uni MPB Single Link®
Modular Belts and Hygiene
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High standards of hygiene are essential in modern food processing. It is therefore crucial that processing machinery and materials are easily cleaned and remain free from bacteria. A 23.7" meat cutting line of traditional modular belt construction would typically comprise of 6" modules with 4 or more directional joints. Capillary action on these numerous slots can draw in fluids and if not cleaned correctly, can generate opportunities for bacterial growth. Unfortunately, increasing the slot sizes to improve cleaning efficiency also increases the opportunity for waste product ingress and further bacteria possibilities.
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No joints with uni MPB Single Link®
For uni-chains the solution was obvious: remove the joint slots.
The result is the new uni MPB Single Link®, a 23.7" (603 mm) full-width link moulding that eliminates the directional joints throughout the belt width.
Hygiene maintenance is simpler, the surface is stiffer and more even, impact resistance is improved and maintenance reduced. The ideal solution to a demanding application.
uni MPB C
Traditional assembly pattern with numerous
directional joints |
uni MPB Single Link®
With full width links and no directional joints |
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The many advantages of using uni MPB Single Link®
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Hygiene
In addition to the full width link that eliminates all directional joint slots and potential bacteria retention, the uni MPB Single Link® design incorporates conical design hinges within the transverse links; allowing faster and more effective cleaning, with a consequent reduction in detergent use and manpower utilisation.
Furthermore the self-draining design of the belt ensures that liquids or detergent remnants are drained automatically from the bottom of the belt.
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Ergonomics
Side transfer of heavy or bulky products are better accomodated with the elimination of the directional joints. Surface irregularities are reduced and rigidity is improved.
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Knives and similar implements can be used unhampered across the entire surface, without getting caught in the link joints.
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Reduced belt damage
Compared with traditional modular belt construction, uni MPB Single Link® eliminates nearly 80% of the module corners vulnerable to impact damage, whilst improving the load distribution and consequent belt efficiency.
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Better economy, reduced maintenance and downtime
The uni MPB Single Link® is assembled from fully symmetrical mod-ules covering the total width of the belt. This makes maintenance simplicity itself: Only one type of module to stock and fit, that cannot be placed incorrectly,
and no special skills or tools to replace damaged links required.
uni MPB Single Link® is the most cost effective modular belt solution for the meat and equally demanding industry sectors. Economical in both initial cost and operational efficiency, uni MPB Single Link® also brings other savings
in reduced cleaning costs, minimum maintenance and long term reliability.
Further information about uni MPB Single Link®
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