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FC12™
 

The FC12™ is a polyurethane flat belt reinforced with Kevlar­® tensile members. This belt is designed specifically for the food processing industry and manufactured to exacting tolerances. 

Food Grade Flat Belt

  FC12 Specifications

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Product Features

  • Sealed edges and tension members prevent ingress of microbes
  • Kevlar­® tension members provide high strength, low stretch
  • Thickness controlled to exacting tolerances
  • Smooth surface allows cleaning to a microbiological level
  • Urethane material compatible with wash down environments 
  • Oil resistant
  • USDA accepted for meat, poultry and dairy processing equipment

 

Application Characteristics

  • Reduction of in-process bacteria growth
  • Longer belt life due to minimal belt stretch
  • Reduced down time due to sanitation and belt failures
Food Grade Flat Belt Used in Candy Manufacturing

FC12™ Specifications    
Nominal Thickness inch .125
mm 3.1
Max. Allowable Belt Tension with Factory Weld per Inch or 25mm Belt Width lbf/in 60
N/25mm 270
Max. Allowable Belt Tension with Field Weld per Inch or 25mm Belt Width  lbf/in 30
N/25mm 130
Specific Belt Weight lbf/ft/in
kgf/m/cm		 0.062
0.036
Min. Pulley Diameter inch 2
mm 51
Min. Diameter of Tensioning Idler Running on Back of Belt inch 2
mm 51
Hardness. Shore A   90
Service Temperature Range   -20º C to +70ºC
(-4ºF to 158ºF)
Urethane Grade   FDA Compliant
Standard Color   Blue
Min. Welded Belt Length inch 42
mm 1067
Standard Roll Lengths feet 200
meter 61
Standard Slitting Lanes inch 1
mm 25
Min. Width Available inch 8
mm 203
Max. Width Available inch 36
mm 460
   

 
 
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