Introduction
LATI’s free technical webinar dedicated to detectable plastic materials for conveyor belts, components, and dynamic applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors is now available on demand.
The webinar is designed for professionals who design, manufacture, or use conveyor systems and technical components and want to reduce machine downtime, wear, friction-related issues, and the risk of contamination caused by plastic fragments.
Complete the form to access the recording immediately and watch the webinar at your convenience.
Why watch the webinar
In food and pharmaceutical conveying systems, selecting the right plastic material is not only a matter of mechanical strength.
A component that wears prematurely, becomes misaligned, generates excessive friction, or cannot be detected in the event of breakage may represent a critical risk for production continuity, product safety, and quality.
The webinar explores the criteria for selecting metal-detectable and X-ray-detectable compounds, with particular attention to:
- dimensional stability;
- tribological performance;
- wear resistance;
- reliability under real operating conditions;
- contamination risk reduction.
For a technical overview of the available solutions, discover LATI’s range of MDT magnetically detectable thermoplastic materials, developed to help reduce contamination risks in highly sensitive applications.
What you will learn
During the 45-minute webinar, four key topics are addressed.
Reduce material-related machine downtime
An unsuitable plastic component can cause irregular wear, misalignment, increased noise, higher energy consumption, and more frequent maintenance.
The webinar explains how the correct compound selection can help improve operational continuity and reduce unplanned production stops.
Select the most suitable polymer for dynamic applications
Friction and wear are critical parameters in conveyor belts and moving components.
The webinar presents self-lubricating and tribological compounds designed to reduce friction, noise, wear, and the need for frequent component replacement.
Improve safety in food and pharmaceutical applications
Detectable plastic materials can help reduce contamination risks in the event that fragments enter the production process, including small or difficult-to-identify parts.
The webinar also compares metal-detectable and X-ray-detectable materials, helping companies identify the most suitable solution for their detection systems and operating requirements.
Evaluate solutions for real applications
The webinar is not limited to a theoretical overview.
It examines concrete technical challenges involving:
- conveyor belts and moving components;
- guides, accessories, and cable ties;
- frequent washing and sanitisation;
- food-contact requirements;
- maintenance needs;
- safety and production continuity.
Who should watch the webinar
The webinar is designed for:
- designers and engineering teams;
- conveyor belt and conveyor system manufacturers;
- quality and food safety managers;
- maintenance and production professionals;
- companies operating in the food, pharmaceutical, sterile packaging, and industrial sectors;
- professionals responsible for selecting materials for plastic components used in dynamic applications.
The topic is particularly relevant for companies operating in industrial environments where reliability, safety, and production continuity are essential.
Technical topics covered
Dimensional stability and long-term precision
Materials with high dimensional stability can help reduce deformation, misalignment, and maintenance requirements, even under demanding operating conditions.
Controlled friction and wear resistance
Self-lubricating and tribological compounds can improve component durability by reducing friction, noise, wear, and replacement frequency.
Detectability and contamination risk management
Detectable compounds allow plastic fragments to be identified through metal detection or X-ray systems, supporting contamination risk management in food processing, pharmaceutical production, and sterile packaging.
Technical guides
To further explore the topics covered in the webinar, LATI has compiled a selection of technical guides:
- Food conveyor systems: the complete checklist for choosing detectable, anti-friction, and antistatic materials
- Detectable materials for food, pharma, and sterile packaging
- Why choose detectable plastic components for cable ties and accessories
- How to Reduce the Risk of Plastic Contamination in Food Processing
- How to Choose Detectable Materials for Food Conveyor Belts
Application cases
LATI detectable compounds are already used in real-world applications where the correct material selection plays a key role in improving safety, reliability, and production continuity.
Explore the available application cases:
- Safer Food Conveyor Belts Thanks to Detectable Compounds
- CEJN chooses LATI detectable compounds: stop contamination
- Detectable and reliable plastic materials
- Detectable compound for the food industry
Speaker
The webinar is presented by Luca Posca, Group Technical Assistance & Marketing Director at LATI.
A graduate in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Luca has worked at LATI since 2000.
He supports companies in the selection and development of thermoplastic materials for complex technical applications, with a particular focus on performance, reliability, safety, and the resolution of real application challenges.
Watch the webinar on demand
The webinar “Detectable plastic materials for conveyor belts: less friction, greater reliability, zero contamination” is available free of charge on demand.
Complete the form to access the recording immediately and discover how the correct material selection can help reduce friction, improve component reliability, and manage contamination risks.
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