Defining belting

On most dictionaries the term belting refers to the material that is used to manufacture belts. In the case of conveyor belts belting is the belt on which products or raw materials are transported on. Conveyor belts are defined as a piece of machinery that consists of a continuous loop of material - belting - that rotates about the pulleys. This application is extensively used in several industries for transportation of various materials such as raw materials, products or people. The concept of conveyor belts was introduced in the late nineteenth century and since then has become an integral part of many assembly and production lines not to mention supply chains.

Belting of the highest quality

The most important factor to consider with regards to belting is the quality of the materials used and the level of expertise that is represented through the workmanship. Quality materials and workmanship in belting products will ensure that conveyors will operate with the highest efficiency and effectiveness. With optimum operation levels of conveyors you are able to ensure that your business achieves maximum production levels while maintaining production quality and standards. However finding the right company for the design, manufacture and installing of belting for conveyors can be a confusing activity.

With the many different companies that are offer services in the manufacturing and production of belting and conveyor products selecting a reliable company can be difficult. There is one way to ensure a company's reliability and standards and that means considering their track record. Facet Engineering is a company that has over 25 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of belting and conveyor products and systems. Facet Engineering has both the expertise, the experience and the skills to design belting and conveyor systems that meet your business's every requirement.

Various safety guidelines

To ensure the safety of the staff that are working with belting products and conveyors there are a few simply guidelines that can be followed to ensure the safety of workers. These guidelines for workers using the belting products and belt conveyors include:

The operator should be familiar with:

• how to operate the machinery, including the location and use of all the controls and emergency stop devices;
• the load limitations of the belting and the belt conveyor;
• the actual and potential hazards that are involved with using the conveyor;

Before every shift the operator should confirm:

• that the areas for loading and unloading the belting of the conveyors are free hazards that could cause workers to slip or trip;
• that all the controls are in proper working order;
• that there is no person that is working under the conveyor belt;
• that the belting of the conveyor is free of tears or materials that could be caught within the rollers or cause the conveyor to work inefficiently.

It is important that belting as well as conveyor systems are properly installed by professionals such as Facet Engineering. Contact Facet Engineering for more information regarding their comprehensive range of belting products and which would be best suited to your business's needs.