The conveyor belt for the potato sector:
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Narviflex around chevrons
Developed from practical experience
In the potato industry, everything revolves around capacity, product quality, and continuity. Every damaged potato, every unplanned downtime, and every cleaning stop has a direct impact on the cost price.
That is precisely why Narviflex Belting developed, at the request of the potato industry, a unique rubber chevron belt with 32 mm high round chevrons . Not a standard profiled belt, but a conveyor belt fully tailored to the challenges of modern potato processing. ( narviflex.be )
Developed for a fragile natural product
Potatoes behave differently from stones, sand, or bulk goods. They roll away easily, are susceptible to damage, and often need to be transported at a steep angle.
Therefore, this conveyor belt is equipped with a specially developed round chevron profile 32 mm high . Unlike traditional V-profiles, the rounded cleats ensure that the potatoes remain nicely centered during transport. This creates a uniform product flow towards the bunker, hall filler, or processing line. ( narviflex.be )
No places where potatoes can get stuck
A common problem with classic chevron belts is that small potatoes can get stuck between the chevrons. This leads to damage, product loss, and extra cleaning work.
With this Narviflex conveyor belt, that problem has been solved.
Thanks to the continuous round shape of the chevrons, there are no open spaces where small potatoes can get stuck . This results in smoother, safer transport with less product damage. ( narviflex.be )
High capacity, even at steep transport angles
With a chevron height of 32 mm, this tire offers excellent grip on the product. This allows potatoes to be reliably fed at steeper angles without rolling back or product loss.
This makes the strap particularly suitable for, among other things:
hall fillers
bunker loaders
cisterns
dosing lines
sorting lines
washing facilities
mobile transporters
Strong enough for intensive use
The EP 250/2 version combines a relatively lightweight construction with a tensile strength of 250 N/mm , making the tire ideally suited for the daily loads within the potato industry.
The band features:
2-layer EP carcass
wear-resistant rubber cover layers
3 mm top layer
1.5 mm underlay
total baseband thickness of 6.5 mm
50 Shore A vulcanized chevrons. ( narviflex.be )
Suitable for smaller drums
A particular advantage is that the relatively soft chevrons ensure that the belt can be applied starting from a drum diameter of just 220 mm .
As a result, this conveyor belt is also ideally suited for compact machines and existing installations where available installation space is limited. ( narviflex.be )
Available in multiple bandwidths
Depending on the desired capacity, this conveyor belt is available in several versions.
The round 32 mm chevron strap is available for strap widths of:
650 mm
800 mm
1000 mm. ( narviflex.be )
Why do potato processors choose Narviflex?
Narviflex supplies not only conveyor belts, but complete solutions for internal potato transport.
Our specialists advise daily on:
the right conveyor belt for every application;
the optimal chevron height;
maximum product protection;
higher capacity;
longer lifespan;
fast delivery from stock;
Professional installation and 24/7 service.
With decades of experience in potato processing, we understand better than anyone the demands placed on conveyor belts that must deliver top performance day in and day out.
Looking for the right conveyor belt for your potato handling system?
Do you want less product damage, a more stable product flow, and maximum operational reliability?
The specialists at Narviflex are happy to advise you on the most suitable conveyor belt for your installation. From standard rubber belts to specially developed chevron belts for the potato industry: together we will find the solution that perfectly matches your process.
Narviflex – Your 24/7 service partner in conveyor belts.
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