Case Studies

Modern industrial food manufacturing is more competitive and fast-paced than ever before. When a primary production line stops during a high-demand season, reputations and major retail contracts are on the line.  A leading national bakery faced a crisis when a dense compound balanced (CB) weave...

In high-volume manufacturing, strict project schedules leave zero room for defective equipment or line stoppages. When a main production conveyor belt breaks down, delayed shipments can stall entire job sites. A leading manufacturer in the Midwest faced ballooning costs for maintenance and repair as a...

“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