Yamakyu Food Conveyor Belt Chains
Yamakyu Chain Co. Ltd., Tokyo, has selected VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer as the material of choice for its slat band chains for conveyor systems.
The chains withstand exposure to temperatures as high as 250° C, run at a rate of 200 meter per minute without lubrication and provide inherent chemical resistance and antistatic properties.
The chains have an ideal fit on high-speed beverage and food processing lines, where high heat resistance and superior chemical resistance are especially required. Traditionally the food processing industry has used intermesh, low friction transfer plates made from acetal. However, acetal plastic’s low heat resistance of 80°C prohibits its use in high temperature environments. Furthermore, VICTREX PEEK polymer is FDA-approved and offers superior long-term resistance against detergent (including chlorine and hydrogen peroxide), and can also withstand UV sterilization.
Key Properties
- All unfilled and some glass-filled grades have been manufactured and tested to be compliant with the requirements of FDA regulation for use in food contact applications
- Ideal for wide ranging temperatures found in food and beverage processing and cleaning equipment
- Insoluble in all common solvents and has excellent resistance to acids, bases, salts and steam
