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Celebrating Global Recycling Day with MIR Belting:
Sustainable Solutions for the Recycling Industry

As the world unites to celebrate Global Recycling Day on March 18th, MIR Belting proudly stands as a symbol of innovation and service, offering a comprehensive range of specialized belts tailored to meet the unique demands of the recycling industry.

The growth of recycling initiatives, both in companies and municipalities worldwide, underscores the urgent need for efficient and sustainable solutions. Recycling facilities face increasing pressure to operate with higher efficiency, sorting a wide variety of materials while maintaining safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

At MIR Belting, we understand the complexities of the recycling process, from pre-sorting and sorting lines to eddy current and metal sorter lines. Our conveyor belting solutions are engineered to withstand the toughest challenges, offering resistance to abrasion, cuts, and splice failure from sharp objects commonly found in recyclable goods. Additionally, our belts are chemically resistant, capable of withstanding the diverse range of chemicals and oils encountered in recycling processes. Moreover, given the combustible nature of certain materials, our fire-resistant belts provide essential safety measures. Recommended Conveying Belts for the Recycling Industry:

  • Heavy Black Belts: Built to endure the most demanding recycling applications, the Heavy Black Belts lineup is synonymous with resilience and performance. These belts are specifically designed to handle heavy loads and sharp, rugged materials commonly encountered in the recycling sector. Their superior strength and abrasion resistance guarantee longevity and reliability, significantly reducing maintenance needs and operational downtime. The Heavy Black Belts ensure that your recycling processes run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to a sustainable operation that stands the test of time.
  • Eddy Current Belts: Tailored for eddy current and metal sorting, these belts optimize non-ferrous metal separation, enhancing recycling efficiency. Their durable design minimizes wear and operational interruptions, ensuring smoother, more reliable processing. Eddy Current Belts are key for advanced recycling operations seeking higher throughput and precision.
  • Flexam EX: Engineered for durability and reliability, Flexam EX offers exceptional resistance to chemical attacks, ensuring uninterrupted performance in harsh recycling environments. Its robust construction minimizes downtime and enhances operational efficiency.
  • Nonex EM: Designed for exceptional wear resistance, Nonex EM excels in handling abrasive materials commonly found in recycling processes. Its longevity and reliability contribute to cost savings and uninterrupted operations.
  • Ropanyl EM: With excellent mechanical strength, Ropanyl EM ensures smooth material transfer and minimal downtime. Its superior performance enhances operational efficiency and productivity in recycling facilities.

In addition to our commitment to sustainability, we pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach. Our team is available 24/7, ready to provide expert guidance, support, and solutions tailored to our customers’ specific needs. With MIR Belting, you can trust that your recycling operations are in capable hands, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability every step of the way.

As we commemorate Global Recycling Day, let us embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet. Together, through sustainable practices and innovative solutions, we can create a world where resources are preserved, environments are protected, and future generations thrive. With MIR Belting as your partner, let’s continue to pave the way towards a brighter, greener future. Happy Global Recycling Day!

Celebrating National Pizza Day with MIR Belting:
Bringing Your Favorite Slice to the Table

On this National Pizza Day, February 12th, we at MIR Belting extend our warmest wishes to pizza aficionados everywhere. Beyond just a celebration of this beloved dish, today marks an opportunity to highlight the unseen heroes behind your favorite slices: the conveyor belts and processing equipment that ensure your pizza is perfectly prepared, from dough to topping.

MIR Belting offers a variety of conveyor belts specifically designed for the pizza industry, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and quality in every step of pizza production. Among these, Flex ASB, M-TTB and our specialized “Cheese Belt” (MIR-2015984) available in both standard and Metal Detectable versions.

The Flex ASB belt stands out for its exceptional performance in spiral applications. This strong, cleanable, and multi-purpose 1-inch pitch side flexing belt boasts a unique patented design that ensures reliability and strength.

With features like an improved hygienic design of the hinges, increased lateral stability requiring fewer support strips, and availability in various radii for oversized drums, the Flex ASB belt exemplifies the advanced technology that supports the pizza-making process. Its curved surface version even offers class-leading radius pull, highlighting its versatility and efficiency​​​​​​.

Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, the M-TTB belt is a cornerstone in the seamless operation of pizza production lines. Its durable construction and innovative design ensure the gentle handling of pizza dough as it transitions through the various stages of preparation, from kneading and rolling to baking and cooling. The M-TTB belt’s superior performance in high-temperature environments, combined with its resistance to oil and grease, makes it an indispensable tool for pizza manufacturers seeking to deliver consistently high-quality products. Its reliability and easy maintenance also contribute to a streamlined production process, reducing downtime and enhancing overall productivity.

Uni Flex ASB band

Uni M-TTB

A standout in our collection is the “Cheese Belt” stands out as a marvel of ingenuity. It’s crafted from the highest quality metal-detectable premium urethane, which boasts industry-leading detector sensitivity. This is crucial for maintaining the safety and quality of your pizza. The belt’s design includes Kevlar-cord reinforcement for added strength and durability, ensuring that it can handle the rigors of pizza production without compromising on hygiene or efficiency. It is available in both standard (MIR #2036925) and metal-detectable (MIR #2015984) versions, catering to a wide range of production needs.

Its reversible design, featuring a smooth topside and a negative-pyramid backside, allows for versatile use across different stages of pizza production, from elevating ingredients to moving the finished product.

Moreover, for ingredient preparation, our belts play a crucial role, ensuring that toppings are perfectly sized for uniform cooking and distribution. In dough molding applications, our belts provide the precision and gentle handling necessary to maintain dough integrity and texture.

As we celebrate National Pizza Day, let’s remember the role of technology and innovation in bringing our favorite dishes closer to home. At MIR Belting, we’re proud to be a part of this process, ensuring that from the first bite to the last, your pizza is nothing short of perfection. Happy National Pizza Day from all of us at MIR – here’s to many more slices of joy, delivered fresh and delicious, straight to your table.

MIR Belting Showcases Bakery Belt Expertise at BakingTECH 2024

MIR Belting, a leading conveyor belting solutions provider, is excited to participate in BakingTECH 2024, hosted by the American Society of Baking (ASB) from February 27 to February 29, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago. MIR Belting will highlight their comprehensive range of conveyor belts catering to diverse bakery applications.

MIR Belting is renowned for its specialized bakery conveyor belts, serving industries from bread and pastry to cookies and confectioneries. With a focus on quality and consistency, MIR’s belts contribute to efficient production.

What sets MIR Belting apart is their formalized internal training program for their field representatives targeted to understanding your conveyor applications, their 24/7 service and support teams, crucial for minimizing downtime in bakeries and local stocking facilities nationwide to expedite those services closely with your production plants. Our nationwide commitment ensures uninterrupted bakery operations.

During the BakingTECH 2024 marketplace on both February 27 and February 28, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm, industry professionals can meet MIR’s experts in person, explore custom solutions, and discuss specific bakery needs. To learn more and schedule a meeting, visit the official BakingTECH 2024 website: https://asbe.org/bakingtech2024.

Solutions Spotlight: Exploring Conveyor Slat Top
Chain with Stacy Bashline from Ammeraal Beltech

MIR Belting is excited to bring you an insightful webinar, where we dive into the world of conveyor slat top chains. In partnership with Ammeraal Beltech, our goal is to shed light on our conveyor slat top chain offerings. The webinar, hosted by Braden Tedrow, Industrial Sales Representative from MIR Belting, features the expertise of Stacy Bashline, Product Marketing Manager from Ammeraal Beltech. The event provided an in-depth look at the advancements in conveyor technology and the strategic expansion of Ammeraal Beltech in the United States.

During the webinar, Bashline highlighted uni’s broad chain portfolio, emphasizing the differences between modular belts and chains. They also covered the various types of chains, including Plastic, Steel, and Snap-on chains, and presented a detailed overview of each type’s unique features and applications. One of the key focus areas was the innovative Chain breaker tool, available at MIR Belting. This tool simplifies the process of replacing chains, marking a significant advancement in maintenance and operational efficiency.

Stacy Bashline took the opportunity to shed light on Ammeraal Beltech’s substantial expansion in the United States. Central to this growth is the company’s UNI Modular facility in Southeast Pennsylvania, strategically positioned to better serve major markets. Bashline pointed out that the expansion from a 60,000 square foot facility to nearly double the space in the past two years has significantly enhanced their molding capabilities and improved assembly and warehousing. This expansion has not only accelerated delivery times but also led to more competitive pricing, directly benefiting clients like MIR Belting.

Further underscoring the company’s commitment to the U.S. market, Bashline announced Ammeraal Beltech’s plans to increase their product stock by 2024. This includes molding higher capacities of top-selling items and expanding their core offering from 18 to 77 parts. This strategic growth in product range and capacity highlights the company’s dedication to meeting the evolving market demands and customer needs in the U.S.

Click the link below to watch the full webinar, covering this topic and many others. HERE

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