ADVANTAGES OF USING VOLTA FOOD BELTS
 Simple Installation
The installation of conventional belts often requires outside technical assistance and the use of expensive and sophisticated tooling. Volta has developed a simple and fast splicing
system which can be used reliably by in-house maintenance personnel.
Cleanliness
On conventional belts, fat can build up, bacteria accumulates and cleaning is difficult, due to the porous surface. Volta belts can be easily cleaned and do not harbor bacteria.
Most sticky products can be removed easily from the non-porous surface of the belts.
Homogeneous and Non-Absorbent
Conventional belts are not homogeneous, the cover often cracks, allowing the product conveyed to penetrate and be absorbed by the belt. Also, delamination may occur and contaminate the product
conveyed. Volta belts do not absorb oil, remain odorless and will not crack.
Non-Fraying
When conventional belts are rubbed on the edges or trackoff, the carcass can be damaged causing fraying, with the risk of contamination of the food products being conveyed. Volta homogeneous
belts being of a solid thick polymer, cannot fray. Reinforced Volta belts can be supplied with recessed edges eliminating any edge fray.
Quality Fabrications
Cleats(flights) on conventional belts are most often glued or vulcanized to the top thin layer only. Water, oil and cleaning solution causes cleats to separate or break open at base. Bacteria
will rest and breed in these cavities. The cleats(flights) and side walls on Volta are homogeneously welded to the base belt. Welds do not break open so there are no crevices in which
bacteria can breed. Similarly Volta guides are heat welded making it virtually impossible to come off.
Hygiene and Easy Cleaning
Belts are constantly checked by the quality control hygiene department for cracks and bacteria accumulation. Conventional belts are often taken off due to excessive bacteria counts resulting
in down time. Volta's smooth and easily cleaned belts minimize the potential for bacterial contamination which results in minimum downtime in production.
Water and Oil Resistance
In the food and canning industries, water and oil can damage conventional plied belts. The thin top layer wears away and then the textile carcass absorbs the water and oil which leads to
premature destruction and failure of the belt. Volta homogeneous belts are made of solid Elastomers with no textile carcass and therefore are not affected by water or oil. The thickness
ranges from 2-5 mm.
Cut and Abrasion Resistance
In meat processing, sharp bones cut into conventional belts, shortening their life and increase the likelihood of contamination. Volta belts are highly cut-resistant, remain smooth and bacteria
free.
Shelf Life of Final Product
The shelf life of the final food product is very important to supermarkets. Bacteria picked up from conventional belts can drastically reduce this shelf life. Volta is known for the very
low bacteria count level giving extra self life that is so important for manufacturers today.
Long Life of the Belt
Conventional belt life is affected by cutting, fraying, water absorption, oils and necessary cleaning processes that can be costly and time-consuming. Volta belts are designed to withstand
all of the above mentioned problems.
Minimum Down Time
Installation with conventional belts can be complicated and very time-consuming, often involving a lengthy cooling down time before production can be resumed. Volta belts can be joined in
minutes with no cooling time required and production can be re-started immediately.
Cleaning Cost
Modular plastic link belts require initial investment in continuous washing and water purifying systems in order to comply with hygiene standards, that can be costly. Volta has developed
a positive drive Voltrac belt system which gives all the advantages of a modular link belting but because of its intrinsic cleanliness and cleanability
it does not require any costly cleaning process.
VOLTA FOOD BELT APPLICATIONS
 Meat Processing |
Frozen Food Processing |
| Fish Processing |
Bread and Cookies |
| Poultry Processing |
Snack Food |
| Fruit and Vegetable Canning |
Ice Cream Production |
| Cheese Processing |
Chocolates |
| Food Packing and Processing |
Pharmaceuticals |
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Cookies |
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Volta is internationally renowned for it's unique food quality belts. Volta manufactures homogeneous and reinforced belts with a unique combination of characteristics
of high strength, low stretch, cut resistance and flexibility. Volta food belts are approved by the highest and strictest food standards authorities such as USDA/FDA-USA, and 3-A Dairy-USA.
polymers that offer an unusual combination of characteristics such as high strength, low stretch, cut resistance, flexibility and excellent release
properties. Volta food belts are homogeneous, which means no plies to come apart and a highly sanitary, smooth non-porous surface on both sides. A new blue color is now available for
better meat and poultry line QC. Volta Food Belts are accepted by the USDA/FDA-USA Food Production and Inspection Branch, Agriculture Canada and BGA-Germany.
Volta Food Belts can be fabricated easily to meet your needs from standard roll widths of 60 inches. Longitudinal splices, V-guides and a variety of cleats are thermowelded to a Volta
flat belt, giving added versatility and performance.
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