Case Study
Intralox Reduces Maintenance, Improves Sanitation for Keskinoglu
Intralox Reduces Maintenance, Improves Sanitation for Keskinoglu Customer Objectives Turkish poultry-producer Keskinoglu had been using flat belts to transport cut- up chicken breasts from one area to another, but these tensioned belts created maintenance problems. They only lasted six to 12 months due to motor damage, took up to two hours to repair or replace, and frequently required new bearings. Keskinoglu needed a long-lasting alternative to flat belts that wasn’t so high- maintenance. Intralox Execution As one of Keskinoglu’s belting suppliers, Intralox stepped up to the challenge. Using their knowledge of the poultry producer’s processes, Intralox expertsrecommended ThermoDrive® Series 8050 belting in place of flat belts. Its zero- pretension operation ensures loose running of the e