From $200,000 to $36,000: Facing Escalating Conveyor Costs Head-On

The customer had been advised by a competing belt supplier that their equipment was to blame for the frequent belt replacements and high costs. Despite repeated adjustments and maintenance efforts, the problem persisted. Belt failures continued at a rapid pace, resulting in operational inefficiencies and depleting the maintenance budget.

After conducting a thorough review of the customer’s equipment and the competitor-supplied belts, Wire-Mesh Products revealed that the equipment was functioning properly and did not require modification. Instead, the real issue was poor belt construction combined with an inflated belt price.

Wire-Mesh Products supplied a redesigned belt engineered for durability and performance. The first and second sets of Wire-Mesh belts each ran for six months, already doubling performance compared to the previous belts and immediately reducing costs.

The cost savings were immediate and substantial. Annual belt expenses dropped from nearly $200,000 to approximately $36,000, delivering an annual savings of $164,000. Even more impressive, the current set of Wire-Mesh belts has been running for 12 months and counting, at an annual expense of just $18,000, which is nearly 90% less than the original deficient belt solution.

The result is a more reliable operation, a satisfied maintenance team, and a long-term cost reduction that exceeded the customer’s expectations.