THL’s modular hygiene belting division has expanded its production with the opening of a second facility and the installation of a Zemat Belta high frequency welder. General manager Mark White says the move reflects the company’s focus on delivering reliable and hygienic conveyor solutions.
“The high frequency welder gives us a faster turnaround, greater precision and quality control when producing flighted and profiled conveyor belts to specification,” White says. “It works seamlessly with the Mafdel hygienic range, which means we can weld flights of different widths, heights and thicknesses with consistent quality.” He says that the ability to manage both lightweight and more robust flights ensures the welder can support a wide variety of applications, from light-duty processes to more demanding environments where belt performance cannot be compromised.
White adds the investment represents a practical response to the growing expectations placed on food and pharmaceutical processors. “Customers are under pressure to improve hygiene, maintain uptime and prove traceability,” he says. “By equipping ourselves with the latest welding capability, we can support those demands directly.” He adds that for THL, the emphasis is less about adopting technology for its own sake and more about ensuring that customers benefit from tangible improvements in production.
The high frequency welder is not the only addition. THL has also introduced the Twin Lock Fastener system, which White describes as “a natural complement to the Mafdel belting range.” The system has already been applied successfully across the Deldrive, mini-Deldrive, PositiveBelt and S/Drive monolithic ranges. It uses a twin pin design that stops the belt from peaking as it runs around the sprocket. White says the fastening method is both strong and straightforward, allowing customers to fit or remove it quickly without calling in external service technicians. The ease of removal also supports deep cleaning, an important factor in hygienic environments where maintenance cannot be compromised.
“Downtime is one of the most costly challenges for any manufacturer,” White says. “What customers appreciate about the Twin Lock system is the combination of reliability in use and the ability to clean and maintain belts without unnecessary delays. It is a simple design, but it makes a big difference to operational performance.”
The two developments together form part of what White describes as a broader strategy.
“Our aim is to make sure the belts we supply deliver consistent hygiene, durability and efficiency,” he says. “The welder ensures secure and long-lasting welded flights and profiles, while the Twin Lock adds the flexibility to maintain them with minimal disruption. That combination directly supports the non-negotiable standards our customers face.”
According to THL, the benefits of the new equipment include shorter lead times, versatile welding across belt specifications, consistent hygiene standards, lower maintenance costs and improved reliability. White says these are not just headline claims but measurable outcomes that customers can see in practice. “When customers get belts quicker, fitted to their specification and easier to maintain, it saves time and reduces risk,” he says. “That is what we mean when we talk about setting a benchmark in modular hygiene belting.”
He says that the latest investment is both a response to current industry needs and a preparation for the future. “Standards will only increase. Our role is to ensure the belts we supply are ready to meet those standards today and tomorrow. By combining new technology with proven designs, we are giving customers confidence that their systems will perform at the level they require.” White adds that THL supports its customer base through 24-hour servicing and on-site belt joining.
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