DuPont and Esbelt Develop New Conveyor Belt for Food Safety

DuPont Hytrel TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomer is being used to spearhead development of a metal and x-ray detectable conveyor belt. DuPont Performance Materials collaborated with conveyor belt manufacturer Esbelt, to introduce an innovative, effective polymer which allows detectability to avoid food contamination.

DuPont Hytrel offers the flexibility of rubber with produce conveyor belts. The versatile copolyester allows for detectability while maintaining its heat and chemical resistance for a flexible and durable material. It is part of DuPont’s portfolio in metal and x-ray detectable polymers.

 “Our partnership with DuPont adheres to regulatory requirements, brand reputation and consumer protection needs to ensure the products are of the highest quality throughout the manufacturing process," said Federico Segura, Managing Director, Esbelt S.A. "It has been tested and approved by major food processors in the U.S." The new conveyor belt will be able to control the quality of the product on the belt through both metal and x-ray detection, while enhancing the ability of food manufacturers to demonstrate due diligence, he said.

Hytrel enables the light-weight belt to reduce power demands, operate quietly, lubricant-free and with less maintenance over long periods, the company said. Another product of DuPont’s portfolio of metal and x-ray detectable polymers is DuPont Delrin acetal. With its combination of strength, toughness, low wear and friction, Delrin also brings new solutions to the modular conveyor belt and tools for the food processing industry. For more information, visit DuPont Hytrel.