Case Studies

A Midwest manufacturing company turned to Wire-Mesh Products after struggling with excessive conveyor belt expenses that were nearing $200,000 annually. With maintenance teams frustrated by repeated belt failures and leadership demanding answers, the company needed a trusted partner to identify the root cause of the...

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” — Henry Ford Manufacturing excellence begins and ends with the highest standards of quality control. A leading international potato chip producer experienced severe operational disruptions when a newly installed fryer take-out belt malfunctioned: the belt...

Wire-Mesh Products successfully addressed a client's persistent issues with premature conveyor belt failure from a competitor's product. Through a five-step analytical process, Wire-Mesh Products identified multiple root causes, including manufacturing inconsistencies and design flaws.  The solution involved designing and implementing a low-spiral profile technology belt...

“Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” — General Colin Powell A belt is never simply another tool: it’s an integral part of the manufacturing ecosystem. When a new high-temperature furnace began experiencing rapid stretching and unusual distortion of its conveyor belt,...

When Wire-Mesh products were sent a chain belt for inspection, our team provided an in-depth analysis to provide the client with answers to their problem. This case study examines the underlying issues that cause premature belt failure and highlights the importance of proper system engineering,...

SITUATION: Wire-Mesh Products, Inc. was called into a powder metal company by the OEM as the initial belt from a competitor lasted only two and half months (expected life was 6-7 months). Fill out the form for complete case study findings and results. "*" indicates...

Situation: Two Wire-Mesh Products Inc. belts went into service at a Powder Metal customer in Spring 2011. Both are 24″ wide and run constantly at 6” per minute at temperatures of more than 2050 degrees. Fill out the form for complete case study findings and...

SITUATION: Customer wanted to utilize an existing sintering furnace to process smaller, more light weight parts. They asked Wire-Mesh Products for advice - should they use the existing belt, or choose a different belt specification altogether? Download Case Study