenance without
major downtime or the need
for special tools.
The Plastic Modular
Conveyor range is
constructed from 25mm
plastic which is corrosion
resistant to ensure durability
throughout production. It is
also chemically inert to
ensure that the conveyor
itself does not contaminate
the products handled.
Providing a cost-effective
solution to stainless steel,
the new conveyor range also
allows for a 'change of
angle'. Swan neck conveyor
and double swan neck
conveyors can be
complicated and expensive
to produce in mild steel or
aluminium, but plastic
conveyors are simpler and
cheaper.
"Manufacturing
environments in the UK are
changing rapidly with
increased offshore
competition, which is why
we have designed a modular
system that will enable our
customers to respond
quickly," explains Chris
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