TPU conveyor belt extrusion lines
Over the last few years, BG Plast has solidified its position as a leader in the field of TPU conveyor belt extrusion lines, a technologically complex sector that requires advanced expertise in the design of the entire production process. TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a material with high mechanical, chemical and functional performance, but its processing via extrusion has always been one of the most challenging tests for manufacturers of plastic extrusion systems.
It is precisely on these challenges that we have focused our expertise to design conveyor belt extrusion lines capable of delivering steady quality, process stability, and continuous production, whether for monolithic belts or multilayer co-extruded belts. The result is a reliable industrial solution, chosen over the years by some of the world’s leading conveyor belt manufacturers.
Applications of TPU extrusion
TPU extrusion lines for conveyor belts are used in numerous industrial sectors where reliability, durability and productivity optimization are essential requirements. Key applications include:
- Conveyor belts for the food industry
- Conveyor belts for logistics and industrial automation
- Belts for the manufacturing and mechanical engineering sectors
- Conveyor systems for environments with high mechanical stress
- Applications requiring surfaces with high resistance to wear, oils, and chemicals.
The ability to produce co-extruded TPU belts allows for the combination of materials with different characteristics within the same product, optimizing, for example, surface adhesion, mechanical strength, or anti-slip properties depending on the end application.
Technical specifications of the TPU extrusion line for conveyor belts
TPU extrusion is notoriously complex: the challenges extend beyond the material’s behavior within the extruder to involve the overall balance between the extruder, die and calender. BG Plast has developed technologically advanced lines based on this very premise, engineering each component as part of a single integrated system.
The single-screw extruder is specifically sized and configured for TPU, with extremely accurate control of extrusion temperatures, essential for preserving the material’s rheological and mechanical properties. The die is designed to guarantee uniform melt distribution and prevent internal stresses and surface defects that could compromise the quality of the conveyor belt.
The calendering stage plays a crucial role: the BG Plast calender ensures millimeter-precise thickness control, a uniform surface and controlled cooling of the extruded product. This is particularly critical for co-extruded TPU tapes, where adhesion between the layers must be perfect and stable.Downstream of the extrusion, the line can be equipped with cooling, haul-off, and winding or in-line cutting systems, configured according to the customer’s specific production requirements. The entire system is designed to deliver continuous production, reduced waste and ease of operation even during extended production runs.
Esempi di prodotti finiti
Scopri alcuni esempi di prodotti finiti realizzati grazie alle nostre soluzioni. Ogni risultato è frutto di un processo preciso, flessibile e altamente tecnologico, pensato per garantire performance, qualità e affidabilità in ogni applicazione.
Reliability and international recognition
Thanks to this technological approach, we can now count among our clients some of the world’s leading companies in the conveyor belt industry. This recognition stems from our ability to provide not only plastic extrusion machines, but true process solutions, custom-built and optimized to meet actual production needs.
The TPU conveyor belt extrusion line is, therefore, an effective synthesis of application know-how, mechanical precision and industrial vision. A solution designed for those operating in highly specialized markets who are seeking a technology partner capable of transforming a complex material like TPU into a high-quality finished product that is reliable over time and competitive in the market.
With us, you’ll find complete, tailor-made process solutions.