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Hygiene and Performance Redefined: Introducing Soliflex Conveyor Belts at MIR

In today’s food industry, facilities are under constant pressure to maximize throughput and minimize downtime while maintaining food safety standards. Conveyor belts play a critical role in this balance, yet traditional belts often create challenges that slow production and increase risks.

Ammeraal Beltech developed the Soliflex line of conveyor belts to solve these challenges. Manufactured as fully extruded polyurethane, Soliflex belts are engineered for ultimate hygiene, easy cleaning, and long lasting performance. Now available through MIR, Soliflex represents a smarter way to keep your line moving safely and reliably.

Key Benefits of Soliflex

Soliflex delivers a powerful combination of performance and hygiene features that set it apart for today’s most demanding food applications.

  • One piece hygienic design
    No fraying, no loose fibers, no hidden crevices. Just a solid, food safe construction that reduces contamination risks.
  • Easy and fast cleaning
    This design ensures fast, easy sanitation. The seamless surface cuts water and detergent use, while in-place and in-motion cleaning capabilities minimize downtime and conserve resources.
  • Reliable tracking and smooth operation
    Positive drive technology, such as Soliflex PRO lugs, keeps belts aligned, minimizes realignment needs, and prevents costly stoppages.
  • Durable and long lasting
    Engineered to withstand demanding production environments, Soliflex belts reduce unplanned downtime and extend service life.
  • Versatile range
    With multiple configurations including PRO, PRO Mini, Center Bar, Full Bar, and Full Bar Mini, there is a solution for nearly every food processing application.
  • Food industry compliant
    Meets international food grade standards (FDA and EC 1935/2004) and supports ISO 22000 requirements for ultimate food safety.

The Soliflex Range

To fit a wide variety of applications, Soliflex is available in multiple configurations:

  • Soliflex PRO – The most hygienic and advanced tracking design, with unique lug technology that engages directly with pulley teeth.
  • Soliflex PRO Mini – Designed for small pulley diameters, perfect for tight transfer points and space limited conveyors.
  • Soliflex Center Bar (CB) – Features smooth, wide lugs that deliver excellent tracking and are easy to clean, even in hard to reach corners.
  • Soliflex Full Bar (FB) – A full width drive lug design that provides reliable performance and a hygienic alternative to plastic modular belts.
  • Soliflex Full Bar Mini (FB Mini) – A compact version designed for small pulleys, ideal for transition conveyors.

Why MIR

At MIR, we do more than supply belts. Our Belting Solved approach combines technical expertise, 24/7 support, and decades of industry knowledge to keep your operations running. With 25 U.S. locations and a team that is always ready, MIR delivers the reliability, speed, and partnership your business needs.

Ready to upgrade your operations with Soliflex?

For more information, contact customerservice@mir-belting.com or call 877 MIR BELT.

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How MIR Keeps Cider Flowing

Every fall, apple cider takes the spotlight. From crisp orchards to cozy mugs, it is the drink that signals the season. But have you ever wondered how all those apples actually make it from the field to the bottle on the shelf? Behind the scenes, it takes reliable conveyor solutions to keep the process clean, efficient, and running on schedule. This is where MIR’s fast and efficient solutions come in.

A Clean Start Sets the Tone for the Entire Process

The journey starts with freshly picked apples loaded onto uni Flex L ASB belts, where dirt and debris are rinsed away. The open grid design drains water quickly while resisting acids and moisture, making frequent washdowns simple and effective.

The Climb to the Grinder

Next comes the lift. Apples travel upward on uni MPB belts with open flights that gently carry the fruit without slipping or bruising. The modular design also allows for easy cleaning and maintenance during peak harvest, keeping the line steady, the apples intact, and efficiency high all the way to the grinder.

At the top of the incline, the apples are ground into pulp and pressed to extract fresh juice, which is collected and prepared for the next stage of production.

Filling Jugs with Fresh Cider

After pressing, the cider is poured into jugs or cartons. At this stage stability is key. uni 253 chains keep filled containers upright and moving smoothly to capping and labeling. The design reduces tipping and spillage so every jug is handled with care.

Step 3: Adding the Toppings

Finally, we add toppings to turn that tortilla into a quesadilla. For many manufacturers, this includes chicken or other protein toppings, which demand hygienic handling and smooth, precise placement. MIR Belting’s Soliflex Center Drive belt delivers a hygienic, easy-to-clean surface that eliminates fabric layers where bacteria can hide. Its positive drive design ensures reliable performance without slipping, so every topping is placed exactly where it should be.

On the Way to the Shelf

With labels applied and containers sealed, smooth modular belts carry cider to packaging, palletizing, and shipping. Every bottle makes its way efficiently through the final stretch, ready to reach store shelves and eventually your glass.

From Orchard to Shelf

At MIR, we are proud to support the apple cider tradition with conveyor solutions that combine hygiene, efficiency, and reliability. From the first wash to the last shipment, your cider line keeps moving without missing a beat.

Learn More About MIR Conveyor Solutions. Here

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Celebrating National Chocolate Day: How MIR Helps Keep Chocolate Production Moving with Reliable Belting Solutions

From rich truffles to chocolate-coated caramels, candy making is as much science as it is indulgence. This National Chocolate Day, we’re pulling back the curtain on how chocolate candies are crafted—and how Ropanyl and Fiberglass PTFE Belts are smooth, precise, and reliable.

Enrobing: Clean, Precise Coating

Enrobing adds a smooth, glossy finish to treats like caramels, nougats, and fruit centers. Before candies reach the chocolate curtain, they travel on a PTFE-coated fiberglass belt, which supports them through the coating process. This belt’s non-stick surface ensures clean release, resists heat and chocolate buildup, and maintains hygiene, making it essential for consistent, high-quality enrobing.

Cooling: Setting the Candy

Freshly coated candies are delicate. The chocolate is soft and shiny, and it must be cooled with care to set properly. Without the right handling, the surface can crack or lose its smooth finish before it reaches the box. Ropanyl belts provide gentle transport through cooling tunnels, keeping candies protected and moving steadily. They guard against scratches and preserve the flawless shine that makes chocolate so visually tempting. By the end of this step, each piece is firm, polished, and looking as perfect as it tastes.

Precision Behind the Indulgence

Chocolate may feel like magic, but there is a science to every bite. From the silky pour to the final glossy finish, the entire process depends on precision. Belts that keep movement smooth and products aligned are a quiet but vital part of that story. MIR belts are designed to handle these demands efficiently. From enrobing to cooling, UltraSync and Ropanyl belts make chocolate production seamless. They are the silent partners behind one of the world’s favorite indulgences, supporting candy makers in creating chocolates that not only taste delicious but also look impeccable on store shelves and in gift boxes.

Belting Solved: Trusted Support Behind Every Process

On National Chocolate Day, it’s the reliability behind the production that deserves recognition. With strong local reach through 25 locations, 24/7 emergency service, and expert installation and maintenance, MIR ensures operations stay on track. That’s Belting Solved.

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